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The VP Choice: Vance vs. Walz

FRONTLINE investigates the lives and views of Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz as they run for vice president. Drawing on interviews with those who know Vance and Walz well — friends, advisors, journalists and political insiders — the documentary traces how these two men from the middle of America found their opposing political voices and explores the ideas and influences they would bring to the White House.

Top Cast

  • Tim Walz

    Tim Walz

    Self

  • JD Vance

    JD Vance

    Self

  • Dan Driscoll

    Dan Driscoll

    Self

  • Vivek Ramaswamy

    Vivek Ramaswamy

    Self

  • Donald Trump

    Donald Trump

    Self (archive footage)

  • Kamala Harris

    Kamala Harris

    Self (archive footage)

  • Simon van Zuylen-Wood

    Simon van Zuylen-Wood

    Self

  • Sofia Nelson

    Sofia Nelson

    Self

  • Dan Clement

    Dan Clement

    Self

Overview

FRONTLINE investigates the lives and views of Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz as they run for vice president. Drawing on interviews with those who know Vance and Walz well — friends, advisors, journalists and political insiders — the documentary traces how these two men from the middle of America found their opposing political voices and explores the ideas and influences they would bring to the White House.

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