New polling from NBC News shows a huge popularity boost for VP Kamala Harris as she leads Donald Trump by 5 points nationally. And while JD Vance and Tim Walz prepare for their debate, Democrats are trolling Trump for not committing to another debate with Harris. Susan Glasser, Gabriel Debenedetti, and Akayla Gardner join Symone Sanders-Townsend on The 11th Hour.

VP Harris sits down exclusively with Stephanie Ruhle for her first one-on-one interview with a major network since becoming the democratic nominee. The Vice President lays out her vision for an "opportunity economy," reproductive freedom, and Trump's "broken promises." Peter Baker, David Gura, Claire McCaskill, and Michael Steele join the 11th Hour to react.