The investigation into the mass shooting last October in Lewiston, Maine, said local law enforcement and Army Reserve leaders failed repeatedly to take steps to prevent the tragidity.

We’ll find out more in our newscast, just two minutes away on O-P-B.

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Today is Tuesday August 20th … it’s 4 o'clock … Good afternoon.

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This is OPB’s All Things Considered.

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For the first time, hundreds of social media influences were invited to cover the DNC.






Also this hour: how the change at the top of the Democratic ticket has affected down-ballot races…

Plus, as the U.S. pushes for a ceasefire, Israel recovers six bodies of hostages from Gaza…

Later, a conversation with the cofounders of XOXO festival, an experimental festival for people who work online, as they gear up for the final fest.

And Londoners are figuring out how to respond to a deluge…of Taylor Swift fans.

I’m Crystal Ligori with Ari Shaperio and Ailsa Chang

After a five year hiatus the event is back for one final hurrah. Co-founders of the festival Andy Baoi and Andy McMillan spoke with OPB Morning Edition host Jess Hazel about what to expect from the last XOXO.