Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, are set to make headlines as they sit down for their first major television interview of their presidential campaign. The interview, conducted by CNN's Dana Bash, will take place during their two-day bus tour in southeast Georgia.

Harris has faced criticism for avoiding uncontrolled environments, and this interview provides an opportunity for her to address those concerns. It also serves as a platform for Harris to define her campaign and demonstrate her political prowess ahead of an upcoming debate with former President Donald Trump scheduled for September 10th.

While joint interviews during election years are common, what sets Harris apart is her lack of solo interviews since becoming her party's standard bearer five weeks ago. In contrast, other candidates like Biden, Trump, and Barack Obama, had already done solo interviews before engaging in joint ones. Harris and Walz are still in the process of introducing themselves to voters, unlike their counterparts who already had widespread awareness and opinions.

The CNN interview, expected to air at 9 p.m. EDT, will be taped at 1:45 p.m. EDT during their bus tour that concludes with an evening rally in Savannah. Harris' campaign officials believe that in order to win the state over Trump in November, she must make inroads in GOP strongholds across Georgia.

While Harris has engaged in on-camera and print interviews during her tenure as vice president, her lack of media access over the past month has been targeted by Republicans as a key attack line. Trump's campaign has been keeping track of the number of days Harris has gone without giving an interview, highlighting their perception of her inability to face unscripted questions.

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Trump's former press secretary, went as far as suggesting that Harris needed a "babysitter" during the interview with Walz, implying that she is unable to handle an interview alone. Trump himself has primarily chosen conservative media outlets for interviews but has recently held more open press conferences as he tries to regain the spotlight.

Following the CNN interview, Walz will depart as Harris continues the bus tour alone, making her way to a rally before heading back to Washington. These campaign stops aim to reach voters in traditionally Republican-leaning areas, offering an opportunity for them to learn more about the candidates as individuals, not just their policies.

Harris and Biden have a busy campaign schedule, with a Labor Day blitz planned in Detroit and Pittsburgh. The election is just over 70 days away, and the first mail-in ballots will be sent to voters in two weeks. Democratic enthusiasm for the upcoming vote has surged in recent months, with about 8 in 10 Democrats expressing higher-than-usual eagerness to vote, compared to 55 percent in March. Republicans' enthusiasm has seen a smaller increase over the same period.

As Harris and Walz prepare for their highly-anticipated interview, the outcome of this major television appearance could significantly impact the trajectory of their campaign. With the eyes of the nation watching, the duo hopes to galvanize voters, reach new audiences, and create viral moments that will resonate throughout the country.