logo
episode-header-image
Jul 2024
17m 39s

President Biden steps aside

THE WASHINGTON POST
About this episode

On Sunday afternoon, President Biden released a statement announcing that he would stand down from seeking reelection in the 2024 presidential race. The statement came after weeks of mounting pressure from members of his party, many of whom expressed concern over his health and speculated whether he would be able to beat former president Donald Trump. 

Host Elahe Izadi speaks with White House reporter Tyler Pager about this monumental decision by the president and whether it puts Democrats in a better position to beat Trump. 

Today’s show was produced by Ariel Plotnick and Sabby Robinson. It was edited by Reena Flores and mixed by Sean Carter. 

Subscribe to The Washington Post here.

Up next
Yesterday
Deep Reads: A last lifeline in ‘detention alley’
Christopher Kinnison, 46, worked at his own one-man law firm in the central Louisiana city of Alexandria, putting him within a two-hour drive of the state’s nine ICE facilities, the highest number of any state other than Texas. Most of his clients were detainees, and his business ... Show More
30m 6s
Aug 22
Trump's peacemaking dreams and D.C. pizza party
This week, President Donald Trump claimed he’s ended six — or maybe even seven — wars. But his efforts to bring about peace in Ukraine, three years after Russia’s invasion, appear stalled.Guest host Cleve Wootson speaks with White House reporter Cat Zakrzewski and White House cor ... Show More
28m 59s
Aug 21
The Texas-California showdown over redistricting
With a vote of 88 ayes and 52 nays, the Texas House passed a controversial new election map on Wednesday night. If approved in the state Senate, the redrawn lines would create five new congressional districts that lean heavily red.The Texas House vote comes a few weeks after Texa ... Show More
26m 9s
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2024
The game has changed: What Biden dropping out means for America
Today On Deadline is bringing you breaking news as President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he would no longer seek a second term as president. In this special addition, KCBS Radio’s Doug Sovern joins ‘On Deadline’ to offer insight on why the president made the decision now. ... Show More
16m 30s
Jul 2024
CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 07/02/24
Growing pressure about the future of president Biden's reelection campaign and his health. Congressman Lloyd issued a statement saying Biden should make the painful and difficult decision to withdraw. He calls on the president to step aside following E debate performance last wee ... Show More
25m 19s
Jul 2024
Where Democrats Go After Biden
When it finally happened, it felt both inevitable, and unfathomable.President Biden was out of the 2024 presidential race.Shortly after making that announcement, he threw his support behind his vice president, Kamala Harris, to be the next Democratic nominee.Mr. Biden had finally ... Show More
26m 34s
Jul 2024
Will Biden fight on?
US President Joe Biden has admitted he "screwed up" in the first presidential debate against Donald Trump, but has vowed to fight on until the US election in November.   Donald Trump has told reporters Mr Biden is quitting, while prominent Democrat figures, including Barack Obama ... Show More
17m 44s
Jul 2024
Joe Biden Drops Out
President Biden has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, as his replacement.Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times, discusses how the race for the White House has suddenly been turned upside dow ... Show More
29m 3s
Jul 2024
Biden Meets the Press, Clooney says 'Get Out', Hurricane Beryl Cleanup Begins
First: President Biden is just hours away from a press conference that could potentially break his reelection bid as more Democrats call on him to exit the race. Plus: A Hollywood heavyweight calls on the president to step aside just weeks after raising millions for his reelectio ... Show More
44m 39s
Jul 2024
Assessing Democrats' Unprecedented Challenge
Pressure is building for President Joe Biden to quit the race, and yet he’s made it clear he’s not giving up on his campaign for re-election. Speaking for almost an hour at a NATO press conference Thursday, President Biden put on a competent show, but his blunders remain the most ... Show More
59m 26s
Jan 2025
Listen to Biden’s Farewell
Full audio of President Joe Biden's farewell remarks from the Oval Office on January 15th. The president’s prime-time speech hit on key achievements of his administration, including today’s announcement of a ceasefire deal in the Middle East. On his way out of office, Biden reite ... Show More
17m 24s
Jul 2024
President Biden's Press Conference
President Joe Biden held a solo news conference on Thursday after a NATO summit in Washington, seeking to reassure voters concerned about his ability to serve and Democratic officials concerned about his ability to defeat former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election. Learn ... Show More
48m 9s