Alex Thompson: Why Did Biden Drop Out?

Writer Freddie deBoer discusses the assassination of Charlie Kirk and his theory of "spectacular acts of public violence" on the final episode of Just Asking Questions. 

Journalist Michael Tracey discusses problems with what he call the "Epstein mythology" on the latest episode of Just Asking Questions. 

Economist Bob Murphy discusses the mounting pressure on the Federal Reserve, the implications of the government taking Intel equity, and capitalism under siege on the latest episode of Just Asking Questions. 

<p>In a historic moment in what was already a norm-shattering campaign, Joe Biden withdraws from the presidential race and endorses Kamala Harris. As the rest of the party moves to unite behind the VP, Jon, Lovett, Dan, and Tommy talk how Biden arrived at his decision, the partic ... Show More

<p>On Monday night, President Joe Biden kicked off the Democratic National Convention. In his speech, a political swan song, Biden looked back on his major accomplishments during his term as president. And, somewhat awkwardly, many people clapping and cheering on Monday were the ... Show More

<p>President Biden has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, as his replacement.</p><p>Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times, discusses how the race for the White House has suddenly been turned ... Show More

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.   <br /><br />Donald Trump has told reporters Mr Biden is quitting, while prominent Democrat figures, including ... Show More

<p>This past week, we saw President Joe Biden drop out of the Presidential race and VP Kamala Harris emerge as the new nominee for the Democratic Party. The Atlantic's Frank Foer wrote the book "The Last Politician" about Joe Biden's consequential first term and Elaina Plott Cala ... Show More

Joe Biden has withdrawn from the US presidential race, saying it is in the best interest of his party and country. He has now endorsed his vice-president Kamala Harris to be the Democratic candidate - as have a growing number of senior members of the party. <br /> <br />On the Sk ... Show More

<p>President Joe Biden announced Sunday he is ending his re-election bid and is throwing his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party’s nominee in November. It’s the latest bombshell shakeup to this year’s presidential race. Biden said in a statement ... Show More

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

In an emotionally-charged night, President Biden “passes the torch” to Vice President Kamala Harris at the DNC. Former Rep. George Santos changes his plea to guilty, becoming a convicted felon. And a Wyoming primary race begs the question: can candidates promise to run all their ... Show More