Senator Joe Biden on Life and Politics

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
Joe Biden has worked with Presidents Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Clinton, and two Bushes during his tenure as US Senator from Delaware since 1973. He joins us today to explain why he thinks he should be the next President. In Promises to Keep, Senator Biden recalls his personal tragedies and political victories. We’ll also talk about the differences between him and the other Democratic candidates and his partition plan for Iraq.

Promises to Keep is available for purchase at amazon.com

If you can't see the video click here

WNYC is funded by sponsors and member donations

Top Stories

Goodbye, WQXR's Jeff Spurgeon

The Brian Lehrer Show |

Crown Heights residents fume over new barricades ahead of West Indian Day parade

Residents also say elderly and disabled neighbors can’t be dropped off near their front doors and they’re fearful emergency responders can’t easily access apartment buildings and fire hydrants.
Gothamist |

Gloria Steinem in Conversation with David Remnick, from 2015

The writer and activist, who died this week, discussed her memoir, the Black Lives Matter movement, and a question for activists: Which comes first, changing hearts or changing laws?
The New Yorker Radio Hour |

60 Words

It’s been 25 years since 9/11. Today we talk about the 60 words that ushered in everything that came after.
Radiolab |
YOU ARE ONLINE