What A Day

Bye Bye, Biden


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Joe Biden’s presidency officially ends at noon on Monday, when Donald Trump is sworn in... again. And along with the end of Biden’s presidency comes reflection on his legacy as leader of the free world. Biden made his case for the history books during a farewell address Wednesday night from the Oval Office. But despite some notable wins, Biden also tallied some painful failures – on inflation, the war in Gaza, and maybe chief of all, his decision to run again in 2024. Alexis Coe, presidential historian and bestselling author, weighs in on Biden’s legacy. 

Later in the show, a Pasadena resident reflects on evacuating from the LA fires.

And in headlines: Trump’s pick to head the Environmental Protection Agency told senators during his confirmation hearing that he believes in climate change, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis chose state Attorney General Ashley Moody to replace Sen. Marco Rubio, and TikTok users brace for the app to potentially shut down this weekend.

Show Notes:

  • Alexis' op-ed - https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/political-commentary/biden-legacy-trump-election-win-1235154852/
  • Check out Pod Save The World – crooked.com/podcast-series/pod-save-the-world/
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