The News Agents

The Democrats turn on Joe Biden

Jul 11, 2024

Academy Award-winning actor George Clooney puts pressure on Joe Biden to step out of the upcoming election. Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats express concerns about Biden's viability. New Labour MPs undergo behavior training. The podcast also discusses the parallels between politics and sports, reflections on history, and economic figures.

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Nancy Pelosi suggests Biden should reconsider his candidacy, exposing internal party concerns.

George Clooney urges Biden's withdrawal, reflecting broader doubts within the Democratic Party.

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Nancy Pelosi's Ambiguous Stance on Joe Biden's Run for Presidency

Nancy Pelosi, a prominent political figure, expresses uncertainty on Joe Biden's announcement to run for president, suggesting a possible reconsideration. While not explicitly endorsing Biden, Pelosi's remarks hint at internal party concerns urging for a decision. This ambiguous stance has caused speculation and discussions within the Democratic Party elites, leading to questions about Biden's candidacy.

Intro

3min

Democratic Party Concerns Over Joe Biden's Election Viability

17min

Behavior Training for Newly Elected MPs

7min

A Whirlwind First Week for a New Prime Minister

2min

Parallels in Politics and Sports, Reflections on History and Trust

3min

Political Banter, Economic Figures, and Book Tour Promotion

3min

Last night, the pressure on Joe Biden ramped up a notch - George Clooney called on the President not to stand in November, through a piece in the New York Times.

It's being reported today he ran the op-ed past Barack Obama - who didnt try and dissuade him.

Nancy Pelosi - arguably the Dem's most formidably woman -suggested Biden should 'make his decision...as time was running out'.

And two senators spelled out the words the White House was dreading - Biden will lose to Trump if he doesn't quit the race.

Will Biden reckon he can sit this one out until the media storm passes - or will the focus be unbearable until he chooses to go gracefully?

It's fifty-fifty right now - and the Republican Convention kicks off in Wisconsin this weekend - how will the Democrats start talking about something else?

Later, the new MPs sitting 'behaviour training ' courses - to remind them not to be rude/abusive/drunken in the commons - Aggie Chambré has the story.

And - will Mr. Brightside become the 2024 euros anthem after The Killers Killer moment? We discuss the football, feelgood factors and folklore.

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The News Agents

The Democrats turn on Joe Biden

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Nancy Pelosi's Ambiguous Stance on Joe Biden's Run for Presidency

George Clooney's Call for Biden's Withdrawal

Significance of Biden's Decision for Democratic Party's Future

Implications of Political Pressure on Biden and Democratic Party

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