Biden Leaves the Stage

On the first night of the Democratic National Convention, the
stage belonged to the man who chose to give it up.


Katie Rogers and Peter Baker, White House correspondents for The
Times, discuss President Biden’s private pain since stepping
aside, and his public message in Chicago.


Guest: 


Katie Rogers, a White House correspondent for The New York
Times.

Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent for The New
York Times.



Background reading: 


Biden defended his record and endorsed Kamala Harris:
“America, I gave my best to you.”

Analysis: The speech Biden never wanted to give.



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