Joe Biden steps out of the US Presidential election race w/ the University of Otago's Geoffrey Miller: 22 July, 2024

95bFM: The Wire

In breaking news early this morning, President Joe Biden stepped down as the democratic candidate in the election race. It comes following mounting concern around Biden’s age and competence to serve another term as President, as well as a campaign from the party itself for the President to step back.

Now, only three and half months out from election day the democrats must pick a new candidate, likely to be Vice-President, Kamala Harris.

Producer Evie spoke to Geopolitical Analyst from the University of Otago, Geoffrey Miller, about what happens next and what effect this will have on the democrats chances of staying in office. We also talk about what impact the result of the election will have here in Aotearoa, as well as on the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine.