The Choice: Part 1

Democratically: 2020

In the first of a 2 part series, Karin is joined by writer and Friend of the Pod Skylar Baker Jordan for a deep dive on the parallel lives of the two men who seek the Presidency. Focussing in pivotal years that we important in defining the lives of both men, Karin covers the live of Joseph Robinette Biden, Former Vice President, Senator for Delaware, grieving husband and father, 3 time Presidential candidate, and Man on a mission...

Meanwhile, Skylar covers the live of Donald John Trump, scion of a New York real estate dynasty, "billionaire' property developer whose net worth is sometimes negative to the tune of millions, twice divorced father of 5 and President of the United States.

In this episode, we look at:

1973: The year in which Biden is sworn in to the Senate from his sons' hospital bed and the year the Trump family is investigated for racial discrimination in housing.

1991: The year Biden Chairs the Judiciary committee hearing into the nomination of Clarence Thomas - prompting a national debate about sexual harassment in the workplace and the year Trump declares the first of his 6 bankruptcies, after the catastrophic failure of some his Atlantic City casino investments.

Stay tuned for Part 2 which will be published on Friday, and look at the years 2008 and the present day.

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