Newly elected Democratic Senator Joseph Biden of Delaware in Washington, December 12, 1972. Henry Griffin/AP Hide Caption
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Newly elected Democratic Sen. Joseph Biden of Delaware is pictured in Washington on December 12, 1972.
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Joe Biden has been a national political figure for more than 20 percent of U.S. history. His policies and public persona have evolved over time, reflecting how his Democratic Party has also changed. A look back at the accomplishments of the man who was one of the youngest ever elected senators and the oldest person to serve as president.
This episode: Political Correspondent Sarah McCammon, Senior Political Editor and Correspondent Domenico Montanaro, Senior National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson.
The podcast is produced by Kelli Wessinger and edited by Casey Morell. The executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.
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