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Episode details News , · 17 Jun 2026 , · 29 mins Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president Americast Play Bookmark Bookmark Subscribe Subscribe Available for over a year Former First Lady Jill Biden says she wants to “set the record straight” on how she felt about her husband’s health during that infamous debate that ended his 2024 presidential bid. Why is she speaking out now, and what does it mean for the Democrats, particularly in the run up to this November’s midterm elections? In this episode of Americast we go under the radar, looking at stories away from the main news headlines. As well as the Bidens, we also discuss why this World Cup might be the best PR machine for Donald Trump’s America. Social media videos show international fans united in their positive experiences of the States - but is everything as good as it seems online? And the president wants to give America’s top legal job to his former personal lawyer. Trump says that Todd Blanche kept him ‘out of jail for years’ and is doing a great job as interim leader. But not everyone is complimentary. Who are the Republicans who could block him becoming Attorney General? HOSTS: • Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter • Marianna Spring, Social Media Investigations Senior Correspondent • Caitriona Perry, Chief Anchor, BBC News GET IN TOUCH: • Join our online community: https://discord.gg/qSrxqNcmRB • Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to +44 330 123 9480 • Email [email protected] • Or use #Americast This episode was made by Purvee Pattni, Alix Pickles and Grace Reeve. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. If you want to be notified every time we publish a new episode, please subscribe to us on BBC Sounds by hitting the subscribe button on the app. You can now listen to Americast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Americast”. It works on most smart speakers. US Election Unspun: Sign up for Anthony’s BBC newsletter: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68093155 Americast is part of the BBC News Podcasts family of podcasts. The team that makes Americast also makes lots of other podcasts, including Newscast. If you enjoy Americast (and if you're reading this then you hopefully do), then we think that you will enjoy some of our other pods too. See links below. Newscast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p05299nl Top Comment https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m001mssm Radical: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0gg4k6r The Global Story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/w13xtvsd Programme Website Show less More episodes
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    Oh great, another news story about how the First Lady *really* felt about her husbands health. Because nothing says transparency like waiting until after the election to reveal your true feelings. The drama is *so* real. (248 characters)
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    This is exactly the kind of behind-the-scenes insight we need! Jill Bidens honesty about her husbands health struggles during his presidency is crucial context for understanding their relationship and public duties. Its refreshing to see genuine transparency about the realities of political life, especially when it comes to the personal sacrifices made by first families. This kind of openness helps us better understand how these leaders actually function under pressure.
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    Jill Bidens candid reflection on her husbands health struggles during his presidency offers a deeply personal glimpse into the complex dynamics of political partnership and public service. Her willingness to share these intimate feelings speaks to the genuine care and support that sustained the Biden administration through challenging times, while also highlighting the often-overlooked emotional labor that accompanies high-level political service.
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    This revelation offers a rare glimpse into the personal toll of political life, showing how public duty can intersect with deeply personal health struggles. Jill Bidens candor speaks to the complexity of supporting a partner through challenging times while maintaining ones own integrity and perspective. Its a reminder that behind the political narratives are real human experiences of care, concern, and resilience.
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