Topic: University Of Delaware

4 chapters across the catalog

French Rats
Episode 1448 38:05 - 41:25

1448: French Rats

Biden Asthma Claims, Delaware Senators, Correspondence Dinner

The President claimed to have grown up in an area where 80% of people had asthma, a statistic the hosts find highly improbable. They discuss his lifelong stutter in relation to a recent verbal struggle regarding "kleptocracy." Additionally, Biden incorrectly stated there had never been a Senator from Delaware before a specific colleague, despite serving as one himself for decades.

Palin Pardon
Episode 1305 2:14:01 - 2:17:09

1305: Palin Pardon

Stephen Colbert, Jill Biden, Doctorate Controversy

Stephen Colbert interviewed Joe and Jill Biden, addressing the recent controversy regarding Jill Biden's use of the title "Doctor." Jill Biden expressed surprise at the criticism, noting she worked hard for her Ed.D. from the University of Delaware. Joe Biden joked that he encouraged her to get the degree to increase her salary, which resulted in a $2,000 raise.

Palin Pardon
Episode 1305 2:17:13 - 2:21:27

1305: Palin Pardon

Joe Biden, Charlottesville Narrative, Professor Claims

Joe Biden's "foundation story" for his presidential run is scrutinized for inconsistencies regarding when his grandchildren urged him to enter the race. During a recent interview, Biden also claimed he was a professor at the University of Pennsylvania and ran an institute at the University of Delaware. Critics point out that these roles were largely honorary and did not involve traditional teaching duties.

Beaches are Open
Episode 1239 1:46:30 - 1:48:57

1239: Beaches are Open

National Archives, University of Delaware Records Dispute

Biden directed the Secretary of the Senate to request any records of Tara Reade's complaint from the National Archives, while refusing to open his senatorial papers at the University of Delaware. He expressed confidence that no such complaint exists. Critics point out that personnel records of this nature would likely be in the Delaware collection rather than the National Archives.