Political Theater, Biden & a Plutarchian Life

Biden's prostate cancer announcement and the workings of political theater.

May 20, 2025

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After prostate cancer diagnosis, Delaware diocese offers prayers of intercession for Biden - The Leaven Catholic Newspaper

I’ve been digesting the news that came out yesterday in the wake of former President Biden announcing his stage 4 prostate cancer. The announcement came a mere 24 hours before CNN’s Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s book Original Sin was set to release (today), causing many to speculate that this is a classic case of “getting out in front” of a bad news c…

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