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Biden Talks Trump, Faith And Fate In Front Of A Live 'Fresh Air' Audience

Joe Biden became a senator at 30 and this is the first time in 44 years that he hasn't been in office. He talks with Terry Gross about patterns in U.S. politics and his hopes for the Trump presidency.
<em>Fresh Air </em>host Terry Gross interviewed former Vice President Joe Biden in front of a live audience at the WHYY studios in Philadelphia on Tuesday.

Former Vice President Joe Biden has figured something out: "I learned how to become one of the most popular politicians in America," he says. "Announce that you are not running for president, and be authentic."

Biden shared that secret with Fresh Air on Tuesday in front of a live audience at WHYY studios where he received WHYY's Lifelong Learning Award for his distinguished career in public service and commitment to education.

Biden became a senator when he was 30 years old, and this is the first time in 44 years that he hasn't been in office. "This is the first time in not just eight years, probably 15 years, I haven't gotten up

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