Book · 2017 · Vice-presidents, united states
Promise Me, Dad
Promise Me, Dad by Joe Biden has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 1 podcast (0 episodes recommend it and 2 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Mark Halperin (1 episode) and Megyn Kelly (1 episode) on The Megyn Kelly Show (2 episodes).
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The tapes capturing Mr. Biden's conversations with author Mark Halperin, the ghostwriter behind his 2017 memoir Promise Me, Dad.
Mark Halperin · The Megyn Kelly Show · Jul 2026 The best things said about it
Former President Joe Biden is preparing to attempt to block the release of audio recordings from his 2017 interviews with the ghostwriter behind his memoir, Promise Me Dad.
Megyn Kelly The Megyn Kelly Show · May 2026 Why people recommend it
Promise Me, Dad by Joe Biden is a poignant political memoir that details the harrowing year leading up to the tragic death of the author's son, Beau Biden, from brain cancer, all while navigating the immense responsibilities of the vice presidency. On Pod Save America, the hosts discussed President Biden's personal motivations for remaining heavily engaged in high-stakes political battles, directly referencing the memoir and the emotional pact he made with his late son to stay active in public service despite profound personal grief. In an earlier episode of Pod Save America, Dan Pfeiffer also reflected on Biden's long career in Delaware politics while discussing the politician's characteristic storytelling habits, recalling how the longtime senator and vice president frequently relied on familiar personal narratives. Together, these podcast segments utilized the themes and background of the book to illuminate the complex intersection of familial tragedy and relentless political ambition that has defined Biden's long tenure in the national spotlight, offering listeners a deeper psychological context for his enduring presence on the American political stage.
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Mark Halperin The tapes capturing Mr. Biden's conversations with author Mark Halperin, the ghostwriter behind his 2017 me… 1
“The tapes capturing Mr. Biden's conversations with author Mark Halperin, the ghostwriter behind his 2017 memoir Promise Me, Dad.”
Megyn Kelly Former President Joe Biden is preparing to attempt to block the release of audio recordings from his 2017 i… 1
“Former President Joe Biden is preparing to attempt to block the release of audio recordings from his 2017 interviews with the ghostwriter behind his memoir, Promise Me Dad.”
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“I mean like obviously his book is called promise me dad and his need for him to stay in the fight”
“I mean, I knew, obviously, his book is called 'Promise Me, Dad,' and his need for him to stay in the fight.”
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