Joe Biden broke the record of the oldest US President when he assumed office at age 78, shattering Donald Trump’s own record at age 70.
While it’s rational to ask questions about a presidential candidate’s age, health, and cognitive readiness, the debate over Biden’s age in this electoral cycle has without a doubt cast spotlight on the issue of aging versus ageism.
On this episode of Morning Shot, Mauro Guillen, Professor of Multinational Management & Vice Dean, MBA Program for Executives at the University of Pennsylvania shares his insights.
Presented by: Emaad Akhtar
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: Evan Vucci/AP