Joe Biden is 80 years old and for the first time in history, the U.S has an octogenarian President. 

You'd think that would make him the oldest among his Political colleagues in Washington right? But no. 

In the past few weeks some of the elder statesmen and women of the capital have been showing their age and have left many wondering, how old is too old to run a country? 

In this episode of The Quicky, we look at what is known as Gerontocracy, where the older generations control the politics and the power and whether there should be a maximum age limit in Government. 

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

John Barron - Journalist and broadcaster who has written for publications including the Washington Post and is the host of the ABC Program Planet America

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Joe Biden is 80 years old and for the first time in history, the U.S has an octogenarian President. 
You'd think that would make him the oldest among his Political colleagues in Washington right? But no. 
In the past few weeks some of the elder statesmen and women of the capital have been showing their age and have left many wondering, how old is too old to run a country? 
In this episode of The Quicky, we look at what is known as Gerontocracy, where the older generations control the politics and the power and whether there should be a maximum age limit in Government. 
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Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at <a href="mailto:thequicky@mamamia.com.au">thequicky@mamamia.com.au</a>
CREDITS 
Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to: 
John Barron - Journalist and broadcaster who has written for publications including the Washington Post and is the host of the ABC Program Planet America
Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Kally Borg
Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming?  Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?
Then you need The Quicky.   Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.  
It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

The Quicky

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?

Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.

It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?
Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.
It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.