Early details on what's in the Joe Biden tapes that were just released after legal battle

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CBS News, a lean‑left outlet, leads with the legal battle and notes references to classified material, while omitting any mention of the ghostwriter’s role. PJ Media, a right‑leaning source, foregrounds Biden’s “fight like hell” to keep…

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Early details on what's in the Joe Biden tapes that were just released after legal battle

Audio recordings of former President Joe Biden's interviews with his ghostwriter, which Biden fought to keep sealed, were released Monday. CBS News investigative reporter Josh Boswell reports on what they reveal.

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▪ Confused Biden discovers classified materials ‘downstairs’ in bumbling chat with ghostwriter in newly released tapes — New York Post
▪ Biden ghostwriter tapes released after former president forfeits legal battle — Washington Examiner
▪ Biden audio tapes have just been released — and it's not good for Joe — Blaze Media
▪ BREAKING: The Biden Tapes Have FINALLY Been Released… What Do They Say? — PJ Media

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Canonical URL	https://www.cbsnews.com/video/heres-whats-in-the-joe-biden-tapes-that-were-just-released-after-legal-battle/
Publication time	Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:56:52 -0400
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