Jill Biden opens up about her time in the White House

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published June 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT

Educator and former First Lady of the United States Jill Biden in conversation at The 92nd Street Y on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in New York. (Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)

Former First Lady Jill Biden’s new memoir “The View from the East Wing” is billed as an exclusive look at her time as first lady and the Biden presidency’s impact on her family.

All Things Considered host Scott Detrow sat down with the former first lady this week for NPR’s Newsmakers video podcast. Here & Now‘s Scott Tong speaks with Detrow about their conversation.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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