local
DOJ may be able to release potentially embarrassing Biden audio recordings unless courts step in
By Katelyn Polantz at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Former President Joe Biden is in an uphill battle to try to stop the Justice Department from sharing recordings it collected of him speaking to his ghostwriter in 2016 and 2017, during which his speech and memory faltered.Court decisions on Friday and into next month are poised to revive question...
Key takeaway Court decisions on Friday and into next month are poised to revive question...
Why this matters in The Nashville
The potential release of audio recordings featuring former President Joe Biden's conversations with his ghostwriter in 2016 and 2017 may have implications for Nashville residents who closely follow national politics. As the Justice Department prepares to share about two hours of recordings with the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee, locals may be watching to see how this development affects the ongoing debate about Biden's mental acuity. The fact that DC District Judge Dabney Friedrich has already listened to the tapes and deemed them suitable for release, with redactions, suggests that the recordings may contain significant information. Nashville's community of political observers will likely be interested in how this story unfolds, particularly given the city's history of engagement in national politics. The release of these recordings could also spark discussions about transparency and the public's right to know, topics that are likely to resonate with Nashville's active and informed citizenry.
About this story
Original reporting by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) . The Nashville surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
Get more The Nashville stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering local and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? Former President Joe Biden is in an uphill battle to try to stop the Justice Department from sharing recordings it collected of him speaking to his ghostwriter in 2016 and 2017, during which his speech and memory faltered.Court decisions on Friday and into next month are poised to revive question...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 22, 2026 by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) and curated for The Nashville readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Katelyn Polantz at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate). To learn more about how The Nashville selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from The Nashville, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter