LISTEN LIVE: Lafayette Reacts as Joe Biden Bows Out of Presidential Race

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - President Joe Biden has announced that he is backing out of the 2024 presidential election, meaning he is no longer seeking re-election for the office he holds.

The news is a major shake-up of the 2024 election cycle and will have a major effect across the country.

NewsTalk 96.5 KPEL will be going live at 1 p.m. today to provide updated coverage, as well as get your reactions to the campaign shake-up, including what we know about Biden's possible replacements and how American leaders are reacting to the event.

Joe Cunningham will be leading the coverage and will provide updated news and headlines throughout the afternoon.

You can listen live by turning the dial to 96.5 FM on your radio or by listening online via the KPEL 96.5 app or our live stream link here.