Obama, Barack, 1961-

January 18, 2017

05:51

Looking Back With Gratitude On Obama, And His Optimistic Vision Of America

Author Mat Johnson reflects on how the election of Barack Obama, made him feel like he belonged in America for the first time.

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August 26, 2016

05:37

When Barack Met Michelle: 'Southside With You' Recreates The Obamas' First Date

Richard Tanne's new film is a dramatization of Barack and Michelle Obama's first date in 1989. Critic David Edelstein says the movie's mix of politics and romance has a "naive kind of charm."

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April 25, 2016

45:00

'Alter Egos' Dissects Hillary Clinton's Tenure As Obama's Secretary Of State

Mark Landler of The New York Times discusses Clinton and Obama's contrasting views on America's role in the world. Clinton, Landler says, was often the hawk, more willing to intervene with force.

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Looking Back With Gratitude On Obama, And His Optimistic Vision Of America

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