NPR's Interview With President Obama About 'Obama's Years' | Morning Edition | NPR
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- President Obama speaks with Morning Edition’s Steve Inskeep about how Americans have fared since he took office in 2008. He also discusses the tradition of xenophobia in American political culture, the Trump campaign, and parallels between the Brexit vote and the upcoming U.S. election.
Produced by Ariel Zambelich and edited by Meg Kelly
Host: Steve Inskeep
Videographers: Mito Habe-Evans, Colin Marshall, Becky Lettenberger
Audio recording: Brian Jarboe
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The country owes this president a huge debt of gratitude. He took office with unemployment at 9%, Bin Laden in hiding plotting against us, an economy in free-fall, a failing US auto industry, and more challenges than I can list. The brotha fixed that.
WORST POTUS EVER!!!
@@yourmomma738 For Christ sake, learn how to spell before you write something.
Can Trump have such a conversation? Can he articulate the facts as Obama has done? Can he get done what Obama has done despite the absurd opposition, sorry, even with support? I come from a country that has been riddled with poor leadership for over 50 years, its not pretty!!
Could you even imagine Trump trying to have a discussion like that ?
Yeah, it would be something like 'I know more than anyone, I have a big brain, believe me' 'Those who oppose me are all losers. Excuse me, excuse me, I'm talking' What's my solution to Mexico? We're going to build a wall. Trade imbalance with China? - A wall. Exporting jobs? Wall. It's going to be HUUUGE'.
Thats all hes got & thats the most he ever had . He could never truly speak of the issues Sanders would bring forth .
and people will eat that shit up they LOVEE it
yeah to imagine that is very weird. but actually trump is very smart based on interviews of his younger years. maybe he would change his rhetoric if he gets in office. still im not a supporter of trump and clinton neither
I am reluctant to 'support' Hillary. But when it comes to who would be the lesser of two evils, I have to vote for her.
How is it that trump can even be considered given he:
1) Refuses to show his tax returns (an audit does not preclude it and he would surely show it were it to serve him well)
2) Has suggested the U.S. government could tactically elect to default on its debt.
3) Suggests that South Korea, Japan and Saudi Arabia might be better off with nukes, so that they can better defend themselves without our support. (military analysts cringe)
4) Advocates torture and violating the Geneva convention, which the U.S. has signed.
5) Advocates mass deportation at a level which would violate constitutionally guaranteed due process, massive expansion of the police force, and creation of a police state.
6) Advocates the killing of not just terrorists, but their families
7) Makes a general accusation against Mexicans rather than focus solely on the issue of tightening our border.
8) Proposes banning Muslims from entering the U.S. (aside from moral and constitutional issues, would entail asking EVERY person entering from EVERY country about their religion)
9) Has Putin as the ONLY world leader to speak well of trump, possibly even enough endorsement as to hack the DNC mail server in an effort to get trump elected
10) Declare Mexico would pay for a wall when it's clear any leader there to even merely suggest it would be impeached (or worse) within days (i.e. it won't happen)
11) When asked in the Republican debates about priorities for our nuclear triad, proved to be utterly ignorant
12) Has demonstrated no understanding of the important issues for other countries or groups like ISIS yet boasts he will quickly know because he has a 'big brain'
13) Advocates the U.S. simply reneging on existing agreements with other countries.
14) Blames negotiators for trade deficits, ignoring that U.S. consumer are responsible, and they are unlikely to accept the higher prices and the trade wars implicit in Trump's 'solution'.
15) Both in his name calling and general use of the English language, behaves like a spoiled, 8 year old brat
16) Has repeatedly filed for bankruptcy and does not even consider them failures because he maintained his gains (while passing the losses on to his investors)
17) Personally marketed 'trump university' yet when probed about its failures, suggests he was not involved, passes the blame, and cites very dubious statistics
18) Consistently exhibits all the characteristics of a huckster, one you would never trust for a used car, let alone be in control of the nuclear option.
19) Gets in a tiff with the press and calls it 'unfair' when they cite his very words.
20) Beyond building a wall, has substituted the phrase 'believe me' in place of citing specifics on policy.
21) Denies the consensus of many thousands of scientists from 200 countries that greenhouse gasses need to be reduced.
22) Will have conflicts of interest with countries such as China, where trump's properties in Macau and elsewhere could be harassed or treated preferentially (i.e. bribe). Then what?
23) Will NOT have the option to say 'You're fired' when senators, congressmen, judges, world leaders and more refuse to cow to his will
24) Chooses a vice presidential candidate with extreme views on religion, including the substitution of science for the likes of creationism
25) Repeatedly makes outright false claims such as seeing 'thousands of Muslims in the U.S. cheering the fall of the World Trade Center
26) Clearly and REPEATEDLY advocating Russia's engagement in our political process but then falsely saying it was just sarcasm.
This is just the short list and it should scare the s**t out of you. While I wish there was a better choice than Hilary, opting for Trump is just WAY too dangerous
This digs DEEP, great interview. Not softball, but not contentious either. Very insightful.
whole interview was practiced several times before they filmed it, idiot! NPR is a left wing fascist propaganda news outlet...
Aaron22000 And how do you know, good sir? It wasn't practiced.
@@Aaron22000 lol "left wing fascist" you have no idea what these words mean
You're gonna miss him America, incredible man.
Yes bc that's all obama. Actually he has deported more than any other potus, clearly don't know much about the national debt and its causes. And yes he started BLM. Amazing!
Brendan H You don't even know who he is. #PIZZAGATE
He'll be missed like a bad case of the clap!
If you are american and you do realize how great this man is and what a great job he has done for your country and the world, KUDOS to you. you are one of the bright ones. If you don't, well, you should probably go and educate yourself a little bit.
Reason, honesty, humility and humor. Going to miss this guy.
honesty, humility and humor? Where have you been for the last fucking 7 years?
Well said.and i would like to add Vision too
dmaxsba Oh, you must be part of that 1% then. Congrats.
1% what are you talking about? When everything in my life went to complete shit back in 2008 I never thought I would get back to were I was and beyond. You may be part of the sarcastic "thanks Obama" crowd who seem to blame him for everything that is actually going right (like 5% unemployment, rebound of the housing market and so on) but I am actually one who says THANKS Obama and don't mean it in a sarcastic way! This is coming from a GWB voter (twice) and someone who does NOT blame GWB for the what happened to my life in 2008. However I do give credit to Obama for doing his best to make sure my life got back together and thanks to him and his efforts it did. He kept the unemployment payments coming until I could did myself out of the hole I ended up in. I used to work for GM making the Duramax diesel engine (screen name... dmaxsba, DMAX is the nickname for the Duramax plant and SBA is the line I worked on). I now work the Chinese (imagine that) here in AMERICA making GLASS for all the major automotive companies. How is this possible... THANKS OBAMA!
Sad part is now I am (as is everyone in the US) faced with voting for 2 people who I do not care for in anyway possible. I would take another 4 years of Obama or GWB over Trump or Clinton any day!
So very sorry for the "fuck you Steven" in my last comment. It is a 3 day weekend (thanks Fuyao Glass America) for me and I had a little to much adult beverage before I commented. All the best to you and sorry again for being my very rude address to you.
dmaxsba I don't know what to tell you. 70% of the American people think the country is going in the wrong direction. It's not just about the economy, but most people have seen stagnant wages and the jobs created are mostly part-time. The economy is growing a meager 1%. Debt has been doubled in the last 7.5 yrs. I ,too, have a well paid job, but it is not just about my own self interest. Other issues America faces: Terrorism is on the rise around the world and race relations in America have been sent back decades. Other than that, I suppose everything is just peachy.
Compare this to any of Trump’s interviews🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ then you'll understand how far we've plunged
I love obama!
Obama always seemed to me like a very down to earth guy, who's also much smarter than most of the other politicians. No idea why people hate him so much.
Because he's too perfect. Imagine someone like that on "the other side". Still, though, their anger is not justified, and they over-do it and over-exaggerate their dislike for the guy to the point where you question whether they're mentally ill.
have a look at the Paul Ryan NPR interview of the same series - if you want a view from "the other side"
I saw that interview, and I don't think that that's "the other side", Paul Ryan opposes Obama's policies, but he doesn't personally oppose him, he doesn't doubt where he was born, he doesn't call him a Muslim. My point is, you can oppose his ideas and not be filled with fear and hate. As a matter of fact, I think that a debate led by people like Obama and Ryan would be great for America. For me, the other side, and what scares me, is people turning to politics of resentment and fear. As a Venezuelan, believe me, I know the damage that this kind of discourse can have on a country, even if it comes from "the left" instead of coming from "the right" as it seems to be the case in America.
Skin.
I LOVE President Obama!-!!!!
Obama will go down in history as one of the best, in one of the worst situations.
Micah Averiett
Obama is cancer for western society.
Right, just like homeopathic's cure Alzheimer's.
Micah Averiett Wana bet? #Pizzagate
Man, the stress of serving as the POTUS really ages a man.
Pirwzy
The stress from perpetually lying.*
why do trump trolls that hate on everything have to stay anonymous? hmmm
hockeyfan131993
Said the guy with no avatar or external contact info.
Obliviously Aware You're the one trolling, not me
hockeyfan131993
That's funny, you have 35,000 views on G+ yet no posts, you must be enticing someone to visit you, and the lack of posts doesn't imply a very sociable individual you could be a sock puppet I don't know, but your initial response hints at much.
hmm....
Thank you for showing this interview, President Obama
Is such a thoughtful good person.
#WONDERFULINTERVIEW!
I voted for President Obama both times and he's a great leader. The media give him a difficult time but I think he is a good man and a great President. When Obama goes out of office there will be at least 20 books written about him and his historic Presidency.
MARCUSJAMEs
Yes? What?
Your observation is right on.
Best president in my lifetime.
+Chrimbus Day Praise Rang
I like the way you capitalized on ( Brown Clown ) In only 4 little elementary words you spoke volumes of your character . So glad you cut it short .
how friggin' old are you? 2 years old.
That's just it, he has screwed America just to look good to the rest of the world. Well guess what, our day is coming so look out because your country is going to be the one suffering as it should come next year.
You already had your day . 8 yrs of Bush & another 8 yrs of a all republican do nothing GOP devoted only to making the president fail . I live in a state that blocked the Obama medicaid expansion til i was almost dead . That is the only thing that saved my life . You stupid son of a bitch you are still having your day . You have a billionaire reality show tv host running for president that is almost as stupid as you . What more do you want ?
Great interviewer, very well met by the intelligence of Obama
Darryn Govender #Pizzagate
I salute you Mr.President for making us, the men and women in duty, proud to serve our country. You have not only improved the US Economy, but also the state of living in the US for millions of people. You have been a role model to us and to many leaders around the world. My time in line of duty in oversees, before you came in office compared to now has only improved. We are respected and taken seriously in the world. Thank you Mr.President, it is an honour serving you.
Coolest president ever
Great interview! Thank you President Obama.
Leading while black - no easy task. He was a President for all people. An amazing and gracious leader who made America great again! Thank you President Obama!
Can we just keep him another 4 years?
fuck no! Obama destroyed the country even more. Why cant you do some research you dumb fuck
Are you kidding?
Thomas Jefferson: *points to the Constitution*
Do you want to keep the clap for 4 more years?
Loading . . . No offend Mr. but Obama would handle the actual virus situation better. Right now Trump is not the president USA need, when 30+ million people lose their jobs, blame other people instead to work on a solution and he acts to slow against the virus.
Hot take: Obama speaking on politics is ACTUALLY calming.
Like.. I can't even look at anyone in politics today without my blood pressure spiking causing a migraine in turn inducing nausea.
So true!
Who said that?
He hasn't had much done during his two terms but I agree he's a great speaker and good at unintentional ASMR. I'm going to sleep to this and dream with all the things he could have had done.
Of course he don't generally spend time in poles on his 3rd prophet term ,way too busy destroying every thing he touches like Midas but no gold ,shine, worthy investment in anything righteous,he is not only challenged into truth but also required requirements to be POTUS! But gloats he is part in our history that WE as a nation aloud our government to track trace digitally in mass surveillance under skin🤔 now I'm no genius but that takes metals and it takes a source to enter it into you! 🤔Where has he had a chance or time,to do that?
I know this comment is two years old but that is no hot take. This man knows how to speak in such a calm and assuring tone. We need more people like him.
I voted for Obama twice. I’m proud that I did. I miss him and Michelle terribly. I wish I could thank them for making me a better person.
amazing Interveiw
Awesome, thank you Mr President
npr is incredible productive, awsome
Such a brilliant mind...will miss your view and tempre Mr. President
So many words and sentences Trump voters cannot understand :(
Intelligent, compassionate, sincere; good values.
Jacob Montoya yes it's true you talking about yourself
yeah, thas how a politician is. but behind the scenes he is something else.
Great interview
Despite my policy views as a moderate Republican, I'm not quite sure why there is such hatred harbored by the right for this man. Have we any civility? I can't imagine it being difficult to cooperate on a bipartisan level to assuage our problems?
I already miss him
hockeyfan131993 #Pizzagate
I have worked in Burma for its democratic transition process, went to college in US and now Listening to Obama in 2022 after the military coup in Burma. There are plenty of questions I would like to ask now. He is one of the few politicians that inspires me even today.
America was blessed to have had such a president
I wished his party didn’t twist him up to their president instead of what the people wanted
Why is this not on mainstream news?
Maybe because it is so divisive...
It is too good, and balanced, an interview to make headlines - so no mainstream news. To see all the obstruction he has faced and yet he remains calm, compassionate, and focused - while maintaining his hope - just shows how amazing a man he is. A great President. History will remember him as one of the best.
Tito Tim good god.....how can people be so ignorant as to criticise this man???? He is a brilliant intelect
...This is mainstream news. Do you not know the prominence and reputation of npr?
It's sad that Obama will more likely be remembered for his shortcomings than his strengths, despite the fact that the latter, by far, outnumber the former. He is so charismatic, and is very perceptive on what America's beliefs are. He may not be a great president, but he's a good president, and an even better person. Intelligent and pragmatic. He embodies much of what a president should be.
Nothing but respect for the man.
" and is very perceptive on what America's beliefs are" That is true only if you belief what he believes. If you do not agree with his policies, than you are labeled a racist or a bad American. That is what I see as his biggest failure. His Politics are extremely divisive. He always attempts to smear anyone that does not agree with him. It is smart in a way to win politics, but it is by no means understanding to the entire country. It surely does nothing to help unite the country in these troubled times.
+Monster Maniac did you even watch the interview? He's probably the most bipartisan person in politics I've seen. You shouldn't attribute the divisiveness you see as being due to him, but rather the Republican Party and trump. Trump is a big reason right now a lot of republicans are being called racist. So, no Obama does not try to divide.
Then you are a blind man. I feel sorry for you
where do idiots like you come from? Oh probably a new immigrant for some hell hole on earth.
@Aaron22000, buddy, I was born and raised in the USA. You can sit there and call me an idiot all you like, but that doesn't mean that what I said was wrong. Maybe you should consider being a little bit less of a jackass and maybe you can stop being such a tightassed son of a bitch?
And @Monster Manic, no, it is absolutely not only "true if you believe what he believes." I just so happens I agree with what he believes; that said, if you actually watched the interview in its entirety, at many points Obama displays a fundamental understanding of what his opponents want. He understands why the people who dislike him dislike him, but you have to understand that he is to a very significant degree a man of character. No one should ever change his or her core beliefs because people disagree with, or dislike them.
Furthermore, he does not "smear" opposition. He represents a (relatively) intellectual following, and he does not 'smear' so much as he calls out blatant bullshit for what it is. For example, background checks on guns. He says that it's idiotic to not have background checks on guns, and enunciates by citing that you need one for buying a car, and other things of the sort. That is not "smearing," but rather listing a point of disagreement and providing anecdotal evidence to support his claim. However, many people who disagree with background checks on guns trashed him for those comments. Does that make him wrong? No. Does that mean he doesn't understand those who disagree with him? Absolutely not.
Now I'm all for disliking a president, but credit where credit is due, brother.
Funny seeing this guys face after years of listening to the radio. NPR forever.
thank you!
Man, I'm going to miss obama. Wish we could have him for another term. =/ He was a good pres.
great oratory and fact-dense delivery by the President.
The light we carry
Interviewer thought he was smart but instead got a crash course in economics from a very smart and informed interviewee !
He didn't think he was smart, he was asking tough questions and making Obama defend his choices. He did a great job and Obama met the challenge well.
No cutting around the corner. This man is sorely needed. God bless. People are reminded to work together as Americans apart from differences. Godspeed and God bless.
I do not like Steve Inskeep's interviewing skills, but wow!! Barack Obama is the most eloquent, kind hearted, charming and intelligent POTUS ever
Two words: Predator Drone
Better than sending thousands of our men and women to serve as cannon fodder. Get in and out efficiently. It's the smart thing to do. Simple. Or what were you suggesting? We don't show leadership by dealing with ISIS? We just let them roam free and wreak havoc in the region?
Rainydaywoman100 #Pizzagate
The worst president in my entire life. He's a liar and a criminal. President Trump will uncover the truth and lock up him and Hillary. You aren't old enough to know good from bad. Keep believing in your ignorant thoughts and one day you will be living on the streets begging for a dime. Go to your so called safe place snowflake and live the life of a thoughtless coward!
Aaron22000
It's people like you who really don't deserve a vote. Trump has already announced Hillary isn't getting "locked up". That was red-meat for mouth-breathing, mouth-foaming, conspiratorial idiots like you to show up to the voting booth. Meanwhile, Trump pulled the bait and switch weeks ago by saying that Hillary won't be charged, and you're still here raising your pitchfork with no idea. Again, you're not a very smart person.
He will be the best for a long time
Thank you
What an incredible man. He is so smart and he is a gentleman.
Walk this way
Americans will miss this guy long after he's gone.
nah, i think im done with all the racist healing and ling he's been doing.
No we won't
I have nothing but love and admiration for Obama. It really bothers me deep in my heart when all these people are so ungrateful for his work and efforts. They blame him for everything.
Look I respect Obama a bit but you really have to take into account the horrifying implications of his drone policy and what that means for the future of globalism. This is a man that has killed hundreds of civilians and has killed American citizens without trial. I feel like saying you have nothing but respect and admiration really ignores a lot of big issues that were created and expanded under the Obama administration. In retrospect I think Obama will be seen by academics as a pretty run of the mill president
We all know the real deal, He had congress working against him and this country is in denial. He left the White House disappointed but not with a guilty conscience. He is a pure and dignified man with all the best attributes.
He is The BEST POTUS (just felt the way you do)
Superb interview!
Good guy. 👌
All the news that is fit to print
Heat
Thank you for NOT interrupting her
I've decided for the next 4 years I'm just going to watch Obama youtube videos and pretend he is still President
hockeyfan131993 #Pizzagate
How did that work out?
did it work
why am i only finding this life hack now?!?!
good one=)
(Obama passes the Bataan) "TRUMP! You're running the wrong way!
eonhand8 #Pizzagate
Neuroplasticity can be observed at multiple scales, from microscopic changes in individual neurons to larger-scale changes such as cortical remapping in response to injury. However, cortical remapping is more extensive early in development.[4] Behavior, environmental stimuli, thought, and emotions may also cause neuroplastic change through activity-dependent plasticity, which has significant implications for healthy development, learning, memory, and recovery from brain damage.
America's Business vs American People
Brother from another planet
sisters of mercy
Before sunrise
Love u Pavitra atma brother namaskar pranam dhanyvad
Best, bright, brilliant...
JRB Consulting Associates Ltd #Pizzagate
All that jazz
Traci from Denton,Texas
The president is the peacemaker and tone setter that moderates the relationship between the government and its constituents. I personally am a conservative but I believe that Obama was a terrific leader in that sense. Have some decency.
Great man!
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Hi all a " Top Dude " who has top thoughts for all and a great measure of "Wisdom " ok , Cheers ROBERT.
For your eyes only
He mentioned automation before it was introduced in the media, let alone politics. Miss you bruv...
Let’s roll
Up in smoke
just here to watch him speak, miss him!
My may my come
❤ gd mrng father
فوبيا
Yes we can, but stateside always seems to be an election cycle ie midterms and why. Every 4 years I think would suffice. The political landscape can change every 2 years the way it is.
AND YES WE ARE AFRAID OF THE FUTURE.
speak for yourself
Absolutely BRILLIANT! A better president is probably a magician with a huge stick matching the memorial monument in DC.
Big
Dreams of our father
16:50 I think our president had som bad tacos.
Because the night
Love him or hate him... at least he can talk .
Holy Obama roast at 25:30 😂😂
Aug 25th 2022 💯💯💯💯
Something wild
Honda Z50
Truly inspirational...
She’s gotta have it
Justified true belief
The hot spot
This questions are just coined to make the president look bad. But it's amazing how he's able to make this guy look stupid. What a man!
Knowingly.....
Sean Livingston
eminently reasonable: the new hallmark of competency
Go brother ! Slide on into home base