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Barack Obama Talks to David Olusoga

Former American President Barack Obama encounters British historian David Olusoga to discuss his memoir 'A Promised Land'.

Former American President Barack Obama encounters British historian David Olusoga to discuss his memoir 'A Promised Land', his reflections on the volatile racial divide in the U.S., his steadfast refusal to abandon American ideals, and revealing details of life as a Black First Family in the White House.

23 minutes

Last on

Wed 29 Dec 202112:30GMT
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Credits

PresenterDavid Olusoga
Interviewed GuestBarack Obama
Executive ProducerTanya Hudson
ProducerDavid Shulman
DirectorDavid Shulman

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