Race relations after Obama

Hosted by Warren Olney Jan. 10, 2017 National

The election and re-election of the first black president led to predictions of a "post-racial" America. Today, we talk about Barack Obama's eight years in the White House and what they mean for the future.

Photo: Official White House photo by Pete Souza

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Credits

Host:
Warren Olney

Producers:
Andrea Brody, Sáša Woodruff, Katie Cooper

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