To the Point

The state of the nation after Obama

Hosted by Warren Olney Jan. 03, 2017 National

One politician's "achievements" are another's "mistakes that urgently need correction." We look at what president Obama will leave behind when his second term ends three weeks from now.

Photo: Official White House photo by Pete Souza

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Credits

Host:
Warren Olney

Producers:
Paul von Zielbauer, Evan George, Christine Detz