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    Barack Obama Begins His Second Term

    Barack Hussein Obama was inaugurated today for his second term, with an inaugural speech that looked to the future...

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    By Warren Olney • Jan 21, 2013 • 50m Listen

    Barack Hussein Obama was inaugurated today for his second term, with an inaugural speech that looked to the future. Also, the First Lady and the Obama family.

    Banner image: Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administers the oath of office to President Barack Obama during the Inaugural swearing-in ceremony at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, January 21, 2013. Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert

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      Spotlight on Michelle Obama

      A conversation with cultural critics about First Lady Michelle Obama.

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      Barack Obama Begins His Second Term

      America's first black president was sworn in for a second term today, on the national holiday dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Barack Obama's traditional call for unity and equality echoed King's words at the same time he acknowledged what he called, "skepticism of central authority."

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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    2 stories
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      Spotlight on Michelle Obama

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      Barack Obama Begins His Second Term

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