Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen: Renegades

The former president and the singer-songwriter, longtime friends, have shared their stories in a podcast and a book: "Renegades: Born in the USA." Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen sit down with correspondent Anthony Mason to discuss the influence of their fathers on their life's work, and the shared narratives that drive the not-dissimilar fields of popular music and politics. (Originally broadcast on October 24, 2021.)
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[@stevemarra268]

OMG! I so miss people who speak with humility, intelligence, compassion, empathy and hope. I wish more American's would listen to these.

[@omegapointil5741]

DITTO

[@marvinmartion1178]

Something devoid in the gop!

[@openminds8765]

Amen - so great to see and listen to real GENTLEMEN - Grateful, Humble, Knowledgeable, Open, Compassionate, Realistic, Positive Energy, etc... What a great breath of fresh air... Let's all follow their example and stop this negative hateful energy...

[@arkofthecovenant6235]

Just realized this is so true!

[@scottd2063]

@Schinn System Leadership? Intelligence? Good Lord, what a couple of losers.

[@upalipeiris7968]

What a wonderful interview with two persons who are sane. It is extremely rare these days. Cheers to their friendship!

[@lastjob2011]

I love to see the humanness in celebrities. Reminds us they are people. Just incredibly rich and talented.

[@samanthachurch]

This friendship makes me so happy:)

[@abiodunodeleye7984]

A president who can coherently put words together…those were the days.

[@tyy5557]

Unlike the pathological liar, Trump.

[@anna-tn8mg]

Yes, one recognizes a sociopath by his/her glibness. Obama is a classic sociopath. And he isn't, of course, a "former" he continues to lead (from behind, of course) the country he was hired to destroy to ... destruction. dr anna

[@anna-tn8mg]

Like Obama, Hitler was putting words together. Again, all sociopaths do.

[@lookforthebabyinthebacksea4591]

right?I remember those days too.

[@nerad1994]

Yeah.. unlike Biden and Trump lol

[@yovanigiron7521]

You guys are heroes of our lives

[@otherone1234]

Hahaa hero’s for what? If these two are heroes I definitely do not want to be one lol clueless people

[@michaelwalsh9145]

@@otherone1234exactly Springsteen dodged the war claiming he had bad knees and the other fool with his man mickie pushing the globalists agenda.

[@jc1ness1]

So refreshing to hear warmth and intelligence from these two great souls👏💫👏❤️

[@You_Know_The_Thing]

Kool Aid drinker.

[@Americasinertia]

Bruce is awesome. War criminal obummer not so much

[@sassysandie2865]

🤡

[@RobertJohnson-on7hc]

evil souls....fk bruce and bama

[@theeric]

What Bruce said. This country has to recognize not only it’s blessings but also it’s faults to survive. Great interview. Love the friendship between these two great men.

[@redskywalker3374]

Bruce is a joke ..he cancelled concerts in cities that didn't allow men in to women's bathrooms ...that's stupid ! I see how he treats his fans who disagreed with his lib brain political crap !

[@theeric]

@@redskywalker3374...something is seriously wrong with people like you who can't help but cause trouble. You're not a fan, that's your prerogative. Move on.

[@redskywalker3374]

@@theeric are you ok with him treating people like that ? Most of us don't want men in women's bathrooms wearing wigs

[@theeric]

@@redskywalker3374...move on. You're just trying to start something that doesn't exist. Get a life.

[@redskywalker3374]

@@theeric it's on YT ..what he did to fans was wrong ... You are just some young kid probably ..I remember Bruce for yrs ..He is just a political puppet now ..BO did zero for Chicago ..4O+ Million rich now .. Go look up Fast & Furious ...yea..he actually did that ..purely criminal !

[@krazmokramer]

Two of my favorite people together, along with a great journalist, AND an early 60s Corvette. My week is off to a fabulous start!!

[@mgrandison1]

Two Brothers building a House! Together. It's okay to be different, as we are also sooooo alike. Love these gentlemen.

[@michaelwalsh9145]

Both globalists puppets

[@tinaweeaks1792]

They are both so kind, intelligent, and soothing. I could listen to them talk all day.

[@patsyself9843]

Awesome, mighty fine President and a mighty fine musician. Thank you both. God speed.

[@vickygdillon]

Why was he a might fine President?

[@kenwelckle367]

@@vickygdillon because he has more class. Un like that treasonous president Trump. He knows how too lost election gracefully.

[@tommyboy4128]

You’re delusional

[@Thumbhit1]

@Down with Corporate Amerika Obama is ranked 10th best, tRump 3rd worst. You have no clue.

[@mkurto]

Elitists praising each other. How heartwarming.

[@Ovprksdnw]

Working class kids who've made it entirely on their own are having a respectful conversation - heartwarming indeed. The alternative? Trumpzillas of the world capable only of inheriting fortunes from rich daddies, bankrupting these fortunes over and over, and spewing hate

[@JoanneGreene-g4l]

well said

[@nimim.markomikkila1673]

Neither started in the elite, and both still seem to remember where they are coming from.

[@charlesmbui1696]

When you have a great friend, you are lucky

[@peternhim7127]

My two favorite persons. In high school in the 80s I ordered each and everyone of his records from Colombia records. President Obama I voted twice for him. If he runs again I would vote for him again.

[@blobgooll9395]

Thankfully that's not possible.

[@raineyj560]

@@blobgooll9395 & thankfully Trump won't get re elected again

[@breal7277]

@@blobgooll9395 An amendment could be removed. It's been suggested before by Democrats and Republicans. Obama was one of the best presidents the US has had. He's in the same league as Ronald Reagan, JFK, and Rooosevelt who were all great - not perfect - presidents.

[@vickygdillon]

@@breal7277 Why was Obama one of the best Presidents?

[@breal7277]

@@vickygdillon I think there are entire books written about his accomplishments but the best are probably the fact that he rescued the country from the Great Recession, cutting unemployment from10% to 4.5% and signed into law the ACA thus providing health insurance to over 20 mil Americans. He ended the war in Iraq which other presidents promised they would do (Bush, Clinton). The list is long. Again, he was great, not perfect.

[@terrychancellor4593]

I love these two. Very wise men indeed!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@princehamdan1037]

💯🤍🤍🤍💯💯🤎🤎🖤🖤💟💟

[@janheinbokel3969]

Two Superstars, each "The Boss"!

[@louisemckinney8494]

How wonderful 2 bosses 2 brilliant minds 2 thumbs up and to God be the glory for 2 people 2 different background to have a peaceful relationship🙌🙌

[@andybaldman]

The crossover we didn’t know we needed

[@blobgooll9395]

Because we don't

[@kathymack3791]

In 2004, my husband and I moved to Hawaii. I remember watching President Obama (then about to be elected Senator) give his speech at the Democratic Convention. I said to my husband that he needs to run for President. After he won his senate race, he came to Hawaii and the local Democrats set up a get together, which my husband and attended. Michelle snd their girls were also there. I will forever regret not getting my picture taken with him.

[@anna-tn8mg]

That's OK. Cretins are everywhere and you, guys, are justified - too much sun - kills those few grey cells one is born with.

[@kathymack3791]

@@anna-tn8mg - What???

[@derekdolcy5839]

Hi 😊 there Kathy Mack I steal remember it too 😄😄😄😎👍👍❤️

[@kac0404]

@@kathymack3791 Pay no attention

[@NOFarah-jl1du]

You are one of early supporters…me too. Thnx

[@carmensantana1374]

The world misses president Obama's wise and uplifting messages of unity and democracy.....

[@johnreynolds5407]

People tell themselves stories to live.

[@kevingarris198]

With the exception of those who have no desire to unify, and are altogether willing to dismantle democracy if necessary to achieve their objectives.

[@joesimon2029]

@@kevingarris198 Springsteen INSISTED everyone show a vack seen card at his concerts. So- dividing people , check. 2) I really don't see what these 2 have in common. Certainly , 70% of his fans are a) Over 50 years old. b) Blue-collar backgrounds, blue collar generational family history. So there's that.

[@kevingarris198]

@@joesimon2029 I wasn't making any particular reference; what did my comment bring to mind for you?

[@vickygdillon]

Fools!

[@annabrown1077]

Great conversation. I miss Barack Obama as President ❤️ 🙌💛

[@abigailsanchez7722]

I love these two men ❤❤❤❤

[@ZACATCS]

When I was 17, I used to work at the beach. One of my job duties was to get up early every morning and clean the pools before parents brought their kids to swim. When I sounded the horn and turned on the free jukebox with The Boss and some others, it was like bees coming in to eat honey. The crowds at the pool attracted customers!

[@scottd2063]

ZZZZZZ.......Sorry, were you talking?

[@samanthab1923]

I thought you were going to say you met Bruce or Clarence in Sea Bright beach

[@gardensofthegods]

@@samanthab1923 I'm at Bruce Springsteen back around 1973 outside the Tower Theater Upper Darby Pennsylvania when I was about 15 or almost .

[@shrayesraman5192]

@@scottd2063 I hope you are in the third grade for your sake.

[@Strathclydegamer]

This is excellent

[@lindalambert1062]

It so good too see two brothers come together. It don't matter what color they are. It the respect and love that they have for each other. It would be a better world if some people would understand that.

[@lindalambert1062]

@@c.j.giordano2129 smile have a blessed day.

[@lindalambert1062]

@@c.j.giordano2129 u must like me smile.

[@lauryjerry1566]

I wish it is ..the whole america

[@lindalambert1062]

@@lauryjerry1566 And l understand what u said. Have a blessed night.

[@DavidSmith-bk7dv]

Nice comment you've got on their, I'm really much impressed about your profile and personalities. I also admire your good sense of humor on here. I don't normally write in the comment section, but I think you deserve this complement.how're you doing over there?

[@jl.c.8673]

I would really like to make good friends later on in life. Loved this piece.

[@billwang5462]

As a Ronald Reagan Republican I voted for Obama in 2008 & 2012. I still stand by my votes. Never been a Bruce fan sure I like a few songs. As a person I respect him.

[@vickygdillon]

Why do you stand by your votes for President Obama?

[@billwang5462]

@@vickygdillon because they were correct. Why do you ask ?

[@malachi-]

@@vickygdillon He is just getting your goat.

[@peggypolo3643]

Love them both!

[@vickygdillon]

Why?

[@sunshine3914]

Poor chap. Anyone who’s ever attended a Springsteen concert, would never ask “why”. I love them both because neither go around all day trying to throw people underneath the bus.

[@nancydemoss608]

@@sunshine3914 Like a certain former pres? Thank God!👏

[@djangiebaby]

wow go guys a pair of legends together .. hope you two always stay friends ❤❤❤

[@johndemeritt3460]

Two articulate, passionate men sharing a vision of what America CAN be -- what an awesome interview! Now, it's up to us to make it so. Let's do this!

[@boyddickson1751]

A war criminal and someone supposedly anti-war...effing hypocrite. But yes, two articulate americans in the same room is indeed rather unusual.

[@harperlea9288]

I like seeing these guys together. It's awesome.

[@princehamdan1037]

[@patriciamartinez-lx8dy]

This interview was wonderful. President Obama and Bruce Springsteen giving a message to future generations.

[@anna-tn8mg]

Buy a new brain. The cheapest ones in dollar stores are better and less kitschy than what you have now.

[@ds0904]

Too bad Obama didn't go back to Chicago to help the present generation to stop killing each other

[@joannakarlsson3423]

@@anna-tn8mg Oh dear Anna you are an example that uncured syphilis can affect family gene pool.

[@rpntfrndisnr1879]

@@joannakarlsson3423 He isn't, but you are that fool which the Bible speaks about. Ecclesiastes10 Wisdom and Folly 10 Dead[a] flies [b]putrefy the perfumer’s ointment, And cause it to give off a foul odor; So does a little folly to one respected for wisdom and honor. 2 A wise man’s heart is at his right hand, But a fool’s heart at his left. 3 Even when a fool walks along the way, He lacks wisdom, (A)And he shows everyone that he is a fool.

[@joannakarlsson3423]

@@rpntfrndisnr1879 Haha whatever you say. Can't take stupid out of stupid.

[@TitoTimTravels]

I love seeing this. I could listen to President Obama speak all day. He is so caring, so well spoken, and absolute joy to see him. By far the best president in my lifetime. 😎

[@sitazonou3787]

👍👍👍👃👃👃👃Me too 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😍

[@derekdolcy5839]

Hi 👋 there Tito I miss obioma Michelle kids trump needs to go 😡😡

[@jolenek283]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@elizabethloren-broz2680]

@@derekdolcy5839 CRETIN 100 % !

[@uyenionjack]

I can watch Barack talk all day.

[@rosiethomas9497]

I have the book and find it very informative discussions about their love of American

[@jeremyrenner2647]

Hi there?

[@DavidSmith-bk7dv]

Nice comment you've got over their, how're you doing over there?

[@hallnall1667]

I can't stop smiling.

[@whatevawhateva8684]

I love me some Bruce Springsteen, and his friendship with my most favorite person in the world made my heart beat more for the guy and his music ❤️

[@sooz9433]

What a great story. Love The Boss and I adore President Obama.

[@princehamdan1037]

😊😊😊

[@emmay2586]

What a breath of fresh air to hear such intellectual meaningful conversation between two people with different careers, however so connected as friends Love them both.💙

[@ishwarlama3615]

Truly great souls. God bless them all

[@emmay2586]

Morning will respond later on way out hope you liked the conversation.

[@rpntfrndisnr1879]

This is how God see's all of you on the left. Not very good on your part Ecclesiastes10 10 Dead flies putrefy the perfumer’s ointment, And cause it to give off a foul odor; So does a little folly to one respected for wisdom and honor. 2 A wise man’s heart is at his right hand, But a fool’s heart at his left. 3 Even when a fool walks along the way, He lacks wisdom, And he shows everyone that he is a fool.

[@peanut2us]

We can look at these two men and see what a post-Obama America has lost.

[@recordguy4321]

yeah and we can remember the rise of ISIS and the red line OBAMA warned them of and the journalists whose head was sliced off. That's your guy.

[@marvinmartion1178]

Real Men!

[@jeffmpvd7689]

@Schinn System not quite the same :)

[@scottd2063]

Yes, an elitist Communist. Come to think of it, we've gained something now: a demented elitist Communist.

[@nancydemoss608]

@Schinn System I voted for Joe Biden to save America from continued trumpism. I have to admit though that Joe Biden is not a Barack Obama. I liked Obama and I still do. His friendship with the Boss is inspiring. I would love to be around them while they talk.

[@theamazingDrBob]

OK now I just want to hang out and party with these dudes.

[@deniselumpkin9756]

I Love President Barack Obama and Rock Star Bruce Springsteen ❣️ I love this interview ❣️❣️

[@princehamdan1037]

[@Jedizen07]

Great story!!! Nicely done, this piece. As a journalist myself ( and an American patriot whose family served in the US Air Force ) based on recent times, we are all going to have to aspire toward creative people ( musicians/artists/writers outside of the political fields ) to inspire/install a new sense of influences to keep America progressing. It just can't be about Republicans versus Democrats or conservatives versus liberals let alone being divided because one group is " right " over another ( which, in several ways, is EXACTLY what our foreign enemies want ). If you watch this video, THIS is what we have to do to advance our way of life, our way of law, our way of Government: Work with new and continual creative energies, that doesn't include legislation or even political rallies, so that we all have peaceful reconciliation between each other. We can't keep being divided. It's just not healthy for all of us. We've lost enough credibility around the world simply due to chaotic decision making, not just after the events of 911 but especially during and after the January 6th insurrection. At some point, we have to stop the madness of chaotic decision making and regroup for the bigger picture ( " . . .in order to form a more PERFECT Union " as stated in the Preamble ). Frank Zappa himself once said " Progress is not possible without deviation from the norm. " Even though Zappa had many fine political points, he knew that America cannot survive without working together for our betterment. Hopefully, The President and the Boss continue to see the aforementioned and build on it to keep us all on the " sense of a common American story. "

[@arned2493]

Bruce's songs are fleeting moments of spiritual ecstasy in the form of human love and empathy. Barack's presidency was a brief eight years of the same - irrespective of his successor, we knew he would be missed. Many of us have been witnessing this paternal vacuum for some time now, and now the toll being exacted is currently high and only our future offspring can desalinate the hate. Us adults living now have proven that we are quite incapable of taking on this challenge.

[@bonnieholton7138]

hows that working out listening movie stars and and professionals singers alike.Other than that you are correct

[@Jedizen07]

@@bonnieholton7138 So far, it’s working pretty good. I’m always reminded of Frank Zappa’s quote: “ Progress is not possible without deviation from the norm. “ It would even better for us all if more people adopted to this mindset like Bruce/Barack have.

[@rwhclo]

@@bonnieholton7138 Try again when you are not inebriated.

[@blobgooll9395]

The last thing we need is more "artists" preaching to people. They don't have any better ideas than anyone else. Most of them are much dumber than the average American.

[@mostguitarswins]

Well, this is just great. I didn't know that President Obama and Bruce - the boss - Springsteen have a long standing relationship. This is a matter-of-fact example of how to get beyond racial stereotypes.

[@sirprinceblair]

Absolutely sir!!

[@sunshine3914]

You should watch more often. This was like a year ago.

[@irelandlynn954]

Love them both. And I love their friendship

[@lissarodrigues8950]

Something nice 👌 to watch this days!

[@DavidSmith-bk7dv]

Your comment is spot on, how're you doing over there?

[@GKP999]

Two amazing people! They speak so much truth. We as Americans must work together to build a better country. We cannot afford more in fighting.

[@speckledhen409]

Wow, your world must be ducky!

[@jed5068]

Amazing because they got rich and did nothing with their fame and fortune?

[@GKP999]

@@jed5068 I think if you took the time to google, you will find out what kind of philanthropy work they do.

[@jed5068]

@@GKP999 I use to be a big Springsteen fan when his music was still good. I know they give but look at what Jimmy Carter has done since leaving office. He has done many different projects that really help people not just giving some money away.

[@GKP999]

@@jed5068 Jimmy Carter is an amazing and very rare person. Even in his advanced age he still continues to volunteer. I don't expect everyone to be like him. For me, what is important is that someone gives what they can. At least they are doing something positive to make the country and world a better place.

[@mozlover5]

My two favorite people! They bring hope for a better USA. 😂🔥

[@zachcloutier3111]

Barack Obama is one of my biggest idols and heroes!

[@vickygdillon]

Why?

[@malachi-]

That's your problem... you are pro-torture?

[@malachi-]

Allow me... kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3_FkGlnZbFjfac

[@dgcmusi]

@@vickygdillon CNN

[@ritasmith972]

This was beautiful!🥰

[@jeremyrenner2647]

Hi there?

[@marysheehy4733]

Love this!! I was on a medical team at the stadium when he played in DC. It was amazing

[@DavidSmith-bk7dv]

Your comment is spot on, I'm really much impressed about your profile and personalities. I also admire your good sense of humor on here. I don't normally write in the comment section, but I think you deserve this complement.how're you doing over there?

[@splender88]

This surprises me in one way and in another, it doesn't. At the end of the day, both of these men are just two normal human beings it makes sense they would be buddies!

[@marvinmartion1178]

Two truly great Men! And I used the word Men with the greatest respect and admiration!

[@Simon-oy7kf]

His song "Factory" from darkness on the edge of town is clearly one of the songs he wrote about his dad. Beautiful song

[@anhLe-hn3ig]

Two very intelligent men. Glad they are leading "THE" movement toward a more peaceful world. Well done Sunday Morning!

[@SM-en7vp]

Obama drone bombed innocent people including a hospital. Yeah, real peaceful...

[@angelaholmes8888]

Yeah love these two

[@ikecot3]

Beautiful I love seeing this

[@annabrown1077]

Beautiful friendship to share with the world 🌍

[@DavidSmith-bk7dv]

I'm really much impressed about your profile and personalities. I also admire your good sense of humor on here. I don't normally write in the comment section, but I think you deserve this complement.how're you doing over there?

[@adeolaidowu2426]

Two great men!

[@colleen7549]

Two American icons in their own right, with love and passion for their fellow neighbors.

[@harryjove6725]

Obama cared more about welfare hogging freeloading illegals (DAPA) who never paid any taxes than tax-paying citizens, President Trump citizens before illegals, That's what I voted for President Trump in 2016.

[@carolmanning1333]

I just heard that the community organizer from Chicago just got upset because the White House doctor wanted to test Biden for dementia He has no class and is a liberal who became a millionaire on your tax dollars. Springsteen is another dirty liberal.

[@joycensiah3160]

Excellent interview !!!

[@slimgirls78]

What I see is mutual respect and friendship. Nice one. X

[@maryjomurray7891]

This is so wonderful! So uplifting! Wishing all kindness.

[@kimberlynagle3923]

That was fantastic to see…imagine the even bigger friendship they would’ve had if they weren’t the “Prez” and the “Boss”😊.

[@princehamdan1037]

🤗🤗🤗🥰😍😍😍😍

[@DavidSmith-bk7dv]

I'm really much impressed about your profile and personalities. I also admire your good sense of humor on here. I don't normally write in the comment section, but I think you deserve this complement.how're you doing over there?

[@kimberknutson831]

Brilliant. I am 58 and have loved The Boss since I was a teenager. I had the great privilege of seeing him live once in the eighties. I have also loved Barak Obama for many years and had the great privilege of seeing him once when he was running for president. I was teaching Academic Writing at ASU at the time. The day he spoke on the ASU campus, I cancelled my classes and asked my students to attend and offered credit to anyone who wrote something about the experience. Many of them took attended and write about it. I felt instinctively that something very important was happening and wanted my students to witness history in the making. I took my young daughter and sat with her on the ASU library steps and watched Barak Obama speak to the crowd. will never forget that day. His presidency was profoundly important and history-making indeed. My daughter will be 23 next month, and she also vividly remembers the day we saw Obama speak. We have lived in Hawaii for 12 years now. My daughter has "tricked" lots of her friends about seeing Obama, who she actually saw in Tempe, Arizona instead of his and now our home state of Hawaii, which is in fact a part of the United States of America last time I checked. Hah! : ) Thank heaven for renegades like these two. Their friendship makes so much sense, and this story really highlighted that fact. I really enjoyed it. Thank you. : )

[@GODHATESADOPTION]

Unfortunately he is my cousin through his mother Ann Dunham. He wasnt born in Hawaii tho...

[@elliemenzel7939]

If I loved someone as much you claim, I would learn to spell their name correctly.

[@kimberknutson831]

@@GODHATESADOPTION Unfortunately? Seriously? So I guess aliens or "radical, left-wing, anarchist, socialist, communist" Democrats planted that birth certificate in the hospital in Honolulu retroactively so he could become president, which was all part of a vast conspiracy to rob entitled, white Americans from their "superior" position in the American social landscape. Whatever. I am a white woman and was proud to call him my president. That you took the time to write something negative about my very positive comment that also includes college students and my daughter says everything about who you are. Good luck with that. Karma is real. Just ask the former Orange president. Take care. Mahalo and Aloha.

[@GODHATESADOPTION]

@@kimberknutson831 karma only affects you when you reincarnate in buddhism which is self refuting because you cannot desire to be desireless so there is no such thing as karma. Technically you reap what you sow according to the bible, which you should open. Unfortunately he was the 2nd worst president ever after Joe.

[@kimberknutson831]

@@GODHATESADOPTION I think that was an attempt on your part to sound smart, which failed, unfortunately. As I already revealed in my original post, I am a former university teacher. I have an MA and a PhD in English Literature. Additionally, I have been a licensed, non-denominational Christian minister for about 25 years, and I am a registered official for the state of Hawaii because I sometimes perform weddings free of charge, which is one of the many ways I am charitable, charity being a Christian virtue that I appreciate, respect, and practice regularly. I have, therefore, obviously read the Bible closely, unlike anyone who says that they have read it and cites it to sanction values that Jesus would have definitely opposed. Anyone who alludes to the Bible and cites it to sanction violence of any kind clearly missed the point. Perhaps you would be well served to re-read the parable of the Good Samaritan as told in the 4th Book of Luke. Martin Luther King had that story in mind when he went to Israel and visited Jerusalem, Jericho and other holy sites. The visit was memorialized in his 1968 "I Have a Dream" speech. He wisely used the story of the charitable Samaritan who helped a traveler from a different group than himself to appeal to people to look past race and see the human being underneath the skin color. People like you really test my Christian ethics because I loathe cruelty and violence of any kind against anyone on principles established by the life and work of Jesus Christ. Ignorance is understandable in that it just means not knowing. Stupidity is almost always willful and self-serving and generally at the expense of someone else. Enough already. As The Boss and the President astutely said, "we are not going back." Word. Accepting that reality will probably make your life easier and otherwise better than wasting it being hateful and resentful and resisting the inevitable. Aloha.

[@jeanettesmith765]

Two classy guys.

[@DavidSmith-bk7dv]

Your comment is spot on, how're you doing over there?

[@robertk2007]

My two favorite people

[@lindalambert1062]

@@c.j.giordano2129 so much hate in your heart. Look at your own life and ask what wrong you did in life look hard u will see it. Smile be happy it will take u a long way.

[@Hancockst1]

What a wonderful video.... Wow love seeing these men ♥together.

[@RobertBeerbohm]

The two Bosses here make some of us feel hope for the future of our country America!

[@shamshadkhan2793]

How beautiful were the days miss you Mr. President missing you 😔

[@margaretohara7250]

Refreshing....like a breath of fresh air..., just so uplifting. Please do more of these shows...we need this badly. As my friend Berlinia Russell on KZbin says "Words do Matter". Sing, sing....our world needs this so badly now. These two gentlemen are so wise. Blessings galore.

[@maukasara808]

This is just what we need right now. Thanks Gentlemen.

[@johnben2387]

Absolutely my my dear 😁

[@DavidSmith-bk7dv]

Nice comment you've got on their, how're you doing over there?

[@JerrisEverydayPeople]

These are two men I’d love to have over for dinner with friends. They’re both so good to listen to.

[@hollyholy641]

This is why I change the radio dial every time born in the USA comes on. 😂😂😂😂

[@AviatorJohn70]

This is a great thing, enjoyed the interview.

[@MrMarimero1234]

The Boss and the President! Two of the best America has to offer. Great combination of talent and wisdom for the world today !!

[@ToddDouglasFox]

The moment between Bruce and Clarence onstage when they almost touched while playing and Obama said the word “reparations” while he watched, was a feeling of RIGHT ON and tenderness that made watching the 10 minute interview worth it to me. This is what has to touch us. I’m white and love every color of the rainbow 🌈 and every color PERIOD. We are stuck as Americans but like being in a tight closet filled with our own junk, we can get unstuck.

[@dannychambers8076]

BLEEDING HEART STORY DOESN'T HELP REMOVE THESE DEMOCRAT TRAITORS ! THE CON GAME IS OVER !

[@amyreynolds3619]

@@dannychambers8076, the CON GAME left Washington DC in January of last year. Fixed that for you. R is going in reverse while D is for driving forwards. Bye bye 👋!

[@amyreynolds3619]

@@fredrick443, thought the same thing about the twice impeached disgraced FORMER president.

[@aLittleBitter.]

He said reconciliation not reparations.

[@ToddDouglasFox]

@@aLittleBitter. I’m glad you are only a little bitter and you define reconciliation as NOT the same as reparations! I don’t and I’m not bitter either.

[@lisat776]

This team ship is amazing!

[@doreenfogarty2664]

Bless them both, I love both of you and believe you both. Keep it going,❤️

[@jasonmitchell432]

Love this so much!

[@LaDeLaO]

One of the most honorable men to serve our country - as far as the Boss, your identification with such an honorable man only leaves me more of a fan or you as a person as well as your music

[@rayjohnson9781]

Love both these guys, both a class act. I hope our country can come back to admiring goodness and honesty and sincerity in people instead of where we are at now .

[@winonabannon8556]

I just love Barack Obama. What an inspiring person.

[@sophiabailey7324]

It's good when you 😌 can make friends later on in life.

[@DavidSmith-bk7dv]

I'm really much impressed about your profile and personalities. I also admire your good sense of humor on here. I don't normally write in the comment section, but I think you deserve this complement.how're you doing over there?

[@sophiabailey7324]

@@DavidSmith-bk7dv hey David I'm doing great. Thanks 😊 for the comment

[@ingridllinas5612]

Beautiful. That is the message.

[@maryandersondearing3053]

Renegades is a great podcast

[@dianebannister4591]

What a wonderful interview with two great persons. I was really happy to see this video.

[@tyy5557]

I love both of them. This is what you call Gentlemen.

[@deannedflrocks5337]

Two of my favorites together..love it!

[@jeremyrenner2647]

Hi there??

[@wizzysloungetitaure]

I was blessed to have experienced Bruce live in Zimbabwe in the late 80's. What an amazing singer.

[@daraferchichi4156]

I love them both!

[@Elizabeth-yp8re]

Electric and eclectic! Love it!!!

[@princehamdan1037]

[@seanmt5298]

Two Legends and phenomenal forces for good in the world. They embolden the American dream. Never forget hearing Bruce Springsteen's Brilliant Disguise along with his other hits for the first time and was blown away, truely one of a kind. God Bless America and blessings from Ireland!

[@tobechukwuolumba7337]

So beautiful! So inspirational!

[@sparky5860]

That’s what America should look like……………. Less hate, and more kindness…….

[@susanschaffner4422]

The best. Go, guys. We love you.

[@Gnin1000]

Hello, I'm just a 52-year-old German and my opinion is certainly not representative. But one of them accompanied me in my life for many years, listening to his music and giving me wisdom, even though he lived in a different country and we certainly experienced cultural differences. But he also always showed me that even the USA is not perfect in everything and put his finger on such wounds. In the eight years of his presidency, the other proved to the world and to me that Americans are not completely trapped in their system. That even in the USA there is a spark of hope for reason, understanding and humanity. President Obama has certainly not always done everything right or perfectly, but that is simply because he is human. No human being is perfect or can provide an answer to everything. Perhaps his successor should also have adopted this humility. As we all know, wisdom begins where one's own cleverness ends and one relies on other people who might know better to make decisions. And a country that has formed a conglomerate from many nations in order to draw the best out of all cultures in order to be able to found it should stand out in the western world through tolerance and cosmopolitanism and not be tearing itself apart internally at the moment! I pray for something like this in a church that is 1000 years old and stands in my village

[@tomnohmy1273]

Bruce is in great shape!

[@tomnohmy1273]

@@tailgatecarpenter26 sad, I had no idea, I was just observing his physical presence. I guess one can never be rich enough

[@erlineandrews]

Bruce: "People have got to recognize the country for what it is, its faults, its blessings." This is the balanced thinking that Springsteen and Obama share. It's a balance that many people seem incapable of.

[@meganbui5186]

It's a great interview, I can listen these two men talking all day and every day. Life is good Bc of people like Obama and Springsteen. Alleluia!

[@redskywalker3374]

BO didn't endorse JB until the last min but he did endorse JT over there in Canada ..sounds like election interference to me ..but don't worry , if you're a democrat , you can do whatever you want & the media will say nothing ...Look up Fast & Furious BO - duck duck ..yea..he did that ..is that criminal or what ?

[@stevestites9762]

I think I’m going to vomit. You’re really serious aren’t you? Good God in Heaven.

[@rpntfrndisnr1879]

@@stevestites9762 This is why the left cannot see the reality of Obama. Ecclesiastes10 Wisdom and Folly 10 Dead[a] flies [b]putrefy the perfumer’s ointment, And cause it to give off a foul odor; So does a little folly to one respected for wisdom and honor. 2 A wise man’s heart is at his right hand, But a fool’s heart at his left. 3 Even when a fool walks along the way, He lacks wisdom, (A)And he shows everyone that he is a fool.

[@christineolsson5037]

Depends upon where you are. If Clarence came to San Francisco, we celebrated him, whether black, white, mixed, purple. He was so wonderful

[@stevencramsie9172]

Clarence who?

[@tl1533]

Not, the Clarence. the Oreo!

[@APG-fu6gk]

As a black man in NYC I was often criticized at a Bruce Springsteen concert. Didn't stop me from going. MUSIC HAS NO COLOR. ITS EITHER GOOD OR SH*T!!

[@lindanorris2455]

UNLIKE OBAMA WHO IS NOT WONDERFUL HE'S JUST A MILLIONAIRE LIKE BRUCE. SAME CLASS NOW.

[@stevencramsie9172]

@@lindanorris2455 Obama makes his money via appearance fees like most presidents do after they leave office. No president is in the same class as you. Ever

[@Nick4073]

Great combination! The best President and the best Boss 💗

[@Juliaflo]

Bar none.