NPR's Exit Interview With President Obama | Morning Edition | NPR

In a wide-ranging exit interview, NPR's Steve Inskeep asks President Obama about Russian interference in the U.S. election, executive power, the future of the Democratic party and his future role.
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[@myninja0001]

Do you know what's down here!!?!!?? Scroll the fuck back up!!

[@ShyShyMarieLyons]

+

[@TheBassManBoy]

Good advice for 99% of videos on KZbin

[@dimariobell8499]

LOL! Thanks for the heads up

[@jvb5590]

Few. Thanks for the reminder.

[@prabinhudeomaharjan]

7 years later, has your attitude changed?

[@classikz]

Trump presidency is youtube comments come to life. Everyone's fucked.

[@CaptainBuggyTheClown]

ur fucked, ill just hope for an alternate reality.

[@robertbarham1498]

shin888 you might be

[@kemckelv]

Obama would have done incredibly well if Congress did not say no to EVERYTHING INCLUDING policies Trump is pursuing. Anyone that pays close attention to unbiased politics understands this.

[@ticarot]

Unlike Bill Clinton, Obama lifted not one finger to make deals with the GOP.

[@kemckelv]

ticarot Obama tried to work with the gop for far too long early on. they were afraid to cut deals with him bc of the crazies in their party

[@kemckelv]

Kendra Jowers that was when the GOP blatantly put party before country. Now the dems are still putting country first by working with this narcissist.

[@459luker]

This is one of many reasons why trump is such a horrendous hypocrite when he calls democrats 'obstructionist'. The democrats are opposing horrible and damaging legislation. Republicans would obstruct at every turn solely to make obama a lame duck president. That is all they cared about. They didn't care about whether the policies were good or bad for the people.

[@WallaceDunn]

Have you ever considered that the American voters KNEW what they were doing when they voted in a GOP majority to stop Obama? Because that's exactly what happened, and they did exactly what they were hired to do.

[@_hhiraethss_4944]

I just realized I'm like the only one here that actually likes Obama ....

[@emmasworld3734]

T whom this may concern many people like oboma.

[@MrWhopper10]

Not the only one. I think he was kind of a mixed bag, but overall the good outweighed the bad. Will miss his administration terribly-- if the Democrats have any courage left in their corporatist shill hearts, I hope they resist Trump's agenda. It's going to be a long four years.

[@jayrod9002]

Many appreciate President Obama. The silly Trump trolls come over to throw shade on anything dealing with the president. It tells you how weak and pathetic they are, just like their new leader.

[@kylepasta]

Jay Rod lol you really think Obama did any good You guys need to wake up before it's too late

[@neme4sat]

Kyle Pasta he could have done a lot more if the GOP did'nt fight him every step of the way. Any failure to make progress is not on his doorstep

[@SimplyGimpy]

Yes we did. The work continues. Thank you for you service, Mr President.

[@TheMrSEBSTER]

Lol did you actually just try and blame obama for the "hate and division in this country"??? You drumpf supporter seem to live in a bizarre alternative universe

[@Msbonbon310]

Are we in the same america??? Have you forgotten that Bush put us in the insane debt, housing crisis, recession, high ass gas prices. The country's financial state has been the best it's been in 14yrs. I personally have not seen this much construction in 8 years. This country is way better off now than before President Obama took office. President Obama did not create the division of hate. People just started showing their true nature and haters really came to the forefront. I am thankful for that because I would rather know who you really are than you keep hiding and sneaking your hatred. He was one of the most caring Presidents we have ever had. His legacy is that Obamacare is such a wonderful thing. This country would have been better off if there were not so many obstructionist in Congress.

[@shavedape2834]

SimplyGimpy We won !!!!!!!........not you.....I mean us Trump fans !.....

[@kostetze]

Unfortunately, people forget easily... You are 100% right

[@grabaliberalbythepussy2972]

Work?? Obama hasn't worked a day in his Sorry ass life..

[@TheTorridestCheese]

I fully believe I will not see another president as great as Barack Obama in my lifetime. He truly wants to help people, and loves America. Saying he's extremely intelligent understates just how great of a man he is. The benefits of his presidency will be felt for generations. Thank you, Obama. For making me feel extremely proud to be an American, and thank you for all your work. Merry Christmas!

[@TheTorridestCheese]

Good comment. Really insightful. I can see you put a lot of thought into it.

[@dalewentworthson5579]

TheTorridestCheese birth certificate is fraudulent

[@haydenwhite7704]

TheTorridestCheese i guess but i think he was a pretty bad president imo

[@shavedape2834]

TheTorridestCheese MAGA!!!

[@speeddemonmodelshop7460]

The Democrat losses in all areas of Government is the proof of how great a President he was.

[@lennyblunden872]

I love how he down plays hillary email scandal.

[@W.451]

@FLOWER Massive criminal scandal now huge number of the Hillary emails found. 300,000 on Podesta's computer alone many classified and illegal to be there, felonies. Being handled now by DOJ.

[@twitchbandit3141]

@FLOWER No mercy will be given to you fucking traitors. You're lucky President Trump is doing this with a scalpel because most of us want it done w/ a machete.

[@TheHop55]

@FLOWER you'll be sad

[@batman1169]

No 🌺 power here! Have fun crying in November.

[@geraldsanford2411]

AND NEVER MENTIONS BENGHAZI

[@judymay4469]

Evil..fake...void his presidency totaly.

[@pjrkdg]

I'm going to miss him ! He is the greatest president in history !!!

[@DavidWheeler85]

He bombed 7 countries...

[@ghettomedic188]

Where's the change he promised?????

[@W.451]

You people ARE stupid! Tribunals ahead.

[@SniperMasterB]

Honestly the president is like a human shield people blame him for stuff that's 90% congress' fault

[@doiknowmyenemy]

Everything bad about politics is congress's fault, which is why it pisses me off that they have 90% reelection chances

[@forsacan8478]

Will Whitworth Trump wants to set an 8 year term limit for Congress.

[@wynwilliams6977]

oh he already changed his mind on that, and the wall, and the clintons (now said they are good people) and draining the swamp - in fact he hasn't even been sworn in yet and he has backtracked the lot :) on the other hand his cronies and no doubt himself through shell companies stand to make billions of dollars just from dropping Russian sanctions and opening up drilling

[@realHampson]

[RENEGADE] Hangman is comin' down from the gallows, and I don't have very long

[@joemaurone7923]

"The [Renegade]/ Who had it made/ Retrieved for a bounty/"

[@pleromicpastry5445]

I remember hearing that song a lot (born in 1970) and loved the music but never tried to decipher the lyrics (or even knew the name of the song).

[@fordfiveohh]

"I'll have more flexibility in my next term".... Obama on the hot mic in an interview with Russian leaders ..

[@Kado_Tornado]

This is the worst they have on Obama 😂 great example

[@jomomma11]

Always lieing, always talking in code, always a ulterior motive, never ever just gives it straight aka telling the truth

[@atorres5367]

You'll get four years of that coming up. See what changes. Nothing

[@adrianaragon2698]

Oh yeah and Trump is the picture of ethics and morals . You stupid people are in for a long winter. He's not bringing any jobs back . TRUMP IS PUTINS BITCH AND GOING TO MAKE EXXON MOBLIE EVEN RICHER.

[@1angelsigh]

How dare a president talk in more than basic sentences! And if you're a trump supporter I wouldn't be getting too indignant about a politician not telling the truth.

[@muthusala6143]

JR. YOU ARE SICK. OBAMA IS LIER.!

[@sonofthemosthigh3963]

name me 1 president that ever spoke truthful to the media???your answer is none. they do whatever the fuck they want to do and you do whatever the fuck u wanna do cuz u aint going to do shit anyway. if u have a problem, go to college, major in politics and run for fuckin president....other than that yoir comment wont affect shit

[@lesterma1608]

He's s liar and can't be trusted at all he is a fraud

[@adrianaragon2698]

Yeah! Trump is a liar and a moron and now he's Putins bitch .

[@grabaliberalbythepussy2972]

Lester Ma Obumbo isn't even American.

[@kevingalt6658]

Lester Ma Lol. I can guarantee you did not even watch 15min of this video.

[@lesterma1608]

Kevin Galt how can I watch an fake interview by an agenda agency that supports a total ideological pathetic fraud and get anything from that? Is NPR on your daily viewing? Face it, would you respect your boss if he was really the garbage man and played golf 4 days s week?

[@kevingalt6658]

Lester Ma So, I'll assume you watched none of it. What exactly is your biggest gripe with Obama? And please be a bit more specific than saying he lies. Also, do you think that Trump is more honest than Obama? This isn't really me being snarky, just curious

[@karlheifisch]

When you put speed to 1.25 it still sounds like a normal person talking :D

[@carlosbernalism]

That's because he's measuring every word, the question is why?

[@Tyler-sq4lt]

@@carlosbernalism because he was an accessory to treason

[@sonsofgideon5112]

I even listened to it at 1.5 speed, and it sounded normal. As a lying LAWYER, he knows very well that he has to carefully think about every word he speaks. Compare that to Trump who says consistent things at all his rallies in a normal speech pattern. Because as Trump speaks the TRUTH, he doesn't have to worry about every little word.

[@hinkapuss3675]

He has to keep waiting for his handler's prompts coming into his microchip.

[@EthanTweedie]

I mean its like scraping finger nails on a chalkboard.

[@annreinbeau]

Knowingly. Q sent me.

[@burningdaylight1085]

We ARE the news now! We're going to have to force the [Q]uestion. ~

[@bradenrodriguez5183]

...and me, all the way from NZ. #fringe

[@burningdaylight1085]

@@bradenrodriguez5183 Much love for NZ patriots! Let's take our whole world back, brother! ~

[@travispepe553]

Ann Rein easily influenced....

[@annreinbeau]

@Small Dolphin yea. Let's see what happens.

[@shavedape2834]

MAGA!!!!!!!.......Donald J Trump....President of the United States of America......MAGA

[@burgermind802]

Maggot

[@wiggymccrackin8240]

Waldo Pepper lol...what's maga?

[@ghettomedic188]

"Make America Great Again." Don't feel bad, I had to look it up. I voted for Trump too, but only because Bernie had the primary rigged against him/stolen from him.

[@anniesue4456]

Wiggy McCrackin I thought it wss Italian for grandmother

[@cindyqueen7228]

Idiot and racist.

[@mattj500]

I will never respect Obama.

[@MrAstroman2]

+Truth Hurts (Anti Bix Nood) I think a majority of America will look back & see that Obama was one of the best Presidents, both in terms of progress, his choice of words & actions. He did what he could considering the Republicans tried to block quite a bit of what he wanted to change. He had intelligence briefings & had to make tough decisions, just like Trump will, so we won't fully know WHY he did what he did for a long time. Usually, the FBI releases some classified documents about 25-30(?) years after the event. In MY opinion, he was one of the best President's America has had. Each person is entitled to their own opinion, however, and can politely disagree with me if they want. But I will say this: the man definitely knew how to speak & bring people together, whether through laughter or during times of mourning.

[@mattj500]

MrAstroman2 at least you're not trying to attack me personally like a lot of liberals are on youtube and other places. thanks for being polite and actually respectful.

[@irvinortiz96]

Matt J I do and I'm an American

[@irvinortiz96]

Truth Hurts I think your just mad because he's black

[@lillianhester8394]

Truth Hurts And the fact that he legalized gay marriage, gave health-care to the low class society and brought the unemployment percentage down ... but yeah, just look at the color of his skin, it's a great argument.

[@Michael-mh6kg]

Thank you for saving us from our economic crisis in 2008 President!

[@Michael-mh6kg]

Delusional? I'm just educated about history, something that you need. Thank the Fed and Obama for the economic recovery. I'll outline it for you: Auto Industry Bailout AIG Bailout Bear Sterns Acquisition

[@Michael-mh6kg]

If he didn't step in, we would of folded, Ford, GM, Chrysler would have gone out. AIG was bankrupt from the CDO's that it insured. Investors, homeowners,and your banks would have collapse. This meant depression if no government intervention. I'm not sure what you mean, bring some evidence.

[@JBGodzilla]

So Tesla would have become the biggest domestic car manufacturer :)

[@Kunta1926]

Michael Basham Spending 8 trillion dollars " to get us out of the 2008 economic crisis" should not be commended.

[@daisynhem5145]

The Pixel Dude yes I agreed. Thank u

[@Avitaser]

Traitor in Chief.

[@shpongloidia]

Please send Trump and his team to Guantanamo Mr. President.

[@sailbroker6244]

TRUMP NOW !!

[@dalewentworthson5579]

shpongloidia youre kidding, right?

[@shavedape2834]

shpongloidia We won !!!!!!!!.......not you....I mean us Trump fans......sorry

[@emmaemma6424]

+Perverto Romantico he tried to but people in congress, other foreign leaders, people in the pentagon, and even others in his administration wanted otherwise. This was a very polarizing promise and he needed the unanimous support of everyone to close git mo down.

[@anniesue4456]

shpongloidia Lol I am sure some laws will be broken by Trump and his cabinet I am waiting to see if they break REAGANS record of more of his cabinet going to prison than any other president in our history

[@DODGECHARGER-vv7sg]

Did you know that President Trump said he wouldn't take the $400,000 a year salary as President? He is only accepting $1.00 a year! Only a handful of Presidents have done this... one of which was our first president, George Washington!

[@cristianvlogs8087]

The American Superman bullshit

[@DODGECHARGER-vv7sg]

Cristian Arteaga: Look it up

[@cristianvlogs8087]

i will

[@DODGECHARGER-vv7sg]

Jeed: Yeah... not in it for the money like all others.

[@rathhen8384]

if you think people become president for the money....ur stupid. They get paid more by writing books, and paid speeches., etc.

[@charlesdonawayiii3396]

We went from having a respectable leader, to a jerk that shouldn’t even be the mayor of a small town 😭😂🤦🏾‍♂️ Obama would’ve destroyed trump had they gone head to head.

[@22ucespatriotwarrior88]

One of If not one of the most corrupt... Presents ever! Or leaders world wide.. follow the money .. at Tax payers expenses

[@aries061988]

I think the same thing !! Obama was just too good at debating... too smooth, too witty! Trump is a mess on stage imo! I’d pay to see Obama rip him apart tho

[@j.g.c.2494]

obama is an effiminate pompous slob.

[@jordanabeaulieu2530]

@@j.g.c.2494 Wow! You must have wracked your brain to come up with that insult!😁

[@realmccoy9597]

We're back to Obama fuel pump prices again! Hell yeah.

[@Lar308]

Trump would never be able to withstand such a long in depth interview and remain comprehensible. Five minutes - perhaps ten minutes but then he would be gone.

[@Jennifer-di4nl]

WWG1WGA [knowingly] 15:40 LIAR!!!! RIP Seth Rich

[@wildbillpreston]

HIS NAME WAS SETH RICH.

[@boybatt481]

Was?

[@Jojirius]

7:09 "And I take some responsibility for that" The biggest difference between Obama and other presidents. Clinton, Bush, Trump. He admits when he makes even the most minor of mistakes without even needing pressure from the media, and is humble despite his station. What an amazing man.

[@furburglar2]

Obama is humble? Obama makes only minor mistakes? Dog, wake the fuck up.

[@pierer91]

How delusional can you be hahaha. If Obama wasn’t black he wouldn’t get cut anywhere near as much slack as he does, fact. Terrible president.

[@P0RKINS2]

That’s a nice alternative reality you’ve constructed there

[@WA-qg3nu]

Amazing and gifted he is

[@kandykanelane100]

I literally cannot stand this neoliberal right wing bullshit from Obama.

[@bradmooregeorgia]

[Knowingly]

[@22ucespatriotwarrior88]

👆

[@ssssjxd]

America was lucky to have this man lead them for eight years. Very thoughtful, articulate and intelligent! Respect to you Obama from across the pond. 🤙🏻🇬🇧

[@furburglar2]

Name one good thing besides kissing dictatorial international ass.

[@BraveSquaw67]

Why? Because he’s “cool”? 🤣

[@nathanieljames9424]

How much we appreciate and will come to appreciate a president and first lady who are SO elegant, refined and dignified! Who can speak above a 4th grade level creating full complete sentences without using the same adjective repetitively....articulate full and complete ideas, without jumping all over the place with scattered, incoherent, unrelated thoughts. The contrast will be blinding. And the achievements will suddenly be seen SO MUCH BRIGHTER!!! Thank you President Obama and First Lady Michelle!!!!!!! You will be GREATLY missed!!! Love and gratitude to both of you!!!!!

[@furburglar2]

Hey, dumbass. You might want to proofread this dog shit comment before you critique grammar and articulation.

[@JJ-zd9vs]

Yeah yeah 4 years of Trump got more shit done than 8 years of Obama

[@WA-qg3nu]

Thank you for seeing through the clutter

[@WA-qg3nu]

@@JJ-zd9vs what??? What universe do you live in??‽?

[@sofiaknewtoomuch384]

I am proud to be able to say I voted for this classy, brilliant man, President Barack Obama..... twice :) He did a wonderful job & he deserves the respect of everyone. He WILL BE DEARLY MISSED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@spacecatboy2962]

OBAMA HAS A LOT OF INNOCENT BLOOD ON HIS HANDS.....THERE IS NOTHING CLASSY ABOUT THAT...ALSO, WHAT WAS THE CHANGE HE WAS ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT?......MAYBE POOR PEOPLES INSURANCE GOING FROM 5000 TO 12000 A YEAR?

[@emmasworld3734]

Sofia Knew too much i agree with you.

[@jayrod9002]

Agreed.

[@curtisessler8402]

Sofia Knewtoomuch you don't know enough you're a nut case.

[@furburglar2]

Name one accomplishment

[@videocreator970]

Goodbye, Barack. I imagine when holding the mantle of the presidency there are times you have to make decisions that will positively affect others, while negatively affecting others, but I truly believe you always had the best intentions for Americans, it's a shame I can't say that for the future president who has already blatantly made it obvious his policies will only benefit one group of people: the wealthy. But thank you for everything, I can truthfully say due to your policies my life has improved for the better, I will always be grateful for that. Stay safe and best wishes, Obama.

[@anniesue4456]

videocreator970 thank you

[@videocreator970]

***** 1. *You're 2. No president has a guilt free conscious

[@xbraidx]

***** Meanwhile, your candidate has taken up with one of our oldest enemies and one of the biggest threats to our nation: Russia. I'm going to estimate that your IQ falls below 100 and your main news source is Fox News. You're a typical "southern-fried" ignoramus and I am actually ashamed to even share the same soil with people like you.

[@intrepidtomato]

Ridiculous. And that comment about his wife shows just how classy you are. At least he didn't get her out of a box labeled RealDoll.

[@furburglar2]

Fuck me, that was nearly all one sentence. Then the dumbass begins the second run-on sentence with a conjunction. Obama fans...

[@kabukiwookie]

Ya did good Mr. Obama. I voted for ya in '08, again in '12. The majority of Americans are gonna miss ya and will consider the 8 years you were president as the "Good 'Ol Days"

[@TheFate23]

This comment aged like milk.

[@jasonu3741]

@@TheFate23 who doesn't miss obama? Best president of the last 30 years easily without question

[@TheFate23]

​@@jasonu3741 Many people don't miss obama, at least 75 milion people, roughly 50% of american voters. Keep in mind that "the best president of the last 30 years" was followed by a guy like trump. If he was so good, i guess americans would have continued to vote for democrats.

[@fienderman7563]

@@TheFate23 did you pull those statistics out of your ass?

[@BlackShampoo75]

@@jasonu3741 oh the best. He's going to teach us a lot

[@kylerowsdower]

Well this has certainly not aged well. Buckle up folks...it's about to get real. Where we go one, we go all.

[@terbear6519]

His manner of speech places people in a mild transitory state of consciousness. In fact, he’s very skilled at this. Please listen with caution...

[@carlosbernalism]

It's a type of hypnosis speech pattern, it's why his followers only were interested in his words not outcomes.

[@annreinbeau]

Only if you don't know exactly what he is.

[@_agapedaily]

Patriot ThankQ yes!!! It’s proven by the complete bull$&@ that comes out of his mouth...

[@downbythesea1071]

Patriot ThankQ he is a sooth sayer

[@matthewgriffin7857]

I love this man, I love this president. the thought of him leaving makes my heart heavy, my soul weep

[@gundamcollector77]

Then you love a traitor and an Insurgent.

[@fienderman7563]

@@gundamcollector77 better then you trumper

[@lisaoldwithsomanywhys5487]

Going to miss you Pres. Obama. May God bless you

[@anniesue4456]

Billy Blunder ...the GOP voters constantly show how vulgar and rude they are .... your comment is disgusting

[@billyblunder6533]

@ moster dupstep grab a pacifier and run to your nearest safe space for the next 8 years. no one gives a shit about your feelings anymore LOL

[@jazzyjake99]

moster dupstep And the dems continue to show how elitist they are.

[@billhackathorn8296]

You said God! Obama does not approve. The thought police have been notified!

[@emmasworld3734]

amen Lisa Feisthome

[@sethrawlings6237]

I love this man, he had such a high level of class and I feel a lot of the hate he got from many republicans and conspiracy theorists (hello Q) was out of a place of envy for the intellect and leadership he possessed. This is not to say he was perfect, no one is, and to expect that is blasphemous because no one is perfect and has flaws. I certainly felt a lot safer with president Obama in office protecting my country and I than I do today.

[@gailtrotman5256]

I would like to see Obama in a Goodwill Ambassador role in the Biden administration travelling around the world spreading his intelligent view of international relations

[@sunshinepatsoph4219]

what do you admire his color?..easy life..he hates his father, changes his name to a barry soetoro, hated America love Cuba, Iran, was extremely weak with Russia, China and every country in Europe..he won a noble for the potential things he will do...lol...Isis was flourishing with the taxpayer's money he gave to them. plus all the media was kissing him, while this weak guy attacked the president-elect over lies...obama was brief by the CIA about Hillary framing TRUMP in order to hide her private server "deleted" emails crimes. and he has the guts to lie to the world. ...AND WAS ELECTED WITH WHITE PEOPLE VOTES. REMEMBER THE MINORITY THING? what did he do for his people? nothing..still doing nothing..just living like a millionaire...

[@sunshinepatsoph4219]

@Denise Eugene fanatic..you need to live out of your bubble. I know what is to live in socialism..is bad, you need to learn ..

[@6Barbarian6]

“ I had a very blunt conversation with Xi and said, if you don’t stop it here is what we are going to do”. Blows my mind

[@22ucespatriotwarrior88]

Can't stop watching the Lies now knowing .. the Mannerism's.. Pantomimes are great

[@R7Romeo]

I also appreciate it very much for taking time to make this video. Raymond Hessbrook

[@graesson]

@13:40- There is something about our political ecosystem (and we're all a part of it..) that leads us to avoid going deep into the issues that are really gonna affect peoples day to day lives (kids going to college or veterans trying to get benefits). That instead puts a premium on "shiny objects, faux scandals, trumped up controversies and insults flung back and forth." If we don't focus on how that happens we are a body already weakened and that then becomes more vulnerable to manipulation and demagoguery. How much different this commentary is than the vitriolic statements flung back and forth in this comments section...use your intellect and freedom for good, always look to do better. Be incisively and intellectually curious as to how to make things better. Thank you President Obama for your service and dedication to a higher ideal that we should all be striving for every day of our lives.

[@beckweth]

I listened for seven minutes, same rhetoric, no substance.

[@christofd6600]

You missed the most interesting parts starting at 15:40

[@friendlyJeff1984]

I listen to NPR every week, twice a week. I already know I'm going to hate this interview.

[@FrankSlowinski]

what pre amps do they use for the mic's? sound quality is great

[@ExternallyHard]

At what point did the NPR reporter press 0bama really hard and ask him what his favorite color is?

[@Billy-ik8oz]

Listen at the end - 58:35 till end - interesting!

[@FrenchFrySF0]

That was an excellent interview. Thank you, NPR, and thank YOU, Mr. President; you will be sorely missed!

[@furburglar2]

Oh shit, a lemming writes in.

[@ansonchan8486]

Wow, since I've only ever heard Steve's voice on the radio, I'm surprised how different he sounds!

[@momobhc]

I would love to see more long-form content like this on KZbin.

[@user-cd9gk7lj9p]

you can look uo Obamas long form certificate of birth and pick out the fake parts

[@ItsTMY]

my boy looks tired =/ I bet he more than all those who dislike him can't wait for his last day in office as POTUS.

[@rocksfire4390]

The way Obama speaks about topics are memorizing. the thought that goes into each word is astounding. then you listen to Trump speak, it's like hearing a 5 year old speak about how they think the world works. sad times are upon us. President Obama, i (we) will miss you. you will be remembered as one of the best Presidents the US has had, despite what others say about you.

[@WA-qg3nu]

You call a spade a spade. If you hear a thoughtful person you know and when you hear a wreckless personality you also know

[@beamworthy4134]

Informing, important and intelligent, watching the last 3/8ths of it

[@fokisgaming5579]

One of the smartest presidents to ever exist. I realize a lot of you hate him, but this is an intelligent human being.

[@ticarot]

You are a joke. He talks like a puffed-up self-important jack wagon.

[@fokisgaming5579]

Graduated from Harvard and became president.

[@matthewgriffin7857]

Fokis Gaming I adore him

[@jayrod9002]

They can't attack his intelligence or character, which is why they attack his race. Sad Trump trolls.

[@jayrod9002]

Awesome. Thank you President Obama for leading America with dignity, grace, and respect. We will miss you, greatly.

[@intoximacated]

Excellent quality camera work from NPR! Exactly how I would shoot this.

[@pathosattrition]

It's comical how hard he struggles to mold his lies into something believable

[@lillatracy6229]

He's about as slow witted as Forrest Gump. Brennan was appointed because of dirt he had on Obama... namely his foreign passports.

[@txgmae1412]

@@lillatracy6229 please don't insult poor Forest Gump 😂

[@toniaw3090]

Lairs look to the left when they are making up something.

[@22ucespatriotwarrior88]

Pantomimes... Off the scale!.. that cup of joe reach was like ..OK here we go.. act mother Phucker Acttt

[@thembakhumalo-li7bl]

Saved the auto industry, the economy, health care, bin laden, and much more. Great man!

[@GypsyNFla]

At 30:00, immigration executive order.... what a clusterf#c# he created.

[@romanhed]

Anytime Barry speaks, change your KZbin settings to 1.5 speed. You're welcome.

[@katelynnehansen8115]

romanhed f TV

[@moorstring]

I like 1.25x. 😀

[@starfireprincess]

His voice changed.. its kind of chilling...

[@sunnam8068]

00:43 02:05 03:31 05:09 06:14 07:09 08:21 09:28 10:21 11:47 13:20 15:01 16:10 17:47 19:10 20:08 21:19 22:27 23:36 24:53 26:12 27:34 28:47 29:45 30:38 31:34 32:30 copy

[@dawnmarkey2194]

There's a lot of things I just didn't agree with during this admin. Voted for you during 2008. But, just can't help not liking this man as a person.

[@jackj5368]

Damn, Dawn... Were you ever duped. Barack turned out to be America's most divisive and most corrupt president of all time. We now know he was deeply involved in the coup attempt. In fact, his own CIA director, John Brennan, told him in a handwritten memo that it was Hillary who was behind the Trump-Russia collusion hoax as a means for diverting Americans' focus away from her illegal private server email activity. Listen to Obama lie and spin in this interview. Wow.

[@Sara3346]

@@jackj5368 how on Earth was Barack Obama involved in the January 6th coup attempt?

[@Sara3346]

@@jackj5368 Also there was no hoax. Did you forget ""Russia if your listening..." that was on tape.

[@jackj5368]

@@Sara3346 ... On July 28, 2016, Obama's CIA director, John Brennan, admitted to Obama that Hillary Clinton concocted the "Trump-Russia-Collusion" hoax, including paying for the fabricated dossier put together in large part by Christopher Steele. Trump supporters suspected as much, but Trump's man John Ratcliffe, on October 6 declassified Brennan's handwritten memo, which included enough redactions to confirm this news. Of course, our anti-Trump media and the corrupt Democrats did their best to ignore the huge, breaking news story when it was released, accusing Ratcliffe of spewing misinformation (much like they did when news about Hunter Biden's laptop was released). IT...WAS...A...COUP, Sarah. A long, four-plus year coup in which Trump's predecessor was deeply involved in. You'll also will want to look into Obama's January 5th oval office meeting in which he conveyed his directive to both James Comey and Sally Yates for: (1)f how best to frame General Michael Flynn (because Flynn knew too much); and how James Comey would leak contents of the fake Trump dossier to the media, and how Comey would inform president-elect Trump about the fake dossier (which Comey did the very next day, January 6th). Surely all that I've quickly summarized for you isn't new, right?

[@jackj5368]

You stupid, ignorant fuck,@@Sara3346. I attended that same rally in which candidate Trump sarcastically said that. Damn....you're as ignorant (or corrupt) as the rest of Trump's enemies. Russia did not hack Podesta's emails. It was an inside job (within the DNC) by a person who's allegiance at that time was to Bernie Sanders. You may recall that the Democrat Party and Hillary were both treating Bernie unfairly while making certain that Bernie couldn't possibly win the nomination. Damn...this is all so old news; surprised people really still think as you, apparently, still do. IT WAS A COUP. And what's frightening....our DOJ is far too corrupt to do anything about it, either. I hold no confidence that John Durham will hold the guilty accountable. Dark days ahead for our country. China's puppet (brain-dead Biden) was who they wanted in the White House. WE'RE FUCKED.

[@CulbsDC]

"I started my presidency inheriting a massive crisis of proportions we haven't seen since the 1930s." This is a terrific "exit interview" that reminds us what a remarkable job President Obama did under extraordinary circumstances (economic collapse, two wars, and massive shifts in communications, energy, religious culture, technology, transportation, healthcare, education, human rights, and the environments). The country and the world are much better off for his leadership, and he deserves our utmost gratitude for a job well done.

[@anniesue4456]

Steven Culbertson thank you

[@JBGodzilla]

Too bad he isn't FDR or he could have sought third and fourth presidential terms of office.

[@KG-th3cr]

HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA! Man that's some good material.

[@Spider-np5kn]

Steven Culbertson yes, he turned two wars into six! Obama has set the world on fire!

[@WallaceDunn]

And just like FDR his actions prolonged and worsened the economy...

[@KristinaSlade]

It's always such a trip for me to see NPR reporters' voices coming out of their faces. I know their voices so well, but it's a jarring disconnect to actually see them speaking in person.

[@jameswilliams3t]

Hello Kristina

[@yousawithere2676]

knowingly

[@seanboy05]

I knew it!! TRADER!! Q sent me!!

[@sethrawlings6237]

Sean Hamblin “TRADER”😂 tells me all I need to know about these Q fools🤦🏻‍♂️

[@user-ly8mt1ek9o]

Thank you so much,

[@rainerrudolf-benoit3432]

does anyone knows with which camera they filmed this video?

[@Prairie_Barbarian]

I'll take "Videos that've aged poorly" for $500 Alex

[@cheyennebaker8244]

He's lies soooooo smoothly, listening to him, if you didn't know....that's how he got away with it all!

[@prophecyrevelations5653]

I like Obama but listening to him unless your ready to hear ALOT of talking is AGONIZING! Has he ever heard of a short answer. I could've answered all these questions in seconds, not minutes

[@thomasrocco1402]

Think then Think now.

[@jeshuaxlcollins5296]

Farewell My President ✊🏾💙

[@Lucas-vd5xe]

Jeshua XL Collins not my president racist scumbag

[@jayrod9002]

Much love to President Obama.

[@courtneygibson739]

You've been Q'd🇺🇸

[@TopSecretName]

Bye bye Barry!

[@davidrichard839]

Trump set aside two Ocean View cells with gold plated faucets in Gitmo for Hillary and Obama.

[@cruiseservices4922]

Best Ever & Steady.... Classy

[@GARYMM1187]

Start @ 15:40 [Knowingly]

[@jessetorres8738]

Regardless of how we all feel about Barack Obama and what he did/didn't accomplish while as President, can we at least all agree that OVERALL (cause every President does have some failures) the United States of America is in a better place because of his presidency? I am a democrat but I will put political bias aside for this critique (for the most part). Yes, ObamaCare did have its problems, the national debt nearly doubled, Guantanamo Bay has still not been closed, ISIS became a military problem, North Korea is a bigger threat than ever, and shootings are seen as a bigger/more common problem in our society today. Also, he pledged to bring the political parties in Congress together and be a unifier President, but (whether it was his policies or the decisions by the Congress) that didn't happen. There were plenty of failures during the last 8 years, even his biggest supporters won't deny that. With that said, he does have many accomplishments, even with these failures; millions of people now have healthcare, Osama Bin Laden and many terrorist leaders are dead, the wars started by George W. Bush ended, Guantanamo Bay's prison population has been reduced to only a handful, and race-issues can't just be ignored like they used to be in our society. The unemployment rate is lower than it was during George W. Bush's 2nd term, the auto, banking, and housing industries have recovered from the greatest crisis since the 1930s, we have begun re-establishing relations with Cuba and Iran for the 1st time in decades, and the U. S. brought the whole world together on global climate change agreements. Furthermore, every LGBT citizen can legally marry, more states have legalized medicinal marijuana, women's pay wage gaps have decreased, he put 2 women on the Supreme Court, and millions of Hispanic and Islamic immigrants have become citizens. These were a lot of difficult issues to deal with in just 8 years, and even when the majority of politicians and citizens disagreed with this man he never gave up trying to make our country better despite many setbacks. Overall, was Barack Obama a perfect President? No, I will admit that he did have some failures, though he shouldn't be blamed for every bad thing that happened during his Presidency. Is the country as a whole better off now than it was in January of 2009? Yes, but we still have more we need to come together on (Democrats, Republicans, and Independents) to keep making progress to improve the lives of every American. Finally, in terms of being the 1st African-American President, he did the best he could despite the prejudice and racism he faced. Plus, regardless whether you personally liked this man or not, he leaves office with a decent approval rating with more people liking him than those that don't. While we don't know how many of his accomplishments or failures will be remembered in the near future, as a whole Barack Obama will be seen as the 1st African-American President that made this country better than it was when he started despite opposition and uncertainty; that (in my opinion) will be his legacy!

[@charlesf3866]

Thank you Sir. This was a well written and honest look at the last 8 years. No racism, no bias. The good and the bad. Its what we all need to be doing.

[@jessetorres8738]

6 months later and watching this again makes me miss/appreciate his presidency even more.

[@justsayin3647]

No.

[@nathanieljames9424]

It has bee said, "You cannot appeal to one's conscience if they don't have one". Particularly if one has clinical NPD. The intellectuals, broad minded, deep thinking, advancement creators socially, morally, scientifically, ethically, environmentally and in terms of education that expands rather than contracts ALWAYS suffer, historically and now presently, under the very limited and short sighted. Thank you to the Obama's for your intelligence, grace and dignity always worthy of the Presidency and being First Lady.

[@superamericanweebc0nt594]

Hi Barry Soetoro how is life being the 44th President?

[@stephenmonash8245]

It is a valid point Obama makes.. that when he came to office.. he had inherited a massive mess. There was a lack of distributed wealth, and so infrastructure was neglected...people with basic needs to survive were walking the streets and in many cases living on them... and international relations were swept into the abyss. The reputation of the US abroad was in tatters with transgressions in Iraq .. torturing of prisoners...and like we have now a country that was full of fear and anxiety. And Obama made changes that were not heard of, because they were not bells and whistles or flashy changes. he addressed micro and macro changes. The media forever looking for headlines... only reported what they thought was not done. People wanted improvement instantly. Now, we are seeing the rewards of Obama's efforts, for which Trump is taking credit.. a fall in unemployment and rise in wages... nothing at all to do with Trump, who if anything, has sent a wrecking ball into all the recovery and reform of Obama. A public that was devastated by Bush.. given treatment by Obama...as best he could in his allotted time.. and now before the recovery can fully take place .. Trump has everyone being reckless once more. Governance has declined into sound bites. where the current regime is in election mode instead of governing. Trump won by default... and false promises .. and an unfair assessment of Obama's time in office. Obama apart from inheriting a mess, had to fight the spoilers in the congress, and among the elite and powerful. In other words, if we can not govern.. we will not let you govern. We will make it so the only change you can implement is through Presidential veto..and we (and they did) will hold the country to ransom by blocking supply.. an act which reinforces the bent of the conservatives to care more about politicking than governance. On that basis alone the public should have rejected a conservative govt.. for holding the nation hostage. Trump has no vision or policies for the country. His agenda is simply undoing anything that he thinks elevates Obama... and showcasing like a TV reality show everything he does, which is not reform, simply the politics of fear.. build a wall.. isolate America.. condemn immigrants.. perpetual fear and anxiety to create fervor and then portend to protect the public. Hopefully, we will see either an impeachment on the grounds Trump is unfit for office.. and at the very least he will occupy (because he does not serve) for one term. Lastly, we should take heed, those of us who are indignant at Trump's churlish and reckless behavior that is amoral and derisive, is to make sure we prevent it happening again, to sure up all the instruments that prevent a Bush or Nixon, or Trump winning by default and deceit.

[@1kaaa]

So weird to seeing a face to Steve's Inskeep's voice after listening to him everyday for the past year.

[@rfluth70]

Going to miss this guy. Such a class act. Hopefully we only have to deal with 4 years of the Russian patsy.

[@billyblunder6533]

i thought the left loved communism?

[@ritchienavarro2920]

I REMEMBER LISTENING TO OBAMA'S LAST INTERVIEW ON MORNING EDITION 12-20-2016

[@22ucespatriotwarrior88]

17:29... Routine Emails and business Gossip 😂😂 Put the 🕶️ on!

[@anniesue4456]

I respect you Obama thank you for caring so much.

[@furburglar2]

You respect a Russian agent? Get your life together.

[@robertpeterson5310]

What a great man. History will show Obama as one of our greatest Presidents. God bless you Mr. President.

[@emmasworld3734]

I Agree Robert peterson god blessed you.

[@jayrod9002]

I agree. He is a man of great character. Many blessings to him and his family. And to you too, Robert.

[@furburglar2]

Name one accomplishment.

[@TKEMBLE]

Mr President, I appreciate you clearing up many issues that I've had worries about, but at the end of the day we still needed Hope and Change, we didn't get it from you - we are still waiting for those ideas to manifest into reality. Your focus on Obamacare, Transgender, Sheltering Mexican Migrants and Syrian Refugees, Climate Change, Federal Regulation, has not help middle class America - we are worse off now after your 8 years in office. Please try to understand this. ++ Americans as whole do not believe Russian Hacking lost election for Hillary Clinton. It's proven that Mainstream Media is guilty of FAKE NEWS, especially CNN, and the NY Times. I do not read or listen to those two news outlets.

[@blkchicago]

President Barack Obama made me a very proud man. You will NEVER be forgotten in my book

[@furburglar2]

Are you Russian?

[@mahaomahao8255]

Americans will realize looking back in the canon of history how important this man was! And what he contributed

[@furburglar2]

What did he contribute? We've already passed by his 8 years of malaise and we're all better for it.

[@bethbryant3840]

Oh yeah Americans now know how he tried to sell out America. Stop watching this crap & research for yourself & you too will find every one of his scandals

[@cashmoney2909]

All better? Shootings every week is in every way better

[@urbancarpet]

Dumbass, his name isn't even Obama...it's Barry Soetero the Traitor in the House

[@philip600rr]

You are high AF

[@hanshencke4978]

One of the greatest presidents ever! Articulate, measured, and profoundly sincere... probably the hardest working president since Lincoln. Rushmore make space.

[@coraggio93]

Watching this in 2023. Feels like 100 years ago.....

[@waynesilva3129]

President Obama is the kind of president that you send overseas and not worry about the president insulting world leaders not to mention calling them names. Why have a huge staff and not listen to them?

[@utahhoopsfreak8648]

Remember when the President sounded smarter than some random guy at a bar?

[@mp2jimmay]

Who's busts are in the background? 21:37 Also, this is the first video I've ever had to watch at 1.75x playback speed. lol

[@eazeyt1759]

What microphone is that?

[@carolwan7537]

Who's here after Trump hung up on NPR interview? Lol look how far we've come. 😆

[@JonathanBesler]

Q sent me

[@bigscarybomb]

Heck of a spin on the opening statement/question. Thank you for the video.

[@jcarrig]

If Trump could sit down for an hour discussion and sound half as intelligent, grounded, and respectful of all people, including opponents, and provide well reasoned assessments of situations as Obama does here, the rest of us could safely take our fingers off of the panic button. Just listen to him redefine the incorrect usage of the term 'political correctness' when what we mean to talk about is 'hypersensitivity', and how it cuts both ways, where liberals are hypersensitive about progressive social issues and conservatives are hypersensitive about traditional issues, like saying 'happy holidays' instead of 'merry christmas'. He is spot on.

[@sargebeats]

why am I not surprised that someone from NPR wears square toed dress shoes

[@taniateresita]

Think then. Think now. Start [15:40] [Knowingly] Q