Pete Souza on ‘SHADE: A Tale Of Two Presidents’

American presidents know that from the moment they wake up to the moment they go to bed, the lens of history is on them. For former President Barack Obama, that lens typically belonged to official White House photographer Pete Souza, who traveled just about everywhere with him. When the White House changed hands, Souza didn't stop telling Obama's story - but he started doing it in a very different way, using the photos he took on the job, to offer a silent commentary on President Trump via social media. He documents it all in his new book, ‘SHADE: A Tale Of Two Presidents.’ Jim Braude was joined by Pete Souza.

[@MICHGO1]

SOMETIMES YOU DON'T REALIZE HOW GOOD YOU HAD IT UNTIL IT'S OVER.

[@collectorofcats294]

MICHGO1 so right you are!!!

[@phyllisdevries5734]

I saw it coming, but I admit I woke up and trump was in. I never imagined that could happen in for a second.

[@ev4742]

Amen. I adored Obama throughout the '08 campaign and was lovingly grateful for him every single day of his presidency. But after almost 3 years of Trump I feel like a battered wife with severe PTSD. Now, I weep when I look at pics and videos of Obama - both because I miss him excruciatingly, and also because this demented psychopath in the Oval Office kicks this country in the kidney. Every. Goddamn. Day. 😥

[@mefford67]

Joe Me *He pulled OUR country out of a serious financial crisis. Satisfy you?* 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@gavinisaacs2724]

Joe Me , saved your economy from the abyss so that you can keep your job - leave the racism buddy , it really messes up cognitive processes and turns humans into animals ( which is an insult to animals ) .

[@luguy8347]

A picture says a thousand words. I will get this book.

[@Lou84mm]

I didn't always agree with Obama but I would vote for him if he could run again. He would repair this country. I think he would be the only person who could.

[@collectorofcats294]

w leota I believe that you are absolutely correct...

[@Lou84mm]

@@collectorofcats294 - If only.....

[@sharronbrown292]

I have my copy and I love it!

[@wilmaphillips2805]

I am sold. Can't wait for this book, a brilliant photographer.

[@op3129]

it's been out for a bit. if you're going to buy it, maybe consider indie site that supports our remaining local bookstores www.indiebound.org/book/9780316458214 barring that, powell's isn't a behemoth like B&N or (omg AMZN) www.powells.com/book/shade-9780316421829 I know we all want cheap and fast. but this book has been out for over half a year. republicans claim the (only) way us little people act is with our dollars. (souza's book is a joy. in 2019, it's also pain ... and shows hope.)

[@smswaff1]

You can keep it as a souvenir when he ends up in prison for spying on a President. Bahaaaaaaaa! Meanwhile PRESIDENT TRUMP will go down as the G.O.A.T.

[@kath8440]

I want to buy this book. It's literally history.

[@1burnman]

No doubt he was a wonderful photographer

[@davest.clarejones930]

Awaiting my copy in the UK 🇬🇧

[@unclewilbur8976]

Michelle for President 2020. Wouldn't that be nice...,

[@michelekett1064]

I will leave my copy lying around the house for my racist Obama hating partner to see. Mean, no. Educational, yes.

[@phyllisdevries5734]

I think that is a fine idea. because knowledge is power. I can't imagine being in a relationship with of any kind with a supporter of Filthy45 stay strong 😉

[@phyllisdevries5734]

@@smswaff1 waffle face this is a place for people to share their own opinions it's not a place for you to come and degrade other people does that make you feel better? You got your tongue up trumps ass? Well be careful because I don't think he wipes very well although you might like that

[@phyllisdevries5734]

@Joe Me BHAHAHA! Trump's brain isn't going to hold out that long meltdown stroke out and I end up in the dirt where he belongs. Or maybe as he's exiting Air Force One she'll take a bad step and Tumble over and over and over and over until he ends up in a heap of jelly at the bottom the man has nothing inside of him except for shit partially chewed hamburgers

[@phyllisdevries5734]

@Joe Me I have no clue what you're talking about what news sober up let me know

[@phyllisdevries5734]

@Joe Me Filthy45's numbers are so low that they are in the negative. next year will be the Centennial of women's rights and obligation to vote. women are more likely to vote than men. I'm not even worried. besides he'll probably have a stroke, or fall from the top step of airforce 1 and tumble down the stairs over and over and over and over again. landing on the tarmac in a bloody glob of cheese sauce 🤣🤣🤣🤮

[@marihearndon1478]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@MrGforce52]

It's crazy to see the pic of Obama laughing at Trump's allegations of spying as if they were false when they were proven true. Obama was laughing literally because he knew Trump was right, but also knew every institution on earth would cover for him.

[@lastjob2011]

I have his first book "Intimate Portraits" it is absolutely amazing and shows what a wonderful, kind, decent, human being Barack Obama is/was. most striking to me is looking at the people in the picture as well. they all looked at Obama with joy and happiness and respect. highly recommend the book worth every penny. how I miss this great man! can America survive four years of Donald Trump?

[@davest.clarejones930]

I'll be getting both.

[@ryanjavierortega8513]

That little boy didn’t touch President Obama’s head to see if his hair felt like his, he did it because President Obama told him that it not only felt like his, but it was the very same as his, and that is why it is beautiful. It was so beautiful.

[@terryquinn7765]

One difference between 44 & 45 one very comfortable with his abilities and the other is insecure in his. One can take criticism and verbally defend himself the other attacks and belittles! Can you guess who is who?

[@smswaff1]

Terry Quinn the difference bet 44 and 45 is one spent 8 yrs running a criminal regime and the other one is running a country! This clown sousa must now know that Obama DID SPY on Trump. Now what do u think of your old boss?

[@smswaff1]

I think you all need to get a room and massage the hole that Donald Trump hurt when WE THE PEOPLE elected him President of the US.

[@terryquinn7765]

s smswaff , trump has been a criminal all his so called adult life, all he can and has done is under cut his worker and call it business, even if it risks their life’s. But wait a minute the people of color just like the ones he employees at lar log go, Mexican, and anyone of color. Cheap wages and they yea oh,oh I didn’t know that was happening you are just like him a fake and a fraud.

[@smswaff1]

Terry Quinn yeah sure Crackhead. I live very close to the old Post residence he presently owns and it’s a golf club you stupid fuck. The President lives in the White House (till 2024) and rarely visits except to play golf! So yes I assume Latins work there, but they are legal you stupid prick, and paid very well! More than you make! That butt hole of yours is so stretched out of shape I suspect by 2024, you could park a truck in. I really feel sorry for you stupid losers.

[@smswaff1]

Terry Quinn. BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. You’re a fucking fool.

[@lesleydalrympleoneil6471]

I’m a Canadian in my 70s and will be buying this book! Looking forward to it.

[@JeffmChicago]

Great interview. Thank you for posting.

[@johokeen1]

Can you imagine Trump being playful with Melania???? No? Me neither. There is no love lost between them. 🤔😝😝😝

[@jamesl9371]

Obama was one of the best presidents ever. Two of the worst came before and after him. Interesting that two of the worst came before and after Lincoln. And Lincoln is considered the best president

[@collectorofcats294]

James Lade I agree with you 100%!!!

[@jamesl9371]

Joe Me Obama inherited an economy that was on the verge of a depression. His economy grew for a record number of years. He introduced health care reform after many presidents failed. He had the respect of the world. The world thinks Twump is a joke

[@jamesl9371]

Joe Me In the past 150 years the two parties have done a role reversal. In 1860 of course Obama would have been Republican. In 2019 Lincoln would be Democrat

[@ev4742]

Damn good point! Hopefully Trump will cement his reputation as an historical aberration and this country continues to grow towards light and justice. It is very much an open question..

[@kingstonstreet3726]

Pete is king of all shade

[@unclewilbur8976]

I want my Obama back!!!

[@cloggietony]

Great interview.

[@tinaparrish6930]

We are going to wake up part of some other county one day and wounder how that happed.😞😔🙁😒😳😧😒🇺🇸?

[@drea60102]

💕 Pete! What a documentary! I smiled, I cried, so many emotions. A pining for the better times, and not the HELL we have now.

[@ginamilano5376]

Thank you, MSNBC, for sharing "The Way I See It" on television tonight (Oct 16th). WONDERFUL! As they say, "A picture is worth a 1000 words." As much as I enjoyed not having any commercials, I wish there was one so that I could call all my friends and tell them to watch it! I am looking forward to reading Pete Souza's book, "Shade, A Tale of Two Presidents." My sympathy to Pete on the recent loss of his mother. Ironic, that she questioned his career choice to become a photographer...

[@spiffyspice3724]

I like this interview, the interviewer seemed prepared and he asked the pertinent questions to elicit the information that he wanted. I hate when a reporter/interviewer asks a question the length of an ebook.

[@marleneg7794]

Wow. We are really in another reality now ain't we.?

[@altitudeillume6729]

#ENDTHISCRAP2020 2016pootinTRUMP old history, plop!

[@iluvdissheet]

I ❤ Pete Souza! Great photographer 😍

[@gavinisaacs2724]

Intelligence just adds grace to your abilities - I take every bit of guidance from Obama’s leadership skills - phenomenal! Ghandi , MLK , Mandela , mother Teresa , Maybe Kennedy and then Obama - can’t think of any other true leaders in history and damn , I know my history !

[@dude2499]

If I were Obama’s White House photographer, he would’ve hated me in 2015-2016, always humming “The Room Where It Happens” behind closed doors.

[@rippleeffect8311]

How to be a president 2

[@kitcheasalmon4855]

Blessing the real deal with Obama blessing to the bone of is bone 👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇😇😇📖💯💯💯💯💯🇯🇲✅⭐🌟🌅🌻💐💓♥️💕

[@marilyncornell2194]

You can tell Pete did not like Trump at all

[@danieldobbs4853]

cope

[@psquest]

Wow!

[@aaronbirt1978]

Good I’m glad you were appalled comrade, you have something on your chin while you are at it Souza

[@TheLubys]

Leave it up to the mouth breathers that the trump supporters are to make a disgusting derogatory homophobic comment when they have nothing of substance to defend that idiot of a president. You’re a class act

[@terryquinn7765]

A B, your an AHole!

[@TheMouseAvenger]

+Lulu R Right on! (Wait, how did you know that was a homophobic statement? Just curious.)

[@michelekett1064]

Pathetic AB! No intelligence in that reply!

[@MICHGO1]

TYPING YOUR COMMENT WITH YOUR LEGS UP IN THE AIR WAITING FOR DONNIE TO GET TO YOU.

[@y1521t21b5]

Will likely be a popular Christmas present, but won't prevent the President's reelection landslide next year...

[@michelekett1064]

Nice that there is optimism in your remark. Hopefully, that’s all it is. But Why do you believe that this joke of a man is going to be re-elected? What has he done for you or America apart from making it and those who voted for him a world wide joke.

[@MICHGO1]

@@michelekett1064 DON'T HOPE, VOTE...AND ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO SO.

[@roddyjen]

y1521t21b5 - Will it be like the “landslide” victory in 2016?

[@jamesl9371]

I noticed your interesting name. Why do Spanky Tweetie Twump supporters want to be anonymous? For the same reason KKK members wear the hoods ?

[@CM-nu7en]

@@jamesl9371 Good one James!!!!