President Barack Obama interview with Ezra Klein and Sarah Kliff about Obamacare

President Barack Obama joins Vox's Ezra Klein and Sarah Kliff for an exclusive interview about the future of Obamacare.

[@RyanMorsheadable]

Kathy's Question - 37:20

[@m.emaads.7919]

thanks man

[@TriggerHappyJim2]

Thank you.

[@jamessamways8237]

Thanks!

[@andrejohnson4369]

Thanks lol

[@firhamghoshali4719]

Thank You : D

[@simoneanthony9868]

Such a logical president. I'm going to miss this.

[@calabiyau9269]

I don't like how Trump has dumbed down political discourse so that there's more comments like the one above me nowadays.

[@simoneanthony9868]

Imran Khan he's not going to build a wall. He said it himself. in fact it's very likely he will go back on all his policies. trump doesn't know anything about international or domestic affairs. in fact he doesn't have a single policy that has in depth detail because he knows absolutely nothing. if I were you, I'd be terrified.

[@CurrentlyDyinq]

+art garfunkel LOL, I like your comment.

[@simoneanthony9868]

Ironically. Most of the world leader love him. You don't seem to know Many facts.

[@pamminer6000]

Sam Nasab understands how to present a topic using facts. Name calling does nothing good. People who are politely disagreeing, get polite answers. Name calling makes the caller look bad and angers those who don't agree with you. We ALL Need to Grow Up, and begin to act like adults, to stop this cycle of fear and hate and blame throwing.

[@javierpuerto4463]

A leader for our generation; We cannot afford to let down a man who has fought so hard for all of us by not continuing his legacy of honorable, meaningful and inspiring public service. We must continue fighting for his legacy by defending his policies and the social and economic outcomes of his presidency. Thank you Mr. President for these eight years of hard work: you have inspired a whole generation, sir.

[@Suedocode]

"We cannot afford to let down a man who has fought so hard for all of us" Every president does that, including the ones that repeal stuff from predecessors.

[@sayakdas4159]

Not every Present does that. Barrack Obama is one of the most consequential President in the history.

[@spookyspacecook174]

Yawn

[@Adipod47]

I'm not American and I simply fail to understand how America went from this President who seems to be capable of leading a powerful nation to a Circus Clown. The entire world is laughing at America now.

[@antifagoat6591]

Aditya Kulkarni Well, I'm an American. Let me break down our election into several factors: 1. The election was sensationalized. We were either going to get a highly controversial woman in office or a famous rich man in office. People who wanted a "genuine" candidate (they're all bought) had no choice because we have a two-party system; eg: Yeah, we have third parties, but they never win and weaken the overall left or right wing party strength. 2. The voter turnout was depressingly low. Gerrymandering and campaign strategy played into this, but much of that margin is unexplained (the white, rich, and elderly ALWAYS sway the vote but if you don't fit that group, well...) 3. We have the electoral college system as representative voting. I'm not going to explain how that works. Look it up. Those are ultimately the final numbers that won Trump the vote - not the popular vote, which he lost by MILLION OF VOTES. 4. There has been an undercurrent of the far right, and alt right, resisting and hating everything Obama's presidency accomplished for the left. They are also frighteningly authoritarian and prejudiced. All of this played well into Trump's favor. All you needed was to get the votes from those kinds of people in the right states thanks to our system. That's also why the Republicans also run congress. 5. It's *possible that there was some international collusion that helped Trump. Even if it's not the big conspiracy we all talk about, corruption is rampant. Odds are good that cyber attacks happened and had some influence on the election and scandals. The question is how much of it is an inside job and how much of it is worth caring about? - Put it all together and you get Trump. Make sense?

[@maxvauderk816]

Shut your pie hole.

[@jamietyldesley5614]

@@maxvauderk816 no he's right. We're all laughing at America

[@LyricsHub_link]

@@maxvauderk816 ignorant

[@Vikkin1218]

At least we don't have to pic between going bankrupt and dying

[@Tobela_Studios]

Now lets here Trump talk for 2 hours straight about his health care plan...

[@evanvoss1380]

Cascade HQ are you going to not talk for the first 51 minutes?

[@finalizer0]

He'll be spending that time on twitter.

[@Suedocode]

You want him to just say "repeal" for 2 hours straight? Kinky.

[@maximvoltage]

Look, repealing something and replacing it with nothing is technically a plan, even if it's a horrible one at that.

[@-.._.-_...-_.._-..__..._.-.-.-]

He wouldn't even if he could.

[@CLmssan]

Obama as cool as ever.. cheers

[@Pain-rk7hu]

Andrew C Far from the worst president educate yourself.

[@Pain-rk7hu]

Andrew C Worried about his vacations? Good ol' George Bush put Obama in shame for the amount of times he went on vacation. And lemme guess. You think Climate Change is a hoax, even though it's supported by majority of scientists, which means you don't believe in science. Ffs this is why Trump was elected.

[@tonechavi2760]

Andrew C life is weird when we aren't in power. history historically has been tampered with. Obama will be worse since we lived it. although silent weapons is a term you both should look into

[@alexf4500]

Andrew C like you have done anything more than obama

[@Pain-rk7hu]

Andrew C So you give us an opinion piece for why he's the worst president ever. Look. You can hate Obama. He was far from perfect. He never did deliver that change he promised on the campaign that got people excited. But you can't hate him simply because you listen to your propaganda you call news.

[@TGIM]

Obama is so smart, logical and cool. Even we Canadians we'll miss him.

[@HemiLyfestyle]

84JLane yess I wish I could meet him

[@Playitalready]

32:50 addresses a key issue he dodges by doing a blame the other bad party (who werent in control when he passed obamacare)...he's just another lying/sellout idiot/mean politician....research more to see all this happen in both parties...theyre both ignorant of dharma n karma

[@hunterfitzpatrick8389]

Playitalready obama blames the other party when they are legitimately to blame. Trump, on the other hand, includes words of blame in nearly every sentence.

[@cincybest]

Y'all can have him. I didn't vote for him.

[@luckylokk3478]

@@Playitalready realllly señorito?? You are so smart, we neverr knew. Smart trump in charge right now, enjoy the ride.

[@mukkaar]

Its already so odd to see President making so much sense.

[@stephanieg2887]

Im glad Vox did this. I genuinely don't understand why people are against the affordable care act. Perhaps there are flaws that need to be fixed and he mentioned them, but to repeal it? That is just nonsense

[@cinne2135]

Stephanie G There have always been flaws with the ACA (and with EVERY SINGLE INSURANCE CO AND POLICY SINCE INCEPTION) but most problematic was Republican refusal to work across the aisle to get it right. Politics, winning, being "right" before helping us, the people. It's heartbreaking. Ironically (as his state is mentioned on video), Mitch McConnell was Head obstinate One... just shameful.

[@evangeline9969]

Stephanie G exactly. the reason it's not as good as it could be is because of Republican opposition in the first place. So its current version was never supposed to be static and not be improved/expanded later. The issue is not that it's not a much a better option than millions of people being uninsured. It's that the GOP simply made a decision to block Obama on everything before he was even officially in office.

[@Jojirius]

I think it's helpful to point out that even Obama himself has opposition to *portions* of the Affordable Care Act. He rightfully blames Republicans for not rolling it out smoothly in their states, but he also rightfully explains that it is inherently flawed and imperfect - it wouldn't be his first, second, or likely even tenth choice if the ideal situations were right for a better system. Sometimes, as shorthand, the left will just say "Republicans are the *only* thing wrong with Obamacare" and this is blatantly false, and furthermore hurts the liberal cause because Republicans can then point to this and say it is blatantly false and the liberals are biased or whatever. I think liberals say this not to be false, but as a shorthand. The longhand version is a bit more complex. That said, I think given this new insane president Trump and his rather...overenthusiastic followers, it is perhaps helpful to keep the longhand version in our back pockets as liberals, and to remember that Obamacare isn't prefect. It is flawed, deeply flawed even, especially in certain communities where it sees little support from insurance companies or state legislatures. Hopefully with a more nuanced approach, more people will listen to reason and realize a 100% repeal of it is insanity...

[@kronks6262]

Poor guy looks so exhausted...the American people didn't deserve such a terrific president like he was.

[@chadrushing4685]

He was a prolific liar and a terrible leader but all in all we didn't deserve what he did to us.

[@kronks6262]

Oh and you think Trump will do better?

[@mikeharper3459]

Chad Rushing good lord you are incredibly stupid - on what do you base this analysis? I suspect you don't look like your 44th President and that's the major issue for you

[@ahh1582]

USA should get rid of Trump

[@MrCal2648]

Now imagine Trump talking this in-depth about healthcare policy. We're in for a long, four-to-eight years.

[@cinne2135]

CaptainHappen Four years max, my friend! I settled so many arguments during the election season by pointing out "whoever's next is a one-termer. Period." I'll be surprised if he completes one term.

[@codymondeel7767]

Lol so tru

[@AwesomeBlackDude]

Why would Trump supporters would believe in things against their on interests. If Trump had claim Jesus was white they'll all would agree. *Jesus* : " So there I was the only white man in the whole entire middle east". . 😅

[@wavepirate]

@@cinne2135 this hasn't aged well

[@imonosi1188]

@@cinne2135 & weren't you just right... I mean if impeachment worked as it should like in some electoral system POTUS would be out You called it..Good one.

[@ethanlundy]

This is the highest quality live stream I have ever seen, great job to all those involved

[@jessetorres8738]

In case any1 is wondering, the part with Kathy asking her question to President Obama begins at 37:18.

[@thehomeplatespecial597]

Why did everyone what to hear the lady named Kathy's question?

[@yeehaw4307]

@@thehomeplatespecial597 Vox made another video about trump voters and ACA, Kathy is in it.

[@ZandeKongo]

The man wasn't perfect, nobody is, but he did his best.

[@m.entera3196]

I am so grateful for this kind of leadership during these last eight, very challenging years. I'm really gonna miss this guy.

[@Durrpadil]

I'm really going to miss President Obama to be completely frank. I feel [Democratic] policies were geared more towards the people as opposed to corporations. He will be missed.

[@mrgiles704]

Hate him or love him you at least have to respect him. Gonna miss you, Barack.

[@alexcuellar484]

remember when we had a president who was an adult?

[@someoneishere3536]

yes back then

[@Footballisthegreatestsport]

Sad

[@davidjones3165]

Yeah Ronald Reagan, miss him.

[@freaaa1]

im one of those people that obamacare has helped and probably saved. minimally, having access to health care (for which i was previously DENIED coverage by the FOR-PROFIT insurance industry) i was able to find out about a serious illness that - had it gone unnoticed - woudnt have presented itself until either it was too late or VERY costly to treat. what i would like to see in framing this argument is always reminding people that republicans claim to be pro-life and this issue is all about life. how can we take that argument seriously when they wont lift a finger to help get health care to people who are already living and breathing. (which is why i would also like to see the pro-life moniker in the reproductive context renamed to be what it actually is: pro-birth .... but i digress)

[@eugenefernandez4672]

My coverage went up from 80 to 580 now I cant even afford it.

[@Bleeuuggh]

I think he's been an amazing president, and the divide in Americans has blinded so many to that. Try sitting with trump and interviewing him about healthcare for an this long and he wouldn't give you 1 real answer, but when I listen to this guy I actually learn real things about government and what it does and how obamacare has worked.

[@midgetonmeth4353]

NHS in the U.K. Seems to work why don't they do something like that

[@simonbell6731]

Midget on Meth The Republicans would freak out even more than they did with Obamacare

[@Suedocode]

In order to have an NHS single payer healthcare system, the government would need to forcibly remove/buy current healthcare providers. That'd be a very controversial move constitutionally. A public option only works when everyone is required to participate via taxes. The biggest problem with Obamacare is that it tried to be a compromise between two diametrically opposite systems. A compromise in this case is only going to be worse than either of the original ones. The healthcare system either needs full capitalism like before, or full single payer like the UK.

[@shug9954]

Because they don't want to pay tax rather than pay for healthcare.

[@danielhilson3134]

The NHS works, but it has major problems, and shouldn't be a model for other countries to imitate. Countries like Germany seem to balance private and public elements of the healthcare system. There is no reason why the US can't combine both successfully. It just needs time and ingenuity to work out how to do it.

[@ogbkballa]

I live in Spain and people from England say coverage in Spain is better , basically any 1st world country is better than the United States

[@redmed10]

You never know what you've got till its gone. That goes for Obama and Obamacare.

[@JarrelEmmanuel]

Two things.. I love it when Barack walks in everywhere and everyone stands up. Secondly.. that man has swagger, few can check.

[@HAZIDEAD]

Is there any objective person who can argue with a straight face that Obama isn't a trillion times intellectually superior to Trump? And I say this as a REPUBLICAN supporter.

[@k-mdn4905]

And look at where/what his intellectual superiority has gotten us.

[@dmc1673]

well I don't mean to be the "we're better off now than we were 8 yrs ago hurr durr" but we were objecticively better economically in early 2017 than in 2009.

[@hunterfitzpatrick8389]

K- MDN you can’t blame him, obstructionism plagued his last 4 years.

[@shamanking19042000]

@@dmc1673 yeah due to Bush being in office previously. Come on. Politics isn't that quick

[@derekgharris]

DMC1 thank you President Obama!!! He was handed the economical metaphor of an AMC Pacer when he took over from Bush and built it into a Ferrari when GAVE it to Trump. And all the while republicans were vandalizing it while he was building it. Now you wanna give all the credit to Trump!!?? I DON'T THINK SO!!!! Make no mistake pal, it was OBAMA'S economy that Trump benefited from. He did nothing but ride the natural trajectory of the booming economy Obama built. That wasn't even a nice try....

[@joan98610]

I'm very critical with Obama, but I will never say that free healthcare is a bad idea, so if this is one step towards it then it's fine. If we can have a free healthcare system, why can't America?

[@b.l.8755]

Joan Marco the intention is admirable, but this particular attempt made healthcare unpayably expensive for a lot of people.

[@evangeline9969]

Benjamin Lewis It made it possible for me to have insurance and therefore health care. After the first year my premium went up. The insurance companies raised the premium, not the government. To increase subsidies, taxes would have to go up slightly for the wealthy which GOP didn't want. The insurance company has raised the premium every year, but it's still way less than it would be otherwise. And my preexisting condition isn't preventing me from being insured. Also, women don't have higher premiums than men now based on gender.

[@marykelly641]

Free health care is garbage health care. This is a fact. Take to your Doctor friends, Nurse friends, Pharmists Friends, and learn what you will get for free. Oh you don't have friends for decades in the medical business. Remember you will get what you pay for. You get nothing when you get it for Free! Idiot!

[@dmc1673]

Wasn't universal healthcare tried in the 90s?

[@noahcorrin1098]

@@dmc1673 No. Hillary Clinton tried to promote it as first lady but it did not happen.

[@palaash4]

It actually starts at 49:00

[@tonechavi2760]

palaash ty --vote this up

[@lackofwords]

palaash hmm started at 51:05 for me, but I guess it's closer enough

[@rickenfatania]

lackofwords Same

[@madeofantoms982]

I freaked out when he started talking about the letters. This year I read the book about his letters, and I respect him even more. He will always be the president in our hearts.

[@entdsnr]

DADDY OBAMA DONT LEAVE ME

[@philiq18]

Just skip to 51:06. [Vid has been edited since my comment. Entire interview is worth watching]

[@BenjerminGaye]

Phresh Ideas + Designs imma thumbs this up so ppl can see

[@BenjerminGaye]

Dalt they fixed the video I think

[@herpderpmonkey]

the entire video is insightful still. he does a good job concluding his thoughts there but still worth watching it.

[@sysop073]

@herpderpmonkey The first 51 minutes used to be "the live stream is about to begin"

[@chillphiljazz6177]

Wow, the detail... this is why we need intelligent people in government, and not just people who "Tell It Like It Is". There is a reason why most politicians have boring personalities (though Obama is a rare exception) - Boring details matter!

[@talbertjm]

lie like it is right, listen to Obama, he tells it, like the matter than comes out of your B-hind....Pelosi.....just vote for the resolution, you'll, um , like what's in it, just vote for it.....don't look at it, don't read it, just vote for it, you'l love it......

[@Lapusso650]

Why don't the Democrats just TELL THE PEOPLE THAT REPUBLICANS ARE TRYING TO TAKE AWAY THEIR HEALTHCARE

[@Suedocode]

They aren't taking it away; they are reverting it back (allegedly). That was kind of a big selling point of Trump, even if he doesn't actually do it. Unless you meant to actually straw-man the Republican platform, in which case yeah that'd be a good way to do it.

[@thatkidAtrayne]

we are telling people. but its a two way street people want to believe what they want to believe. it's like obama says you can all the facts and still rely on your feeling to make decisions.

[@evangeline9969]

Ritalin Popper They've been informed time and time again. They absolutely do not listen.

[@JustReadable]

It is very interesting that many US citizens in contrast to European citizens do not see it as a fundamental requirement of a nation to ensure basic health support for each of its citizens. To help Ill members of what ever group you are in seems so basic and the us is a wealthy nation, so it's not really about costs.

[@SuperKing604]

HOLY COW Ezra you got to interview the president! Damn Vox is more big time then I thought

[@johnortiz6470]

is there any way I can see the dialogue written?If not a good suggestion for Vox. Please, make an index for this long videos, so I can go directly to my personal points of interests about the interview. Thank you!

[@johnortiz6470]

Please Like it so the can see it :)

[@humblegiant3513]

This was really a successful interview. Amazing job, vox.

[@unfortunatebeam]

Obama's time is probably going to be looked back fondly as a golden age (which actually true of course) after Trump.

[@Konrad241111111]

I honestly do not understand why USA cannot reform the whole system to reflect exactly what the UK has. USA spends the most money per capita for healthcare, way more than the uk, and the uk has a system where everyone is entitled to unlimited free healthcare, the only thing you have to pay for is dental care but that has very low max charges. Anyone who knows both USA and UK system willing to explain why USA wont adopt this 'amazing' "NHS" system? The amount of money saved on beurocracy of dealing with insurance companies would be great...

[@mona9464]

Czesław Niedzielski they can't stand the fact that their tax money goes to help others even if it includes themselves 😂

[@Spectre872]

Czesław Niedzielski do you live in England? I love the nhs but it's far from perfect, and it's at breaking point.

[@rtam9894]

Vox tried doing Buzzfeed now they are trying TYT.

[@tonechavi2760]

R Tam lol. they taking over

[@msms47]

no they did not try to do buuz or tyt they doing the same thing all along u just too stupid to relize . unsub and go join a turmp rally no 1 will misses u ;)

[@Davidvp]

R Tam they do it better than both of them that's the best part

[@Its_the_dasha]

R Tam they made a good mix tho, you've got to admit

[@calabiyau9269]

Well they'd do a lot better if they dropped 2017ish.

[@stephanewilfriededing59]

His ability to fully articulate and flesh out an issue from all angles, all while remaining poised and calm, is unmatched.

[@ryanmcnair3451]

What a delightful discord with an intellectual, compassionate, humble, humanitarian, well spoken president. Gosh, I miss this man, I had forgotten what it's like to hear a true leader speak.

[@feevos7413]

Who is Ezra Klein?? we need an interview with ETHAN KLEIN!!! H3H3 for life! HEY ETHAN GREAT MOVES KEEP IT UP PROUD OF YOU!

[@mateosanfitz9625]

i love u

[@Shortgrauzis]

papa bless

[@CandymanJrMint]

VapeNaesh Yalllll

[@jezz312]

*Papa Bless*

[@iliketorock21]

H3h3 PODCAST MICHELLEOBAMA FUTURE GUEST YALL

[@2pakilluminati157]

God i miss his eloquence!!!! how did America end up with the current clown in the WH!!

[@jbern2185]

It's unreal to hear Obama now. I get teary eyed knowing he's going to talk at length, know the subject matter very well, break it down, stick to the topic, and not make it about spectacle. I cannot believe how much I miss this guy.

[@samitpadhy]

I am really thankful to you Vox for this interview and I would like to promote this as this is very much important to understand what people are missing !!

[@SamuelMompremierIamSamIam]

If you're here to hear Obamo's full response from the video with Kathy from Kentucky, it's at 38:00

[@anilahernandez7165]

Samuel Mompremier thanks dude

[@briantwalker80]

Samuel Mompremier Thank you

[@Bumbershoot45]

Thanks

[@mr_0n10n5]

Its 2020. We still miss Obama😭😭

[@KevinLuWX]

Now lets hear Trump talk for 2 hours about his replacement plan. Too bad he can't talk for 2 hours on that, because he doesn't have any replacement

[@Letsgobobcats]

Kevin Lu l Storm Chasing Republicans have shown their cards as Obama stated in this video. All their hands were bad! Just the fact that republicans voted against those attempts (AHCA, Full Repeal, Graham-Cassidy, etc.) proved that point.

[@divusgaiusjuliuscaesar4657]

Kevin Lu WX hey guys., MrTrump for the win here

[@veronicadobson6526]

These two asked some great questions. This interview provided better insight on what's really going on. I hope many have gained a better understanding of how this works and learn to do real research and not fall on other ppl's opinions mistaking them for facts. Loved this! 😊

[@xtraspace6190]

No one will ever be as great as president Obama.

[@blazedandconfused477]

Droned Muslim families and whistleblowers beg to differ.

[@jeffghant4760]

People used to mock Obama's slow speaking style but it's 1,000x better than Trump's incoherent ramblings.

[@Multi90baby]

sara is 🔥👍

[@pavitra.35]

This is a great interview. A president who can talk about his policy at length and in specifics. A man who knows what he's talking about and can defend his policy with detail. Unlike the incoming administration and the political party that is desperate to repeal it but have no specifics to offer.

[@lizgichora6472]

Thank you for this interview and for Clarity, your book Ezra Klein was an eye opener as well.

[@TheTrippleTKA]

The balls on Ezra to sit in the middle when man of the of world is in the house

[@bigguy1164]

The balls you have to type in english.

[@thehomeplatespecial597]

@@brettsymons604 uh no

[@willsry7]

Sarah is distracting me. And Obama is hilarious

[@UMPride9NCs]

Greatest. President. Since. Roosevelt. No? Who's better and why? Don't worry, Ill wait.

[@knight13117]

What a well-mannered, intelligent, reasonable man - one who respects democracy, rule of law, and the role of the opposition. I miss him.

[@PikaPetey]

the live comment section was the worst.

[@papaya_powerlol3826]

Pikapetey Animations I didn't knew you were on the live stream.

[@LrdZanny]

oh hey look its Pikapetey on yet another youtube video. A year ago. I swear you are a sentient AI from KZbin that comments on half of all the videos each person watches that also draws gud.

[@HemiLyfestyle]

I love you Obama (watched the whole interview before bed)

[@-jamie-9896]

Thanks Vox for the interview.

[@garrettklein7720]

I miss having a rational intelligent leader so much 😭😭😭

[@HighHeelKnight]

I love Ms Kliff's black t-strap shoes. :-D

[@Shortgrauzis]

how many ''Vox'' brands we need to see on the screen?

[@suebarnhart5613]

this was great THANK YOU.

[@thehomeplatespecial597]

He was a real trooper here. Most exiting Presidents wouldnt bother.

[@vincenzhog8347]

obama is so cool

[@JACKSONVILLE1200]

That woman from Kentucky is a great example of a DRUMPF voter smh... Don't care about her pocket book but puts racial resentment first smh

[@cinne2135]

JACKSONVILLE1200 ??? She voted *for* Obama... I'm most disappointed with Kentuckians for keeping that vile, horrible man, Mitch McConnell, in office. Of course he'll do or say anything - or nothing - to stay in office,but still...

[@michaelrowland4021]

Vox need to have a sit down with Trump and mitch on what healthcare have they put out for the american people.

[@robertosanchez8580]

Intelligent, competent, well mannered guy. Wow.

[@ChrisWachtler]

39:15 for people coming here from the Kentucky video.

[@qwertyqart]

wow, who would know that healthcare is so complicated... nobody I guess

[@TheDouVu]

Bar...I miss you already. Please come come back. I know its not possible, but please find a way.

[@damiensimper]

Thank you!

[@HelgaCavoli]

Gross comments about the lady's legs. Keep it together, guys.

[@HemiLyfestyle]

Helgali why guys like legs lol it's weird

[@joeisawesome540]

yea lets shop around for the better price to increase competition while my child is dying.

[@wilhelmmercado9831]

Touched with fire

[@friendoftheshow8117]

You don’t know what you got til it’s gone

[@gabeasher187]

Cut the first 51 minutes Vox

[@caprisun7695]

Gabeasher its a stream they cant

[@changez07]

Am i the only one who thought what she wore and how she was sitting was not appropriate???

[@ankershiv]

Yes.

[@wilhelmmercado9831]

I’m as high as Tom Brady thinking about hockey

[@TheXV22]

49:59 "unoameen" LOL even the woman can't hold his laughter

[@WormStomperTV]

Jesus what an intelligent thoughtful and articulate man we had as President. How Presidential! I swear you could have cue cards, a teleprompter, pre-recorded voice over, and a ventriloquist...and Trump couldn't answer any questions this intelligently to save his morbid life. That's why he sticks to rally speeches. Smh.

[@antifagoat6591]

R.A. Vee I know. It feels like a lifetime ago I heard this man speak as my president, yet it's only been 11 months.

[@williamlewis5755]

Do you know anyone that was saved by Obamacare I do that is now my wife prior to Obama becoming president the doctors had told my wife she had to see a specialist we couldn't afford it not going to go into details just want to thank the Lord thank Mr Obama and all who have been touched by their presence.

[@tingtingin]

clicked for the chick on the left hot damn

[@Monotonyman2010]

TingTingin Sexy legs and feet ;)

[@pavitra.35]

what else can anyone expect from sexist deplorables? you guys are the trash you claim to be.

[@paradiseheaven]

OMGGGG HE SAID PUBLIC OPTION. Say it moreeeeee

[@theomen49]

vox please raise the volume on this video, it's really quiet.

[@theomen49]

I have it maxed out man, cmon don't assume I'm a complete idiot.

[@007NowOnline]

Greatest president since JFK.

[@brianfmiddleton]

Genuine question for President Obama: If the Affordable Healthcare Act was supposed to make healthcare affordable, how come it is even more expensive for average citizens? Follow question. If a law does not do what was intended, why is it that you and your constituents keep fighting for it even though it has demonstrably made life worse and healthcare more expensive for most citizens? Sincerely, -Special Education Teacher who is struggling to pay the bills

[@gabesichangwa4515]

More expensive for average citizens? Under obamacare more Americans have insurance now then at anytime in the history of the U.S.A. As a new law it definitely has done some significant good on a national level. Adjustments, ideas and debates obviously need to be made to better serve the populous and make reforms for certain communities but to overgeneralize it as a complete wash is statistically false

[@tonechavi2760]

Brian Middleton silent weapons may have some useful info

[@tonechavi2760]

Roranora D. Vinsmoke it's like with Trump. he won due to the share of districts that expand most of the USA. therefore cities have been benefitting from the companies that fund the politicians and most districts are overlooked or hurt by further regulation brought about these sane companies. =) hope it helped. look into silent weapons Google

[@brianfmiddleton]

Roranora D. Vinsmoke, Make it a law then fine people for not having insurance? Excuse me if I don't swallow your B.S. I have students who are suffering because costs of doubled and tripled for their parents. And since the objective was to make healthcare affordable, premium costs doubling and tripling is demonstrably a failure.

[@SuperJcoleFan]

It's a good starting point at least. Hope the next president can improve on it

[@AnshumanKumar007]

I love this guy!

[@KA-ys5ps]

Great interview guys.

[@Jack-lw3dk]

The man sure knows how to answer a question. It seems like the Trump administration just beats around the bush.

[@kayilla6413]

damn girl wassup

[@joecleveland6525]

Before we mandate healthcare, we should mandate that people exercise. Run around the block, or run from the cops!

[@maximvoltage]

The vast majority of health care deals with issues unrelated to obesity or other health problems caused by conscious neglect of the body. The affordable care act covers people who suffer from inescapable diseases and conditions, not problems that were brought on by poor life choices.

[@Ioganstone]

+Max yep, that's why heart conditions are the biggest expense of healthcare nothing to do with getting fat!

[@trashoclock9339]

i have no idea why me, a 16 year old is watching this on a Friday night... oh wait, its because i care about this a bit more than i should ahah.. god i miss Obama

[@edwardgordillo4577]

Democrats interview Democrats.

[@kcunit333]

as opposed to allowing a republican interviewer? All the audience would be hearing for the next two hours is people fear mongering and screaming white genocide, chemtrails, Pizzagate and Mein Fuhrer Trump. Republican are a dying breed and hopefully in the upcoming years we can have a debate with actual facts instead of some basement dweller who focuses on "if" the Politicians are shapeshifting reptilians rather than focusing on wall street thieves and the bankers who are robbing people through capitalism

[@yakomuto]

" Republican are a dying breed " Um they have the majority of representatives in the House, The Senate, and on January the 20th the president elect, seems to me it's the other way around.

[@maximvoltage]

No, that's if the interviewee was a Republican.

[@kcunit333]

Well, if we look at the demographics and the government stats it would reveal that most republican voters tend to be middle aged to senior aged white citizens, so putting that to play it's not brain science to work out that that is the republican parties strongest demographic. I really doubt that in the upcoming years many millenniums will swing towards the republican party, a party with a majority that thinks Obama is an undercover Muslim or that climate change is a government hoax. It baffles the brain how this party will be in charge of the "free" world. God bless the world. God Bless America.

[@Mandragara]

Republicans tend to be white people, which is a shrinking demographic

[@worf7271]

nice legs

[@Monotonyman2010]

Khan Singh ;)

[@joyal247]

Indians are here

[@tdawson198]

Khan Singh I know what you're saying, Obama's got those quads

[@guyfawkes6428]

*muslims

[@tdawson198]

Guy Fawkes *catholics

[@Lawndre4ya]

You're a fantastic servant and actor Barry you have done great things for the illuminated

[@livehardordieeasy701]

Great interview

[@britainreynolds7365]

My health care costs continue to rise with Obama care. I'll be very glad to see it go. Good try but my opinion is unchanged

[@joehiggitt7344]

Britain Reynolds They might, but doesn't Obama Care decrease the rate at which they increase in comparison to before?

[@britainreynolds7365]

Joe Higgitt Maybe in some states, but at least here in California (ironically a liberal state) my health care costs have increased on obamacare for the last 3 years. The system needs to be scrapped or reformed in my opinion

[@joehiggitt7344]

Britain Reynolds Are you saying they didn't increase in any years apart from the previous three?

[@noahz.2054]

he is saying they increase way more drastically than before, see e.g. arizona. meanwhile the quality of coverage continues to go down. just admit that obamacare didn't work and let's together work on a system that is substantially better

[@mikeharper3459]

Noah Vue I think that's exactly what he's saying - seems the Others refused to engage and that's why you folks have one of the worst healthcare systems

[@infinitude7625]

So we are going from this guy to Trump ... oh god ... how did that happen?

[@TyCetto]

This man knows how to be human...

[@JulianWyllie]

The section between 10:00 and 21:00 best synthesizes a rational rebuttal from the former President. I hope that part is highlighted in the minds of viewers who are for and against.