Obama's legacy and unfinished business

Jan. 10, 2017

President Obama leaves office in 10 days. He has a mixed legacy at home and abroad when it comes to immigration, health care and fighting terrorism.

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Credits

Guests:

Jonathan Weisman - New York Times - @jonathanweisman
Indira Lakshmanan - Poynter Institute for Media Studies / Boston Globe - @Indira_L

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Anna Scott, Jolie Myers, Christian Bordal, Amy Ta, Michell Eloy

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