Interviews - Obama Presidency Oral History

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    Influence of the Obama administration on union behavior and Democratic Party strategy Andrew Stern
    02:08
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    Evolution of working relationship with Hillary Clinton from staffer to advisor Neera Tanden
    05:53
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    Early support for Obama's candidacy and the decision to endorse him over Hillary Clinton Kathleen Sebelius
    06:47
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    Inviting Senator Obama to headline the 2006 Harkin Steak Fry event Tom Harkin
    11:33
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    Defending the Affordable Care Act against President Trump's repeal efforts Neera Tanden
    07:40
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    Greenpeace's stance on Waxman-Markey and the challenges in the Senate Carol Browner
    02:25
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    Analysis of Trump's rise: racism against Obama vs. class issues and desire for change Richard Trumka
    02:10
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    Reflections on the Democratic platform committee's debate on marijuana policy Carol Browner
    01:55
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    Obama's appreciation for SEIU support and the union's endorsement process Andrew Stern
    01:27
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    Discussion on labor support and Democratic Party's historical challenges Tom Harkin
    02:37
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    Critique of President Obama's Social Security and public health funding decisions Tom Harkin
    03:12
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    Recollections of Obama's campaign strategies at the steak fry and Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner Tom Harkin
    05:19
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    Addressing the sequester and budget negotiations in the Obama administration Sylvia Burwell
    03:11
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    Reflecting on the Democratic Party's focus and Howard Dean's tenure as DNC chair Tom Harkin
    03:37
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    Negotiating the America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 without a public option Elizabeth Fowler
    02:11
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    Early interest in public service and political involvement in college Tom Harkin
    03:53
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    Efforts to secure votes for binding arbitration and the fallout with Senator Blanche Lincoln Andrew Stern
    02:44
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    Linking bank bailouts to the rise of the Tea Party and Donald Trump's election Richard Trumka
    02:44
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    Challenges faced by Obama administration during the economic crisis and passing the ARRA Richard Trumka
    01:25
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    SEIU's early endorsement and support for Obama's 2004 Senate campaign Andrew Stern
    02:45
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    Reflections on stakeholder engagement in passing the Affordable Care Act Neera Tanden
    03:25
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    Advising President Obama on healthcare reform strategy after Scott Brown's election Bob Kocher
    04:54
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    Discussion on the differences between US and Chinese political systems Max Baucus
    02:20
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    Negotiations and challenges in passing the Employee Free Choice Act Andrew Stern
    04:43
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    Discussion on funding the Affordable Care Act and the Cadillac Tax proposal Max Baucus
    01:14
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    Reflections on Obama's potential for transformational leadership and the impact of economic policy decisions Richard Trumka
    02:28
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    Reflections on the electoral impact of the Affordable Care Act after its passage Max Baucus
    02:31
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    Experiences and challenges faced on Election Day and night during Obama's campaign Courtney Hight
    06:48
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    Generational activism and the Keystone pipeline protests Bill McKibben
    14:45
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    Efforts to prioritize healthcare in the 2008 presidential election by SEIU Andrew Stern
    02:43
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    Reasons for the absence of a public option in healthcare reform discussions Max Baucus
    02:59
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    Grassroots campaigning and innovative strategies in early political work Tom Harkin
    03:49
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    Organizing the youth vote in Florida during the general election Courtney Hight
    04:19
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    Navigating Republican opposition and Tea Party influence during negotiations Sylvia Burwell
    01:04
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    Perception of Obama's relationship with organized labor and its political consequences Tom Harkin
    02:44
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    Early political campaigning experiences and interviewing Jay Rockefeller Sylvia Burwell
    02:59
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    Navigating challenges of the contraceptive mandate and court decisions Sylvia Burwell
    04:32
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    Reflections on the importance of healthcare in the 2008 Democratic primary Neera Tanden
    04:21
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    Reflecting on the advocacy strategy for the Affordable Care Act in 2009 Zeke Emanuel
    04:43
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    Lessons from the Obama administration for future labor and economic security policies Andrew Stern
    07:41
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    Influence of Organizing for America and advocacy strategies during Obama's presidency Andrew Stern
    04:45
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    Impact of speech on AFL support for Obama in 2008 election Richard Trumka
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