Interviews - Obama Presidency Oral History

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    Defending the Affordable Care Act against President Trump's repeal efforts Neera Tanden
    07:40
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    SEIU's endorsement process and early engagement with Obama on healthcare policy Andrew Stern
    02:13
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    The potential impact of earmarks on passing the public option Tom Harkin
    01:18
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    Strategies to secure Senate support for labor law changes Andrew Stern
    04:54
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    Addressing the sequester and budget negotiations in the Obama administration Sylvia Burwell
    03:11
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    Efforts to prioritize healthcare in the 2008 presidential election by SEIU Andrew Stern
    02:43
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    Discussion on the Citizens United decision and its impact on corporate rights and free speech Richard Trumka
    01:21
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    Impact of fundraising on legislators' time and relationships in Congress Carol Browner
    01:01
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    Alignment between Senator Obama's politics and the goals of the Hamilton Project Peter Orszag
    02:34
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    Challenges of bipartisan negotiation as governor with a Republican-majority legislature Kathleen Sebelius
    02:23
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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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    Negotiations and challenges in passing the Employee Free Choice Act Andrew Stern
    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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    Advising President Obama on healthcare reform strategy after Scott Brown's election Bob Kocher
    04:54
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    Greenpeace's stance on Waxman-Markey and the challenges in the Senate Carol Browner
    02:25
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    Inviting Senator Obama to headline the 2006 Harkin Steak Fry event Tom Harkin
    11:33
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    SEIU's early endorsement and support for Obama's 2004 Senate campaign Andrew Stern
    02:45
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    Strategies for passing labor law reform and managing political relationships Andrew Stern
    01:29
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    Obama's appreciation for SEIU support and the union's endorsement process Andrew Stern
    01:27
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    Perception of Obama's relationship with organized labor and its political consequences Tom Harkin
    02:44
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    Critique of President Obama's Social Security and public health funding decisions Tom Harkin
    03:12
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    Early interest in public service and political involvement in college Tom Harkin
    03:53
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    Reflecting on the advocacy strategy for the Affordable Care Act in 2009 Zeke Emanuel
    04:43
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    SEIU's efforts to reform healthcare and build coalitions prior to the 2008 election Andrew Stern
    02:08
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    Reflections on the Democratic platform committee's debate on marijuana policy Carol Browner
    01:55
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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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    Experiences and challenges faced on Election Day and night during Obama's campaign Courtney Hight
    06:48
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    Discussion on funding the Affordable Care Act and the Cadillac Tax proposal Max Baucus
    01:14
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    President Obama's role in reconciling the House and Senate healthcare bills in 2010 Elizabeth Fowler
    02:54
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    Impact of WellPoint rate increase on ACA support and Nancy Pelosi's role in healthcare reform Zeke Emanuel
    04:55
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    SEIU's relationship with other unions and support in political campaigns Andrew Stern
    01:59
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    Evolution of science education and political attitudes in Kansas during the 1990s and 2000s Kathleen Sebelius
    05:25
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    Path of a campaign worker during presidential primaries and elections Courtney Hight
    01:25
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    The impact of DSA and Working Families Party on contemporary politics Andrew Stern
    01:10
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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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    Obama's preference for control over grassroots organizing during his administration Andrew Stern
    02:36
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    Generational activism and the Keystone pipeline protests Bill McKibben
    14:45
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    Role of women in key legislative negotiations and appropriations Sylvia Burwell
    02:14
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    Tensions within the Democratic caucus over the public option in summer 2009 Kathleen Sebelius
    03:45
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    Reflections on stakeholder engagement in passing the Affordable Care Act Neera Tanden
    03:25
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    Transition from Clinton campaign to Obama campaign during the 2008 election Neera Tanden
    04:41
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    Navigating Republican opposition and Tea Party influence during negotiations Sylvia Burwell
    01:04

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