Interviews - Obama Presidency Oral History

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    Advocacy for gun reform in higher education following school shootings Beverly Daniel Tatum
    03:30
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    Impact of Sandy Hook on the fight against gun violence and the frustration with the NRA Jay Carney
    02:26
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    Response to Sandy Hook shooting and the struggle for gun control measures Danielle Gray
    05:05
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    Reflections on returning to the White House for Obama's second term and the impact of Sandy Hook David Simas
    04:35
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    Incorporating external community voices into White House policy discussions on sensitive issues Rumana Ahmed
    02:49
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    Lessons learned from the Sandy Hook experience and its impact on gun control legislation efforts David Simas
    08:05
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    Lessons in legislative compromise and coalition-building Jim Messina
    03:11
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    Reflection on the origins of political division during the Obama era Marilynne Robinson
    02:34
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    Reaction to the Tucson shooting involving Representative Gabrielle Giffords Janet Napolitano
    06:53
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    Reflecting on writing a poem about the El Paso shooting and recontextualizing Latinx history in America Richard Blanco
    06:09
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    Surgeon General's prioritization of public health issues over gun control advocacy Vivek Murthy
    04:46
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    Incorporating gun safety into counterterrorism discussions and public reactions Jeh Johnson
    02:30
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    Reflections on the administration's strategy for gun control post-Sandy Hook shooting Rob Nabors
    04:29
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    Reflections on President Obama's reaction to the Sandy Hook massacre Jay Carney
    04:23
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    White House holiday receptions and efforts to tighten gun control loopholes Chris Lu
    01:09
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    President Obama's call to politicize gun violence following the Umpqua shooting Bess Evans
    01:14
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    Experiencing gun violence events from within the administration vs. as a reporter Shailagh Murray
    04:37
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    Receiving news of the San Bernardino shooting and subsequent information flow Jeh Johnson
    02:41
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    Challenges in passing universal background checks for gun control Cody Keenan
    02:41
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    Reflections on the response to the Sandy Hook shooting as Chief of Staff Denis McDonough
    03:08
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    Joining a community of mothers advocating against gun violence Cleopatra Cowley
    04:35
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    Organizing Action August and climate denier awards during the Obama administration Jon Carson
    03:50
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    Mobilizing constituencies for HealthCare.gov sign-ups under Valerie Jarrett's leadership Yohannes Abraham
    02:18
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    Evolution of stance on gun control from state legislature to Senate career Harry Reid
    01:21
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    White House team's response to gun violence and engagement with advocacy groups Bess Evans
    03:59
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    Perception of Congress unchanged by failure to pass comprehensive gun-control legislation Rob Nabors
    02:53
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    Hadiya Pendleton's involvement in the inaugural parade and subsequent tragedy Eric Waldo
    02:24
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    Strategies for engaging with and calming antagonistic individuals Max Baucus
    01:27
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    Decision-making process for VP's involvement in policy issues Shailagh Murray
    05:43
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    Impact of Proposition Eight in California and personal views on self-reliance and gun ownership Chelsea Manning
    03:47
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    Impact of Trayvon Martin's case on Obama administration's approach to legislation and racial issues Marc Morial
    02:24
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    Nominee's surprise at opposition due to stance on gun violence as a public health issue Vivek Murthy
    06:37
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    Commemorating Trayvon Martin's legacy through community engagement with the Trayvon Martin Foundation Sybrina Fulton
    02:10
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    Desire for impactful change in gun laws for the Black community Cleopatra Cowley
    02:03
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    Response to the 2015 Planned Parenthood shooting and political rhetoric's impact Cecile Richards
    03:26
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    Response to the Oregon shooting and coordinating President Obama's visit to Roseburg Bess Evans
    03:42
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    Organizing a task force to identify administrative actions on gun control and engaging stakeholders Shailagh Murray
    05:37
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    Influence of constituent mail on gun violence prevention policy and background check proposals Rumana Ahmed
    02:35
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    Reflections on the challenges of advancing gun control legislation during the Obama administration Yohannes Abraham
    03:31
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    Planning policy responses and engaging survivors in gun violence prevention efforts Bess Evans
    05:47
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    Advising President Obama on responses to national tragedies Valerie Jarrett
    05:05
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    Reflections on the failure to pass significant gun control after Sandy Hook shooting Arne Duncan
    04:18

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