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American Madness: The Obama Years

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Jun 29, 202269:42History

The election of President Barack Obama ignited feelings of hope and promise. But the election of the first black president of the United States also intensified hatreds, fears and disappointments. This Episode contains s...

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American Madness: The Obama Years is an episode from History is US by Audacy Podcasts | Shining City Audio. The election of President Barack Obama ignited feelings of hope and promise. But the election of the first black president of the Un...

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