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Playlist: President Obama

Compiled By: PRX Editors

Credit: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/changedotgov/3171306579/">Transition Project</a>
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Curated Playlist

Speeches and music from Obama's campaign, inauguration and presidency.

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President Obama's State of the Union January 27, 2010

From Paul Brandus | 01:09:28

Raw audio from President Obama's State of the Union on January 27, 2010.

The First 100 Days

From 90.9 WBUR - Boston's NPR News Station | Part of the JFK Library Forums series | 00:52:25

Jonathan Alter, "Newsweek" Senior Editor, and Richard Parker, Senior Fellow at the Shorenstein Center at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, offer observations regarding the early days of the Obama presidency. Historian and former Clinton speech writer, Ted Widmer, moderates the discussion.

President Obama's First Press Conference

From Public Radio Exchange | 00:58:24

President Obama's first press conference covering the proposed economic stimulus package.

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Peace Talks Radio: Obama As Peacemaker (29:00)

From Good Radio Shows, Inc. | Part of the Peace Talks Radio - Series of Half-Hours series | 00:28:45

Explore Barack Obama’s potential as a peacemaker in global and domestic affairs and how he might do as a champion for human rights around the globe.

President Obama's Inaugural Address

From Public Radio Exchange | 00:18:29

President Obama spoke of a difficult journey ahead that may take years to see through. Before one of the largest crowds ever assembled on the National Mall, Obama also touched on terrorism, hard work, and the struggle for civil rights.

Music From The Inauguration: Aretha Franklin, Yo-Yo Ma

From NPR Music | Part of the NPR Music: Features series | 00:07:24

Musical selections from the Inauguration.

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Chicago: January 20, 2009

From Ed Herrmann | 00:18:35

On Inauguration Day, WBEZ sent a team of reporters throughout the Chicago area to gather personal reactions to the presidency of Barack Obama. The montage is arranged chronologically, from morning newspaper vendors reading the headlines to a veteran of the Civil Rights movement attending an evening ball.

Inauguration at Independence Mall in Philadelphia: Street Interviews, Ambient Sounds

From Chris Goldstein | 00:13:49

Interviews with members of the public watching the Inauguration on TV at Philadelphia's Independence Mall.

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Barack Obama-The Inauguration Mix

From Peter Bochan | 00:22:49

Four Obama remixes to complement your Inauguration coverage plans, including speeches from the President-elect, music from Nina Simone, Q-Tip, Kevin So, M.C. Yogi, Dephazz, Will.i.am, commentary from Bill Cosby, Tom Hanks, Artie Lange, John Legend and messages of good will from around the world.

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Barack Obama-The Remix

From Peter Bochan | 00:54:17

The journey to the White House, re-mixed in words & music, featuring Bill Cosby, Oprah Winfrey, John McCain, Chris Rock, Colin Powell, George W. Bush, Sarah Palin, Steve Harvey, Will. i. am, Hillary Clinton, Obama himself, and more.

Barack Obama Wins the 2008 Election--Chicago, IL

From Public Radio Exchange | 00:16:39

Re-live election night with Obama's full acceptance speech at Grant Park in Chicago.

BEAT LATIN0 026: SEÑOR PRESIDENTE

From Catalina Maria Johnson | 00:57:59

Music from the Latin and Latino universe directed at our presidents, including a couple of tunes for President Barack Obama!

The Neighborhood that Launched Barack Obama

From Public Radio Exchange | 00:06:46

Many Chicagoans know Barack Obama's neighborhood of Hyde Park as a special niche in the city, with unique history and politics.

Barack Obama's Hawaii Roots: How Hawaii Helped Shape America's 44th President

From Heidi Chang | 00:05:17

Family and friends who knew Barack Obama when he was growing up in the Aloha State share their insight about how Hawaii helped shape his character and values.

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Madelyn Dunham, Cornerstone of Barack Obama's Life

From Heidi Chang | 00:04:57

Barack Obama's grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, inspired not only her grandson, but also many others in Hawaii, where she's remembered as a trailblazer -- one of the first women to become a bank vice president.

O Beautiful/Rte.66

From William Zukof | 00:02:40

A new version of "O Beautiful for Spacious Skies" brilliantly combined with Rte. 66.

NewsHour Interview: Obama Assesses Iraq Strategy, Challenges of New Presidency

From NewsHour | 00:18:52

The president discusses his military strategy in Iraq and Afghanistan with Jim Lehrer in Feb. 2009.


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