Barack Obama and David Simon talked about The Wire and our failed war on drugs.
I also have to note that, in the midst of this conversation, President Obama points out something that I wrote about a few weeks ago: the fact that one of the reasons why the Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) remains low is that our over-incarceration during the war on drugs has produced a record number of Americans with felony records (mostly brown and black men).
UPDATE: Question: Why would President Obama do this interview now? He's laying the groundwork and setting the stage. Somethin's up.
I'm hoping for Pardons.
ReplyDeleteWow. Watching people have a reasoned conversation rather than yelling talking points is jaw-dropping, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteIt is...we are starved for this kind of conversation and insight ...i hope the President has more...
DeleteYes we are. Why it's such a big deal when it happens.
DeleteRight near the end, Mr. Obama says "in twenty years . . . .". Playing the long game yet again. What a guy!!
ReplyDeleteHe's laying the groundwork and setting the stage. Somethin's up.
ReplyDeleteI really hope you're right about this.