Barack Obama - Protecting Democracy and the Commitment to Facts

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🗓️ 22 December 2022

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

“Democracy requires, by definition, getting along with people who don’t agree with you.” Former President Barack Obama discusses why he believes the youth turnout made all the difference in Democratic victories in the midterms; how globalization, disinformation, and the media infrastructure are contributing to the weakening of democracy globally; and what advice he has for Trevor after The Daily Show.

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0:00.0	When it comes to this economy, the cat is officially out of the bay.
0:03.9	JP Morgan's CEO warns the US is likely to tip into recession.
0:08.4	One of the world's biggest hedge funds warns we're on the road to hyperinflation,
0:12.3	and we could see the worst financial crisis since World War II.
0:15.7	Learn how you could protect your hard earned savings with a free, wealth protection kit.
0:19.8	There's no cost or commitment, but you have to act fast.
0:22.8	Call 855-933-5252 now.
0:26.4	That's 855-933-5252.
0:30.9	You're listening to Comedy Central.
0:32.7	Now!
0:34.7	APPLAUSE
0:40.9	Welcome back to the day, Sheryl.
0:43.2	Our guest tonight is here to discuss the inaugural Obama Foundation Democracy Forum
0:48.0	and how he's training the next generation of young leaders in the US and around the world.
0:52.8	Please welcome the 44th presence of the United States, Barack Obama.
0:56.7	APPLAUSE
1:10.7	Thank you.
1:12.7	Thank you.
1:14.7	Thank you.
1:16.7	Thank you very much.
1:18.7	Thank you.
1:20.7	Thank you.
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