Advertisement

What is the legacy of the election of Barack Obama in '08?

Here on Newstalk we're continuing our look at the 20 most influential moments of the past 20 year...

Share this article

17.53 7 Dec 2020


What is the legacy of the election of Barack Obama in '08?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

17.53 7 Dec 2020


Here on Newstalk we're continuing our look at the 20 most influential moments of the past 20 years.

The election of America's first Black president, Barack Obama, is the focus today.

DA Rachael Rollins, attorney in Suffolk County, Niall O'Dowd of Irish Central, and Democratic Congressman Brendan Boyle all gave their thought, and shared their memories, of that day of his election, and the impact of the moment.


Related Episodes

Never Have I Ever... Been Hypn...

00:47:26

Never Have I Ever... Been Hypnotised

The Claire Byrne Show

00:47:26


Report on handling of Covid-19...

00:08:16

Report on handling of Covid-19 due by end of the year

The Hard Shoulder

00:08:16


Are you using up all your annu...

00:05:12

Are you using up all your annual leave?

The Hard Shoulder

00:05:12


Kids Clinic: How to stop your...

00:08:04

Kids Clinic: How to stop your child from cursing

The Hard Shoulder

00:08:04