'Slow Pace of Change'

When Barack Obama won the presidency in 2008, it felt like a breath of fresh air for many Americans. We had just endured eight challenging years, starting with the contentious election that brought George W. Bush to power. Just nine months into his administration, a terrorist attack on U.S. soil claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 Americans, briefly uniting the country—only for it to become divided again as Bush used the tragedy to sell a war. The Bush administration's tenure ended in a financial crisis and the Great Recession. Obama promised change and a new direction for the nation. Now, 16 years later, Michelle Obama acknowledges that many people are still frustrated with the slow pace of change. Why are the changes Obama promised taking so long? Join the conversation and get answers to this question and more on According2Sam episode #260. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.according2sam.com