US Politics Audio: Any Hope and Change in Obama's 2nd Term? --- Scott Lucas with the BBC
Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 11:41
Scott Lucas in BBC Radio 5 Live, Barack Obama, Double Take, EA USA, Inaugural 2013, Sir Christopher Meyer, US Economy, US Foreign Policy, US Politics

On the eve of the Inauguration, I joined Sir Christopher Meyer, the former British Ambassador to the US, on BBC Radio 5 Live's Double Take to discuss the achievements of President Obama's first term and the prospects for his second.

Listen to programme from  14:38

I found this a useful summary, with emphasis on Obama's "cautious" and "pragamatic" approach. In addition Sir Christopher's upbeat assessment of Obama on domestic issues and my less-enthusiastic comments over gun control and foreign policy, the former diplomat pointed to advances on the social front such as immigration.

If the discussion had continued, I would have heartily endorsed this shift in tone on some social issues. adding positive signs --- often at State level --- such as acceptance of same-sex relationships and sensible policies towards marijuana use.

The BBC summary starts at the 14:38 mark, with the discussion following from 17:17.

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