Obama's America

Episode 1: The Price of Freedom

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Tue 12^th Jan 2010, 21:00 on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Wed 10^th Feb 2010, 02:55 on BBC One Wales

Simon Schama examines the war in Afghanistan and suggests President Obama would be wise to handle the inherited conflict like Harry Truman did the Korean War. Show more

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Presenter:: Simon Schama
Writer:: Simon Schama
Director:: Ashley Gething
Producer:: Ashley Gething

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Obama's America

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Obama's America

Episode 2: The End of the Dream?

BBC Two

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: Thu 14^th Jan 2010, 21:00 on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: Wed 17^th Feb 2010, 03:35 on BBC One Wales

Simon Schama asks whether President Obama will act decisively to make the American money machine work for everyone, ending the cycle of boom and bust. Show more