Now, the promised second half of the interviewhas finally arrived.
Obama once again opens by praising novels in general, saying they taught him how to be a citizen.
It has to do with empathy.
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Obama knows what hes talking about here.
It sounds initially like it would not work at all, Obama says of the musical.
It doesnt feel distant.
And it doesnt feel set apart from the arguments that were having today.
Are you worried about too much TV?
Frustrated by Twitter and the rapid news cycle?
Same, says the president.
Head over toThe New York Review of Booksto read the full interview.
In addition, the audio version of the interview is available throughThe New York Review of Bookspodcast channel.
