Jen Harris reflects on her time in the Obama administration and how the approach to trade with China during that period paved the way for the current situation.
Psaki's experience working in the Obama administration is referenced as formative experience that informs her perspectives.
Kumar Salahi and Roqayah Chamseddine critique the Obama administration's foreign policy legacy and involvement in conflicts like Libya.
The Obama administration is a recurring topic across the podcast episodes, with several episodes referencing events, policies, and personnel from that period as context for understanding the current political landscape.
For example, the episode 'Obama is Pulling the Strings (Ep 2198)' accuses the current Biden administration of being controlled by Obama, while 'How Merrick Garland Appeased Trump - 309 PREVIEW' discusses how Merrick Garland's experiences under Obama have influenced his actions as Attorney General. Other episodes, such as 'Jen Psaki on Being Biden's Press Secretary and The Upcoming Debate' and 'Hostess with the Mostest', feature guests who worked in the Obama administration and draw on that experience.
The Obama administration's approach to issues like trade policy, technology, and energy is also frequently referenced as relevant historical context.