How Josh Earnest made sure he knew what Obama was thinking

Season 2017

Josh Earnest was there when Obama was running for president, and he's been there since.

Josh Earnest, White House press secretary since 2014, was there when Barack Obama was running for president, and he'll be there when the lights go out on the Obama White House. As he prepares to leave the podium, Earnest sits down with John Yang to discuss the role of being the gatekeeper between the press and the president.

AIR DATE 1/19/17

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