"If I feel tired, if I feel discouraged, I reach into my pocket and say, 'yeah, that's something I can overcome' because somebody gave me this privilege" of being president.
how much they've invested in me," he said. "I'll pick out a few things I just stick in my pocket to remind me of the all the people I've met along the way and the stories they told me. The president said he has a "whole bowl full" of small gifts like these. "He was bald, had a handlebar mustache, and a bunch of tats," Mr. They included rosary beads he received from Pope Francis and a "lucky" poker chip he received on the campaign trail in Iowa in 2007 from a biker. He brought a variety of items that he's received as gifts over the course of his political career. Nilsen asked the president to share an item that's meaningful to him. Obama spoke with Ingrid Nilsen, a lifestyle creator with 4.9 million YouTube subscribers who is passionate about LGBT issues. Hopefully it would be one that was useful to humanity. "I would want it to be a catalyst but one that didn't get too hot or too cold. Obama was also asked to describe the characteristics of a theoretical element named after him. should be working on creating a "smart grid" for transferring energy. The rapper returned to the stage for the first time in two years this weekend, headlining the Day N Vegas festivalwhich was also the last venue he performed at, back in. Kendrick Lamar’s new album might be coming soon, at least, according to his hints during a recent performance. Obama spoke with Destin Sandlin, an engineer with 3.5 million subscribers to his educational YouTube channel, "Smarter Every Day." Asked whether it's still possible to pursue major infrastructure projects like the Hoover Dam, President Obama said such endeavors require "a common vision." The president said the U.S. Kendrick Lamar Hints At New Music Very Soon At Day N Vegas. "I think we're starting to make progress on that front," he said. He pointed out his administration has stood up a new interagency task force that will work with the private sector and content providers on that issue. Obama acknowledged, "We have to get up to speed" when it comes to countering extremist views on new media. Swoozie charged that "we're getting our butts kicked by these terrorists online," and Mr.
Swoozie broached serious issues with the president, including holding law enforcement accountable for abuse of power, gun control and countering terrorists' online messaging.