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Friday, March 27, 2015

President Barack Obama interviews The Wire's creator David Simon (and reveals his favorite character is Omar)

President Obama interviewed HBO's "The Wire" creator David Simon about the show and Simon's view on how drugs impact cities like Baltimore. The interview was published by the White House this morning.

"I’m a huge fan of ‘The Wire.’ I think it’s one of the greatest, not just television shows, but pieces of art in the last couple of decades," said The President.

BHO also reveals that Omar was his favorite character on "The Wire." Watch the 12 minute interview below:

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