Barack Obama holds Glasgow event on UK tour
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Former US president Barack Obama held a question-and-answer event at Glasgow's OVO Hydro.
Barack Obama visited Glasgow for a question-and-answer event at the OVO Hydro, part of a tour of three UK cities to mark 250 years since the Declaration of Independence and discuss America's future. The sold-out event was hosted before approximately 12,150 people, with British journalist and author Sathnam Sanghera conducting the on-stage interview.
During the event, Obama reflected on his time in the White House and examined political and social challenges facing the United States and the wider world. He discussed the rise of the internet and online platforms, remarking that 'the reptilian side of our brain really gets attracted to anger, fear, resentment and the sense that someone is out to get you'.
Obama also gave a 'random shoutout' to Average White Band, the Scottish band he saw open for Earth, Wind & Fire at one of his first ever concerts. He told the crowd: 'That was a great concert. The young people here may not understand what I'm talking about, but that band could jam.'
After the event, Obama departed Glasgow by motorcade from the Blythswood Hotel in central Glasgow. The promoters of the show, including CEOs Stuart Galbraith and Alex Fane, said they were 'incredibly honoured' to bring Obama to the UK and Ireland, describing his 'message of unity and progress'.
How it is being reported
- Former US President Barack Obama waves to crowd as he departs Glasgow after showThe former US president waved to a small crowd as he departed the cityGlasgow Live · 15 Oct, 15:12
- Barack Obama shouts out Scottish band he saw live as a youngster at Glasgow showBarack Obama sings praises of Scottish band at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, recalling seeing them open for Earth, Wind & Fire at his first concert.Glasgow Times · 15 Oct, 07:18
- Barack Obama arrives in Glasgow ahead of huge OVO Hydro appearance tonightFormer US president Barack Obama has arrived in Glasgow ahead of his one-night appearance at the OVO Hydro tonight.Glasgow Times · 14 Oct, 16:35
In this story: Barack Obama · OVO Hydro · Glasgow · Average White Band · Sathnam Sanghera · Earth, Wind & Fire
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