Slate political reporter David Weigel speaks with former D.C. mayor and current council-member Marion Barry about his new book, Mayor for Life. Barry discusses contemporary racism, the decriminalization of marijuana, and his own exploitation by "white reporters." Part of a #Pressing Series presented by GE.

Slate's WeigelCast

Slate Magazine

WeigelCast: DC Council-member Marion Barry

JUL 11, 201411 MIN
Slate's WeigelCast

WeigelCast: DC Council-member Marion Barry

JUL 11, 201411 MIN

Description

Slate political reporter David Weigel speaks with former D.C. mayor and current council-member Marion Barry about his new book, Mayor for Life. Barry discusses contemporary racism, the decriminalization of marijuana, and his own exploitation by "white reporters." Part of a #Pressing Series presented by GE.