Parker Sawyers & Tika Sumpter

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley marks the 15th anniversary of Barack Obama being elected the first Black president in American history on Nov. 4, 2008. He spoke with actor Parker Sawyers and Tika Sumpter about playing Barack and Michelle Obama in the indie romance “Southside with You,” which was nominated for the top prize at Sundance in 2016. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Host Jason Fraley picks the brains of the most influential filmmakers, musicians and artists of our time in the new podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley!” Based in the nation's capital, Jason has interviewed just about every famous figure you can imagine: Aretha Franklin, Carol Burnett, Jon Stewart, Barry Jenkins, Lin-Manuel Miranda, the list is endless! Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")