President Obama recently interviewed HBO’s “The Wire” creator David Simon about the show and Simon’s view on how drugs impact cities like Baltimore.
“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,” Obama began the interview published by the White House on Thursday.
The two discussed American drug policies, which Simon called “draconian.”
“What drugs don’t destroy, the war against them is ripping apart,” Simon said.
Obama noted that some lawmakers have started changing their minds on drug policy in the country.
“Here’s the good news, there is a increasing realization on the left, but also on the right, politically that what we’re doing is counterproductive,” he said.
Obama also revealed that Omar was his favorite character on “The Wire.”
Watch the interview: