David Simon on why he created The Wire – video
Author and TV writer David Simon takes to the stage at the Observer Ideas festival 2014, at London's Barbican, to talk about how he came up with HBO hit series The Wire, why he set it in Baltimore, reactions from all sides of the political spectrum and what he's working on now
• WARNING: strong language
• The Observer Ideas festival was part of Guardian Live, our series of events, debates and interviews exclusively for Guardian members. Find out about future Guardian Live events here
• WARNING: strong language
• The Observer Ideas festival was part of Guardian Live, our series of events, debates and interviews exclusively for Guardian members. Find out about future Guardian Live events here
