Writing for very smart brothas (including President Obama)

Politically Re-Active with W. Kamau Bell & Hari Kondabolu

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4.8 • 3.6K Ratings

🗓️ 28 September 2017

⏱️ 74 minutes

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Summary

Season 2 is almost over! This week Kamau and Hari are joined by Damon Young (Co-founder of VerySmartBrothas.theroot.com) and David Litt (author of "Thanks, Obama: My Hopey, Changey White House Years") to discuss the power of the pen. Young explains Pittsburgh culture and headline structure. Litt lets us in on the challenges and triumphs of writing for President Barack Hussein Obama. If you’ve enjoyed the podcast, call in and tell us what YOU'VE learned this season by dialing 646-389-3721. Your voice may appear in next week’s finale episode.

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0:00.0	Your new catchphrase is, I'm David and I'm lit.
0:04.0	That is, you know, I do say that.
0:07.0	From topic and air wolf, this is politically reactive.
0:14.0	I'm W. Kamaubeau.
0:16.0	And I'm the voice of Hank Azaria, Harry Kundeboğlu.
0:19.0	The show where two comedians try to make sense of politics in America.
0:23.0	Man, I cannot wait for nuclear annihilation.
0:26.0	Like, is this mission impossible and it would be nice for it to be over?
0:31.0	Oh, it's coming to an end.
0:33.0	Today we're talking about the power of the pen.
0:36.0	We're speaking with former speech writer for President Barack Hussein Obama, David Lit.
0:40.0	The first time he walked into the Oval Office was to coach the president
0:43.0	and delivering a birthday tribute to Betty White.
0:46.0	Dear Betty, you look so fantastic and full of energy.
0:50.0	I can't believe you're 90 years old.
0:53.0	In fact, I don't believe it.
0:56.0	That's why I'm writing to ask if you will be willing to produce a copy of your long form birth certificate.
1:02.0	Ah, a birth certificate joke.
1:05.0	A joke that keeps on taking.
1:07.0	David has a new book about his life as a speech writer for President Obama.
1:11.0	It's called, Thanks Obama, My Hopey Changey White House Years.
1:15.0	We're also joined by one of my favorite writers, Damon Young, the co-creator and editor-in-chief of very smart brothers.
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