Baratunde Thurston

host, comedian, and culture critic

Guest

Founding partner at Puck and creator and host of the podcast “How to Citizen.” Co-founder of Cultivated Wit and co-host of the podcast, About Race

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In the PBS show “America Outdoors,” journalist and comedian Baratunde Thurston takes viewers on nature adventures and engages locals in conversations.

Journey down the Swanee River with comedian Baratunde Thurston

In the PBS show “America Outdoors,” journalist and comedian Baratunde Thurston takes viewers on nature adventures and engages locals in conversations.

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President Biden publicly called out the Israeli prime minister. An expensive race is taking place for a Wisconsin state Supreme Court seat.

Should the US interfere in Israeli politics?

President Biden publicly called out the Israeli prime minister. An expensive race is taking place for a Wisconsin state Supreme Court seat.

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Panelists discuss Biden’s responses to recent mass shootings and SCOTUS’ decision to end federal abortion rights. Do voters care that Biden scored points at summits abroad?

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