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Barack Obama’s 2011 White House Correspondents’ Dinner Speech (with Jon Lovett)

Good One: A Podcast About Jokes

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Humor and Politics: Crafting Jokes for a President

The chapter explores the challenges and strategies of planning and delivering jokes for a non-comedian politician during a presidential correspondence dinner, referencing pop culture and observational humor. It discusses the dynamics of irony in humor, the timing of political events, and the role of comedy during a controversial political era. Additionally, it analyzes the impact of comedic impressions on public figures and how humor can create a connection between politicians and the audience.

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