Baratunde Thurston discusses his diverse career, the power of satire, and finding his voice through comedy. The podcast explores nostalgia in comedy, the importance of effective communication, and embracing collective action for community growth.
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Baratunde Thurston emphasizes the importance of storytelling in challenging societal norms through satire.
Thurston advocates for transitioning from 'me' to 'we' mindset for collective engagement in shaping democracy and addressing societal challenges.
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Baratunde Thurston: Journey to Comedy and Public Speaking
Baratunde Thurston, an Emmy-nominated host, producer, and writer, shares his comedic journey starting from childhood performances to becoming a renowned public speaker. His experiences at Harvard studying philosophy and working in strategy consulting highlighted a transition towards comedy. Working at The Onion shaped his communication and creative collaboration skills, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in challenging societal norms through satire.
Balancing Optimism and Realities in Citizen Action
Baratunde Thurston explores 'citizening' as an action requiring individuals to show up, understand power, commit to the collective, and invest in relationships. By transitioning from 'me' to 'we' mindset, he emphasizes the power of collective engagement in shaping democracy and addressing societal challenges. He advocates for acknowledging harm, embracing shared stories, and establishing a unifying narrative to bridge individual experiences and promote meaningful change.
Baratunde Thurston is an Emmy-nominated host, producer, writer, and public speaker. He is the host and executive producer of the PBS television series America Outdoors, creator and host of the acclaimed podcast How To Citizen, and a founding partner of the new media startup Puck where he does a lot of his writing. He is also the author of a New York Times bestselling comedic memoir, How To Be Black and an incredible speaker who has delivered multiple popular TED Talks with millions of views.
Baratunde joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss his wide-ranging career, the power of satire, and much more.