Baratunde Thurston is an Emmy-nominated writer, activist and comedian. Whether it’s through his witty and thoughtful work at The Onion or The Daily Show, or via in-depth reflections in a New York Times best-selling book or a hit podcast, Baratunde is adept at addressing complex ideas with compelling stories and serious issues with levity. Baratunde speaks with Adam about the evolution of his communication style, shares ideas on what kind of storytelling actually moves the needle for an audience, and discusses the surprising ways in which he’s rethinking his approach to AI. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian, writer, and media entrepreneur Baratunde Thurston discusses his lifelong joy in the natural world and the importance of learning amidst cultural tangles. Topics include the exploration of spirituality, challenging stereotypes in outdoor spaces, the significance of his book 'How to Be Black' in race discussions, and the transformative power of collective action in being a citizen.

Baratunde Thurston is an Emmy-nominated writer, activist and comedian. Whether it’s through his witty and thoughtful work at “The Onion” or The Daily Show, or via in-depth reflections in a New York Times best-selling book or a hit podcast, Baratunde is adept at addressing complex ideas with compelling stories and serious issues with levity. Baratunde speaks with Adam about the evolution of his communication style, shares ideas on what kind of storytelling actually moves the needle for an audience, and discusses the surprising ways in which he’s rethinking his approach to AI. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Baratunde Thurston, Emmy-nominated writer and cultural critic, discusses the impact of technology, social media, and declining trust in institutions. They touch on diversity in media, responsible media practices, the evolution of the media landscape, and what it means to be black in America. They explore the roots of anger and frustration, the benefits of therapy and plant-based eating, the importance of shifting perspectives for political change, finding meaning in a changing world, and the dangers of misinformation. They also discuss creating healthy digital public spaces, connecting people to nature, and promoting Baratunde's work

Kara and Scott react to news that Tucker Carlson is out at Fox, and Don Lemon at CNN. Plus, Kara's got a blue check and Scott doesn't after a messy week at Twitter. Layoffs and closures are hitting left and right with Disney and Lyft layoffs, Bed, Bath & Beyond bankruptcy, and BuzzFeed News shutting down. Also, President Biden is expected to announce his reelection campaign this week. Then we’re joined by Friend of Pivot, Baratunde Thurston.You can find Baratunde's at Puck, on How to Citizen, and on America Outdoors on PBS.Send us your questions! Call 855-51-PIVOT or go to nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Author adrienne maree brown and activist Baratunde Thurston discuss repairing US democracy through care, fostering active citizenship, redefining democracy, embracing change, and envisioning a future of justice and community.

Baratunde Thurston, a founding partner of the media startup Puck and an Emmy-nominated, multi-platform storyteller, joins Scott to discuss the trends in media he’s been paying attention to, his thoughts on masculinity, and what to expect in his upcoming season of How To Citizen. Follow Baratunde on Twitter, @baratunde.Scott opens with his thoughts on wealth inequality, specifically as it relates to the fact that the nation is facing an all-time low of first-time home buyers. Algebra of Happiness: Be Honest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baratunde Thurston and Peter Hamby discuss the A.I. search wars between tech giants and disruptors. They delve into the impact of generative search tools like Perplexity A.I. on traditional search engines. The conversation also covers the competition between Google, Meta, and Open A.I., and the evolution of AI in online content creation and discovery.

Baratunde Thurston, host of the PBS show America Outdoors, joins Joshua Topolsky to discuss the breakdown of information in the world, conspiracy theories, the potential ban of TikTok, medical marijuana, and the unsustainability of social media.

Original broadcast date: December 4, 2020. The 2020 election saw historic voter turnout. But in a divided democracy, how else can we commit to our civic duties? This hour, Baratunde Thurston joins Manoush with ideas on how to citizen.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy