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Today’s podcast guest is Baratunde Thurston—an Emmy-nominated writer, comedian, and cultural critic focused on the intersection of tech, democracy, climate change, and race in America.
A generational voice in the media landscape, Baratunde is a former executive at The Onion, a writer for Puck, the New York Times bestselling author of How To Be Black, and the host of both America Outdoors on PBS, and the podcast How To Citizen.
Today we cover everything from the impact of technology and social media on society and the current perils of our democratic system. We also discuss the need for diversity and representation in media, the importance of community and belonging, nuanced conversation, and responsible media practices.
“Media is a mirror that reflects ourselves back to us, both who we are and who we’re capable of being.”
– BARATUNDE THURSTON
We also address the rapid evolution of our media landscape and our declining trust in institutions across the country, what it means to be black in America, and how we can all become more active and informed citizens.
The visually inclined can watch it all go down on YouTube. As always, the audio version streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Note: America Outdoors Season 2 premiere’s Wednesday, September 6th at 8 pm ET, 9 pm CT on PBS.
I’ve been a fan of Baratunde and his work for many years. He is a witty and masterful storyteller and someone I respect for fearlessly confronting difficult problems with actionable solutions, enthusiasm, and consensus building.
This one is powerful.
Enjoy!
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- Connect with Baratunde: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube
- Podcast: How To Citizen
- Book: How To Be Black
- PBS: America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston
- TED: How to deconstruct racism, one headline at a time | Baratunde Thurston
- Puck: About
- NPR: How to be a better citizen
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