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Displaying all articles tagged:
President Obama
politics
Nov. 27, 2017
Susan Sarandon Sure ‘We Would Be at War’ If ‘Very Dangerous’ Hillary Elected
And she’s not too fond of Obama either.
By
Halle Kiefer
book excerpt
Sept. 29, 2017
What It Was Like Trying to Get President Obama to Tell a Dick Joke
An excerpt from Obama speechwriter David Litt’s memoir, about what it was like writing for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
By
David Litt
good one podcast
Sept. 28, 2017
What It Was Like Writing Jokes for President Obama
And why Donald Trump shouldn’t skip the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
By
Jesse David Fox
Sept. 19, 2017
Talking Comedy and Politics with Former Obama Speechwriter David Litt
Not many people can claim that they landed their first post-college job as a 24-year-old speechwriter and joke writer for the President of […]
By
Megh Wright
last night on late night
May 3, 2017
Chris Rock Recaps the Final Obama White House Party’s Star-Studded Glory
“I’m not really supposed to be alone with Michelle Obama.”
By
Tolly Wright
Jan. 20, 2017
Conservative Pundit Stephen Colbert Salutes President Barack Obama on ‘The […]
Here’s a clip from last night’s Late Show, where Stephen Colbert is treated to an extra special drop-in appearance by conservative pundit […]
By
Megh Wright
roll clip!
Jan. 18, 2017
Trevor Noah Explains Dad Obama’s Responsibilities When Preparing for Baby Trump
“For as much as you chose this little sh*t, you know it’s probably going to destroy the place.”
By
Tolly Wright
Jan. 15, 2017
Obama Talks Trump and His Legacy on
60 Minutes
Watch clips from Obama’s last
60 Minutes
interview as POTUS.
By
Tolly Wright
Dec. 13, 2016
Watch Trevor Noah’s ‘Daily Show’ Interview with President Barack Obama
On last night’s Daily Show, Trevor Noah headed to the White House for an interview with President Obama, and in case you missed it, Comedy […]
By
Megh Wright
open letter
Dec. 10, 2016
John Legend Pens Letter to Obama About Clemency
Legend’s mother was imprisoned for drug-related crimes.
By
Halle Kiefer
Dec. 9, 2016
President Obama Will Appear on Monday’s ‘Daily Show with Trevor Noah’
President Obama is headed to The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Comedy Central announced that Obama will appear on Monday night’s show at 11:00pm […]
By
Megh Wright
Nov. 28, 2016
In the Wake of Trump’s Election, Revisiting President Obama’s Visit to […]
Pod-Canon is an ongoing tribute to the greatest individual comedy-related podcast episodes of all time. The widespread shock and despair […]
By
Nathan Rabin
presidential medal of freedom
Nov. 22, 2016
Ellen Tears Up As Obama Awards Medal of Freedom
“Just keep swimming.”
By
E. Alex Jung
president obama
Nov. 16, 2016
The Best of BET’s Obama Celebration
With Leslie Odom Jr., Usher, Common, and more.
By
Jackson McHenry
jeezy
Nov. 15, 2016
Jeezy on Black Lives Matter: ‘You Have to Speak Up and Say Something’
“It’s almost like nobody cares for no black men or black lives.”
By
Tolly Wright
exit interviews
Nov. 4, 2016
Watch Obama’s Exit Interview With Bill Maher
“If I watched Fox News, I wouldn’t vote for me either.”
By
Kaitlin Fontana
harsh reality
Nov. 3, 2016
Obama Warns Us This Election Isn’t Reality TV
To whom shall you give your rose on November 8?
By
Halle Kiefer
Nov. 1, 2016
Watch Samantha Bee’s Spooky ‘Full Frontal’ Interview with President Obama
Here’s a clip from last night’s Full Frontal, where Samantha Bee continues the show’s rich annual tradition of interviewing the President of […]
By
Megh Wright
Oct. 26, 2016
Samantha Bee Will Interview President Obama on Monday’s ‘Full Frontal’
A very special visitor is headed to Samantha Bee’s TBS show next week. The network announced today that Monday’s episode of Full Frontal will […]
By
Megh Wright
Oct. 18, 2016
Stephen Colbert Helps President Obama Spruce Up His Resume on ‘The Late […]
Here’s a clip from last night’s Late Show, where Stephen Colbert heads to Washington DC to chat with President Obama about what his plans are […]
By
Megh Wright
last night on late night
Oct. 18, 2016
Colbert Helps Prepare Obama for Unemployment
“Tip: When you say staying in your job would be unconstitutional, what employers hear is that you stole office supplies.”
By
Tolly Wright
festivals
Sept. 25, 2016
Obama Reveals Lineup for South by South Lawn
The festival will celebrate music, film, and “interactive.”
By
Julia Edelman
saturday night live
Sept. 12, 2016
Who Will Play President Obama on
Saturday Night Live
Next Season? Anyone?
Does anyone need to play the sitting president in an election year?
By
Jesse David Fox
lose yourself
Aug. 7, 2016
President Obama Lost Himself in the Music, the Moment Before DNC Speech
He was listening to “Lose Yourself,” obviously.
By
Tolly Wright
spoilers are coming
June 28, 2016
Watch President Obama Spoil
GOT
Deaths
He names eight fallen characters before encouraging everyone to vote.
By
Tolly Wright
roll clip!
May 14, 2016
Macklemore and President Obama Team Up to Address Opioid Addiction
“We need to get treatment to more people who need it.”
By
Devon Ivie
May 2, 2016
Watch Larry Wilmore Roast the Press at the White House Correspondents’ […]
The Nightly Show’s Larry Wilmore hosted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner over the weekend, and even though President Obama was a tough […]
By
Megh Wright
in memoriam
Apr. 21, 2016
Barack and Michelle Obama Mourn Prince, ‘Creative Icon’
“Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent.”
By
E. Alex Jung
science
Apr. 11, 2016
President Obama to Host Science Channel
DNews
Barack Obama the Science … Lama? Yes.
By
Halle Kiefer
Mar. 20, 2016
President Obama Appears on Cuban Sketch Show
Gracias, Obama!
By
Jackson McHenry
epic rap battles
Jan. 16, 2016
President Obama Prefers Kendrick to Drake
Obama definitely blasts
To Pimp a Butterfly
before important meetings.
By
Jackson McHenry
presidential medal of freedom
Nov. 25, 2015
Obama Awards the Medal of Freedom to Spielberg
Let freedom ring around your neck!
By
E. Alex Jung
July 17, 2015
President Obama and Jon Stewart Will Have Their Final ‘Daily Show’ […]
Barack Obama is paying Jon Stewart a visit at The Daily Show one more time before Stewart says farewell on August 6th. According to Dave […]
By
Megh Wright
call me maybe
Mar. 14, 2015
Kanye: President Obama Totally Calls the House
“Don’t try to pit us against each other.”
By
E. Alex Jung
obits
Feb. 27, 2015
President Obama Speaks on Death of Leonard Nimoy
“I loved Spock.”
By
Dee Lockett
movies
Jan. 2, 2015
Obama Announces North Korea Sanctions in Response to Sony Hack
The White House still thinks North Korea is behind the
Interview
debacle.
By
Gilbert Cruz
last night on late night
Dec. 9, 2014
Stephen Colbert’s Sparring- and Zing-Filled Interview With President Obama
Someone even gets compared to Hitler a little bit.
By
Jesse David Fox
Dec. 9, 2014
President Obama Took Over Last Night’s ‘Colbert Report’
President Barack Obama was the guest on last night’s special Colbert Report episode taped from Washington DC, and not only did he sit down for […]
By
Megh Wright
good gets
Dec. 5, 2014
President Obama to Appear on
The Colbert Report
Lucky.
By
Jesse David Fox
last night on late night
Nov. 5, 2014
The Tonight Show
Makes President Obama Sing ‘Shake It Off’
He needs it.
By
Jesse David Fox
government 2.0
Mar. 11, 2014
Behind the Scenes of Obama’s ‘Between Two Ferns’
“At a certain point in the process, we were looking at each other going, ‘I can’t believe they’re letting us do this.’”
By
Jesse David Fox
r.i.p.
Feb. 25, 2014
President Obama Remembers Harold Ramis
References
Caddyshack.
By
Jesse David Fox
quotables
Aug. 27, 2013
The Butler
Made Obama Cry a Little
“I did tear up.”
By
Amanda Dobbins
quotables
Apr. 17, 2013
And Here Is Obama’s Comment on the Jay-Z Cuba Trip
“We’ve got better things to do.”
By
Amanda Dobbins
tv night at the white house
Jan. 8, 2013
1600 Penn
Will Screen at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Apparently the President only skimmed our unfavorable review.
By
Zach Dionne
Dec. 21, 2012
Hear President Obama ‘Sing’ ‘Deck the Halls’
And what a “singer” he is!
By
Eliot Glazer
president obama
Dec. 20, 2012
Watch a Supercut of President Obama’s Signature Phrase
Can you clarify, Mr. President?
By
Eliot Glazer
beef
Oct. 15, 2012
President Obama Believes a Nicki-Mariah Peace Treaty Can Happen in Our Time
But he’s kind of siding with Mariah.
By
Amanda Dobbins
Sept. 13, 2012
President Obama to Appear on ‘Letterman’ Next Tuesday
President Obama will be on Late Show with David Letterman next Tuesday, September 18. This will be his second time since he became president […]
By
Jesse David Fox
exclusive video
Sept. 13, 2012
Exclusive: Obama’s Anger Translator Responds to Clint Eastwood
The president is actually furious.
By
Denise Martin
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