Baratunde Thurston: podcast appearances and interviews

Baratunde Rafiq Thurston, born on September 11, 1977, is an American writer, comedian, and commentator. He co-founded the black political blog Jack and Jill Politics, which gained recognition for its coverage of the 2008 Democratic National Convention and was archived in the Library of Congress. Thurston also served as the director of digital for The Onion, contributing to its digital content and media strategy. In 2012, he authored the book How to Be Black, which became a New York Times bestseller. His work spans various media and explores themes related to race, politics, and culture.