Podcast appearances and mentions of Valerie Jarrett

[SEGMENT 2-1] The Myth of Obama   For years, many people have insisted that Barack Obama is the puppeteer behind Joe Biden's presidency, labeling it Obama's "third term." The idea has become a refrain among political commentators and average citizens alike. But let me be clear: Obama is no puppet master. In fact, he isn't even in control of his own home—let alone the White House. Imagine being the former leader of the free world and your wife can make you crap your pants when she yells or gives you "the look". That statement isn't meant to be an attack on Michelle Obama, nor am I suggesting she's an abuser. But everybody knows she could kick Barack's behind. Patrick Bet-David reinforces what I have been saying about Obama for years: Patrick Bet-David NAILED IT. President Trump didn't just beat Kamala Harris. He also demolished Barack Obama's legacy forever. "His voice doesn't carry weight anymore. He was out there begging, screaming, scolding... Obama has to eat his words for the rest of his life." - Via… pic.twitter.com/hewGhepajW — George (@BehizyTweets) November 21, 2024   [X] SB – Patrick Bet-David on Obama Loser this election.    [SEGMENT 2-2] The Myth of Obama 2   [X] SB – Maxine Waters slams Obama What True Leadership Looks Like Obama embodies: controlled, carefully curated, and ultimately hollow "leadership". Real leaders are shaped by strength, conviction, and the ability to inspire lasting loyalty and respect. They don't rely on PR gimmicks, and they certainly don't crumble under pressure. History's greatest leaders—men and women who saved nations or transformed the world—are remembered for their courage and vision. Barack Obama? He was a carefully manufactured personality, propped up by media hype and cultural sentiment rather than actual achievement. Metrosexuals like Obama don't lead nations; they run boutique consulting firms or manage niche start-ups. Obama's Rise: A Cult of Personality Obama's first presidential victory was a triumph of image over substance. His charisma captured the imagination of an electorate desperate for “hope and change,” thus his lack of experience was conveniently ignored. His second victory? A pity vote.  [SEGMENT 2-3] The Myth of Obama 3 Many Americans felt his lackluster first term wasn't enough to gauge his potential, and others feared being labeled racist if they denied him a second chance. But that second term was just as unimpressive as the first, rendering Obama the Affirmative Action president. I've written extensively about how Obama's second term ended in disappointment, especially for Black Leftists. His administration offered them little more than symbolic gestures dressed up as progress. Take, for instance, Valerie Jarrett's infamous attempt to pacify Black voters by touting two of Obama's “achievements”:Subsidized healthcare, which many labeled as a version of reparations.Reducing sentencing disparities between crack and powder cocaine.Talk about out-of-touch leadership! This was akin to telling struggling Americans, "Let them eat cake." Obama's Slide from Savior to Sideline Barack Obama began as the “Chosen One,” a metrosexual messiah who promised a utopia of "hope and change." By his second term, though, the messiah had lost his magic. Democrats endured devastating midterm losses, and the crown jewel of his presidency—Obamacare—was a bureaucratic mess that even its supporters grumbled about. Obama's charisma dwindled, his once-commanding presence reduced to a tepid “please clap” energy. By the time 2016 rolled around, Obama couldn't even gift-wrap the presidency for Hillary Clinton. Despite his tireless campaigning, Hillary got stomped by Donald Trump—a man Obama had mocked relentlessly. Talk about karma coming back faster than Joe Biden forgetting his next sentence. The Fantasy of Obama's "Shadow Presidency" When Obama left office, there was a frenzy of speculation about his post-presidency influence. Maxine Waters famously suggested that Obama had amassed a treasure trove of "dirt" on Washington insiders and was assembling a secret command center. [X] SB – Maxine Waters on database Organization that contains a database that no one has seen in life. Organizing for America Information   This shadow presidency, some claimed, would enable Obama to wield unprecedented power. But what did we get? Some Netflix specials and Michelle Obama becoming more relevant than he is. In reality, Obama never had real power. His influence was always more theater than substance. This was evident in his embarrassing farewell tour. At his final UN appearance, the lack of interest was palpable. I watched as he concluded a speech, unnoticed by the distracted audience, only to receive a single reluctant clap as he exited the stage. It was a moment that underscored just how far his star had fallen. Obama's attempts to campaign for Hillary Clinton in 2016 were equally telling. Despite his best efforts, including a rally in Philadelphia that barely drew 30 people, Clinton lost. The myth of Obama's influence continued to unravel.  [SEGMENT 2-4] The Myth of Obama 4   [X] SB – Joe Rogan on Obama     The Biden Era: Not Obama's Third Term Fast-forward to the Biden presidency, and the refrain of Obama's supposed puppeteering persisted. But let's be real: The people who orchestrated Biden's rise are far more strategic and ruthless than Obama could ever hope to be. Obama was a product, designed to win in 2008. The architects of his ascent never intended for him to hold actual power—they used him until he was no longer useful. If you still believe Obama is pulling strings, consider this: Obama's absence from Biden's campaign wasn't a coincidence. He knew the fix was in, and he didn't want to tarnish his carefully maintained image by aligning too closely with Biden. Then came Kamala Harris. And the cabal took Obama from the stables and trotted him out one more time to usher the pseudo-Black female candidate to victory. Obama was so effective, I doubt anybody could tell you where and when he stumped for Harris. In the end, Obama failed to bring the victory. Again. Compare Obama to Trump's Spectacular Comeback Donald J. Trump, the man Democrats thought they had buried under an avalanche of scandals and impeachments. When Trump left office, the Left were popping champagne, thinking they had finally neutered him. But Trump's “exile” turned out to be more that of the Count of Monte Cristo's. Unlike Obama's flaccid second term, Trump's hypothetical second term is shaping up to be historic. He plans to dismantle the administrative state and drain the swamp for real this time. Where Obama faded into irrelevance, Trump has kept the Left sweating bullets, whether it's rallying record-breaking crowds or being the kingmaker for Republican candidates. Obama couldn't even fill a rally in Philadelphia during 2016, struggling to draw more than a handful of attendees. Meanwhile, Trump's rallies remain Woodstock for conservatives. You have to laugh: the man Democrats branded a political pariah wields more power post-presidency than Obama did at the height of his. Ironies and Realities of Obama's Influence Let's not overlook the hypocrisy here. Obama, hailed as the Democrats' savior, couldn't save them from irrelevance, while Trump—written off as a political flash-in-the-pan—is orchestrating what could be the most radical reworking of government in decades. Democrats thought Obama's legacy would endure for generations. Instead, they're stuck watching their "cool dad" fade into the background as Trump reshapes the GOP and dominates headlines. The takeaway? Obama was always a figurehead, a carefully crafted icon whose power dissolved as soon as the teleprompter was unplugged. Trump, by contrast, thrives without a script. That's the difference between being a puppet and pulling the strings. Barack Obama isn't a titan of influence or a mastermind of political strategy. He's a symbol—carefully packaged and marketed for a moment in history. His relevance has faded, as it was always destined to. Obama's legacy is built on illusion, the same illusion that Joe Biden was elected in a fair process. Why Common Sense Matters in Politics For years, I've been telling people that Obama isn't the leader they think he is. And time has proven me right. This isn't about boasting; it's about trusting your own judgment. Politics isn't as complicated as the media makes it seem. Look past the headlines, and the truth becomes clear: Obama's legacy is one of mediocrity, not mastery.        Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kevin-jackson-show--2896352/support.

Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Laura Nix Gerson, the CEO & Co-founder of Nix|Gerson Media. She develops and produces content that celebrates women. She is also the co-founder of Venture:F and the producer and host of the Venture:F podcast, the destination for women investing in women.   Laura serves as a Board Director of the Los Angeles Venture Association and as the Co-Chair for Women@LAVA.   She is a business development expert with more than twenty years of expertise and has advised start-ups, entrepreneurs, and major corporations on growth strategy. She has led both agency and corporate environments, where her extensive background in lead generation, marketing, and communications have been the cornerstone of her expertise. Laura has a knack for seeing the opportunities in specific introductions and is known for creating strategic partnerships that garner results.   In her previous role at Worth Media Group she reinstated the Women & Worth community, building out the business and content strategy, to include producing the Leading Voices Series and the 2023 Women & Worth Summit booking such luminaries as Stacey Abrams, Valerie Jarrett, Jenny Just, Gloria Feldt and Sallie Krawcheck.   Prior to this Laura launched FOUNDED, a curated community focused on strategic introductions, to help founders grow and scale their businesses and was the Founder & CEO of MomAngeles Media, where she spent 10 years working with brands in the parenting and women's health & wellness space. During this time she booked 200+ top tier women speakers, all experts in their field, for events and series including: The Riveter Stories, United State of Women Summit, SoCal Wellness Annual Summit, and The MomFair. This was a formative time in her career that she credits with a deeper appreciation for the ability of women to innovate, launching businesses that solve challenges women and moms deal with every day.   As a writer she has contributed to Worth, CBS Local Los Angeles, Babble, and Modern Mom.   https://www.nixgersonmedia.com/ www.sheangelinvestors.com    Follow Us On Social Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger Picture Kamalanomics is failing, the people see through the gas lighting. There are more layoffs headed the people's way.Pending home sales looks very similar to 2008. People see the difference, Kamala and Biden are the destroyers of the economy and Trump is the builder of the economy. The [DS] is now preparing the communication blackout for the election, they will shutdown the social media platforms and try to have the corporations to remove the apps. Musk has a secret weapon, the satellites are also cell towers and people will be able to get info on their phones. Trump mentions at a rally that the plan started 8 years ago or way before that. He is also letting everyone know that his poll numbers are much higher than 50%.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy Kamalanomics: Even Apple Is Laying People Off Now The Verge reports that Apple, the tech giant behind the iPhone and many other popular products that have made it one of the world's most valuable companies, has recently made job cuts across its digital services group, according to a report by Bloomberg. The layoffs, which have aready affected around 100 employees, are said to be part of a “shift in priorities” for the division. The majority of those laid off were working within the team that runs the Apple Books app and Apple Bookstore, with the remaining cuts being made to some engineering roles and services like Apple News. Despite these job cuts, sources familiar with the matter have stated that the layoffs are not a sign that Apple is shifting its focus away from services like Apple Books, and the app is still expected to receive future updates for new features. Source: breitbart.com Foot Locker Flees New York, Relocates Headquarters to Business-Friendly Florida Foot Locker announced  its decision to relocate its corporate headquarters from New York City to St. Petersburg, Florida. The sneaker retail giant cited the Empire State's exorbitant tax burden and operational costs as primary factors in this strategic shift, according to the New York Post. “To better support our strategic progress, increase team member collaboration, and maintain ongoing expense discipline, we made the decision to relocate our headquarters to St. Petersburg,” said CEO Mary Dillon in its second quarter financial results.  According to the press release:  025. Foot Locker is working with JLL's Location Economics Practice to identify the new headquarters site. Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1829927217020752174   the Midwest and South, according to the National Association of Realtors. Even as mortgage rates are at a 15 month low, limited inventory and record prices are limiting demand. Contract activity has been contracting for over 2 years and is now below levels seen in the 2020 Pandemic and 2008 Financial Crisis. It's hard to imagine housing affordability getting worse than it is now. https://twitter.com/TrumpWarRoom/status/1829977423770796157 https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1829557775204237635     Political/Rights https://twitter.com/ericmetaxas/status/1830075063384588752 570 Q !UW.yye1fxo No.47 Jan 21 2018 14:06:20 (EST)[The 16 Year Plan To Destroy America] Hussein [8] Install rogue_ops Leak C-intel/Mil assets Cut funding to Mil Command away from generals Launch 'good guy' takedown (internal remove) - Valerie Jarrett (sniffer) SAP sell-off Snowden open source Prism/Keyscore (catastrophic to US Mil v. bad actors (WW) +Clowns/-No Such Agency)

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Roseanne Barr about her move from California to Hawaii to Austin, Texas; how they met when Dave left “The Young Turks” and how Barr helped him launch “The Rubin Report”; her various controversial career milestones on “Roseanne,” such as the first lesbian kiss on TV; why the Left has now gone too far; the challenges she faced when “Roseanne” was revived for ABC; why she feels betrayed and tricked by the network and Sara Gilbert; the hypocrisy of current woke culture; her reluctance to return to Hollywood and the disappointment of trusting promises that ultimately failed; the irony of being embraced by the Right and her determination to stay true to herself, despite the cost; the night her controversial tweet caused a media uproar and caused her firing from ABC's “Roseanne”; how her drinking and mixing Ambien on Memorial Day led to a tweet comparing Valerie Jarrett to a character from "Planet of the Apes" while not knowing that Jarrett was black; how despite her deleting the tweet quickly, ABC canceled her show, labeling her racist; how the network lied to her and didn't let her apologize for her mistake; what it was like to deal with the massive backlash that followed; and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': It's decision time. Vice President Harris has secured the Democratic presidential nomination and is spending this weekend interviewing potential running mates. Meanwhile Donald Trump is trying to claw back some momentum with a rally in Atlanta, as he continues to trash her intelligence. Good luck with that. Veteran political advisor Valerie Jarrett joins me with insight on Harris's VP choices, and the role of race and gender in this election. Plus, I have something to say about Trump's racist ramble at the NABJ convention where he said Kamala Harris "turned Black." Then, I'll discuss all this nonsense with Charles Coleman Jr., Danyel Smith, former Sen. Doug Jones and Tara Setmayer. Lastly, did Kamala Harris really put the parents of kids who missed school in jail? No! I'll set the record straight on what she did as San Francisco DA. All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 

Tonight on The Last Word: Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Vice President Harris. Also, the White House says a ceasefire deal is closer than ever. Plus, Zoom calls for Harris break records and raise millions. And new “creepy” audio from JD Vance about reproductive care. Valerie Jarrett, Rick Stengel, Shannon Watts, Jotaka Eaddy, Simon Rosenberg, and fmr. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell join Jonathan Capehart.

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1203, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Music Icons 1: Valerie Bertinelli said of this rock icon that she loved him "more than I know how to explain. I loved his soul". Eddie Van Halen. 2: Fans the world over celebrate this reggae legend on February 6, his birthday. Bob Marley. 3: At the 2022 Newport Folk Festival, she delighted fans with her "Both Sides Now" and "Big Yellow Taxi", among others. Joni Mitchell. 4: On a historic day in 1976, Joe Strummer met Mick Jones in London, calling their legendary band this came later. The Clash. 5: Her recording career lasted less than 4 years; her final studio album was 1971's "Pearl", featuring "Me And Bobby McGee". Janis Joplin. Round 2. Category: Crossword Clues D. With D in quotes 1: The usually wealthy widow of a king(7). a dowager. 2: Pre-Christian Celtic priest(5). a druid. 3: France's patron saint(5). Denis. 4: Touch-tone predecessor (4). dial. 5: Bird of peace(4). a dove. Round 3. Category: Hairy 1: The short hairstyles worn by the men who fought the Cavaliers in 17th C. England earned them this name. the Roundheads. 2: The feet of this arctic ursine creature are partly webbed and have hairy soles to help with traction. polar bear. 3: This term for a knight's apprentice is also the name of a bobbed, usually jaw-length hairstyle. page boy. 4: This great ape's name comes from a Greek word referring to a legendary tribe of hairy women. gorilla. 5: The name of this type of insect larva is from the late Latin for "hairy cat". caterpillar. Round 4. Category: Women'S Memoirs 1: "I Feel Bad About My Neck", about the travails of aging, is by this late, great writer and director of "You've Got Mail". Nora Ephron. 2: "Fight Like a Girl" and "Unbecoming" recount women's experiences in this "most masculine" branch of the U.S. military. Marines. 3: "My Life in France" is the story of how this chef found her true calling. Julia Child. 4: Award-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody's record of her time as one of these performers is titled "Candy Girl". a stripper. 5: This advisor to Barack Obama wrote "Finding My Voice: My Journey to the West Wing and the Path Forward". Valerie Jarrett. Round 5. Category: Culinary Before And After 1: Finest olive oil grade whose British capital is Road Town and whose American capital is Charlotte-Amalie. extra Virgin Islands. 2: Round Southern fried cornmeal cake that's the object of a youthful crush. hush puppy love. 3: Chili's rib cut that stars in a Robert Zemeckis time-traveling comedy. Baby Back to the Future. 4: Bite-size French language dessert cake that wreaks havoc in the Book of Revelation. petit Four Horsemen of the Apocalyse. 5: French dish of chicken, onion, wine, mushrooms and pork blindly stewing onscreen as space opera anti-hero Riddick. coq au Vin Diesel. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used

CHRISTY'S BIO This talk is a master class on the media & entertainment world and the disruptive forces changing it from someone who has been a media executive, trailblazing entrepreneur and Hollywood super-agent. Christy Haubegger most recently served as EVP of Communications and Chief Inclusion Officer for WarnerMedia  leading an organization of 450 executives, spanning Communications, Corporate Marketing, Corporate Social Responsibility. She oversaw all corporate communications and marketing for WarnerMedia as well as Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, CNN, TBS, and TNT. Prior to WarnerMedia, she spent 15 years as an Agent at leading entertainment and sports agency, Creative Artists Agency (CAA) where she also served on the Operations Committee. At CAA, she worked closely with clients such as Eva Longoria, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Salma Hayek, America Ferrera, among others and led the drive to increase the representation of women and people of color in the content business. USC's Annenberg Inclusion Initiative estimated that CAA grew the diversity of its roster by more than 1400% in her tenure. She also created CAA Amplify, an invitation-only convening of diverse artists and leaders from entertainment, sports, media, and brands, focused on accelerating the growth, value, and visibility of diversity in business. Amplify guests included Lee Daniels, Daniel Dae Kim, Carmelo Anthony, Hon. Xavier Becerra, Constance Wu, Shonda Rhimes, JJ Abrams, Jamie Foxx, Michael B. Jordan, Jon Chu, Ana DuVernay, Valerie Jarrett, Stevie Wonder, Hon. Susan Rice, Hon. Julian Castro, Ana Navarro, among others. Christy's first foray into entertainment was in 2003, as a motion picture producer, with credits including the Fox film “Chasing Papi” and Oscar-winner James L. Brooks' “Spanglish,” starring Adam Sandler.  Prior to that, she founded and served as CEO of Latina magazine in 1996 and quickly became the leading media platform for U.S. Hispanic women. A real trailblazer and Latina pioneer, she was the youngest woman to be inducted into the American Advertising Federation & Advertising Hall of Achievement and has been profiled and interviewed by numerous media outlets including CNN, NPR, NBC Nightly News, Elle magazine, Vogue, Vanity Fair and the Today Show. Recently, the Hollywood Reporter named her on their list of the Most Powerful Latinos in Hollywood. Born and raised in Texas, she is the Mexican-American daughter of adoptive parents, received her B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin and her law degree from Stanford Law School. President Obama appointed her to the Commission on White House Fellows. She also served on the board of Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine until its sale to Blackstone in 2021 and currently serves on the boards of Hudson Pacific Properties (NYSE: HPP) and Liberty Trip Advisor Holdings (NASDAQ: LTRPA). CHRISTY RELATED LINKS Wikipedia Hudson Pacific - Board Profile Trip Advisor - Board Profile IMDB + CAA Speakers  Hispanic Execuctive - Profile On Sundance - Variety GENERAL INFO| TOP OF THE GAME: Official website: https://topofthegame-thepod.com/ RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/topofthegame-thepod/feed.xml Hosting service show website: https://topofthegame-thepod.podbean.com/ Javier's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/javiersaade  SUPPORT & CONNECT: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/96934564 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551086203755 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOPOFGAMEpod Subscribe on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/vLKLE1SKjf6G Email us: info@topofthegame-thepod.com   THANK YOU FOR LISTENING – AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR PLATFORMS

Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Obama Foundation and former senior advisor to President Barack Obama, joined Executive Director of the George W. Bush Institute David J. Kramer and host Andrew Kaufmann to discuss the collaboration between the Bush Center, the Obama Foundation, and 11 other presidential centers to affirm the principles of democracy.Hear more about the progress of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, the importance of principled leadership, and how to stay optimistic when the news of the day always seems tough on this episode of The Strategerist, presented by the George W. Bush Presidential Center.Related content: Presidential Centers Affirm That 'Democracy Holds Us Together'

Joyce will be joined by the Honorable Tony Coelho, Author of the America's with Disabilities Act, and the Honorable Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Obama Foundation. Ms. Jarrett will discuss her feelings about receiving the prestigious Tony Coelho award, recognizing her work in furthering the employment of people with disabilities in America.

Joyce will be joined by the Honorable Tony Coelho, Author of the America's with Disabilities Act, and the Honorable Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Obama Foundation. Ms. Jarrett will discuss her feelings about receiving the prestigious Tony Coelho award, recognizing her work in furthering the employment of people with disabilities in America.

In today's episode I spoke with the Honorable Valerie Jarrett, CEO and board of directors member of the Barack Obama Foundation. We discuss her life, her leadership, and her 2019 memoire "Finding my Voice: My Journey to the West Wing and the Path Forward." She is a Senior Distinguished Fellow at The University of Chicago Law School. She serves as Board Chairman of Civic Nation. Jarrett also serves on the boards of Walgreens Boot Alliance, Inc., Ralph Lauren Corporation, Sweetgreen, Inc., Ariel Investments, The University of Chicago, Sesame Street Workshop and The Economic Club of Chicago. Jarrett also serves on the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women Advisory Board, the Bank of America Enterprise Executive Development Council, and the Microsoft Advisory Council. Ms. Jarrett was the Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama from 2009-2017, making her the longest serving senior advisor to a president in history. She oversaw the Offices of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs and Chaired the White House Council on Women and Girls.  Ms. Jarrett has a background in both the public and private sectors. She served as the Chief Executive Officer of The Habitat Company in Chicago, the Commissioner of Planning and Development for the city of Chicago, Deputy Chief of Staff for Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley and she practiced law for ten years in the private and public sector. She also previously served as the director of numerous corporate and not-for-profit boards including leadership roles as Chairman of the Board of the Chicago Stock Exchange, Chairman of the University of Chicago Medical Center Board of Trustees, Vice Chairman of the University of Chicago Board of Trustees, Director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Chair of Chicago Transit Board.  Ms. Jarrett has also received numerous awards and honorary degrees, including TIME's “100 Most Influential People” Award. Jarrett received her B.A. from Stanford University in 1978 and her J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School in 1981.

Joyce will be joined by the Honorable Tony Coelho, Author of the America's with Disabilities Act, and the Honorable Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Obama Foundation. Ms. Jarrett will discuss her feelings about receiving the prestigious Tony Coelho award, recognizing her work in furthering the employment of people with disabilities in America.

Joyce will be joined by the Honorable Tony Coelho, Author of the America's with Disabilities Act, and the Honorable Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Obama Foundation. Ms. Jarrett will discuss her feelings about receiving the prestigious Tony Coelho award, recognizing her work in furthering the employment of people with disabilities in America.

Joyce will be joined by the Honorable Tony Coelho, Author of the America's with Disabilities Act, and the Honorable Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Obama Foundation. Ms. Jarrett will discuss her feelings about receiving the prestigious Tony Coelho award, recognizing her work in furthering the employment of people with disabilities in America.

Joyce will be joined by the Honorable Tony Coelho, Author of the America's with Disabilities Act, and the Honorable Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Obama Foundation. Ms. Jarrett will discuss her feelings about receiving the prestigious Tony Coelho award, recognizing her work in furthering the employment of people with disabilities in America.

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about Brian Stelter telling Alyssa Farah Griffin and the other hosts of “The View” why mainstream media should be more biased in tipping the scales to stop Donald Trump; Sunny Hostin realizing that buying an artificial Christmas tree did not help the environment as she planned; Liz Cheney telling CBS News Sunday Morning how a second Donald Trump presidency could end democracy as we know it; the latest insane media coverage of the Iowa caucuses; Jordan Peterson asking Ron DeSantis about the role of narcissism in political leadership; Dan Bongino exposing how the “very fine people” hoax and Charlottesville are being brought back to take out Donald Trump; UFC's Dana White, Tucker Carlson, and Elon Musk showing how to be brave with three simple words; Bill Maher trying to get Roseanne Barr to admit her tweet about Valerie Jarrett was racist on the "Club Random Podcast"; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: 2024 Oil Boom - Invest in the coming oil bull market by investing in the royalty stream of the Permian Basin. Don't let this opportunity slip by and step into an investment that's proven, lucrative, and ready to fuel your financial future. Go to https://www.2024oilboom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every decision we make is guided by incentives. From financial incentives to social and political incentives – how we are rewarded shapes how we behave and the choices we make. Have you ever thought about why you do what you do, or why decisions get made a certain way? We're digging into these questions in this special three-part podcast series that we're calling, “What Drives Us?” In the first two episodes of this series, we spoke with academics and education advocates to explore how incentives in education and government impact the lives of kids and the adults who serve them - from educators and health care providers, to social workers, to guidance counselors and coaches. Today, in the final episode of this special series, Jill is joined by Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Obama Foundation and former White House Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama, to talk about Valerie's extraordinary career and how government leaders can use incentives to drive change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Vernon Martin, renowned hair artisan, entrepreneur and founder of Vernon Martin's Salon and Day Spa, shared his incredible career journey and his tenacity and faith to rebuild his salon post covid. Vernon discusses how the mind is a powerful thing, and his choice to overcome and persevere. Vernon shares some of the key highlights of illustrious career including his memorable moments with the greats like Chrissy Teigen, Mindy Kaling, Kerry Washington, and Shonda Rhimes and how he's giving back to the community through his [insert foundation] Bio Renowned hair artisan and entrepreneur, Vernon Martin, has been styling hair and beautifying women for over 35 years. Vernon specializes in both soft, classic styles and edgy, avant garde looks that enhance clients' natural beauty. A graduate of Scanners Beauty Academy, Vernon received advanced training from the esteemed Vidal Sasson Advanced Academy and Graham Webb International programs. Vernon's own advance styling classes on haircutting approaches, hair and scalp treatments, and creative weaving techniques have been strictly “standing room only” affairs for other celebrity stylists and area cosmetology professionals. Vernon's hot ticket coaching sessions are not the only talents of his that are in demand. Vernon's client list reads like a Hollywood Who's Who having styled such celebrities as Kerri Washington, Bellamy Young, Shonda Rhimes, 5secondsofsummer, Mindy Khaling, Angela Bassett, Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle,Michele Williams (Destiny' Child), Nia Long, Crissy Tiegen, Lisa Leslie, Venus and Serena Williams, Kelly Price, Valerie Jarrett , Gayle King , Jim Parrack, Leven Rambin, Tracy Braxton, Erica and Tina Campbell (MaryMary), Vivica A. Fox and Cicely Tyson to name a few. His stunning creations have graced the pages of such prominent magazines as Glamour, People, Essence, Ebony, US Weekly, and Sister 2 Sister. His work has also appeared on the red carpet at high profile media events, including the VH1 Awards, the BET Awards, the MTV Fashion Awards, and the ESPY Awards. No stranger to television, Vernon has been called to style guests for VH1, Oprah, David Letterman, Regis and Kelly, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Braxton family values, Good Morning America, and The CBS Morning Show. Follow @VernonMartinsSalon or visit https://www.vernonmartins.com/home “The mind is a powerful thing. You know you cannot allow your mind to be so cluttered with negativity that you can't even expose yourself to the positivity.” - Vernon Vernon's word for 2023: Blessed Tune in to learn more from Vernon and Kendra!

Sallie Krawcheck is the CEO of Ellevest, a women's-focused investment platform she launched in 2016. The company has over $1.5 billion in assets under management with a goal to close the gender investing gap in the U.S. by “redefining investing for women.”Prior to launching Ellevest, Sallie had a successful career on Wall Street, serving as the CEO of Smith Barney, Merrill Lynch, and Sanford C. Bernstein. She also worked at Citi, first as the bank's CFO and then as its head of wealth management, a role she held until the 2008 financial crisis.She's been called the “most powerful woman on Wall Street” as well as the “Last Honest Analyst” by Forbes Magazine.*The Founder Hour is brought to you by Outer. Outer makes the world's most beautiful, comfortable, innovative, and high-quality outdoor furniture - ALL from sustainable materials - and is the ONLY outdoor furniture with a patented built-in cover to make protecting it effortless. From teak chairs to fire pit tables, everything Outer makes has the look and feel of what you'd expect at a 5-star resort, for less than you'd pay at a big box store for something that won't last.For a limited time, get 10% off and FREE shipping at www.liveouter.com/thefounderhour. Terms and conditions apply.

We caught up with David Litt this week about his pilot, Young Professionals. At age 24, David, became one of the youngest White House speechwriters in history. In this interview, you'll hear about David's journey into politics and comedy writing. David and Andrew reminisced about their time on The Exit Players, the oldest improv troupe at Yale. David told us why he joined the Obama campaign in 2008 and how he became the head writer for The White House Correspondents dinner. He shared a story about the hardest he ever made President Obama laugh and spoke on how challenging it is to write a political comedy in today's climate. We also got his thoughts on The West Wing and Veep and how they totally nailed what it's like to be a staffer in the white house. It was a great interview that we know you'll enjoy. Thanks for listening! Enjoy!Get the video for the table read of Young Professionals for as little as $5 by going to https://maximumfun.org/joinFor more Dead Pilots Society episodes and information about our live shows, please subscribe to the podcast!Make sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and Twitter, and visit our website at deadpilotssociety.com

We sit down with Freada Kapor Klein, Founder of the Level Playing Field Institute, to discuss sexual harassment in the workplace, closing opportunity gaps for lower-income individuals, and the need for intersectionality in everything we do. We also discuss her new book, "Closing the Equity Gap: Creating Wealth and Fostering Justice in Startup Investing," which has been met with acclaim from Al Gore, Serena Williams, Valerie Jarrett, and more. Find out more at www.closingtheequitygap.com.

Sheletta snickers with her friend Jessica Brandt about how the ladies snuck into Valerie Jarrett's dressing room to try and meet the political powerhouse.

Sheletta was a part of this past Monday's MLK Breakfast.  But aside from the food and entertainment, there was one aspect of the morning that our guest host was most excited about...the opportunity to meet the former Senior Advisor to President Obama, Valerie Jarrett.  Sheletta tell us the story of that morning's shenanigans and invites WCCO General Sales Manager (a.k.a. accomplice) Jessice Brandt on the show to verify it all.

Former Obama White House senior advisor Valerie Jarrett spoke Monday at the 2023 MLK Breakfast in Minneapolis. The annual event is presented by UNCF and General Mills. Jarrett is now CEO of the Obama Foundation. At the breakfast, she talked with Twin Cities attorney Abou Amara about the inspiration she takes from Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., when she first met Michelle and Barack Obama and what to expect from the new Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's south side.

Is hormonal birth control affecting women's sexuality? Could it be one of the factors increasing the number of self-identified bisexuals? Plus, don't be fooled by Seattle race hustlers using made up terms like "multigenerational trauma" to hide their left-wing patronage networks. Finally, Democrat political operatives like Valerie Jarrett were involved in carrying out orders by the Biden administration for college campuses to get out the vote - how they used your taxpayer dollars to buy elections.Guests:· Rachel Bovard· Dr. James Lindsay· Shawn Fleetwood· Robert Spencer· Nicole Hunt

[00:30] Nancy Pelosi Steps Down as Dem House Leader (8 minutes) Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday that she is stepping down from her position as House leader, where she has led Democrats for 19 years. Pelosi will keep her congressional seat and salary, continuing to increase her net worth that is already upward of $171 million. After the announcement, the media began fawning over her legacy, saying she was the epitome of true servant leadership. [8:00] Are Republicans Getting a Backbone? (5 minutes) Yesterday, representatives James Comer and Rep. Jim Jordan talked about the coming investigations into the Biden crime family and the rottenness at the core of the FBI and Department of Justice. Josh Hawley also grilled FBI Director Christopher Wray regarding his reasons for leaving early from a congressional oversight hearing to take a vacation. [13:30] Obama's Anti-Disinformation Conference Features Top Disinformation Peddlers (15 minutes) The Obama Foundation is holding a forum on “Tackling Disinformation, Protecting Democracy”—featuring a panel of some of the worst disseminators of disinformation in the country, including the likes of Ben Rhodes and Valerie Jarrett. Meanwhile, American Spectator posted an article titled “YES! The Return of Trump Is Essential.” The piece took issue with one from the National Review that headlined “No” over a photo of Donald Trump after he announced he will again run for president. [30:00] Servant Leadership (22 minutes) Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, set the perfect example of true servant leadership during His 3½-year ministry. To be servant leaders like Christ, we must love the world as He did and commit our lives to God's Work. [52:15] Listener Feedback (3 minutes)

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': The Democrats have regained control of the Senate, while the House still hangs in the balance. Chair of the Democratic National Committee Jaime Harrison discusses what's next for his party after a successful midterm election. Plus, former President Barack Obama is hosting a democracy conference next week, CEO of the Obama Foundation, Valerie Jarrett, stops by to tell us all about it. All this and more on this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.'

A white supremacist shooting and an astonishing act of forgiveness. A national reckoning with race and the Confederate flag. The fate of marriage equality and the Affordable Care Act. Cody Keenan shares his book GRACE, the propulsive story of ten days in June 2015, when Obama and his chief speechwriter Cody Keenan composed a series of high-stakes speeches to meet a succession of stunning developments. GRACE also delivers a fascinating portrait of White House insiders like Ben Rhodes, Valerie Jarrett, Jen Psaki, and the speechwriting team responsible for pulling it all off during a furious, historic stretch of the Obama presidency Join us when Cody Keenan takes us inside the craft of speechwriting at the highest level for the most demanding of bosses, the relentlessly poetic and perfectionist Barack Obama, on this installment of Leonard Lopate at Large.

What is it like to be the mouthpiece for the President of the United States? You or I may have found ourselves stressed about writing an essay or sending a letter, but imagine having to craft sentences that the entire nation — and much of the world — will hear. Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America is the latest release by Cody Keenan, Barack Obama's chief speechwriter. The book features an account of what were arguably the ten most dramatic days of the presidency: the Charleston church massacre, the fate of marriage equality, the outcome of the controversial Affordable Care Act, to name a few. In response to these events, Keenan composed a series of speeches in rapid succession to contend with these and other challenges — all while facing additional pressures to consistently please the POTUS with his writing. Grace explores not only the political, but the personal as it paints an intimate picture of White House insiders like Valerie Jarrett, Ben Rhodes, Jen Psaki, as well as the speechwriting team who worked together during this historic stretch during the Obama administration. The writing takes readers behind the scenes, revealing personal details and retracing the rhetorical tightrope walked by the first Black president, culminating with the unforgettable and unprecedented: President Obama's stunning act as he took a deep breath and led the country in a chorus of Amazing Grace. This event will be a testament to the power of words: how they help shape the character of our country, and how they are capable of bringing a nation together — or tearing it apart. Born and raised in Chicago, Cody Keenan rose from a campaign intern in his hometown to become chief speechwriter at the White House and Barack Obama's post-presidential collaborator. A sought-after expert on politics, messaging, and current affairs, he is now a partner at leading speechwriting firm Fenway Strategies and teaches a popular course on political speechwriting to undergraduates at his alma mater Northwestern University. Cody lives in New York City with his wife Kristen and their baby daughter Grace. Marcus Harrison Green is the publisher of the South Seattle Emerald and a columnist with The Seattle Times. Growing up in South Seattle, he experienced first-hand the impact of one-dimensional stories on marginalized communities, which taught him the value of authentic narratives. After an unfulfilling stint in the investment world during his twenties, Marcus returned to his community with a newfound purpose of telling stories with nuance and complexity with the hope of advancing social change. This led him to become a writer and found the South Seattle Emerald. Marcus was the Northwest African American Museum's inaugural James Baldwin Circle Fellow in 2022, honored by the King County Library System Foundation as a Literary Lion, and awarded the Seattle Human Rights Commissions' Individual Human Rights Leader Award for 2020. Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America (Hardcover) Third Place Books

In this bonus episode of the Culture First Podcast, our host Damon Klotz announces the four keynote speakers for Culture First Americas. Join him at Culture First on Wednesday, the 26th of October, to hear from Susan Cain, Valerie Jarrett, Oliver Burkeman and David Whyte. Click this link to get your free ticket.

Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America by Cody Keenan From Barack Obama's chief speechwriter Cody Keenan, a spellbinding account of the ten most dramatic days of the presidency, when a hate-fueled massacre and looming Supreme Court decisions put the character of our country on the line, and a president's words could bring the nation together or tear it apart. A white supremacist shooting and an astonishing act of forgiveness. A national reckoning with race and the Confederate flag. The fate of marriage equality and the Affordable Care Act. GRACE is the propulsive story of ten days in June 2015, when Obama and his chief speechwriter Cody Keenan composed a series of high-stakes speeches to meet a succession of stunning developments. Through behind-the-scenes moments—from Obama's suggestion that Keenan pour a drink, listen to some Miles Davis, and “find the silences,” to the president's late-night writing sessions in the First Family's residence—Keenan takes us inside the craft of speechwriting at the highest level for the most demanding of bosses, the relentlessly poetic and perfectionist Barack Obama. GRACE also delivers a fascinating portrait of White House insiders like Ben Rhodes, Valerie Jarrett, Jen Psaki, and the speechwriting team responsible for pulling it all off during a furious, historic stretch of the Obama presidency—including a gifted fact-checker who took Keenan's rhetoric to task before taking his hand in marriage. GRACE is the most intimate writing that exists on the rhetorical tightrope our first Black president had to walk, culminating with an unforgettable high point: Obama stunning everybody by taking a deep breath and leading the country in a chorus of “Amazing Grace.”

In the second hour of the morning show, Larry O'Connor and Julie Gunlock talked to Julio Rosas about the protests happening outside the homes of Supreme Court justices. They also talked about how Target is selling trans clothes for kids, a MSNBC guest talked about joyfully aborting a baby and Valerie Jarrett's daughter defends protesting outside the homes of SCOTUS justices. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock,and @patrickpinkfile. Show website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE THESIS: The rare and safe days are over. The new abortion crusaders shout their abortions the same way slavers shouted their ownership, brownshirts shouted their victories and the Khmer Rouge shouted to their orders to shoot. For the new abortion fanatics, it's the oldest of evils: “they aren't really human, you know?”  THE SCRIPTURE & SCRIPTURAL RESOURCES:  Acts 2:14-41 - Peter Addresses the Crowd 14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. 15 These people are not drunk, as you suppose. It's only nine in the morning! 16 No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 17 “‘In the last days, God says,     I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy,     your young men will see visions,     your old men will dream dreams. 18 Even on my servants, both men and women,     I will pour out my Spirit in those days,     and they will prophesy. 19 I will show wonders in the heavens above     and signs on the earth below,     blood and fire and billows of smoke. 20 The sun will be turned to darkness     and the moon to blood     before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord. 21 And everyone who calls     on the name of the Lord will be saved.'[a] 22 “Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. 23 This man was handed over to you by God's deliberate plan and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men,[b] put him to death by nailing him to the cross. 24 But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him. 25 David said about him: “‘I saw the Lord always before me.     Because he is at my right hand,     I will not be shaken. 26 Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;     my body also will rest in hope, 27 because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead,     you will not let your holy one see decay. 28 You have made known to me the paths of life;     you will fill me with joy in your presence.'[c] 29 “Fellow Israelites, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day. 30 But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne. 31 Seeing what was to come, he spoke of the resurrection of the Messiah, that he was not abandoned to the realm of the dead, nor did his body see decay. 32 God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it. 33 Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. 34 For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he said, “‘The Lord said to my Lord:     “Sit at my right hand 35 until I make your enemies     a footstool for your feet.”'[d] 36 “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” 37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.” 40 With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” 41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. John 3:16 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Luke 12: 4-10 4 “I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. 5 But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after your body has been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him. 6 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. 7 Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. 8 “I tell you, whoever publicly acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God. 9 But whoever disowns me before others will be disowned before the angels of God. 10 And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven. THE NEWS & COMMENT: The Figurehead imagines the world's religions can't figure out when life begins. Christianity knows. God knew us before we were “formed in the womb.”  [AUDIO] - Biden: "Roe says what all basic, mainstream religions have historically concluded, that the existence of a human life and being is a question: Is it at the moment of conception? Is it six months? Is it six weeks?...The idea...we're going to make a judgment...goes way overboard." Lizzie Warren was happy to force people to get shot up with mRNA. Now, though, she is legitimately furious that some states may be able to ban abortion, which would protect the life and bodly sovereignty of a child.  [AUDIO] - Liz Warren is angry (and being guided along in walking like she should be convalescing)  It is utterly lost on the CNN crew that, when you rely on “rights” invented by courts--rights “given” by government--you will see those “rights” taken by other governments. That is why actual rights--which limit what government can do to us and for us, which recognize only God can provide some things, are so important.  [AUDIO] -  CNN Grumpycats: Gay “Marriage”, ‘Many Rights' People ‘Enjoy' Are in Danger With Early Start co-host Laura Jarrett (and daughter of Obama confidante Valerie Jarrett) off, the show's left-wing analysis was left to legal analyst Areva Martin, who said she's had feelings of “[a]bsolute utter shock, dismay, disappointment, and even anger” and then stated as fact that “many rights...we as citizens enjoy...not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution” could be “eviscerat[ed].” Of course, as it always is with tyrants, the hypocrisy rages. Remember the absurd questioning of Marjoire Taylor Greene last week? They asked her about the movie, Independence Day and then they blamed her for some people being violent. Contrast and compare to this week:  Julie Kelly notices protesters breaking the same federal stature that put Jan 6 paraders in jail: Clearly a violation of 1512(c)(2) -- Where is DC US attorney? Julie Kelly also reminds us of what has been used against President Trump in court: This tweet has been cited repeatedly in court docs as evidence Trump encouraged people to come to DC to launch an “insurrection.” This is TAME compared to the tweets we're seeing today by VP and Dem lawmakers   Jelly Kelly, again: Comments less inflammatory than this have been used against J6ers in court as evidence of plans to participate in violence. Is a candidate for Florida Attorney General calling for an insurrection? A revolution is a successful insurrection. Horse drugs are good now guys. Bill Gate is becoming a champion tyrant, practicing the tool of all tyrants: being capricious. He it outraged, he says, that women are losing their right to direct their own “healthcare.” But, Bill is also planning to force his code into their bodies with mosquitoes and self-spreading “vaccines.” And, I don't recall Bill being concerned about the bodily autonomy of the girls and young women Epstein raped and trafficked [AUDIO] - Bill Gates squirms nervously while struggling to answer questions about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. MUSIC REVIEW: My Abortion Wasn't Like Ben Folds Said It Would Be [AUDIO] - Ben Folds Five - Brick   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 412 with television host, author and social media influencer Shannon LaNier. Executive produced by Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance, the four-part limited series uncovers the truth of a 1,000-year story of slavery around the world, as leading Black actors, celebrities and influencers -- such as Debbie Allen, Valerie Jarrett, Lorraine Toussaint, Soledad O'Brien, CCH Pounder, Senator Cory Booker, Marc Morial and Dulé Hill -- confront their personal connection to slavery and its legacy today. From Africa to the Caribbean, from New Orleans to Istanbul, this special series explores slavery's lasting and personal impact on individuals and society to reframe history. To discuss the series is veteran television host, social media influencer, author and One Thousand Years of Slavery – The Untold Story contributor, Shannon LaNier. Shannon's book, Jefferson's Children: The Story of One American Family, follows his journey to uncover the history behind his heritage as a 9th generation direct descendent of President Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings. Shannon also inspires audiences across the globe with speaking engagements about his presidential lineage, racial equality and his career in media. Shannon is currently on CW39's Morning Show in Houston, TX, and hosts the critically acclaimed podcast, “Daddy Duty 365” which features celebrity dads revealing the good, the bad and the funny of fatherhood.

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 412 with television host, author and social media influencer Shannon LaNier.Executive produced by Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance, the four-part limited series uncovers the truth of a 1,000-year story of slavery around the world, as leading Black actors, celebrities and influencers -- such as Debbie Allen, Valerie Jarrett, Lorraine Toussaint, Soledad O'Brien, CCH Pounder, Senator Cory Booker, Marc Morial and Dulé Hill -- confront their personal connection to slavery and its legacy today. From Africa to the Caribbean, from New Orleans to Istanbul, this special series explores slavery's lasting and personal impact on individuals and society to reframe history.To discuss the series is veteran television host, social media influencer, author and One Thousand Years of Slavery – The Untold Story contributor, Shannon LaNier. Shannon's book, Jefferson's Children: The Story of One American Family, follows his journey to uncover the history behind his heritage as a 9th generation direct descendent of President Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings. Shannon also inspires audiences across the globe with speaking engagements about his presidential lineage, racial equality and his career in media. Shannon is currently on CW39's Morning Show in Houston, TX, and hosts the critically acclaimed podcast, “Daddy Duty 365” which features celebrity dads revealing the good, the bad and the funny of fatherhood.

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 412 with television host, author and social media influencer Shannon LaNier. Executive produced by Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance, the four-part limited series uncovers the truth of a 1,000-year story of slavery around the world, as leading Black actors, celebrities and influencers -- such as Debbie Allen, Valerie Jarrett, Lorraine Toussaint, Soledad O'Brien, CCH Pounder, Senator Cory Booker, Marc Morial and Dulé Hill -- confront their personal connection to slavery and its legacy today. From Africa to the Caribbean, from New Orleans to Istanbul, this special series explores slavery's lasting and personal impact on individuals and society to reframe history. To discuss the series is veteran television host, social media influencer, author and One Thousand Years of Slavery – The Untold Story contributor, Shannon LaNier. Shannon's book, Jefferson's Children: The Story of One American Family, follows his journey to uncover the history behind his heritage as a 9th generation direct descendent of President Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings. Shannon also inspires audiences across the globe with speaking engagements about his presidential lineage, racial equality and his career in media. Shannon is currently on CW39's Morning Show in Houston, TX, and hosts the critically acclaimed podcast, “Daddy Duty 365” which features celebrity dads revealing the good, the bad and the funny of fatherhood.

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 412 with television host, author and social media influencer Shannon LaNier. Executive produced by Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance, the four-part limited series uncovers the truth of a 1,000-year story of slavery around the world, as leading Black actors, celebrities and influencers -- such as Debbie Allen, Valerie Jarrett, Lorraine Toussaint, Soledad O'Brien, CCH Pounder, Senator Cory Booker, Marc Morial and Dulé Hill -- confront their personal connection to slavery and its legacy today. From Africa to the Caribbean, from New Orleans to Istanbul, this special series explores slavery's lasting and personal impact on individuals and society to reframe history. To discuss the series is veteran television host, social media influencer, author and One Thousand Years of Slavery – The Untold Story contributor, Shannon LaNier. Shannon's book, Jefferson's Children: The Story of One American Family, follows his journey to uncover the history behind his heritage as a 9th generation direct descendent of President Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings. Shannon also inspires audiences across the globe with speaking engagements about his presidential lineage, racial equality and his career in media. Shannon is currently on CW39's Morning Show in Houston, TX, and hosts the critically acclaimed podcast, “Daddy Duty 365” which features celebrity dads revealing the good, the bad and the funny of fatherhood.

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 412 with television host, author and social media influencer Shannon LaNier. Executive produced by Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance, the four-part limited series uncovers the truth of a 1,000-year story of slavery around the world, as leading Black actors, celebrities and influencers -- such as Debbie Allen, Valerie Jarrett, Lorraine Toussaint, Soledad O'Brien, CCH Pounder, Senator Cory Booker, Marc Morial and Dulé Hill -- confront their personal connection to slavery and its legacy today. From Africa to the Caribbean, from New Orleans to Istanbul, this special series explores slavery's lasting and personal impact on individuals and society to reframe history. To discuss the series is veteran television host, social media influencer, author and One Thousand Years of Slavery – The Untold Story contributor, Shannon LaNier. Shannon's book, Jefferson's Children: The Story of One American Family, follows his journey to uncover the history behind his heritage as a 9th generation direct descendent of President Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings. Shannon also inspires audiences across the globe with speaking engagements about his presidential lineage, racial equality and his career in media. Shannon is currently on CW39's Morning Show in Houston, TX, and hosts the critically acclaimed podcast, “Daddy Duty 365” which features celebrity dads revealing the good, the bad and the funny of fatherhood.

It was a comment that almost certainly found Valerie Jarrett and David Axelrod cringing – as well as the army of far-Left activists and operatives at their disposal. Of all of the gaffes and misstatements President Biden has made in the short time he's been in office, this one telegraphed the transformative Left's favorite and most used tactic: Projection....Sign-up for our mostly daily mail out here:https://www.undergroundusa.comUUSA Breaking News on Telegram:https://t.me/+tH3OdNoNUWViNTIxRELATED ARTICLE(S):Biden Allows the Mask to Slip; Exposes a Key Tactic of the Transformative Lefthttps://www.undergroundusa.com/p/biden-allows-the-mask-to-slip-exposes

CEO of the Obama Foundation, as well as a best-selling author and renown businessperson who was widely recognized as the single most influential person in the Obama White House during her eight years as senior advisor.

Journalist and author Sasha Issenberg recently released his new book, The Engagement: America's Quarter-Century Struggle Over Same-Sex Marriage. Sasha chronicles the path to progress on this issue from the early 90s when even most LGBT advocates didn't see marriage equality as an achievable goal..to the present with marriage equality cemented by the Supreme Court and over 70% of Americans (and rising) lining up behind these rights. In this conversation, Sasha talks the core thesis of his book, the strategic decisions that made a difference in the debate, the key political actors on both sides of the debate, and insight into the inner workings of the Obama White House as the positions of the President and VP evolved. A lot of smart stuff from Sasha to chew on as a primer for his authoritative book, The Engagement, on the seminal civil rights issue of the last thirty years(Please consider leaving a rating and review in your podcast app)IN THIS EPISODE…The conversations that led to Sasha sinking his teeth into this topic…Sasha explains why “civil unions” was a double-edged sword for the marriage equality movement…The problems gay marriage advocates had to solve to move from losing to winning at the ballot box…The “huge” breakthrough for the gay community in the '92 presidential campaign…The Republican who played a key role in moving Senate Democrats toward marriage equality…Which marriage equality opponent was the most effective?What explains the “backlash” in public opinion against marriage equality in the mid 90s and mid 2000s?Inside the Obama White House when VP Biden comes out for marriage equality before the President…Sasha talks the 5-4 Supreme Court Obergefell decision…One elected official Sasha believes showed a Profile in Courage on this issue…Sasha talks the importance of pop culture in driving progress…Two book recommendations Sasha used as models for The Engagement…AND…George Allen, PT Barnum, Elizabeth Birch, Barbara Boxer, Bill Clinton, Brides Magazine, James Comey, contact theory, Betsy DeVos, Mike Dukakis, the ERA ratification fight, Andrew Flores, Barney Frank, Freedom to Marry, going to war with Bolivia, Whoopi Goldberg, Lisa Grove, Hawaii's Future Today, Valerie Jarrett, Anthony Kennedy, Mark Kirk, the LDS Church, longitudinal connections, Claire McCaskill, Ken Mehlman, the movable middle, notebook factories, the NRCC, NYT wedding announcements, the Orlando Magic, the Portland Arch Diocese, the Reliance Doctrine, Rob Portman, Robin Roberts, Chuck Robb, Mitt Romney, Arnold Schwarzenegger, sending astronauts to Pluto, Amy Simon, the soil of South Carolina, Jon Tester, Third Way, The View, virtuous cycles, Dick Wirthlin, & MORE!

Just as basketball players visualize the ball swishing through the hoop, and bodybuilders visualize the muscles contracting in a bicep curl, mental fitness is training for the brain ... in return helps your body too. Mental fitness doesn't just mean sitting in a corner on a carpet, crossing your legs, and meditating with candles around. It can be as simple as taking 30 seconds a day to relax your mind thinking about what you have ahead of you ... and planning accordingly as you approach your day with clarity. From “The Big Apple” - New York to “Down Under” - Australia, host Tony Anderson is one of the nation's leading voices on culture, entertainment and sports. He is here to dissect, educate, and inform us about why our Mental Fitness Matters.Tony is a host for Amazon LIVE and a former NBC correspondent. His television and media experiences have taken him across the globe to report on important and historical issues. Between covering the Stolen Generation, in Sydney, Australia ... all the way to the Oscars in Los Angeles, California, Tony has interviewed countless notable figures in entertainment as well as in the worlds of sports and politics, including: Bono, Beyonce, Valerie Jarrett, Garth Brooks and Lebron James. It is my distinct pleasure to welcome to the show, Tony Anderson ... who is here to provide the key ingredients to add to your toolbox. He will help you perform at a higher level and encourage you to build the life that you want to live.

With Inauguration Day only a week away—and impeachment proceedings raging around us—host Brittany Packnett Cunningham talks to a woman who's seen it all: Valerie Jarrett, the longtime Obama advisor now consulting for the Biden-Harris transition team. They talk insurrection, justice, what needs to happen in the first 100 days—and what Jarrett herself has learned about being a woman at work. Plus, Brittany brings you the latest Untrending News. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Senior Adviser to Barack Obama Valerie Jarrett joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the former president's new memoir and President Trump's refusal to concede. Then, Chess Grandmasters Garry Kasparov and Judit Polgar talk about new Netflix mini-series “The Queen’s Gambit.” Hari Sreenivasan speaks to Behavioural Economics Professor Dan Ariely about how the pandemic has brought out the stranger side of human behaviour.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Pres. Trump is attacking Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top infectious disease expert and White House Task Force Member, as the U.S. coronavirus death toll tops 220,000 and hospitalizations increasing more than 5% in 42 states. Trump claims “people are tired of hearing Fauci and all these idiots” and that Dr. Fauci is a “disaster.” Dr. Frieden is a former CDC Director. He joins AC360 to react to the President’s comments and says it’s not about agreeing or disagreeing with someone, it’s about whether you follow policies that’ll protect people. Plus, Election Day is just 15 days away and former President Obama is getting ready to hit the campaign trail for his friend Vice President Joe Biden. Valerie Jarrett is a former Senior Adviser to President Obama and she tells Anderson Cooper that President Obama is laser focused on making an affirmative case for why Joe Biden is the best person to become the President of the United States. Airdate: October 19, 2020 Guests: Dr. Tom Frieden Valerie Jarrett To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Stephen Miller, a top aide to President Trump, has tested positive for Covid-19. At least 11 people, including President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, have tested positive for the virus inside the White House. John Podesta was Chief of Staff for President Clinton and he tells Anderson Cooper the most damning thing for the American people is the President’s tweet to not be afraid of the coronavirus and it’s no worse than the flu. Plus, former First Lady Michelle Obama released her closing campaign message, calling out the President’s actions and urging voters to vote for Joe Biden like “your lives depend on it.” Both David Axelrod and Valerie Jarrett worked in the Obama White House. They join AC360 to react to the former First Lady’s pitch to voters and discuss whether or not they think her message will get people to the polls in November. Airdate: October 6, 2020 Guests: John Podesta David Axelrod Valerie JarrettTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Senator Kamala Harris is named as the first Black female candidate for Vice President. It’s a historic choice for America, coming at a historic moment for the country. Christiane Amanpour is joined by Valerie Jarrett, former Senior Adviser to Barack Obama, to assess the presidential race, and the Biden-Harris ticket. Law enforcement issues have played a fundamental role in Harris’ career, and her presidential campaign. Civil Rights Activist DeRay Mckesson has previously challenged Harris on her record, and he discusses his take on Joe Biden’s new vice-presidential pick. Then, at this time of social upheaval and hyper partisan politics, perhaps it’s time for some lessons in “hopeful history”. Author Rutger Bregman joins Christiane to chat about his new book "Humankind:A Hopeful History”, and why believes that humans are innately good. And our Walter Isaacson speaks to journalist and author Kurt Andersen about the absence of fairness in America today. They talk about his new book "Evil Geniuses: The Unmaking of America: A Recent History” and the threat of hyper-capitalism in America. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Valerie Jarrett, who served as senior advisor to President Obama, joins us along with panelists Adam Felber, Roxanne Roberts, and Peter Grosz.