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Baratunde Thurston 8 minute Standup - May 2007 Posted by: baratunde
Video duration: 479 seconds Filmed at The Comedy Studio in Cambridge, Mass. on May 5, 2007, watch comedian, author and vigilante pundit Baratunde Thurston tackle driving etiquette, the Bush administration and Iraq, plus America's European allies and our unique ways of dealing with domestic problems. Related: african-american, america, black, boston, bush, cambridge, comedy, europe, humor, political, politics, satire, standup |
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I Hate the Smugness of Apple Posted by: baratunde
Video duration: 651 seconds This is a live multimedia performance of comedian Baratunde Thurston's blogging experience criticizing Apple. This version of the story brings to life the absurdity of the situation see http://urltea.com/2r n for the full scoop Related: advertising, apple, baratunde, comedy, getamac, smugness |
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Baratunde Comedy: Black Conservatives Posted by: baratunde
Video duration: 355 seconds Comedian, author and vigilante pundit, Baratunde Thurston performs at The Jimmy Tingle Theatre in Davis Square, Somerville, Mass. Part of a Black History Month comedy show run by Deb Farrar-Parkman. Video by celestialmedia.com Related: baratunde, black, blackhistory, boston, bush, comedian, comedy, conservative, funny, humor, media, politics, reading, somerville |
![Baratunde at Comedy Central\](http://img.youtube.com/vi/4KhgY3NeGrA/2.jpg "Baratunde at Comedy Central\") |
Baratunde at Comedy Central's Open Mic Fight Posted by: baratunde
Video duration: 445 seconds Comedian, author and vigilante pundit Baratunde Thurston performing at the regional semifinals in Boston. Summer 2007. for more see http://www.baratunde .com Related: baratunde, boston, comedy, politics, standup, thurston |
![Baratunde Standup: Sidwell Alumni Show & Obama\](http://img.youtube.com/vi/vn0TRNBqFe4/2.jpg "Baratunde Standup: Sidwell Alumni Show & Obama\") |
Baratunde Standup: Sidwell Alumni Show & Obama's South Carolina Victory Posted by: baratunde
Video duration: 659 seconds Conscious comic and vigilante pundit Baratunde Thurston performs at the Sidwell Friends School alumni variety show in Jan 2008 moments after getting the results of the South Carolina Primary. http://www.baratu nde.com http://jackandjil lpolitics.blogspot.c om Related: black, comedy, dc, election, obama, politics, primary, satire, sidwell, standup, washington |
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Baratunde Standup: New York Improv Posted by: baratunde
Video duration: 363 seconds July 26, 2005 @ New York Improv comedy club. Baratunde performs in a showcase. Check out baratunde.com for more info and his FREE BOOK Related: baratunde, black, comedy, funny, humor, politics, standup |
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Baratunde & Jesse Jackson on CNN (post-show analysis) Posted by: baratunde
Video duration: 591 seconds original CNN show http://urltea.com/2h 4c Thanks mostly to being on the blogging team at Jack & Jill Politics (http://jackandjillp olitics.blogspot.com ) I was invited to a CNN panel on Obama's Iowa victory. Guests were me, Jesse Jackson (!) and head of Harlem for Obama, Michael Washington. TV moves too fast, and much was left unsaid. Here's my attempt to fill in the gaps. Related: african, american, black, cnn, election, harlem, iowa, jackson, jesse, new, obama, politics, rick, sanchez, york |
![Baratunde Comedy: \"Left Behind\" Reading](http://img.youtube.com/vi/hmAvj5eJIc4/2.jpg "Baratunde Comedy: \\"Left Behind\\" Reading") |
Baratunde Comedy: "Left Behind" Reading Posted by: baratunde
Video duration: 414 seconds Comedian, author and vigilante pundit, Baratunde Thurston performs a live reading of his essay, "A Final Solution for the Religious Right, but not in a Holocaust-y Way." Related: baratunde, black, boston, bush, comedian, comedy, funny, humor, pan9, politics, reading, religion |
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Baratunde Standup: Laughing Liberally Audition Posted by: baratunde
Video duration: 368 seconds Nov 8 2005 @ Stand-Up New York. Baratunde is among several comics auditioning for Laughing Liberally, and organization devoted to saving democracy one laugh at a time. Check out baratunde.com for more info and his FREE BOOK Related: baratunde, comedy, funny, humor, politics, standup |
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What Would Jesus Buy? (SXSW Starbucks Protest) Posted by: baratunde
Video duration: 341 seconds "Would Jesus buy a $4 latte if the people who raised the coffee only made 40 cents of that $4?" These and other questions are raised by Rev. Billy during a protest at SXSW 2007 in Austin TX. Baratunde caught it with his camera. see www.revbilly.com for the full story behind the book, movie and movement Related: america, billy, christian, christmas, church, documentary, film, movie, news, of, religion, reverend, shopping, stop, sxsw |
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Biz Markie @ DNC - Obama You Got What I Need Posted by: baratunde
Video duration: 134 seconds Biz Markie was one of many artists performing at Perennial for a TV One party Tuesday night at the DNC in Denver. (others included Red Alert, Slick Rick and Whoodini). Biz remixed his classic "Just A Friend" for Obama. Related: barack, baratunde, biz, conv, convention, democratic, denver, dnc, dnc08, hip, hop, markie, national, obama, party, perennial |
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Baratunde Standup: Nigerian Father Posted by: baratunde
Video duration: 104 seconds on the origins of my name, as performed for Comedy Central scouts Related: black, comedy, ethnicity, humor, immigrants, standup |
![(Part 2/3) YearlyKos - Bruce Dixon - \"Hatin on Mexicans\"](http://img.youtube.com/vi/Igb8kyfz00g/2.jpg "(Part 2/3) YearlyKos - Bruce Dixon - \\"Hatin on Mexicans\\"") |
(Part 2/3) YearlyKos - Bruce Dixon - "Hatin on Mexicans" Posted by: baratunde
Video duration: 429 seconds Baratunde Thurston (aka "Jack Turner" of Jack and Jill Politics) interviews Bruce Dixon of Black Agenda Report. This is part two of three in which Bruce talks about the sometimes-hyped tension between black americans and latinos over illegal/immigration and economic opportunity for more info see http://jackandjil lpolitics.blogspot.c om http://www.blacka gendareport.com Related: african, agenda, and, baratunde, black, bruce, dixon, illegal, immigration, jack, jill, latino, politics, report, thurston, yearlykos |
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Baratunde on TV: Fox 25 Post 2004 Election Posted by: baratunde
Video duration: 202 seconds On November 3, 2004, Boston's Fox25 News had Baratunde on to provide some witty post-election commentary. Check out baratunde.com for more info and his FREE BOOK Related: baratunde, black, boston, bush, comedian, comedy, diddy, election, fox, funny, humor, kerry, news, politics, standup, tv |
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My Name Is Baratunde, And I Just Voted For Barack Obama Posted by: baratunde
Video duration: 237 seconds Location New York, NY 10034 Election District: 79 Video includes me walking to the polling location, voting, and walking out. Related: 10034, barack, baratunde, day, election, inwood, ny, nyc, obama, thurston, videothevote, videoyourvote, voting |
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White Woman Teaches Cripple to Beatbox at SXSW Posted by: baratunde
Video duration: 74 seconds Singer/songwriter Rachel Platten teaches audience member "Modigs" how to beatbox to her song. Show was at Home Slice Pizza in Austin, TX. (www.myspace.com/rac helplattenband) Related: austin, beatbox, beatboxing, concert, hiphop, music, rap, sxsw |
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YearlyKos: Baratunde & Color of Change's James Rucker Posted by: baratunde
Video duration: 365 seconds Baratunde Thurston, comedian, author and blogger at Jack & Jill Politics interviews James Rucker of ColorOfChange.org about the Fox News-Congressional Black Caucus debate, the Jena 6 and more. For more info please see http://www.coloro fchange.org http://jackandjil lpolitics.blogspot.c om http://www.foxatt acks.com Related: african-american, black, blackosphere, blackroots, cbc, fox, interview, jena, netroots, news, politics, race, six, yearlykos |
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Embedded in Texas: Obama Volunteer Discusses NV Caucus "Ugliness" Posted by: baratunde
Video duration: 455 seconds Greer Westerink, a volunteer from the Bay Area, traveled to Dallas where she has been volunteering for the Obama campaign, mostly in South Dallas. Before that she was a precinct captain in Las Vegas, NV. I interviewed her about the NV experience, which she called "ugly" due to tactics of the Clinton campaign http://www.baratu nde.com http://jackandjil lpolitics.com Related: baratunde, caucus, dallas, election, greer, las, nevada, obama, politics, primary, texas, thurston, vegas, westerink |
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Campaigning For Obama in Dallas, TX Posted by: baratunde
Video duration: 393 seconds Greer Westerink, a volunteer from the Bay Area, traveled to Dallas where she has been volunteering for the Obama campaign, mostly in South Dallas. Appearances by Former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk, canvassing partner Kerry Johnson, Dallas residents and many supporters in the Lamar St Obama headquarters. Fired Up! http://texas.bara ckobama.com Related: canvassing, caucus, dallas, election, kirk, obama, politics, primary, ron, south, texas |
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Voter Report: Anjali Berger. A Change Is Gonna Come Posted by: baratunde
Video duration: 189 seconds Location: New York, NY 10034 Election District: 79 Voter interview with Anjali Berger of Inwood in Manhattan, NYC. Video conducted by Baratunde Thurston. Photos were taken by Sozi Tulante and Baratunde Thurston at the DNC Related: 10034, barack, baratunde, citizen, day, election, interview, inwood, jou, ny, nyc, obama, thurston, videothevote, videoyourvote, voting |
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interview with Heather Thomas, author of Trophy Wives Posted by: baratunde
Video duration: 254 seconds at book event in denver, heather thomas talks about her new book on trophy wives. they are responsible for millions of dollars in foundation money, causes and elections. Related: baratunde, book+event, democratic+national+conv, dnc, dnc08, fundraising, heather+thomas, n95, politics, qik, trophy+wives |
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Baratunde on TV: Fox 25 Book Promo Posted by: baratunde
Video duration: 176 seconds October 24 2004 @ Fox25 Boston headquarters. Baratunde was interviewed on the Sunday morning news show by anchor Molly Line, about his book, "Better Than Crying: Poking Fun at Politics, the Press & Pop Culture." See www.baratunde.com for more info and his FREE BOOK Related: author, baratunde, black, book, boston, comedian, comedy, funny, humor, interview, iraq, news, politics, tv |
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iphone survives being run over by a car Posted by: baratunde
Video duration: 123 seconds My co-worker, Kim Bach Le, dropped her iPhone and had it run over by a car. The thing still works perfectly, except for the shards of glass. I have inherited the phone and plan to hack it to death. Related: baratunde, dropped, francisco, gadgets, hack, iphone, san |
