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Baratunde is a politically-active, technology-loving comedian from the future. He co-founded the black political blog, Jack & Jill Politics, served as Director of Digital for The Onion and is a regular guest on Leo Laporte's TWiT. His book, How To Be Black, is a New York Times Best Seller and was published by Harper in February 2012. Basically, he's a smart, funny, extremely handsome dude. >> Full bio.

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Wednesday
Jun112008

Today I'm Speaking At Google DC On Politics & Pop Culture

Update: the panel video is now on YouTube

This afternoon, I'm speaking on a panel at Google in DC, repping the Onion. The full lineup and schedule are below.

2008: The First 21st Century Campaign

Date: June 11, 2008
Location: Google DC
Time: 2:30 pm ET - 7:00 pm ET

Overview: Gathering to highlight new tools on the campaign trail and winning strategies that leverage this technology.

Event MC: Jim Barnes

Schedule

2:40 pm - 3:45 pm :: Covering the 21st Century


Moderator: Judy Woodruff
Participants:
Mark Halperin
Katherine Ham
James Kotecki
Phil Singer
Kevin Madden

4:00 pm - 5:15 pm :: Running the First 21st Century Campaign


Moderator: Ron Brownstein
Participants:
Joe Rospars
Peter Daou
Mindy Finn
Mark Soohoo
Joe Trippi

5:30 - 6:30 pm :: Pop culture Politics


Moderator: Tammy Haddad
Participants:
Baratunde Thurston, The Onion
Ben Relles, Obama Girl
Zoe Stagg, CitizenSugar
Christopher Hitchens, Vanity Fair
Lizz Winstead- Creator of the Daily Show

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Reader Comments (5)

[...] I was so annoyed that I couldn’t get my Tivo to record our Google Pop Culture and Politics panel as it was aired by C-SPAN. I completely forgot that this event took place at Google, and thus, is [...]

Hi Baratunde,

I would vote for you if you ever run for office.

December 17, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterKnee Pain

Baratunde,

You're simply awesome. I found you via the old Comedy Central stand up.

January 9, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterSingapore Hotel

hello Baratunde,
sorry to have missed it.

January 14, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterphysiotherapy

What a line up. I'm an Obama Girl fan and a hard core fan of yours.

May 31, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterEnt Doctor

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