Baratunde Thurston
On today’s show, Melo sits down for a glass with author, comedian and activist Baratunde Thurston. Beginning with his upbringing in Washington, D.C., Bartunde shares stories of his journey and how his mother’s mantra, “question authority,” was a big influence on his career path. From working at comedy behemoths like “The Onion” and “The Daily Show” to becoming a New York Times best-selling author with his memoir, “How to Be Black”, Baratunde details his dedication to exploring some of society’s more complex issues.
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Join 10-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony as he sits down for a glass of wine with the biggest names in sports, music, business, media, and entertainment. Each week, listeners will feel like they’re in the room learning more about Carmelo and his iconic guests as they discuss their favorite bottles and the experiences that they bring, which serve as a jumping off point for a greater conversation around current events, cultural moments and more. And get comfortable, because the conversation always gets better on the second glass.