An Evening with Jon Favreau: What Obama Taught Me About Democracy

The Eisenhower Institute's Fielding Center hosted Jon Favreau, head speechwriter for Barack Obama from 2005-2013. Since leaving the White House, Favreau has written and spoken about politics and speechwriting to audiences throughout the world. In 2017, he co-founded Crooked Media, where he’s a co-host of Pod Save America. Jon grew up outside of Boston, graduated from the College of the Holy Cross, and now lives in Los Angeles with his wife Emily, their baby Charlie, and their dog Leo.
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[@leelevy9955]

Jon Favreau, this is a masterclass in humanity. Thank you for sharing some of your personal experiences in politics. Pure gold.

[@vivelaresistance3239]

I cried the first time I heard President Obama deliver that speech and I’m crying just from your reading back the lines. It’s very humble of you to give credit for their authorship.

[@abejaamarilla4961]

He is a murder, he lied to the world, ..youbstill i live?? Go and educate yourself better..I have no idea what your brain has, but ignorance..??? Too much!!

[@miked5106]

Vive Le Resistance? And he's worried abt radical Republicans? At least your honest with your radical view.

[@brigitteafridi2361]

Thanks John ! That was a great intro of yourself. And it also made me cry!😘 I had the pleasure of hearing Obama speak in 2008 when he was campaigning in Denver,Co. Just his presence was electric, and yes, I cried. That was the time I got interested in politics. Thank you for your insights. I love you and the guys !!

[@moniclare4214]

I'm so happy to have heard your intro Jon. Thank you for you being you . Keep on being 'just you' keep us up to date on the relevant issues . Keep us on track with the dominant challenges and how we can focus on the facts. Much appreciated in advance Jon

[@justmyopinion9883]

Jon you wrote some great speeches for Obama.

[@sheikdonabdirahman7520]

I believe John would be a great leader in the nation we belong to in. He got the real idea of speech and influence sides.

[@MoonDirectedTarot]

the most inspiring opening speech I have ever heard. I cried too as you spoke of Ms Dixon

[@tekmepikcha6830]

Awesome video. Long the story telling 🤣. Can't believe it doesn't have more interactions.

[@sharoncronin5053]

I agree with you about Obama. He has been my idea of a very good president since hi first run for president and I wished he could be president for a very long time.

[@carmennadel7636]

So I’m 😢

[@lanliu9502]

It was great speech that you wrote ❤thank you

[@sharoncronin5053]

JonFavereau, You should run for offiice.Its not a perfect job and very few people are really suited and far too many are in it for the for the wrong reason. I do understand because you are a writer that I should of retained my writing class and valued punctuation much more than I did.

[@jacobzaranyika9334]

I will watch this later...

[@coeliacmccarthy2191]

lol

[@miked5106]

I remember sitting in a McDonalds at the end of Obama's 2nd term. I was listening to two older black working men talking about Obama's tenure. It was a very.somber mood. In summary they were disappointed, it seemed that he had really accomplished anything that 'changed' the country. "Well, he did the best he could....' was what I remember most. That didn't seem particularly proud or satisfied with his agenda or results. I don't think they wanted a govt pgm, but a govt that could provide more economic opportunities. They didn't seem particularly proud or wishing he were staying on. His race wasn't a factor to them, they didn't seem to think they represented them, they certainly weren't married to him. He clearly wasn't the answer they had hoped for AMERICA. It seemed he certainly hadn't connected with them.

[@tab5470]

I love Jon Favreau, so much because he is genuine, honest and authentic. I heard he told the story 3-4 times and still not tire of listening. Jon is not only a great speech writer, he is a great orator, as well....

[@Healthy_Stuff279]

Oh wait a minute, you're not that dude who makes movies... You're some guy trying to monetize his name. No thank you.

[@brianvanhaaren2713]

There are people with the exact same name, doing very different things. In this case, one Jon is making Marvel movies and the other one was Obama's speech writer. I doubt this Jon needs to monetize the name of the other one. His podcast and media corporation is pretty successful

[@hazellove2144]

President Obama is a believer & so am I. I love the wisdom of this man.

[@miked5106]

Ppl like him feel everyone is entitled to Healthcare, college education, internet, cable TV, cell phones, BUT they don't think ppl should have right to send their kids to the public school of their choice. Hmmmmm.

[@jacklong7048]

Facts, tired of peoples nonsense and gibberish about everything.....

[@tab5470]

@@jacklong7048 I hear you loud and clear!!!🙂

[@rabarbar.96]

That you can easily bomb 100k on civil, funerals, weddings and will get a nobel prize.

[@fraserwilliamson9507]

I think I'm going to heave.