Welcome to Better Know a Guest, your weekly guide to the wonderful and diverse array of personalities appearing on ‘The Colbert Report’ and ‘The Daily Show’ each week.
Hey there Hubsters! It’s time for a new week of Fake News! Stephen’s guests this week are author Peter Baker, historian David Christian, the gospel group Blind Boys of Alabama, and internet entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian.
Monday, November 11 (2013)
Peter Baker (Author: “Days of Fire: Bush and Cheney in the White House”)
Peter Baker is an American writer and reporter. He is currently a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Prior to the Times, he wrote for The Washington Post. Over his career, Baker has focused on the Obama Administration, the Bush Administration, the Clinton Administration, Hurricane Katrina, the Iraq War, the Supreme Court, and the economy. He is also a regular panelist on PBS’s “Washington Week”. His book Days of Fire: Bush and Cheney in the White House examines the eight-year presidency of George Bush and Dick Cheney, and the controversies that came with it.
Education: Oberlin College
Books: The Breach: Inside the Impeachment and Trial of William Jefferson Clinton | Kremlin Rising: Vladimir Putin and the End of Revolution
Awards: Gerald R. Ford Prize for Distinguished Coverage of the Presidency | Aldo Beckman Memorial Award
Follow: @PeterBakerNYT
Tuesday, November 12 (2013)
David Christian (Creator: “Big History”)
David Christian is an Anglo-American historian. He is an expert in Russian history and created the “big history” perspective on history. The approach emphasizes looking at human history from a cosmic, geological, and biological perspective. As such, he is the president of the International Big History Association. The concept attracted attention from philanthropist Bill Gates, whose foundation contributed to a project to eventually introduce the course to American high schools. His approach will be showcased on Big History, a new series for History Channel 2.
Born: June 30, 1946 (Brooklyn, New York, United States)
Education: Oxford University
Books: Maps of Time: an Introduction to Big History | Bread and Salt: a Social and Economic History of Food and Drink in Russia | Big History: Between Nothing and Everything
Awards: World History Association Book Prize
Follow: Big History Project | @DavidGChristian
Wednesday, November 13 (2013)
Blind Boys of Alabama(Album: “I’ll Find a Way”)
The Blind Boys of Alabama is a gospel group from Alabama that formed in 1939. Since then, their career has spanned seven decades, and they have won five Grammys. The members are: Jimmy Carter, Ben Moore, and Eric “Ricky” McKinnie, the guitarist and musical director, Joey Williams, and a keyboard player, a bass player, and a drummer. Another member, Clarence Fountain joins them when he can due to health concerns. Their newest album I’ll Find a Way is produced by Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon and features the group’s signature form of gospel.
Discography: I Can See Everybody’s Mother But Mine | Sweet Honey in the Works | Livin’ On Mother’s Prayers | Come Over Here the Table Spread | The Sermon | When I Lost My Mother | Marching Up to Zion | Oh Lord, Stand by Me | My Mother’s Train | God is on the Throne | The Original Blind Boys | (1957) You’ll Never Walk Alone | Old Time Religion | True Convictions | Can I Get a Witness? | Church Concert in New Orleans (Live) | Fix it Jesus Like You Said You Would | Jesus Will Be Waiting | In the Gospel Light | The Five Blind Boys of Alabama | Precious Memories | The Soldier Album | Faith Moves Mountains | In the Hands of the Lord | I’m a Changed Man | The Five Blind Boys of Alabama | Brand New | I’m Not That Way Anymore | I Am a Soldier | The Best of the Five Blind Boys | Deep River | Bridge Over Troubled Waters | Alive in Person | Blessed Assurance | Don’t Forget to Pray | In the Gospel Light | Soul Gospel | Swing Low, Sweet Chariot | I Brought Him With Me | All Things are Possible | Golden Moments in Gospel | My Lord What a Morning | Spirit of the Century | Higher Ground | Amazing Grace | Go Tell it On the Mountain | There Will Be Light | Atom Bomb | Just a Closer Walk with Thee | Down in New Orleans | Take the High Road
Awards: Grammy Award | Dove Award | Gospel Music Hall of Fame | Helen Keller Personal Achievement Award | First Niarchos Prize for Survivorship from Her Majesty, Queen Noor of Jordan | Alabama Music Hall of Fame
Follow: Website | @BlindBoys | Facebook
Thursday, November 14 (2013)
Alexis Ohanian (Author: “Without Their Permission”)
Alexis Ohanian is an American internet entrepreneur, activist, and investor. He is famously the co-founder of the website Reddit, but has also helped found the travel site Hipmunk and the new site Breadpig. His book Without Their Permission shares his interest in the internet and how it can be used for good.
Born: April 24, 1983 (New York City, New York, United States)
Education: University of Virginia
Awards: Forbes “30 Under 30″
Follow: Website | @AlexisOhanian | Facebook
And now, let’s check in with our good friend Jon Stewart over at ‘The Daily Show’!
Monday, November 11 (2013)
Doris Kearns Goodwin (Author: ” The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism “)
Doris Kearns Goodwin is an American biographer, historian, and political commentator. She has written several biographies of US Presidents. Her book No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II was awarded a Pulitzer Prize in 1995. Kearns was a White House Fellow in 1967, and taught government at Harvard University from 1969-1979. Her newest book The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism examines the beginning of the Progressive era and the beginning of muckraking journalism.
Born: January 4, 1943 (Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States)
Education: Colby College | Harvard University
Books: Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream | The Fitzgeralds and the Kennedys | No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II | Wait Till Next Year: A Memoir | Every Four Years: Presidential Campaign Coverage | Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Awards: Pulitzer Prize | Lincoln Prize | American History Book Prize
Previous ‘Daily Show’ Appearance(s): Interview – October 26, 2005 | January 29, 2008 | November 3, 2008 | April 29, 2009 | January 28, 2010
Previous ‘Colbert Report’ appearance(s): Interview – December 13, 2006 | September 3, 2008 | November 3, 2010 | November 7, 2012
Follow: Website | @DorisKGoodwin
Tuesday, November 12 (2013)
Joe Scarborough (Author: “The Right Path: From Ike to Reagan, How Republicans Once Mastered Politics–and Can Again”)
Joe Scarborough is an American cable news host, radio host, lawyer, author, and former politician. Scarborough is the host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe, though he previously hosted Scarborough Country on the same channel. As a politician, he formerly served in the United States House of Representatives from 1995-2001 as a Republican from Florida’s 1st District. His book The Right Path focuses on the Republican dominance of American politics and its recent fall, and details how they can regain their lost status.
Born: April 19, 1963 (Atlanta, Georgia, United States)
Education: Pensacola Catholic High School | University of Alabama | Levin College of Law, University of Florida
Committees: Committee on Armed Services | Committee on the Judiciary | Committee on Government Reform and Oversight | Committee on Education and the Workforce | Civil Service Committee
Books: The Last Best Hope | Rome Wasn’t Burnt in a Day: the Real Deal on How Politicians, Bureaucrats, and other Washington Barbarians are Bankrupting America
Awards: Friend of the Taxpayer Award, Americans for Tax Reform | Guardian of Small Business Award, National Federation of Independent Business | Spirit of Enterprise Award, U.S. Chamber of Commerce | Taxpayer’s Hero Award, Citizens Against Government Waste | Guardian of Seniors’ Rights Award, 60 Plus Association
Previous Daily Show Appearances: Interview – September 30, 2003
Follow: Website | @JoeNBC
Wednesday, November 13 (2013)
Key and Peele (Comedians: Key and Peele)
Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele are the writers, executive producers, and stars of Comedy Central’s Key and Peele. Both are alums of Chicago’s Second City comedy troupe and Fox’s MADtv. Key and Peele is a sketch comedy show filmed in front of a live studio audience. It focuses on several topics, especially Black-American culture and race relations in the United States.
Born: Keegan-Michael Key: March 22, 1971 (Southfield, Michigan, United States) | Jordan Peele: February 21, 1979 (New York City, New York, United States)
Education: Keegan-Michael Key: Shrine Catholic High School, University of Detroit, Pennsylvania State University
Television: Jordan Peele–MADtv | Chocolate News | Reno 911! | SuperNews | Childrens Hospital | Love Bites | The Mindy Project | Workaholics | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Keegan-Michael Key–ER | The Planet’s Funniest Animals | Al TV | Talkshow with Spike Feresten | Reno 911! | Chocolate News | MADtv | Wilfred | Equals Three | How I Met Your Mother | Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Movies: Jordan Peele–Twisted Fortune | Little Fockers | Wanderlust | Keegan-Michael Key–Uncle Nino | Due Date | The League | Just Go With It | Wanderlust | Hell Baby | Afternoon Delight | The Kitchen Sink | The Wild Bunch
Follow: @KeyAndPeele | @KeeganMKey | @JordanPeele
Thursday, November 14 (2013)
Geoffrey Rush (Actor: The Book Thief)
Geoffrey Rush is an Australian actor and film producer. He is one of the few people who have won the “Triple Crown of Acting”: (Academy Award, Tony Award and Emmy Award). He is the foundation President of the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts and was named the 2012 Australian of the Year. He is famous for his roles in Les Miserables (1998), The Pirates of the Caribbean movies, and The King’s Speech. Rush plays Hans Hubermann in The Book Thief by Brian Percival, the film adaptation of Markus Zusak’s book of the same name. The film centers around young Liesel, who finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. At home, a Jewish refugee is being sheltered by her adoptive parents under the stairs.
Born: July 6, 1951 (Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia)
Education: Everton Park State High School | University of Queensland
Filmography: Twelfth Night | Shine | Children of the Revolution | Oscar and Lucinda | A Little Bit of Soul | Elizabeth | Les Miserables | Shakespeare in Love | House on Haunted Hill | Quills | Frida | Pirates of the Caribbean series | Ned Kelly | Finding Nemo | The Life and Death of Peter Sellers | Munich | Elizabeth: The Golden Age | The King’s Speech
Awards: Academy Award | Australian Film Institute Award | BAFTA Award | Golden Globe Award | Satellite Award | Screen Actors Guild Award | Primetime Emmy Award
Previous ‘Colbert Report’ Appearance(s): Interview – May 10, 2011
Please remember to vote in our weekly favourite guests polls, and don’t forget to let us know which guests you’re looking forward to! Also please try to comment with any tips or suggestions that you have for this post. Thanks! Here’s to a great week of shows! That’s all for this week Hubsters! See you next time
Better Know a Guest: November 11 – 14, 2013
Hey there Hubsters! It’s time for a new week of Fake News! Stephen’s guests this week are author Peter Baker, historian David Christian, the gospel group Blind Boys of Alabama, and internet entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian.
Monday, November 11 (2013)
Peter Baker (Author: “Days of Fire: Bush and Cheney in the White House”)
Peter Baker is an American writer and reporter. He is currently a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Prior to the Times, he wrote for The Washington Post. Over his career, Baker has focused on the Obama Administration, the Bush Administration, the Clinton Administration, Hurricane Katrina, the Iraq War, the Supreme Court, and the economy. He is also a regular panelist on PBS’s “Washington Week”. His book Days of Fire: Bush and Cheney in the White House examines the eight-year presidency of George Bush and Dick Cheney, and the controversies that came with it.
Education: Oberlin College
Books: The Breach: Inside the Impeachment and Trial of William Jefferson Clinton | Kremlin Rising: Vladimir Putin and the End of Revolution
Awards: Gerald R. Ford Prize for Distinguished Coverage of the Presidency | Aldo Beckman Memorial Award
Follow: @PeterBakerNYT
Tuesday, November 12 (2013)
David Christian (Creator: “Big History”)
David Christian is an Anglo-American historian. He is an expert in Russian history and created the “big history” perspective on history. The approach emphasizes looking at human history from a cosmic, geological, and biological perspective. As such, he is the president of the International Big History Association. The concept attracted attention from philanthropist Bill Gates, whose foundation contributed to a project to eventually introduce the course to American high schools. His approach will be showcased on Big History, a new series for History Channel 2.
Born: June 30, 1946 (Brooklyn, New York, United States)
Education: Oxford University
Books: Maps of Time: an Introduction to Big History | Bread and Salt: a Social and Economic History of Food and Drink in Russia | Big History: Between Nothing and Everything
Awards: World History Association Book Prize
Follow: Big History Project | @DavidGChristian
Wednesday, November 13 (2013)
Blind Boys of Alabama(Album: “I’ll Find a Way”)
The Blind Boys of Alabama is a gospel group from Alabama that formed in 1939. Since then, their career has spanned seven decades, and they have won five Grammys. The members are: Jimmy Carter, Ben Moore, and Eric “Ricky” McKinnie, the guitarist and musical director, Joey Williams, and a keyboard player, a bass player, and a drummer. Another member, Clarence Fountain joins them when he can due to health concerns. Their newest album I’ll Find a Way is produced by Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon and features the group’s signature form of gospel.
Discography: I Can See Everybody’s Mother But Mine | Sweet Honey in the Works | Livin’ On Mother’s Prayers | Come Over Here the Table Spread | The Sermon | When I Lost My Mother | Marching Up to Zion | Oh Lord, Stand by Me | My Mother’s Train | God is on the Throne | The Original Blind Boys | (1957) You’ll Never Walk Alone | Old Time Religion | True Convictions | Can I Get a Witness? | Church Concert in New Orleans (Live) | Fix it Jesus Like You Said You Would | Jesus Will Be Waiting | In the Gospel Light | The Five Blind Boys of Alabama | Precious Memories | The Soldier Album | Faith Moves Mountains | In the Hands of the Lord | I’m a Changed Man | The Five Blind Boys of Alabama | Brand New | I’m Not That Way Anymore | I Am a Soldier | The Best of the Five Blind Boys | Deep River | Bridge Over Troubled Waters | Alive in Person | Blessed Assurance | Don’t Forget to Pray | In the Gospel Light | Soul Gospel | Swing Low, Sweet Chariot | I Brought Him With Me | All Things are Possible | Golden Moments in Gospel | My Lord What a Morning | Spirit of the Century | Higher Ground | Amazing Grace | Go Tell it On the Mountain | There Will Be Light | Atom Bomb | Just a Closer Walk with Thee | Down in New Orleans | Take the High Road
Awards: Grammy Award | Dove Award | Gospel Music Hall of Fame | Helen Keller Personal Achievement Award | First Niarchos Prize for Survivorship from Her Majesty, Queen Noor of Jordan | Alabama Music Hall of Fame
Follow: Website | @BlindBoys | Facebook
Thursday, November 14 (2013)
Alexis Ohanian (Author: “Without Their Permission”)
Alexis Ohanian is an American internet entrepreneur, activist, and investor. He is famously the co-founder of the website Reddit, but has also helped found the travel site Hipmunk and the new site Breadpig. His book Without Their Permission shares his interest in the internet and how it can be used for good.
Born: April 24, 1983 (New York City, New York, United States)
Education: University of Virginia
Awards: Forbes “30 Under 30″
Follow: Website | @AlexisOhanian | Facebook
And now, let’s check in with our good friend Jon Stewart over at ‘The Daily Show’!
Monday, November 11 (2013)
Doris Kearns Goodwin (Author: ” The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism “)
Doris Kearns Goodwin is an American biographer, historian, and political commentator. She has written several biographies of US Presidents. Her book No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II was awarded a Pulitzer Prize in 1995. Kearns was a White House Fellow in 1967, and taught government at Harvard University from 1969-1979. Her newest book The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism examines the beginning of the Progressive era and the beginning of muckraking journalism.
Born: January 4, 1943 (Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States)
Education: Colby College | Harvard University
Books: Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream | The Fitzgeralds and the Kennedys | No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II | Wait Till Next Year: A Memoir | Every Four Years: Presidential Campaign Coverage | Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Awards: Pulitzer Prize | Lincoln Prize | American History Book Prize
Previous ‘Daily Show’ Appearance(s): Interview – October 26, 2005 | January 29, 2008 | November 3, 2008 | April 29, 2009 | January 28, 2010
Previous ‘Colbert Report’ appearance(s): Interview – December 13, 2006 | September 3, 2008 | November 3, 2010 | November 7, 2012
Follow: Website | @DorisKGoodwin
Tuesday, November 12 (2013)
Joe Scarborough (Author: “The Right Path: From Ike to Reagan, How Republicans Once Mastered Politics–and Can Again”)
Joe Scarborough is an American cable news host, radio host, lawyer, author, and former politician. Scarborough is the host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe, though he previously hosted Scarborough Country on the same channel. As a politician, he formerly served in the United States House of Representatives from 1995-2001 as a Republican from Florida’s 1st District. His book The Right Path focuses on the Republican dominance of American politics and its recent fall, and details how they can regain their lost status.
Born: April 19, 1963 (Atlanta, Georgia, United States)
Education: Pensacola Catholic High School | University of Alabama | Levin College of Law, University of Florida
Committees: Committee on Armed Services | Committee on the Judiciary | Committee on Government Reform and Oversight | Committee on Education and the Workforce | Civil Service Committee
Books: The Last Best Hope | Rome Wasn’t Burnt in a Day: the Real Deal on How Politicians, Bureaucrats, and other Washington Barbarians are Bankrupting America
Awards: Friend of the Taxpayer Award, Americans for Tax Reform | Guardian of Small Business Award, National Federation of Independent Business | Spirit of Enterprise Award, U.S. Chamber of Commerce | Taxpayer’s Hero Award, Citizens Against Government Waste | Guardian of Seniors’ Rights Award, 60 Plus Association
Previous Daily Show Appearances: Interview – September 30, 2003
Follow: Website | @JoeNBC
Wednesday, November 13 (2013)
Key and Peele (Comedians: Key and Peele)
Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele are the writers, executive producers, and stars of Comedy Central’s Key and Peele. Both are alums of Chicago’s Second City comedy troupe and Fox’s MADtv. Key and Peele is a sketch comedy show filmed in front of a live studio audience. It focuses on several topics, especially Black-American culture and race relations in the United States.
Born: Keegan-Michael Key: March 22, 1971 (Southfield, Michigan, United States) | Jordan Peele: February 21, 1979 (New York City, New York, United States)
Education: Keegan-Michael Key: Shrine Catholic High School, University of Detroit, Pennsylvania State University
Television: Jordan Peele–MADtv | Chocolate News | Reno 911! | SuperNews | Childrens Hospital | Love Bites | The Mindy Project | Workaholics | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Keegan-Michael Key–ER | The Planet’s Funniest Animals | Al TV | Talkshow with Spike Feresten | Reno 911! | Chocolate News | MADtv | Wilfred | Equals Three | How I Met Your Mother | Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Movies: Jordan Peele–Twisted Fortune | Little Fockers | Wanderlust | Keegan-Michael Key–Uncle Nino | Due Date | The League | Just Go With It | Wanderlust | Hell Baby | Afternoon Delight | The Kitchen Sink | The Wild Bunch
Follow: @KeyAndPeele | @KeeganMKey | @JordanPeele
Thursday, November 14 (2013)
Geoffrey Rush (Actor: The Book Thief)
Geoffrey Rush is an Australian actor and film producer. He is one of the few people who have won the “Triple Crown of Acting”: (Academy Award, Tony Award and Emmy Award). He is the foundation President of the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts and was named the 2012 Australian of the Year. He is famous for his roles in Les Miserables (1998), The Pirates of the Caribbean movies, and The King’s Speech. Rush plays Hans Hubermann in The Book Thief by Brian Percival, the film adaptation of Markus Zusak’s book of the same name. The film centers around young Liesel, who finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. At home, a Jewish refugee is being sheltered by her adoptive parents under the stairs.
Born: July 6, 1951 (Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia)
Education: Everton Park State High School | University of Queensland
Filmography: Twelfth Night | Shine | Children of the Revolution | Oscar and Lucinda | A Little Bit of Soul | Elizabeth | Les Miserables | Shakespeare in Love | House on Haunted Hill | Quills | Frida | Pirates of the Caribbean series | Ned Kelly | Finding Nemo | The Life and Death of Peter Sellers | Munich | Elizabeth: The Golden Age | The King’s Speech
Awards: Academy Award | Australian Film Institute Award | BAFTA Award | Golden Globe Award | Satellite Award | Screen Actors Guild Award | Primetime Emmy Award
Previous ‘Colbert Report’ Appearance(s): Interview – May 10, 2011
Please remember to vote in our weekly favourite guests polls, and don’t forget to let us know which guests you’re looking forward to! Also please try to comment with any tips or suggestions that you have for this post. Thanks! Here’s to a great week of shows! That’s all for this week Hubsters! See you next time