Jimmy Carter famously spent much of his post-presidency building houses for the poor. By contrast, Barack Obama has spent much of his time since leaving office building his bankroll — and also emerging at pivotal moments to defend the establishment, whether by discouraging a potentially major NBA strike or intervening in the 2020 Democratic primary to derail the insurgent campaign being waged by Bernie Sanders. Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss a recent Jacobin article excoriating Obama as a genuinely terrible ex-president. Kurt Metzger on Twitter: Kurt’s website: Become a Premium Member: Go to a Live Show: Subscribe to Our Newsletter: LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: Podcasts: (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): ? DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP: App Store: Google Play: Jimmy Dore on Twitter: Stef Zamorano on Twitter: About The Jimmy Dore Show: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.
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