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:
Hide player controls
Hide resume playing