Why President Obama Likes To Call Cody Keenan By His Nickname, “Hemingway”

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Published on October 6, 2022

Stephen welcomes former White House speechwriter Cody Keenan for a chat about his time writing for President Obama, and learns the “dirty little secret” of how he earned his nickname. Cody’s new book, “Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America,” is available now. #Colbert #Grace #CodyKeenan

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14 comments

  • Tina Fonck 2 years ago

    I really want to read that book

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  • Allan Guindon 2 years ago

    Please interview the speech writer for trump.

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  • midoriguchi 2 years ago

    this guy is compelling and charismatic. no wonder the speeches worked

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  • john kindon 2 years ago

    What America needs is Obama back as president he was the best thing that happened to that country in such a long time or someone of his stature

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  • utubefreshieagn 2 years ago

    Such a fascinating and intellectually-stimulating & engaging interview! I could listen to this guy speak for hours. Makes sense why he’s a prof now and why he was chosen as Obama’s speechwriter. As a writer myself, it would’ve been such an honor to have that job.

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  • Bryan 2 years ago

    Anyone else think he sounds a lot like Jon Hamm?

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  • Michael Ford 2 years ago

    he seems like one of those super-smart guys who never lets you get a word in edgeways.

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  • PAL420 2 years ago

    Could you please change the music on your channel. Jon is gone. Play some Louis Cato and the Late Show Band!

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  • Doug Caron 2 years ago

    After hearing that last part on Miles Davis, I am going to find out his class schedule, head up to Evanston and sit in on one of his lectures.

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  • E Camp 2 years ago

    I don’t think Republicans even understand the concept of “grace.”

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  • Cindy Simpson 2 years ago

    USA = HUGE INSANE ASYLUM IN A HELL HOLE

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  • Jo Strong 2 years ago

    I have (had) no idea who this man is. I am so sorry that his book is coming out at such a crazy time…

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  • themorales6 2 years ago

    Love hearing this story!!! And I love that Ben was part of the crew that stayed out all night.

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  • theBellIsTolling 2 years ago

    Stephen is entranced w the stories. Doesnt often happen.

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