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Passing The Torch with Martin Foster
#83 - Cody Keenan - Wonderful Struggle
Send us a textMeet Cody Keenan—best known as President Barack Obama’s longtime speechwriter and author of the bestseller "Grace." The conversation covers Cody’s career journey, from his early days working for Senator Ted Kennedy, to his rise as White House Chief Speechwriter, and beyond. Martin opens with humor and heartfelt admiration for Cody’s work, setting a warm, conversational tone.Additionally, the episode touches on the creative process behind presidential speechwriting: the intense collaboration, the immense pressure, and the quest for authenticity in political messaging. Cody reflects on some of the st...
2025-07-03
39 min
Attention Shift
From the White House to the Classroom: Cody Keenan on Storytelling and Speechwriting
What does it take to write words that move a nation—and still feel deeply personal? We sit down with Cody Keenan, former chief speechwriter for President Barack Obama, to pull back the curtain on the craft of writing speeches that don’t just inform, but inspire. From Obama’s electrifying 2004 DNC address to poignant eulogies and everyday policy remarks, we explore how structure, storytelling, and emotional clarity come together to leave a lasting mark. Cody walks us through his process, emphasizing why every great speech needs a clear beginning, middle, and end—and how tapping i...
2025-05-22
47 min
PHNX Arizona Cardinals Podcast
Free Agent WR Keenan Allen Labeled BEST FIT With Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals Ahead of NFL Season
Free agent wide receiver Keenan Allen has been labeled as the best fit with Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Should Monti Ossenfort make a play to aid Allen alongside Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride? Will Cody Simon start for Jonathan Gannon’s defense? What are realistic expectations for Walter Nolen alongside Calais Campbell? Is Will Johnson a sleeper to win Defensive Rookie of the Year?An ALLCITY Network ProductionSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtubeALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports...
2025-05-07
1h 19
Clay Cane Extended!
Cody Keenan, Speech Writer for Obama & Author of 'GRACE: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America'
Clay Cane talks with Cody Keenan about his favorite speech from Former President Barack Obama, the enthusiasm of his presidency, and the political danger under Trump's first presidency.
2025-04-24
21 min
Locked On Broncos - Daily Podcast On The Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos SEARCHING For Veteran WR2 | Keenan Allen The Answer?
With the Denver Broncos recently checking in on Stefon Diggs, is it safe to assume the team is sniffing around for a veteran WR2? Could Keenan Allen or Amari Cooper be the answer for Sean Payton. If Denver doesn't go with a veteran, could Ohio State WR Emeka Egbuka be a good pickup? Plus, the Broncos are bringing back veteran fullback Michael Burton to help with the run game for the Broncos offense. Cody Roark is a credentialed beat reporter for Mile High Sports and covers the Broncos daily in person. Sayre Bedinger is the s...
2025-03-28
28 min
Locked On Broncos - Daily Podcast On The Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos LOSE Veteran Offensive Player | Troy Franklin and Devaughn Vele Increased Role
The Denver Broncos lost veteran offensive role player Lil'Jordan Humphrey over the weekend. What does this open up for Devaughn Vele and Troy Franklin inside of the Broncos offense. With the Broncos wide receiver room being young, should they still look to add a veteran player like Keenan Allen or Amari Cooper in the late stages of NFL Free Agency? Cody Roark is a credentialed beat reporter for Mile High Sports and covers the Broncos daily in person. Sayre Bedinger is the site expert for Predominantly Orange. Both bring Broncos Country the most in-depth and o...
2025-03-25
29 min
Locked On Broncos - Daily Podcast On The Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos Signing CHRIS GODWIN Could Be NFL Free Agency Game Changer
As the Denver Broncos prepare to dive into NFL Free Agency, why would Chris Godwin, Keenan Allen, Zach Baun, or Dre Greenlaw be game changing additions? Why would adding a safety like Jevon Holland or Cam Bynum be a dream scenario for the Broncos in free agency, and why should Sean Payton and the Broncos avoid Najee Harris and older linebackers? Cody Roark is a credentialed beat reporter for Mile High Sports and covers the Broncos daily in person. Sayre Bedinger is the site expert for Predominantly Orange. Both bring Broncos Country the most in-depth a...
2025-03-05
31 min
Locked On Broncos - Daily Podcast On The Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos Veteran WR Options For Bo Nix In NFL Free Agency
If the Denver Broncos chose to look at the veteran wide receiver route during NFL Free Agency, why would Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, or Amari Cooper be great options for Bo Nix as he prepares for his second season in the NFL. What do these receivers bring to the Broncos offense and how would they complement Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims, Devaughn Vele, and Troy Franklin? Cody Roark is a credentialed beat reporter for Mile High Sports and covers the Broncos daily in person. Sayre Bedinger is the site expert for Predominantly Orange. Both bring Broncos C...
2025-02-24
30 min
The Library of Lazy Thinking Podcast
David Keenan on Visions of Cody
Get ready to feel a new passion for life.Get ready to notice things you’ve never noticed before…Speak to people you’d usually pass in the street……and generally seek out a deeper connection to the world around you.How come?Because in this latest episode, not only are we talking all things Kerouac… but we’re doing so with the frankly inspiring David Keenan.This is the “magic God stuff” as Jack has it. And it is nothing less than “magical,” as both David and I agree.Ind...
2025-01-16
40 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg
11/29/24 Cody Keenan - "Grace"
This interview was actually most recently broadcast a week ago, on November 22nd. Cody Keenan served for a time as head speech writer for former president Barack Obama. In this interview, he discusses his remarkable book "Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America."
2024-11-29
10 min
No Counterfeit w/ Keenan Clark
Revival At Mardi Gras feat. Cody & Micah Smith | Ep. 008
In this episode, Beth and Keenan sit down with dear friends, Cody and Micah Smith, talk about how God is moving in this generation! From preaching in the streets of Mardi Gras to seeing Gen Z flood the altars at youth camp - this episode covers a lot of good stuff!  Give to Keenan Clark Ministries: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/9ecoo08vx6e—————————————————————📸 Follow KEENAN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keenanclark_📸 Follow BETH on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frombethclark...
2024-04-26
58 min
Rush Hour Podcast
Year In Review ft. Derek Keenan
On this episode of the Rush Hour Podcast presented by Original 16, Cody Janzen sits down with Saskatchewan Rush GM and co-head coach Derek Keenan to look back on the last season. We dive into everything from coaching, to the players on the team, the way the league has shifted, changes that need to be made and if the door is open to his return in Saskatchewan. LEAVE VOICEMAIL RUSH MERCH
2024-04-25
38 min
Rush Hour Podcast
GAME WEEK (pre-season edition) ft. Robert Church and Captain Ryan Keenan
On this episode of the Rush Hour Podcast presented by Original 16, Cody Janzen sits down with Ryan Keenan who has been named Saskatchewan's captain ahead of the 23/24 season, plus superstar Robert Church to talk about the new look offence in green.
2023-11-23
22 min
Lit Up
Re-release: Cody Keenan on Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America.
Angie's got a cold, and it's making her think about hot toddys. And the time she sipped some bourbon and talked with with Cody Keenan, President Obama's speech writer and author of Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America. Grace has just arrived in paperback, so it's a perfect time to revisit this conversation. We hope you enjoy it!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-14
40 min
Bramcast
#9: Cody Keenan
Bramcast continues with a discussion with Cody Keenan on his time as a Speechwriter for President Barack ObamaCody Keenan is a former speech writer and political advisor to US President Barack Obama. He is the author of the New York Times Bestseller: “Grace; President Obama and Ten Days in the fight for America". Thank you to EY for their sponsorship and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-05
29 min
The Anton Savage Show
15 Years of Change: Looking Back on Obama's 2008 Victory Speech
Anton reflects on the 15th anniversary of President Barack Obama's historic election, revisiting the hope and promise encapsulated in his electrifying victory speech. Joining him is Cody Keenan, who served as the Director of Speechwriting for President Barack Obama.Cody Keenan is an NYT Bestselling Author of "Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America."
2023-11-05
16 min
Everybody Pulls The Tarp
Cody Keenan: Writing With The President Of The United States
This week Andrew talks with former Chief White House Speechwriter Cody Keenan. Cody went from a campaign intern in Chicago to President Barack Obama’s chief speechwriter at the White House. Post-presidency, the two continued to collaborate and today Cody is a sought after expert on politics, communication, & current affairs. Cody is also the author of the instant New York Times bestseller "Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America." In this conversation, Cody shares what it’s like to get feedback on your work from Barack Obama — and how to “manage up” when your boss is the Pre...
2023-10-26
43 min
Cultural Mixtapes
Finding Grace in Politics with Former White House Speechwriter Cody Keenan
I read Barack Obama’s memoir A Promised Land when it first came out in November of 2020. That time was filled with rampant polarization, multiple quaratines, alternative realities, an insurrection, and politics that was so messy it was near impossible to find any hope and see America as this Promised Land that Obama wrote about. Thinking about the American Project is quite difficult in today’s contested landscape. Zooming out to find moments that define the beauties of American Democracy, amidst the onslaught of political punditry, and a seemingly catatonic congress, is a constant struggle. But sometimes the k...
2023-10-25
46 min
OTCB Podcast
OTCB 7 - 14 - 23; Cody Janzen
This week on the OTCB Podcast, Rush GM Derek Keenan brought us back from our summer hiatus with two major trades; so we got the voice of the Rush, Cody Janzen to hop on the show and break it all down. Mark Matthews will forever be a Rush, but after this week's trade, he's now a member of the Toronto Rock. Saskatchewan got younger, bigger and faster thanks to two deals and they also have themselves 5 picks in the first 24 selections in this year's draft. Keenan is up to his old tricks- no rebuilding but retooling! We also talk to...
2023-07-14
1h 36
Cowboys of the Osage
Keenan Barnard
This week, Cody and Jimbo talk to Keenan Barnard, the grandson of H. G. Barnard, the co-founder, owner of the historic Chapman Barnard ranch in Osage County. Keenan worked on the ranch as a boy and tells some great stories about everyday life on the ranch, including shipping cattle by rail out of the famous Blackland pens. The ranch was home to many great cowboys, including several worlds champions as well as movie star, Ben "Son" Johnson, Jr. A very interesting podcast for sure. New episodes released every Thursday.
2023-07-13
1h 15
Chords, Vines & Dines
Barry Keenan and Sally Champlin
Sally Champlin is an American character actress of film and television and singer/recording artist. She is known for appearing in such films as Die Watching, An Element of Truth, and In the Light of the Moon. She has also had recurring roles on television shows such as Heroes, Mike & Molly, and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. She is also a singer and recording artist, and has released several albums. Barry Keenan has a lifetime career as a singer/songwriter. He started recording professionally at the age of 13. By the time he turned age 19, he already had his...
2023-07-03
1h 26
We Should Talk About That
WeSTAT, Memorial Day, Patriotism and The Fight for America with President Obama's Speech Writer, Cody Keenan
Send me a Text Message about the show!JessK and JessB are taking the day off- but they do have a few reflections to share regarding patriotism, America, and the distinction between patriotism and politics. And this is just the intro! The rest of this episode shares a highlight interview with the incredibly intelligent and open, Cody Keenan who rose from a campaign intern in his hometown to become the chief speechwriter at the White House and Barack Obama’s post-presidential collaborator. We are sharing this conversation again, in celebration of Memorial Day, to reflect, in particular, on...
2023-05-29
37 min
Rush Hour Podcast
Exclusive post season sit down with General Manager Derek Keenan
On this episode of the Rush Hour Podcast presented by Original 16, Cody Janzen sits down with GM Derek Keenan for a full recap of the 2022/23 season, along with an early look at the offseason. 2023/2024 Season Ticket Renewals Are Now Open! Renewing during Early Bird: Entered into weekly prize draws Early Bird deadline: June 15th Season members will also receive the following benefits: 20% discount at the FEZ on regular priced items (excluding jerseys) First Playoff Game Ticket Monthly payment plan option 10% discount additional Blades & Rush tickets (single game only, must order through your t...
2023-05-04
47 min
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2023-04-26
00 min
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2023-04-26
00 min
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2023-04-26
00 min
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2023-04-26
00 min
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2023-04-26
00 min
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2023-04-26
00 min
One Question
Cody Keenan, author of Grace and chief speechwriter to President Obama, answers One Question, can we rewrite the rules of leadership?
Cody Keenan rose from a campaign intern in Chicago to become chief speechwriter at the White House and Barack Obama’s post-presidential collaborator. Today, Keenan is a partner at leading speechwriting firm Fenway Strategies and teaches a popular course on political speechwriting at his alma mater, Northwestern University. His first book, Grace, was published in October 2022 and became an instant New York Times bestseller.Cody joins Sarah to talk about what it means to lead today, how you keep the faith in your country when its leadership is failing, the importance of realism and idealism, and Grace, Sa...
2023-04-05
47 min
Rush Hour Podcast
Where to now? ft. Derek Keenan + Q&A
On this episode of the Rush Hour Podcast presented by Original 16, Cody Janzen catches up with GM Derek Keenan at the mid-way point of the season to talk about the recent losses, the rookies performances and how he's approaching the trade deadline. Plus, Cody takes your questions from social media. *Buy Tickets Here*
2023-03-09
45 min
Inside Influence
Cody Keenan - Obama's speech writer and ten days in the battle for America
Now, here's today's question. If you had to pick the most pivotal 10 days of your career, what would they be? Ten days that, either looking back or in the moment, felt like everything had been leading you to this point. Perhaps it was the lead-up to a landmark decision, a moment in the spotlight to either make an impact or publicly fall short, or a crisis you could have never foreseen.These are the moments that usually decide who we become as leaders, communicators, and influencers.A few years ago, I...
2023-02-01
1h 12
Chris Voss Podcast
Chris Voss Podcast – Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America by Cody Keenan
Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America by Cody Keenan From Barack Obama’s chief speechwriter Cody Keenan, a spellbinding account of the ten most dramatic days of the presidency, when a hate-fueled massacre and looming Supreme Court decisions put the character of our country on the line, and a president’s words […] The post Chris Voss Podcast – Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America by Cody Keenan appeared first on Chris Voss Official Website.
2022-12-18
37 min
Hard N.O.C. Life
295. DC in Disarray (feat. Cody Keenan)
Hard NOC Life will eventually go on hiatus. However, Britney and Keith couldn't avoid talking about THR's bombshell report that James Gunn and Peter Safran might be blowing up the current DC Universe after all. Later, Keith is joined by President Obama's former chief speechwriter, Cody Keenan, about his new White House memoir, Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America. Cody talks about his time in the White House and his love for Superman -- including the commonalities his favorite superhero shares with his former boss. He also shares his thoughts on the...
2022-12-12
1h 03
Talk Cocktail
Presidential Words Matter: My Conversation with Cody Keenan
Language has always been an important tool in American politics. It allows politicians to communicate their ideas and visions to their constituents and persuade them to support their policies. The power of words is so great that politicians often have teams of speechwriters to help craft their messages. These writers often work closely with the politicians to understand their vision and goals, and help express them in a way that resonates with the public. In his book GRACE, Cody Keenan writes about his experiences as President Obama's chief speechwriter during a critical ten-day period in June 2015. ...
2022-12-08
27 min
The Vermont Conversation with David Goodman
Barack Obama's speechwriter on "the power of a president's words"
When a young Illinois state senator named Barack Obama addressed the 2004 Democratic Convention, he vaulted onto the national stage through the power and grace of his words. In that speech, he challenged Americans to have “the audacity of hope.” President Obama went on to become one of the greatest political orators of our time.Obama has had a silent partner in crafting his oratory. In 2006, a novice speechwriter named Cody Keenan joined his team. Keenan wrote alongside Obama for 14 years, rising to become the chief White House speech writer. He continued collaborating with Obama, spending four years help...
2022-11-16
50 min
The Penta Podcast Channel
A conversation with Cody Keenan, former Director of Speechwriting for President Obama
In this edition of What's at Stake, Penta Senior Director Rebeca Buck and Managing Director Michael LaRosa sit down with Cody Keenan, former Director of Speechwriting for President Obama and author of "Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America." Cody speaks about his experiences in the Obama White House during some of the administration's most pivotal days. Ten days in particular saw several historic moments unfold, including the shooting in Charleston, South Carolina, and landmark Supreme Court decisions on marriage equality and the Affordable Care Act. Cody draws connections from President Obama's style...
2022-11-16
28 min
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk
499: Cody Keenan - Working With The Most Powerful Person In The World, Taking Big Risks, & The Art Of Speechwriting
Text Hawk to 66866 to become part of "Mindful Monday." Receive a carefully curated email from me... Each Monday morning to help you start your week off right... Full show notes at www.LearningLeader.com Twitter/IG: @RyanHawk12 https://twitter.com/RyanHawk12 Cody Keenan has written with President Barack Obama since 2007, working his way up to chief speechwriter. He’s been named the “Springsteen” of the Obama White House, even though he can’t play an instrument, and Obama calls him “Hemingway." His first book, Grace, became an instant New York Times Bestseller. Notes:
2022-11-14
54 min
In The News
Is Féidir Linn! Barack Obama’s speech writer takes us behind the scenes of his presidency
In his new book Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America, speech writer Cody Keenan gives readers an intimate portrayal of life inside the White House during some of the most critical moments in American history. In this episode, he talks to Sorcha Pollak about those ten years spent working alongside one of the most important and recognised people on earth, the long days and nights spent crafting the former US president’s statements and the pressure, self-doubt and ultimate sense of accomplishment of holding “the best and the worst job in the West Wing”. Hosted...
2022-11-11
33 min
takin' a walk
The spellbinding story of the ten most dramatic days of a presidency
Join us for this bonus Friday edition of Takin A Walk with Cody Keenan Cody was speechwriter for President Obama and has a new book called “Grace” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport the show: https://takinawalk.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-11-11
07 min
City Cast Chicago
Obama’s Chief Speechwriter on the ‘Battle for America’
Few people probably remember that in 2015, the Supreme Court’s decisions on same sex marriage and the Affordable Care Act, as well as the racist shooting rampage that killed nine African Americans at a Charleston church all happened within 10 days. Cody Keenan remembers. He was former President Barack Obama’s chief speechwriter, which meant he had to craft the right words for Obama to deliver. In his new book, “Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America,” Keenan details his struggle to write speeches about those events and outlines how he collaborated with the country’s first Black...
2022-11-07
18 min
Nobody Told Me!
Cody Keenan: ...how stressful & rewarding it is to work as President Obama's Speechwriter
Our guest, Cody Keenan, had a front row seat to history, serving as President Barack Obama’s Chief White House speechwriter and post-presidential collaborator. Cody has written about the experience in the New York Times bestseller, "Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America". It's a fascinating account of what he considers to be the ten most dramatic days of the Obama presidency. His website is codykeenan.com Thanks to our sponsors of this episode!: Our sponsor, Blissy, sells 100% Mulberry silk pillowcases, sleep masks and other products to help you get a great night’s sleep! Silk is what’s best...
2022-11-01
36 min
Town Hall Seattle Civics Series
300. Cody Keenan with Marcus Harrison Green: Putting Words in the President’s Mouth
What is it like to be the mouthpiece for the President of the United States? You or I may have found ourselves stressed about writing an essay or sending a letter, but imagine having to craft sentences that the entire nation — and much of the world — will hear. Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America is the latest release by Cody Keenan, Barack Obama’s chief speechwriter. The book features an account of what were arguably the ten most dramatic days of the presidency: the Charleston church massacre, the fate of marriage equality, the ou...
2022-10-27
1h 01
In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt
Obama’s Speechwriter on Instilling Hope (with Cody Keenan)
Words matter. Coming from the highest office, they have the power to bring the nation together or tear it apart. Andy speaks with Barack Obama’s chief speechwriter Cody Keenan about some of the most high-stakes speeches Obama gave during his presidency, from the aftermath of a white supremacist shooting to the fate of marriage equality, and why his message of redemption resonated so strongly with the American people. Cody also reacts to the pendulum swing that brought us Trump’s hateful language and Biden’s propensity for unscripted remarks. Keep up with Andy on Twitter @ASlavitt. ...
2022-10-26
40 min
That Said With Michael Zeldin
A Conversation with Cody Keenan, Author, ‘Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America’
Join Michael in his discussion with Cody Keenan as they discuss his book, Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America. The book recounts the most remarkable eulogy delivered by President Obama in Charleston, South Carolina after the hate crime murders of Reverend Pickney and eight parishioners in the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Guest Cody Keenan Cody Keenan rose from a campaign intern in Chicago and deputy pirate to become chief speechwriter at the White House and Barack Obama’s post-presidential collaborator. He’s been named the “Springsteen” of the Obama...
2022-10-22
45 min
Bookstack
Episode 82: Cody Keenan on the Ten Days that Defined Obama's Presidency
Former Barack Obama speechwriter Cody Keenan joins Richard to discuss the ten crucial days that marked Obama’s presidency and how he played a part in telling the story of America in his new book, Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America (https://www.harpercollins.com/products/grace-cody-keenan?variant=39970831597602). This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.persuasion.community/subscribe
2022-10-21
31 min
The Collection with Brad Gilmore
Cody Keenan, "Grace: 10 Days in the Battle for America"
Cody Keenan is an American political advisor and speechwriter who served as the Director of Speechwriting for President Barack Obama. Keenan studied political science at Northwestern University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-17
12 min
The Conversation
Amazing Grace
David Shuster hosts. Former Obama speechwriter Cody Keenan describes the moments that lead up to President Obama singing "Amazing Grace" and giving one of the most important speeches of his career. NYC Gun Violence Prevention Czar Andre T. Mitchell discusses the resources communities need to prevent gun violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-10-13
25 min
The Axe Files with David Axelrod
Ep. 507 — Cody Keenan
In high school, Cody Keenan wanted to be an orthopedic surgeon. But a challenging college chemistry course led him to pursue a degree in political science instead. He got his start working in the mailroom for Sen. Ted Kennedy, eventually becoming chief speech writer for President Barack Obama. Cody joined David to talk about the challenges of speech writing, battling imposter syndrome, the joys and frustrations of working in politics, and a whirlwind 10 days chronicled in his new book, “Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America.”To learn more about how CNN protects list...
2022-10-13
54 min
ALOUD @ Los Angeles Public Library
An Evening with Cody Keenan
Join Cody Keenan, President Obama’s chief speechwriter, and Jon Favreau, co-host of Pod Save America and founder of Crooked Media, to discuss Keenan’s new book Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America. Through the behind-the-scenes moments, from Obama’s suggestion that Keenan pour a drink, listen to some Miles Davis, and "find the silences" to the president’s late-night writing sessions in the First Family’s Residence, Keenan takes us inside the craft of speechwriting at the highest level for the most demanding of bosses, the relentlessly poetic and perfectionist Barack Obama.
2022-10-12
00 min
Northwestern Intersections
‘GRACE: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America’ with Cody Keenan '02
In this special bonus episode of Northwestern Intersections, join us for an account from Barack Obama’s chief speechwriter, Cody Keenan ’02, of the 10 most dramatic days of the presidency, when a hate-fueled massacre and looming Supreme Court decisions put the character of the US on the line and a president’s words could bring the nation together or tear it apart. Authored by Keenan, GRACE is an intimate writing on the rhetorical tightrope America's first Black president had to walk, culminating with an unforgettable high point: Obama stunning everybody by taking a deep breath and leading the country in a chor...
2022-10-11
38 min
Northwestern Intersections
‘GRACE: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America’ with Cody Keenan '02
In this special bonus episode of Northwestern Intersections, join us for an account from Barack Obama’s chief speechwriter, Cody Keenan ’02, of the 10 most dramatic days of the presidency, when a hate-fueled massacre and looming Supreme Court decisions put the character of the US on the line and a president’s words could bring the nation together or tear it apart. Authored by Keenan, GRACE is an intimate writing on the rhetorical tightrope America's first Black president had to walk, culminating with an unforgettable high point: Obama stunning everybody by taking a deep breath and leading the country in a chorus...
2022-10-11
38 min
I Am Refocused Radio
Former Obama speechwriter Cody Keenan, author of Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America
ABOUT CODY KEENAN AND GRACEGRACE: PRESIDENT OBAMA AND TEN DAYS IN THE BATTLE FOR AMERICA (Mariner Books, October 4, 2022) is the riveting story of the most exhilarating and emotional stretch of the Obama presidency, told by the man Obama calls his "Hemingway," his longtime collaborator and chief speechwriter, Cody Keenan.GRACE is a spellbinding account of the ten most dramatic days of the Obama presidency, when a hate-fueled massacre and looming Supreme Court decisions (the right to health care for working families and the right for same-sex couples to marry) put the character of our country on...
2022-10-06
08 min
The Arik Korman Show
Barack Obama's Chief Speechwriter on How to Move Our Country Forward
Cody Keenan, President Obama's chief speechwriter, talks about Barack Obama as a leader, how we can engage our kids in the political process so they'll feel empowered, and how to write a great speech. Cody's new book is Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America.
2022-10-06
22 min
Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People
Cody Keenan: Ten Days That Defined America
Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to make you remarkable. His Remarkable People podcast features interviews with remarkable people such as Jane Goodall, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Marc Benioff, Woz, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Bob Cialdini. Every episode will make you more remarkable.With his decades of experience in Silicon Valley as a Venture Capitalist and advisor to the top entrepreneurs in the world, Guy’s questions come from a place of curiosity and passion for technology, start-ups, entrepreneurship, and marketing. If you love society and culture, documentaries, and business podcasts, take a second to follow Remarkable People....
2022-10-05
43 min
Foundation Radio
Cody Keenan
Adam's guest today is the Former Director of Speechwriting for President Barack Obama, Cody Keenan! Adam and Cody discuss Cody's new book, "Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America", key points during and after the most consequential ten days of a presidency, what it takes to be a speechwriter for a president, and what Miles Davis taught him about finding the silences.Pick up Cody's book by clicking here, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram.Special thanks to The Dugout - customized and vintage apparel. Use promo code FOUNDATION at checkout and receive 15...
2022-10-04
34 min
Explore New Full Audiobooks in History, The Americas
Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America by Cody Keenan
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/575413to listen full audiobooks. Title: Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America Author: Cody Keenan Narrator: Cody Keenan Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 20 minutes Release date: October 4, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.89 of Total 9 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: The Americas Publisher's Summary: From Barack Obama’s chief speechwriter Cody Keenan, a spellbinding account of the ten most dramatic days of the presidency, when a hate-fueled massacre and looming Supreme Court decisions put the character of our country on the line, and a president’s words could bring the nation toge...
2022-10-04
8h 20
Explore New Full Audiobooks in History, The Americas
Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America by Cody Keenan
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/575413 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America Author: Cody Keenan Narrator: Cody Keenan Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 20 minutes Release date: October 4, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.89 of Total 9 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: The Americas Publisher's Summary: From Barack Obama’s chief speechwriter Cody Keenan, a spellbinding account of the ten most dramatic days of the presidency, when a hate-fueled massacre and looming Supreme Court decisions put the character of our country on the line, and a president’s words could bring the nati...
2022-10-04
05 min
Full Trial Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Law & Politics
Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America by Cody Keenan
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/575413 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America Author: Cody Keenan Narrator: Cody Keenan Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 20 minutes Release date: October 4, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.89 of Total 9 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Law & Politics Publisher's Summary: From Barack Obama’s chief speechwriter Cody Keenan, a spellbinding account of the ten most dramatic days of the presidency, when a hate-fueled massacre and looming Supreme Court decisions put the character of our country on the line, and a president’s words could bring the nati...
2022-10-04
05 min
Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Law & Politics
Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America by Cody Keenan
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/575413to listen full audiobooks. Title: Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America Author: Cody Keenan Narrator: Cody Keenan Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 20 minutes Release date: October 4, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.89 of Total 9 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Law & Politics Publisher's Summary: From Barack Obama’s chief speechwriter Cody Keenan, a spellbinding account of the ten most dramatic days of the presidency, when a hate-fueled massacre and looming Supreme Court decisions put the character of our country on the line, and a president’s words could bring the nation toge...
2022-10-04
8h 20
Lit Up
Cody Keenan on his book, Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America
This week on the podcast, Angela welcomes Cody Keenan, author of Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America. This book is a special one for Angela and Sugar23, as we are publishing this book in partnership with Mariner at HarperCollins.Cody spent years as President Obama's speechwriter, a position he held during some of the greatest moments and darkest days of Obama's presidency. Angie and Cody talk about meeting Obama for the first time, writing speeches for the first Black president, falling in love with a fact checker (his now wife), and how to free yourself...
2022-10-04
41 min
Pod Save America
"Best Wishes > Death Wishes."
Donald Trumps asks if Mitch McConnell has a death wish, Republican Senate candidates are polling better while the House is still in play, and Cody Keenan joins to talk about speechwriting for Obama and his new book Grace. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.
2022-10-04
1h 02
Listen to Trending Full trial Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Memoirs
Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America by Cody Keenan
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/575413 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America Author: Cody Keenan Narrator: Cody Keenan Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 20 minutes Release date: October 4, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.89 of Total 9 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From Barack Obama’s chief speechwriter Cody Keenan, a spellbinding account of the ten most dramatic days of the presidency, when a hate-fueled massacre and looming Supreme Court decisions put the character of our country on the line, and a president’s words could bring the nation toge...
2022-10-04
05 min
Axelbank Reports History and Today
#99: Cody Keenan: "Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America"
The president of the United States stood at the podium, faced members of a Black church who had just lost nine parishioners in a racist attack, and offered comfort, not only with words, but with silence. After twelve seconds, Barack Obama sang the hymn that had been a comfort in moments of crisis for generations. Amazing Grace.In his new book, "Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America," former White House Chief Speechwriter Cody Keenan recounts how he and the president collaborated on writing what would become the 44th president's most memorable speech...
2022-10-04
48 min
Mediaite's Press Club
Cody Keenan
Mediaite editor in chief Aidan McLaughlin speaks with Cody Keenan, chief speechwriter to President Barack Obama during his second term in office, about his new book. "Grace: President Obama And Ten Days In The Battle For America" recounts 10 days in 2015, a shocking period of tragedy and progress that started with the horrific mass shooting at a Black church in Charleston, South Carolina and ended with the Supreme Court upholding marriage equality and much of the Affordable Care Act. McLaughlin and Keenan discuss writing for Obama, how the former president reacted to the rise of Trump, and what he thinks...
2022-10-03
29 min
We Should Talk About That
Grace, President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America with Obama's Speech Writer, Cody Keenan
Send me a Text Message about the show!Cody Keenan rose from a campaign intern in his hometown to become the chief speechwriter at the White House and Barack Obama’s post-presidential collaborator- and he is here to share his experiences with Jess and Jess. In particular and of most interest in this conversation are the ten days in June of 2015, following the mass murder of nine Black worshipers in a Charleston, South Carolina by a white supremicist. In the days that followed, America – and its first Black president – went through a profound reckoning with race and the leg...
2022-10-03
33 min
Second Act Stories
After the White House: A Speechwriter Finds Joy Teaching
Cody Keenan started working in the White House at the age of 28 and rose up to the role of Chief Speechwriter for President Barack Obama. In terms of his chosen profession, he was at the top of the mountain at a very young age. But after eight years, the Obama Presidency ends. What does he do next? After the White House, Cody has accomplished a lot. He has collaborated with Barack Obama on his best-selling, presidential memoir, A Promised Land. He’s now completed his own book, Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for Am...
2022-10-03
22 min
The Bookish Life
Welcome, October!
In this week's podcast, Phil hesitantly talks about his latest read, THE CASE AGAINST THE SEXUAL REVOLUTION by Louise Perry. Sara discusses Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen which was our book club pick for September. New Releases this week: Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America by Cody Keenan Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese Billie Starr's Book of Sorries by Deborah Kennedy Phil also mentioned this article from The Guardian about Celeste Ng. Snag her newest book, Our Missing Hearts, out this Tu...
2022-10-03
20 min
The Bakari Sellers Podcast
Cody Keenan and Speechwriting for Barack Obama
Bakari Sellers is joined by the political adviser and former director of speechwriting for President Barack Obama to discuss writing for the first Black president as a white man (3:19); his new book, ‘Grace,’ and reliving 10 pivotal days in the presidency (8:43); and predicting the Trump backlash (19:22).Host: Bakari SellersGuest: Cody KeenanProducer: Donnie Beacham Jr.Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-09-29
27 min
Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod)
Superman III (1983)
Regular hosts Haitch and Jason are joined by President Obama's chief speechwriter, and the author of Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America and DC comics super fanboy, Cody Keenan. Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Dune News (00:29:58) Superman III Roundtable Discussion (00:31:14) Your Letters (01:15:32) Notes and Links Cody’s Upcoming Book Tour. Cody is embarking on his national tour for his new book Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America where he will have special guests and great discussions. Check out his website here. Check out the Dune Pod Merch St...
2022-09-26
1h 29
Rush Hour Podcast
NLL Draft: EP 14 ft. Derek Keenan and Austin Madronic
On this episode of the Rush Hour Podcast presented by Original 16, Cody Janzen catches up with GM Derek Keenan and sixth overall pick Austin Madronic after the 2022 NLL Draft, plus some thoughts on goaltender Alexis Buque signing in Saskatchewan after winning a Presidents Cup with the Ladner Pioneers. *Renew Your Season Tickets Here*
2022-09-22
33 min
The NPR Politics Podcast
Obama's Speechwriter On The Power Of Presidential Rhetoric
Cody Keenan talks to NPR's Tamara Keith about writing for Barack Obama, the impact of Donald Trump's rhetoric and whether a president needs to be a compelling speaker to be an effective leader.He's the author of a new book, Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith.Learn more about upcoming live shows of The NPR Politics Podcast at nprpresents.org.Support the show and unlock sponsor-free listening with a subscription to The NPR Politics Podcast Plus. Learn more at plus...
2022-09-15
15 min
Second Act Stories
Recipe for Success: A Red Truck, Amazing Pies & Barack Obama
Brian Noyes was an art director for 30+ years with top publications like The Washington Post, Smithsonian, Architecture and House & Garden. He loved his work. But he also loved baking. And he regularly took week-long courses at schools like the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY and L’Academie de Cuisine in Gaithersburg, MD. After the September 11th attack, he decided to buy a weekend house in rural Virginia -- an escape from his design work in Washington, DC. As a hobby, he started making jams and pies for a local country store under the name th...
2022-07-22
23 min
Rush Hour Podcast
Episode 10 ft. Robert Church and Derek Keenan
On this episode of the Rush Hour Podcast presented by Original 16, Cody Janzen (@JannerOnPxP) takes a look back at Saskatchewan`s win in Texas and the season it was with Robert Church, plus we dive into everything and anything with GM Derek Keenan. *Renew Your Season Tickets Here*
2022-05-12
1h 04
Rush Hour Podcast
Episode 7 ft. Jimmy Quinlan, Derek Keenan, Ryan Keenan and Jake Elliott
On this episode of the Rush Hour Podcast presented by Original 16, Cody Janzen gets you set after the bye week for Saskatchewan vs Vancouver, we connect with the next head coach of the Rush Jimmy Quinlan, general manager Derek Keenan to talk about the recent changes behind the bench, former first overall NLL draft pick Ryan Keenan to talk about some lacrosse memories and what keeps him busy away from the arena and we've got Jumbo on to preview Warriors and Rush at the SaskTel Centre. Buy Tickets for Saturday, April 9th: Saskatchewan Rush...
2022-04-07
51 min
Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People
Cody Keenan: Speech Writer and Former Director of Speechwriting for President Barack Obama
You'll be blown away with this interview with speechwriter Cody Keenan, former Director of Speechwriting for President Barack Obama. President Obama said he relied “on Cody not just to share my vision, but to help tell America’s story.” “He’s a brilliant writer," Mr. Obama added. “He’s relentless.” Listen in as Guy Kawasaki talks to Cody about his years working at The White House this week on the Remarkable People Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-08-04
59 min
The Diplomatic Pouch
Episode 8 - Cody Keenan
Cody is an American political advisor and speechwriter who served as the Director of Speechwriting for President Barack Obama. Described as the "Springsteen" of Obama's White House. He helped President Obama craft remarks on every topic for every audience – from tiny backyards in Iowa to the biggest stadiums in the country; from sermons on the National Mall to the State of the Union Address. Cody chats to us about his Irish west coast road trip and writing the perfect speech with Barack Obama. He also tells us about his upcoming memoir 'Grace', which will focus on 10 da...
2021-03-11
40 min
The Diplomatic Pouch
Episode 7 - St. Patrick's Day at the White House
Every year on March 17th, the Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) visits the White House and presents a bowl of Irish shamrock to the U.S. President. It is a tradition that dates back to the 1950's and is a highlight on the Irish American calendar. But what really happens in the White House on St. Patrick's Day? We speak to two former Irish Taoisigh (PM's) Enda Kenny and John Bruton, Barack Obama's speechwriter Cody Keenan, historian Dr. Michael Kennedy and broadcaster and author Dearbhail McDonald.
2021-03-11
38 min
Inside Influence
Cody Keenan - Finding your voice: Lessons from Obama in compelling communication
Today’s we’re going to dive into that last word – Nation.What does it take to write a speech so captivating - so compelling – that it has the ability to stop a Nation in its tracks? Make the planet literally sit up and pay attention – or define an entire moment in history for generations to come. Would it be fair to say that the writing of that speech would take a level of mastery that’s worth knowing?I’ve worked with speakers and presenters for twenty years. And this bit, the crafting of the story i...
2021-01-26
19 min
Inside Influence
Cody Keenan - Words to lead a Nation: Obama's speech writer on the keys to a powerful speech
Today’s we’re going to dive into that last word – Nation.What does it take to write a speech so captivating - so compelling – that it has the ability to stop a Nation in its tracks? Make the planet literally sit up and pay attention – or define an entire moment in history for generations to come. Would it be fair to say that the writing of that speech would take a level of mastery that’s worth knowing?I’ve worked with speakers and presenters for twenty years. And this bit, the crafting of th...
2020-09-29
1h 13
How To... with The Communications Clinic
How to Write a Speech, with Cody Keenan
Louise Duffy is joined by Cody Keenan, Barack Obama's acclaimed speechwriter for the first episode of 'How To... with The Communications Clinic'. They discuss his role as Director of Speechwriting in the White House, Obama's recent speech at the 2020 Democratic Convention, the speechwriting process, the importance of storytelling, reading, research and lots more. Get in touch with us by email - info@communicationsclinic.ie We're also on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-communications-clinic-dublin
2020-08-31
37 min
Weinberg in the World
Waldron Student-Alumni Connections Program Career Talk with Cody Keenan ’02: Chief Speechwriter for President Barack Obama
This episode is a recorded Waldron Student-Alumni Connections Program event where Cody Keenan talked with students in the fall of 2019 about his career. He has been a speechwriter for President Barack Obama for nearly a decade, rising from a campaign intern in Chicago to Director of Speechwriting at the White House. He is also now a visiting professor at Northwestern. Though this talk was from 2019, which was a very different time compared to today, we are excited to share this talk with you and we hope you enjoy it! Learn more at Weinberg.northwestern.edu and search...
2020-05-22
09 min
Weinberg in the World
Waldron Student-Alumni Connections Program Career Talk with Cody Keenan ’02: Chief Speechwriter for President Barack Obama
This episode is a recorded Waldron Student-Alumni Connections Program event where Cody Keenan talked with students in the fall of 2019 about his career. He has been a speechwriter for President Barack Obama for nearly a decade, rising from a campaign intern in Chicago to Director of Speechwriting at the White House. He is also now a visiting professor at Northwestern. Though this talk was from 2019, which was a very different time compared to today, we are excited to share this talk with you and we hope you enjoy it! Learn more at Weinberg.northwestern.edu and search for Waldron or...
2020-05-22
09 min
DenkTank
#10: Cody Keenan: key lessons from Obama’s personal speechwriter
Cody Keenan and his team wrote over 4.000 speeches for President Obama, and he still is his personal speechwriter today. Experts call Cody the ‘The Bruce Springsteen of speechwriting’. How do you write speeches that touch the hearts and minds of millions of people? Read more about Cody Keenan: https://www.denkproducties.nl/experts/cody-keenan
2020-03-02
31 min
Smarks & Stripes
37: EVP and CBO of AEW: Cody and Brandi Rhodes
Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer of All Elite Wrestling, Cody and Brandi Rhodes sit with Keenan and Turtle to talk all things AEW ahead of the HUGE AEW on TNT show tomorrow night here in Philadelphia! Keenan and Cody take a trip down memory lane, Brandi talks women's division in AEW, is there another boom in the industry and so much more! Enjoy...Cody and Brandi Rhodes!
2019-10-15
34 min
Second Captains Saturday
Cody Keenan
Cody Keenan has been writing for and with Barack Obama, former leader of the free world, since 2007, but the real test comes today when we explore his sporting credentials. We talk about writing Obama's recent speech commenting on Trump, Cruz/O'Rourke in Texas, Colin Kaepernick and his own high school football career.
2018-09-15
53 min
Irish Times Inside Politics
Interview: Cody Keenan, Speechwriter for Barack Obama
Cody Keenan has been a speechwriter for President Barack Obama for more than a decade, rising from a campaign intern in Chicago to Director of Speechwriting at the White House. Keenan has helped craft the president’s remarks on every topic for every audience, from backyards in Iowa, to State of the Union addresses. Now he is helping President Obama write a memoir of his time in the Oval Office. On today’s podcast Keenan speaks to Hugh Linehan about getting his start with Obama, what he believes the 44th president’s legacy will be, whether US politics is suffering irrepa...
2018-08-17
35 min
Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan
Interview: Cody Keenan, Speechwriter for Barack Obama
Cody Keenan has been a speechwriter for President Barack Obama for more than a decade, rising from a campaign intern in Chicago to Director of Speechwriting at the White House. Keenan has helped craft the president’s remarks on every topic for every audience, from backyards in Iowa, to State of the Union addresses. Now he is helping President Obama write a memoir of his time in the Oval Office. On today’s podcast Keenan speaks to Hugh Linehan about getting his start with Obama, what he believes the 44th president’s legacy will be, whether US politics is suffering irrepa...
2018-08-17
35 min
DC Multicast
Special Guest: Obama Speechwriter Cody Keenan
President Obama's chief speechwriter Cody Keenan is probably the biggest DC Comics fanboy in the history of the White House, and he joins Keith for a special one-on-one conversation about heroism and the need for Hope and Optimism in the DC Universe. Cody talks about how Superman came to be his favorite hero, why Clancy Brown is the best Lex Luthor, seeing his hometown Chicago get turned into Gotham and Metropolis, and why you can't separate social justice from superhero stories. They also discuss President Obama's Nerd of Color credentials and go on a brief tangent about...
2017-10-01
48 min
The Irish Times World View Podcast
Obama Speechwriter Cody Keenan on 'Dreamers', Key Speeches & Trump's White House
"This was specifically one of the issues he said he would speak up about. Whenever American values are threatened, whenever various groups of Americans are targeted". Cody Keenan helped former U.S. president Barack Obama draft his recent statement criticising President Donald Trump's decision to end the Dreamers programme, removing legal protection from the children of undocumented immigrants. Keenan worked in the White House throughout Barack Obama's two terms of office, becoming his head speechwriter. He understands the criticism Obama came under for breaking the tradition that former presidents not criticise incumbents. "But you know, Donald Trump has shredded almost...
2017-09-12
42 min
The Irish Times World View Podcast
Obama Speechwriter Cody Keenan on 'Dreamers', Key Speeches & Trump's White House
"This was specifically one of the issues he said he would speak up about. Whenever American values are threatened, whenever various groups of Americans are targeted". Cody Keenan helped former U.S. president Barack Obama draft his recent statement criticising President Donald Trump's decision to end the Dreamers programme, removing legal protection from the children of undocumented immigrants. Keenan worked in the White House throughout Barack Obama's two terms of office, becoming his head speechwriter. He understands the criticism Obama came under for breaking the tradition that former presidents not criticise incumbents. "But you know, Donald Trump has shredded almost...
2017-09-12
00 min
The Arizona Wine Monk Podcast
Podcast: Founders of the Arizona Vigneron's Alliance
In this podcast, I hang out with the three founding members of the AVA (Arizona Vigneron's Alliance): Kent Callaghan, James Keenan, and Todd Bostock. These men have set it upon themselves to unify the Arizona industry and glean some insight into what our future may hold. This Question and Answer session was held at the Gazebo at the Verde Valley wine festial. Take a listen!
2017-05-19
26 min
The Fly
Cody Keenan & Marc Thiessen: "Voices of Presidents Past"
On the eve of a joint session address, we talk with two chief speechwriters--Cody Keenan of the Obama White House and Marc Thiessen of the Bush White House. They share commentary on President Trump's speaking style and reflections on their experiences writing for the President of the United States.
2017-03-03
33 min
The Axe Files with David Axelrod
Ep. 116 - Cody Keenan
Cody Keenan, former chief speechwriter to President Obama, talks with David Axelrod about his evolution from intern in the speechwriting department of the 2008 Obama presidential campaign to becoming the President’s chief speechwriter; how President Obama collaborates on the speechwriting process; and what it was like to serve in the White House for eight years.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2017-01-26
58 min
Working
Working at the White House: Head Speechwriter Cody Keenan
This season on Working, we’re going to the White House. Head Speechwriter Cody Keenan writes and edits the President's speeches. He takes us through his career starting as a speechwriting intern in 2008 and how a speech goes from the blank page to the teleprompter. In a Slate Plus Extra, Keenan tells us about some of the lighter speeches he's written over the years, including one he gave himself. If you’re a member, enjoy bonus segments and interview transcripts from Working, plus other great podcast exclusives. Start your two-week free trial at slate.com/workingplus.
2016-07-24
35 min
Your Story, Your Way: Full Audiobook
Villainous Audiobook by Matthew Cody
Listen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 217271 Title: Villainous Author: Matthew Cody Narrator: Matthew Cody Format: Unabridged Length: 07:19:00 Language: English Release date: 08-26-14 Publisher: Listening Library (Audio) Genres: Kids, Action & Adventure, Health & Family, Mystery & Fantasy Summary: “A fantastic story, thrillingly told. This book has a superpower—you can’t put it down.” —Jonathan Stroud, author of the bestselling Bartimaeus Trilogy The truth about the Super children—who have real powers like flight and super strength—is finally exposed, and the town of Noble’s Green has created a special boarding school for its superpowered children. That’s...
2014-08-26
7h 19
Your Story, Your Way: Full Audiobook
Will in Scarlet Audiobook by Matthew Cody
Listen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 196768 Title: Will in Scarlet Author: Matthew Cody Narrator: Maxwell Caulfield Format: Unabridged Length: 07:39:00 Language: English Release date: 10-08-13 Publisher: Listening Library (Audio) Genres: Kids, Historical Summary: This reimagining of the Robin Hood legend tells the story of the young boy behind the bandit hero's rise to fame. Will Shackley is the son of a lord, and though just thirteen, he’s led a charmed, protected life and is the heir to Shackley House, while his father is away on the Third Crusade with King Richard the Lionheart. But...
2013-10-08
7h 39
Your Story, Your Way: Full Audiobook
Suddenly Supernatural Book 3: Unhappy Medium Audiobook by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
Listen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 58131 Title: Suddenly Supernatural Book 3: Unhappy Medium Author: Elizabeth Cody Kimmel Narrator: Allyson Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 03:52:16 Language: English Release date: 04-28-09 Publisher: Listening Library (Audio) Genres: Kids, Health & Family, Mystery & Fantasy Summary: What happens when mediums face off? Spirit-seeing Kat has pretty much overcome her fear of communicating with ghosts. But when she and her best friend, Jac, visit the Whispering Pines Mountain House and Kat is challenged to help a deceased medium make her way back into the light, things get a little darker. From battling...
2009-04-28
3h 52