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David Litt
Former Obama speechwriter and author
David Litt is a writer and former speechwriter for the Obama administration. He has written for several publications, including The New Yorker and The New York Times. Litt's memoir, It's Only Drowning, was published in 2022.
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Trump's AG pick rescinds controversial "slush fund"The Beat with Ari MelberAug 4, 202641:33GuestTrump WH Fears Iran War is "Consuming" his PresidencyThe Beat with Ari MelberJul 24, 202641:49GuestDavid Litt's new memoir is about finding common ground through surfingNPR's Book of the DayJul 9, 20259:23GuestIt's Only Drowning From David Litt A True Story Of Learning To Surf And Search For Common GroundArroe Collins Like It's LiveJun 26, 202519:15HostEpisode 119: David Litt (White House Speechwriter) Interview (Young Professionals)Dead Pilots SocietyApr 27, 20231:01:17GuestEpisode 118: Young Professionals written by David Litt (Funny Or Die)Dead Pilots SocietyApr 20, 202350:40GuestIs the Market Telling Us the Fed Has Peaked? And Digging in on the Latest Congressional Trades Around the Bank Crisis 4/11/23CNBC's "Fast Money"Apr 11, 202343:54Guest599 - Obama Speech writer gave the view of democracy, David LittThe James Altucher ShowJun 16, 20201:11:45GuestEp. 179 - David LittThe Axe Files with David AxelrodOct 9, 20171:06:29Guest