Topic: David Garrow

3 chapters across the catalog

Cash over Country
Episode 1579 2:32:40 - 2:43:16

1579: Cash over Country

Barack Obama Biography and Larry Sinclair Allegations

A 2017 biography of Barack Obama by David Garrow is resurfacing in the media, containing claims about Obama's private life and fabricated memoirs. The discussion includes a controversial 2008 affidavit from Larry Sinclair, who alleged he had sexual encounters and used cocaine with Obama in 1999.

End of an Era
Episode 1038 37:39 - 43:27

1038: End of an Era

Rising Star Biography Explores Barack Obama's Early Life

Historian David Garrow's biography, "Rising Star: The Making of Barack Obama," details the former President's relationship with openly gay professor Lawrence Goldyn at Occidental College. The book includes a letter where Obama allegedly discussed considering a same-sex relationship before deciding it would be too challenging. The hosts discuss the implications of these revelations and the hypocrisy of political narratives regarding sexual identity and choice.

Barry's Choice
Episode 925 2:37:10 - 2:41:17

925: Barry's Choice

Barack Obama Biography "Rising Star," Gay Identity Discussion

David Garrow's new biography of Barack Obama, "Rising Star," details the former president's relationship with an openly gay professor, Lawrence Goldyn, at Occidental College. The book claims Obama "considered gayness" but decided a same-sex relationship would be "less challenging." The hosts discuss the hypocrisy of this "choice" within the context of modern identity politics.