"At the start of the episode, Maron explained that he wanted to speak with someone who can help not only reflect on the podcast's legacy, but how he and his listeners should navigate the world. He also wanted insight from the former president on the current state of politics moving forward. "And how do we do it with some grace and perhaps some hope and some focus," Maron said, asking how to engage in civil discourse."
"Obama first appeared on WTF back in 2015, recording from inside Maron's garage. For the second conversation, Maron said it was only fair that this time he host the show from Obama's house in Washington, D.C. During their hour-long talk, the two spoke about President Trump's second administration, the impact of social media and the need to treat others with decency and respect."
Marc Maron's bi-weekly podcast WTF concluded after more than 15 years and reached millions of listeners, ending with former President Barack Obama as the final guest on episode 1,686. Maron recorded the final conversation at Obama's Washington, D.C. home after Obama first appeared on the show in 2015 from Maron's garage. The hour-long discussion addressed President Trump's second administration, the impact of social media, and the importance of treating others with decency and respect. Maron launched WTF with producer Brendan McDonald in September 2009; the show won awards and featured many notable entertainers. Burnout and a desire to preserve creative vision motivated the decision to end the podcast.
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