Dave Chappelle at the Obama Center, Chris Pratt History Shorts, and Elmo’s Betting Problem
June 23, 2026
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5 min readDave Chappelle at the Obama Center, Chris Pratt History Shorts, and Elmo’s Betting Problem
Dave Chappelle described attending the opening of the Obama Presidential Center as "like medicine for me." Speaking at the event, he framed it as a hopeful celebration of culture, laughter, and unity — a contrast to the political climate he finds himself navigating. "Especially politics," he said. "But now today was a celebration of culture and community." Both David Letterman and Stephen Colbert showed up in tan suits, a callback to the minor Obama-era controversy when the president wore a tan suit and faced widespread outrage. Chappelle reflected on how political grievances shift over time: "I'm looking at Bush and they like, man, I can't believe I used to not like that guy." He suggested the current president should wear a tan suit "just to see what happens."
Chris Pratt and Doris Kearns Goodwin Team Up for History Shorts
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What you'll learn
- 1 (01:44) **Show Open & Dave Chappelle at the Obama Center** - Johnny Mac returns from a rainy beach trip and leads with Dave Chappelle's appearance at the Obama Presidential Center opening.
- 2 (03:27) **Chris Pratt Teams Up with Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin for History Shorts** - A new public diplomacy series blending Pratt's enthusiasm with Goodwin's expertise.
- 3 (06:05) **Ricky Gervais Confirms New Netflix Special** - Gervais tells Deadline his next special will be his most personal yet.
- 4 (06:23) **Carlos Mencia Charged with 12 Felony Tax Counts** - The LA County DA announces charges for failing to file tax returns over six years.
- 5 (07:42) **Rob Schneider Offers to Pay Fines for Athletes Refusing "Woke" Agendas** - Schneider posts on Twitter offering to cover fines for players who refuse to participate in what he calls "woke leftist agendas."
- 6 (08:21) **Ryan Hamilton's New Netflix Special & His Bus Accident Story** - Hamilton returns with a special after a long absence, explaining he was hit by a bus on January 1, 2022.
- 7 (11:44) **Elmo's Betting Problem & John Stewart's Monologue** - Elmo clarifies he's rooting for Team USA after the "both sides" Knicks controversy, but the real story is his gambling addiction.
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Show Notes
00:14 Chappelle at Obama Center
00:44 Tan Suit Throwback
01:56 Pratt History Shorts
03:30 USA 250 Nostalgia
04:34 Gervais and Mencia News
06:12 Rob Schneider Pride Rant
06:50 Ryan Hamilton Bus Story
08:41 Elmo Picks Team USA
09:38 Jon Stewart vs Elmo
15:29 Triumph at Knicks Parade
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