Question What You Think You Know With Baratunde Thurston

From his book How to Be Black to his new PBS adventure series, he's expanding what we know about the world

Age: 44
Claim to fame: Baratunde Thurston is an Emmy-nominated host, author and cultural activist. His six-part adventure-filled primetime series, America Outdoors, premiered July 5 on PBS.
Base: Los Angeles
Twitter: @baratunde


What is the first form of media or information you consume in the morning?
I used to go to Twitter first. Now, I check the app that goes along with my Oura ring to see how my last night’s sleep was. I’m starting to notice a difference in how I feel during the day based on my sleep the night before, which is based on my activity during the previous day.

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Spring Special

Save 30% Off an ADWEEK Subscription Today!

View Your Options

Already a member? Sign in

Adweek magazine cover
Click for more from this issue

This story first appeared in the July 11, 2022, issue of Adweek magazine. Click here to subscribe.