Jonathan Edward Favreau[1] (/ˈfævroʊ/; born June 2, 1981)[2] is an American political commentator, podcaster, and the former director of speechwriting for President Barack Obama.[3][4][5] Favreau attended the College of the Holy Cross, where he participated in community and civic programs, graduating as valedictorian.[6] After graduation, he went to work for the John Kerry presidential campaign in
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