Posted on 02/07/2018 3:34:12 PM PST by EdnaMode
This afternoon, in a Super Soul conversation at the Apollo Theater, media titan Oprah Winfrey confirmed to Broadway icon Lin-Manuel Miranda that she will not be running for the presidency in 2020.
Discussing their social platforms, Miranda confirmed that he would not consider running for public office, after which Winfrey chimed in, "I'M NOT EITHER!"
Though the crowd expressed some disappointment at the decision, both stars agreed that they would continue to use their popularity for positive change in the world.
Sylvia Obell ✔ @SylviaObell Lin-Manuel Miranda said Oprah is the only person who could drag him away from his newborn baby. #supersoulconversations pic.twitter.com/ZyqyAD1VDT
✔@SylviaObell Lin-Manuel: .... I’m not running for president Oprah: I’M NOT EITHER *stares at crowd* Lin-Manuel: I’d argue that being Oprah is a more powerful position than president #SuperSoulConversations pic.twitter.com/UQIWNNgRWs 5:07 PM - Feb 7, 2018
Oprah Winfrey hosts "Oprah's Super Soul Conversations," a live event featuring inspiring thought leaders, modern day influencers and social GAME CHANGERS as they discuss the current climate in our culture, on Wednesday, February 7 at 12:30 p.m. ET at Harlem's World-Famous Apollo Theater. The special will air Tuesday, February 27 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK and will be available on "Oprah's Super Soul Conversations" podcast.
In one-on-one conversations, Oprah will discuss how we can live a life filled with values, character, purpose and meaning during the turbulent times we live in. Guests include Salma Hayek Pinault, Oscar nominated actress, film producer and dedicated activist; Stephen Colbert, host ofThe Late Show and New York Times bestselling author; Lin-Manuel Miranda, writer and star of the Broadway blockbuster Hamilton for which he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize; Yara Shahidi of BLACK-ISH and star of spin-off Grown-ish, outspoken advocate for educating girls and encouraging millennials to vote; Trevor Noah, comedian, political commentator, bestselling author and host of THE DAILY SHOW and Jordan Peele, producer, writer and director of the Oscar nominated film Get Out that sparked a national dialogue on race. Additionally, Jessica Williamsand Phoebe Robinson, hosts of the popular weekly stand-up comedy and storytelling podcast 2 Dope Queens, will be on site to kick-off the event.
Tickets are available at www.Oprah.com/oprahconversations and at the Apollo Box Office.
Informed by the heart of OWN's Super Soul brand, "Oprah's Super Soul Conversations" live event is an extension of the three-time Emmy award-winning series "Super Soul Sunday" which features conversations between Oprah Winfrey and top thinkers, authors, visionaries and spiritual leaders exploring themes and issues including happiness, personal fulfillment, spirituality, conscious living and what it means to be alive in today's world.
OWN's first-ever podcast, "Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations," debuted at #1 in August 2017 on Apple Podcasts, featuring audio from the three-time Emmy Award-winning television series "Super Soul Sunday." Delivering insight and inspiration from top thinkers, authors, visionaries and spiritual leaders to awaken viewers to their best selves and discover a deeper connection to the world around them, "Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations" is available on Apple Podcasts at ApplePodcasts.com/OprahSuperSoul, GooglePlay Music, Spotify and Stitcher. The podcast has been downloaded over 23 million times by listeners in over 190 countries worldwide.
Good. We don’t want you, we don’t need you.
Could we somehow get her implicated in all of 0bama’s upcoming legal troubles? I mean, she used the power of her PULPIT to get that POS elected in the first place!
*SMIRK*
Maybe she’ll waddle for President.
So they are going to sit around and trade liberal bromides, and maybe even bash Trump a bit???
What’s with this turbulent times business?? Why is it turbulent?? Because of Trump???
Wise decision, Opry.
Maybe. Maybe not.
I betcha she certainly can be included in Harvey Weinstein's soap opera.
There are pictures...
It just occurred to me.....why isn’t anyone screaming about the musical ‘Hamilton’ culturally appropriating early White Americans? Why is it OK for the writer to require ONLY Minority actors to play White American Founding Fathers???
she’s just an attention whore. Her face was so far up obama’s ass I was amazed she could talk.
Those cars were paid for by the auto maker and the people who received them had to pay taxes if they kept the vehicles.
because Oprah is not the Oprah she plays on TV
Talk about blowing up the national debt!!
Oooo! I almost forgot about the Weinstein angle! That would be some fine anti-Oprah advertising for sure!
It’ll stick, too. Google it around some, when you find the one particular picture that tells a story you’ll know it...
She’s a pampered billionaire who, unlike Trump, would not have been willing to sacrifice her posh life for a 2 year campaign.
Exactly. And if she ran for President, a lot of her secrets would become public.
Oprah would not surrender her life style for any Titled job...she loves money, wigs, clothes, and her many mansions..even after a Mud Slide, to run for POTUS...
She also has a weight problem of lose and gain, all the time...and her live in lifestyle would not work for her...and she might be force to finally marry the dude..or maybe it is he would have to finally be forced to marry her...what ever...
SHE IS NOT PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL...AT ALL...jmo and I'll stick with it...
The Dems want Biden.
But but but having a Second Lady and a First Man would’ve been historic!!
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