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Apr 2024
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The Art of the Party with Deesha Dyer

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About this episode

Whether it was an epic rager or a soul-nourishing dinner with friends, we've all been to a party that we'll remember for the rest of our lives. But how do they happen? This week, Noah and Raj welcome Deesha Dyer, an author of the new book Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble and former White House Social Secretary to talk about throwing parties for Obama's administration, the gift of hospitality, and help us figure out how to design the social gatherings of our dreams. Let's party!


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