Al Roker On His New Book 'You Look So Much Better in Person: True Stories of Absurdity and Success

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Chapters & Sections (41)

0:00 Al Roker Returns to the Show chapter 4
0:00 Al Roker Attacked on TV by Weatherman
0:50 Personal Update and Current Work Situation
1:17 Social Distancing in Studio Recording Session
1:48 Conversation about cancelled appearance
2:10 Navigating the Pandemic and Finding New Paths chapter 3
2:10 Navigating Career Path During Pandemic
2:39 Appreciation for Frontline Workers
3:03 Grocery Store Workers Continue Working During Pandemic
3:29 Radio Host Discusses Broadcasting Experience chapter 2
3:29 Radio Broadcasting Experience and Technical Skills
4:24 Nightmare of Developing Film in the Dark
4:58 Defending Against a Personal Attack on Live TV chapter 3
4:58 Deflecting Blame and Redirecting Conversation
5:21 Author's Decision to Show Absurdity
5:53 George Floyd's Murder Sparks Outrage
6:22 Hope and Reflection on Social Justice Movement chapter 2
6:22 Reflection on Current Social Protests
7:04 Discussion on America's Response to Social Issues
7:50 Diversity and Inclusion Efforts at NBC News chapter 2
7:50 Diversity and Inclusion Efforts at NBC News
8:42 Raising Black Children in Interracial Relationships
9:15 Parental Anxiety and Racial Reckoning chapter 3
9:15 Parental Anxiety and Teenage Independence
9:39 Racial Reckoning and Conversations with Black Children
10:16 Al Roker Discusses Cooking Series on Instagram
10:58 Nick's Golf Lessons and Career Reflections chapter 3
10:58 Nick is golfing in Tennessee with his godmother
11:37 Conversation with Al Roker and Tracy
12:04 Lessons from Mistakes in Career
12:35 Overcoming Failure and Reaching Potential chapter 2
12:35 Overcoming Failure Leads to Growth and Success
13:13 Career Advice and Job Security Concerns
14:34 Nominated for National Radio Hall of Fame chapter 7
14:34 Uncertain about Future Plans and Life
15:00 Humbled by Campaign Support and Family
15:29 King Tech and Salt and Pepper's Early Career
15:58 Radio Class Invitation and Initial Excitement
16:28 Overcoming Self Doubt and Proving Others Wrong
17:09 Nominating Someone for Radio Hall of Fame
17:36 Gratitude and Appreciation for Support

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