Emmy Winner Reveals Why Obama Was 'Concerned' About Him

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Emmy and Tony Award-winning comedian, writer, and actor Alex Edelman joins Kevin Fallon to talk about his role in The Paper, the new comedy set in the world of The Office, and the surprising secret behind the original show’s enduring success. Edelman also reveals the unforgettable moment Barack Obama recognized his comedy special Just for Us—and what the former president said to him about it. Plus, Edelman opens up about creating his hilariously clueless character, the state of local journalism, his new comedy show, and why even an Emmy and Tony haven’t made him feel like he’s “made it.” Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram ⁠@kpfallon⁠ Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram ⁠@mattjwilstein⁠ New…