Arts & Entertainment
Obama Settles Chicago's Ketchup On Hot Dog Debate With Stephen Colbert During New Presidential Library Tour
Obama settled the city's famous question, "Is it ever okay to put ketchup on a hot dog?"
Updated on: May 6, 2026 / 8:12 AM CDT
Former President Barack Obama set the record straight on some of Chicago's biggest debates with Stephen Colbert during a tour of his new presidential library.
Find out what's happening in Chicagofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
By subscribing, you agree to Patch's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Colbert got a sneak peek of the facility as tickets for Obama's Presidential Library go on sale on Wednesday. Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, on the presidential library's website.
Obama settled the city's famous question, "Is it ever okay to put ketchup on a hot dog?"
Find out what's happening in Chicagofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
By subscribing, you agree to Patch's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
