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Barack Obama is adding another project to his post-presidential career. The former president has announced a new podcast called “A Great Book with Barack Obama.”
The Barack Obama podcast will explore books that influenced his life and shaped the way he thinks. Obama is creating the series with Audible and Higher Ground Media, the production company he founded with Michelle Obama.
Barack Obama Podcast Explores Books That Shaped Him
Obama announced the new podcast this week. He also explained why he wanted to create a show focused on books.
In his announcement, Obama highlighted the importance of reading at a time when many people struggle to find time for books. He also noted that some books can change how people understand the world.
The new series will premiere on Sept. 24. Each episode will explore books that influenced Obama as a young man.
The podcast will feature works from several acclaimed writers. They include James Baldwin, Toni Morrison and Cormac McCarthy.
Obama Returns to Podcasting
The Barack Obama podcast marks another step into audio for the former president. However, this is not his first podcast appearance.
Obama has previously appeared on shows such as “IMO” and “Pivot.” He also has experience hosting his own audio projects.
In 2021, Obama teamed up with musician Bruce Springsteen for “Renegades: Born in the USA.” The series featured conversations between the two friends about America, politics, race and their personal experiences.
Now, Obama is taking a different approach with his latest project.
Instead of focusing mainly on politics, “A Great Book with Barack Obama” will center on literature and the ideas that books can inspire.
When Does Barack Obama’s New Podcast Start?
“A Great Book with Barack Obama” will debut on Sept. 24 through Audible.
The series will give listeners an opportunity to hear Obama discuss books that helped shape his worldview. It also expands his growing work in entertainment and media following his presidency.
With a focus on influential writers and memorable books, the new Barack Obama podcast could offer listeners a closer look at the ideas that influenced the former president.
For Obama, the project also provides another way to encourage people to rediscover the value of reading.
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Source:theGrio
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