Former president Barack Obama launches a new podcast
Former president Barack Obama is launching a new podcast to discuss books that have had an impact on his guests. The podcast, titled 'A Great Book With Barack Obama', will be available on Audible starting September 24. The podcast is an opportunity for Obama to share his love of reading with a wider audience and explore the stories that have shaped his guests.
- ▪Barack Obama is hosting a new podcast called 'A Great Book With Barack Obama'.
- ▪The podcast will be available on Audible starting September 24.
- ▪The podcast will feature discussions with guests about books that have affected them.
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- ▪ Barack Obama launches podcast about books that ‘shaped his worldview’ — The Guardian — World
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| Publication time | Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000 |
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By Stella Canino-QuiñonesFormer president Barack Obama, an avid book reader, will host a new podcast starting next month to talk with guests about volumes that have affected them.“A Great Book With Barack Obama” will be available on Audible on Sept. 24. CommentsA note to our readersWe are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.Sign up
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