Barack Obama to host Audible podcast on six books that shaped him

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How did the left and right cover Barack Obama to host Audible podcast on six books that shaped him?

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Is Barack Obama to host Audible podcast on six books that shaped him left or right?

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Is the coverage of Barack Obama to host Audible podcast on six books that shaped him biased?

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Which side is not reporting Barack Obama to host Audible podcast on six books that shaped him?

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Which outlets covered Barack Obama to host Audible podcast on six books that shaped him?

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Which books will Barack Obama discuss on his new podcast?

Barack Obama will discuss six books on his new podcast: 'The Fire Next Time' by James Baldwin, 'Song of Solomon' by Toni Morrison, 'All the Pretty Horses' by Cormac McCarthy, 'Gilead' by Marilynne Robinson, 'All the King’s Men' by Robert Penn Warren, and 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy' by John le Carré. These books were chosen for their influence on his worldview.

When will Barack Obama’s podcast debut and where can I listen to it?

Barack Obama’s podcast, 'A Great Book with Barack Obama', will debut on 24 September 2026. It will be available exclusively on Audible, as part of a first-look deal between Audible and Obama’s media company, Higher Ground.

What is the focus of Barack Obama’s new podcast?

The podcast will explore themes of identity, power, memory, and culture through conversations between Barack Obama and six guests. Obama has said the books discussed helped him 'figure out who I am and what I believe', and the podcast aims to connect literature to broader societal questions.

Which outlets reported on the books Obama selected for his podcast?

The left-rated reports, including Variety, The Washington Post, and USA Today, named the six books Obama selected. The centre-rated and right-rated digests did not include the titles of the books in their coverage.