Barack Obama launches podcast about books that ‘shaped his worldview’
Former US President Barack Obama is launching a six-episode podcast titled 'A Great Book' on Audible. The series will feature discussions on influential 20th-century literature with various guests.
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Former president Barack Obama speaks to WNBA All-Stars during a practice at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Friday, July 24, 2026. Former president Barack Obama speaks to WNBA All-Stars during a practice at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Friday, July 24, 2026. Books Barack Obama launches podcast about books that ‘shaped his worldview’ The former US president will host six episodes of A Great Book for Audible, discussing work from Toni Morrison and John le Carré to James Baldwin
Prefer the Guardian on Google Barack Obama is set to host a podcast about books that have “profoundly shaped his worldview and our society”, from Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison to Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John le Carré .
The podcast, called A Great Book with Barack Obama , will launch on Audible on 24 September.
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