Barack Obama to Host Podcast Digging Into Six Books That ‘Helped Me Figure Out Who I Am and What I Believe’
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Former President Barack Obama is set to host a new six-episode podcast titled 'A Great Book,' produced in collaboration with Amazon’s Audible and Higher Ground, the media company founded by Barack and Michelle Obama. Scheduled for release next month, the podcast will feature the former president exploring six books that he stated have 'helped me figure out who I am and what I believe.'
In each episode, Obama will discuss these influential literary works alongside six featured 'luminaries.' The project centers on personal development and the impact of reading, highlighting texts that have profoundly shaped his worldview and personal identity over the course of his life.
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Rolling Stone (US)Focuses on the literary aspect, highlighting his favorite novels and release timeline.
Variety (US)Emphasizes the production details, corporate partnerships, and guest format with 'luminaries.'
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