Barack Obama to Host Podcast Series Exploring Meaningful Books

Barack Obama is stepping into the role of podcast host with a new series dedicated to books. The former U.S. president announced the project on Facebook, revealing that the podcast, titled "A Great Book with Barack Obama," will explore literary works that have shaped his perspective.

The six-episode series will feature Obama in conversation with guests, delving into books that hold particular meaning for him. He expressed his excitement for the project, noting that some books possess the power to not only tell a story but also to alter one's view of the world.

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Some books not only tell a story, they change the way we see the world. That's why I'm excited to present my latest podcast.

Obama shared that he recently revisited books that profoundly impacted him during his youth, influencing his thoughts on family, faith, race, politics, and the United States. The podcast aims to share these influential literary experiences with a wider audience.

"A Great Book with Barack Obama" is set to premiere on Audible, an Amazon-owned audiobook service, on September 24. The series promises an intimate look into the former president's intellectual journey and his appreciation for literature's transformative power.

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A while ago I reread some of the books that made a big impression on me as a young man, and that have helped shape my thoughts about family, faith, race, politics, and the United States.