Obama's New Podcast Explores Influential Books

Former President Barack Obama is set to launch a new podcast series called "A Great Book With Barack Obama," premiering in September. This limited series, announced by Audible and Higher Ground, will feature discussions on six books that have significantly influenced Obama. He expressed that these great books have helped him understand himself and his beliefs throughout his life.

Obama plans to host discussions with a small group of friends, exploring the deeper meanings of these selections and their relevance to the human experience. The podcast aims to highlight why literature remains vital and encourage listeners to find books that can alter their perspectives on themselves and the world. The selected books include works by James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, Cormac McCarthy, Marilynne Robinson, Robert Penn Warren, and John le Carré.