Obama Hosts Deep Book Talks | Music News

Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 10, 2026 · 1m

Barack Obama’s new podcast “A Great Book” drops September 24, where he’ll host deep dives into six transformative books — from James Baldwin to Toni Morrison — exploring how literature shapes identity and society. Produced by Higher Ground and Audible, it’s Obama’s first time hosting a podcast, promising intimate conversations with friends (names TBD) about why these stories matter. Audible calls his knack for connecting books to big societal questions “unique,” positioning this as a powerful audio experience meant to inspire listeners to rethink the world through great literature. Listen in…