Former president Barack Obama launches a new podcast

Washington Post Politics Monday 10 August 2026, 18:00 UTC By Stella Canino-Quiñones 1 min read

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Former president Barack Obama, an avid book reader, will host a new podcast starting next month to talk with guests about volumes that have affected them. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEFormer president Barack Obama launches a new podcast The show will feature interviews with guests about key books that have left an impact on them. It starts Sept. 24 on Audible.

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