Tom Hanks, Ta-Nehisi Coates and More Join Barack Obama’s ‘A Great Book’ Podcast at Audible

Former President Barack Obama is launching a new six-episode podcast series titled A Great Book, debuting exclusively on Audible on September 24, 2026. Produced by Higher Ground, the project features discussions on books that significantly influenced Obama's worldview and society. The guest lineup includes Tom Hanks, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Jill Lepore, Ben Rhodes, Percival Everett, and Lauren Groff. These guests will join the former president to explore impactful literature in this upcoming Audible series premiering next week.