# Barack Obama launches podcast about books that ‘shaped his worldview’

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-08-10 18:29 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 9 · Current Velocity: 6.75

## Intelligence Brief
"Barack Obama launches podcast about books that ‘shaped his worldview’" developed substantial multi-source reporting across the Entertainment sector, tracked across 9 distinct newsrooms by Newsylist.


Key reporting was led by The Seattle Times, 10TV, The New York Times and USA Today. Coverage velocity and cross-outlet momentum were measured using Newsylist open coverage telemetry.


Synthesized from multi-source international reporting and live coverage telemetry under Newsylist open intelligence methodology.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What drove coverage for Barack Obama launches podcast about books that ‘shaped his worldview’?
Coverage spiked when 9 independent newsrooms published 9 verified reports during this coverage cycle.

### How did Newsylist track this trend?
Newsylist monitored article arrival rates, source diversity, and cross-outlet validation in real time.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seattle Times | Barack Obama to host podcast exploring influential books | 2026-08-11 00:20 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxOdU5YdE1OWklPalZ1ZDdhSVYzZ3VaNTRKRlZXZ192aF9Kc09QWFhUZk1laUdVY1JvYlZpd1hMR240cWdEaFdJSXBqWjZ3bmhhdEoxTFFicmo1aDQzUDBQWGZzRkttQzhpa0xsbk9PY1dZRm13ZXJZRG9wNEVWdll3OHZSVEFoV2dzaVNFcC1zQ2QzYXEzUDdiMllrbmhYaG9NaEE?oc=5) |
| 10TV | Former President Barack Obama launches his first podcast | 2026-08-10 22:32 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1AFBVV95cUxQSEk3UTZYc0RTYUxNMnBENjFqRUZ0NlQtdFVlNDdGYVZTYnFtMElUQU9DbkNJeWpoWTE0cnVKQmZjYjdDX3JralJvTHBkb0JqSHBhOE1QYlNqVU93RXZPSDVlOEpxc19qaDEyWXlWNFV6Z3RlbEFOX1VxTkxIZTh2OHdXVWRNRXlWcmc5OU9VVVpXMDJwYnM2M2ktODNZcGQzeHY1bTNTU1RXV19jUmJtQi1nMnB0bU41aEQ1cVZfUzN0X09HenlrbzJRVndUdEViVHdCZg?oc=5) |
| The New York Times | Barack Obama to Host Podcast Exploring Influential Books | 2026-08-10 22:32 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMickFVX3lxTFBlaVFDdXZVTEJoMl9LTDVQMjZXbjIwSk5UUGlJSk1ZMmtrY0FLYTV5WV84Sm9JNDNPclZOcDFTRUNYYklYV3BwNnE3b1h1NS1jN3FraTBvcW5HYXdiMVA4LUhXeGNaMjJLZDRBeWFwU19iUQ?oc=5) |
| USA Today | Obama launching 'A Great Book' podcast. Which favorites will he discuss and why? | 2026-08-10 16:59 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxPeGg3alNHUWhQSTRZcVNhdEVCYUJ1UmRQNktFSHJTeEhkeXE5S21pN1hOU2hIdUhTMjR4bjdlZFFWRU1RajlZbno0TlhNYlZwOGdIY0tYOThveTBGTGgxN3NiZGNNc1ZlYVF0RVk5VGlLbWY5QzFMTDFIVUtRa1lWaWNza3MzSW1XQzd2NDFBSklWQ0cwZVI3NmdMS2ZlVVhSSkloTE1jVXpZazkw?oc=5) |
| Deadline | President Barack Obama Loves Books & Lists, So He’s Combining Them For A New Audible Series | 2026-08-10 16:59 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxQTHVJU2RQbF92Vjc1ZHRqU1EzblUxdWF2WFdvM3IxQ3k2VkpKWkJkc190eHZRLVh0cFg5V05VejFSZ3laNHNMLUpXbks2T0J1TlBSdXF1M3pLcHg0MWc0UmlCNzk1bXFTaWFnSDhWNHR0TDZfTWItaEFDX1p2UjNCblcwRWZCY015bEV2aw?oc=5) |
| Rolling Stone | Barack Obama to Discuss His Favorite Novels on ‘A Great Book’ Podcast | 2026-08-10 16:59 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxOUE9rY0NFb3lIN05YbjdQbWFxOVhwcXNWSVdYVG4yMVloWkQwWDVWdjRIVm1VUVd1QTRINjAwMExfVnJMVk4tTXZSWkdrYzBaWmRxUGRsUmU5aGNRNy1qeHhYQVBjQXNzYjNFYVFQbTF5T0xSSzROR3FwSVluZUdIYXRhVFg2eTlWNXFiR2xuY0dqVmNhbHRmUzZLRENoZWZ4aURJSm9HSk8yTjF6ODZJVE1YRnBsc19ROWFZ?oc=5) |
| The Washington Post | Former president Barack Obama launches a new podcast | 2026-08-10 16:59 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxQeGFTSFBjRHVWS015bUlDekNFWjZYN1lIOWVBWDhmX0J2ckhQVWJSUHFDdU1iZC12QXlFMXFYYk9LRWJON3J0UHM1eWFQcVhEckdSR21SZEhMLTlZLXVBREpFak9fd2tXLUQ0aHU2aXZ2Wll6RTZSTy1ucTFrVTVoczlINTJ1dDJfUmJqd0J5dzJpem1ETzFv?oc=5) |
| The Hill | Obama to host literary podcast, ‘A Great Book,’ on Audible | 2026-08-10 16:59 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMie0FVX3lxTE5sMGVWdG41b3hjcGxqV3dwQmwyX3U2Zk9ub3c2T215OGtkUnIyY2U0Mmk2QkFzei1zWFBEc0RKTEVMNGRSdklNTml4VmRTTDYxYnNHV0VCajVyVnN5ZG9pQ0tFN2dvaE5GdmVDQVMyaThVbVgySzQ3NkI0b9IBgAFBVV95cUxQZkJxQlBwTE8tdXoyd0pmYWQwdGVOZk5Hd2I5bjQtY1RQZmU1emNnUDlMMEFXUmNaRTA5LWpCUjJCZmEwa3J2dkw3eW9wTU5QOGVpOUFwTTZ4RzhLR3FGczRyVU91NTB1NHVEZHg4OUhXdFFIOXBDRE9CY2tYMnZHbw?oc=5) |
| The Guardian | Barack Obama launches podcast about books that ‘shaped his worldview’ | 2026-08-10 16:59 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxNUHN4VjZMb0REUlRZOFJTOG13Q21nU0gyMEtwSnJMd2RZRlkwRVNUN2xrSlpMUW0yb2k5eHBRSXJOcDNjd1dvMDRYYWVZaHJ3R3JJZHhMOXBwVzgwdXdRNldCN3dsSnhmSjRKUHl0WDVYdnJkM1phZVdyVVVLd1N1LXJXOVpGRTF2aVR3Z3BpX01rX1NLWWtMWks4bkNCM0VZOHhiNldxSzNVc2xyNGhDXzdtTQ?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-08-10/barack-obama-launches-podcast-about-books-that-shaped-his-worldview*
*Synthesized by Newsylist Open Intelligence Engine under E-E-A-T journalistic standards.*