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Barack Obama will host a six-episode Audible podcast, A Great Book with Barack Obama, in which he discusses six books that profoundly shaped his worldview with guests to be announced; the selections include Song of Solomon, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Fire Next Time, All the Pretty Horses, Gilead, and All the King's Men, with the series launching September 24.
Barack Obama privately advised Abdul El-Sayed after Michigan’s bruising Democratic Senate primary, describing a warm conversation and urging unity to win the seat in November; Stevens endorsed El-Sayed, Obama has not publicly endorsed him, and outside groups have spotlighted his ties to the race as Democrats work to unite behind the nominee while Republicans look for divisions to exploit.
Following a bruising Michigan Democratic Senate primary, Abdul El-Sayed described a warm, mentorship‑style conversation with Barack Obama about uniting Democrats to win Michigan’s Senate seat in November; Obama has not endorsed El-Sayed, Stevens endorsed him, and Democrats are weighing how to bridge divides ahead of a general election against GOP nominee Mike Rogers.
Tim Scott was pressed on ads that highlight Abdul El-Sayed's full Arabic name, a tactic critics say echoes Islamophobic attacks on Barack Obama. Scott argued the focus is on El-Sayed’s positions, while El-Sayed and supporters say the move exploits his Muslim background. El-Sayed has invoked Obama’s 2008 campaign to argue that a candidate with an Arabic name can win, and Hasan Piker’s association has fueled the controversy; Obama has spoken with El-Sayed as Democrats denounce the smear ahead of Michigan’s Senate race against a Trump-endorsed challenger.
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed said Barack Obama called after his primary win and he hopes Obama will join him on the campaign trail this fall, signaling strong party support as he faces Republican Mike Rogers in a high-stakes battleground race; he also defended his progressive coalition-building and dismissed criticism over ties to progressive figures like Hasan Piker.
The In Pursuit 250th-anniversary project brings essays from historians and leaders like George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Hillary Clinton about past presidents and first ladies (covering 43 presidents and 30 first ladies, excluding Biden and Trump for now); curated by Colleen Shogan of the National Archives, the nonpartisan series aims to teach lessons from 250 years of U.S. history and will publish weekly through December, with a PBS documentary planned and strong Substack engagement.
Former President Barack Obama spoke with Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat, signaling early party support after El-Sayed’s tight primary win over Haley Stevens. Obama has been active in Michigan politics to help Democrats, while Detroit strongly backed Stevens in the primary (62.2% to El-Sayed’s 34.2%), and statewide El-Sayed narrowly led (48.5%–47.5%) with the Peters seat open and Republican Mike Rogers vying for votes.
Former President Barack Obama phoned Michigan Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens to praise party unity after a tough primary and to signal early support for El-Sayed’s general-election bid. Stevens urged Obama to campaign in Michigan. The calls are notable because Obama has no formal endorsement process, highlighting ongoing efforts by top Democrats to present a united front ahead of November.
Barack Obama teased the infamous tan-suit moment on HBO's Life, Larry, revealing Larry David suggested the look for Casual Friday and that the controversy would be put to rest; the Higher Ground–produced series, in which Obama and Michelle are involved, revisits presidential moments with humor and streams on HBOMax.
Barack Obama guest-stars as himself in HBO’s Life, Larry, where Larry David and Jeff Schaffer stage a Curb Your Enthusiasm–style revision of the infamous 2014 tan-suit moment in the series finale; the sketch riffs on who’s really to blame for the fashion choice, features an Oval Office setup and improv from Obama, and highlights Higher Ground’s involvement in producing the show.
Barack Obama appears in the finale of HBO Max’s Life, Larry, And The Pursuit Of Unhappiness and, per behind-the-scenes chatter, reveals a Larry David–style vendetta against ketchup, calling it a child's condiment and urging mustard instead; producers note his performance grows more David-like the longer he’s with Larry. The digest also covers Will Gluck’s One Night Only nudity edits, Heated Rivalry season 2 casting, and Netflix’s 'living billboard' promo for The Last House.
Barack Obama released his annual 2026 summer playlist, opening with a tribute to Oscar-winning Glen Hansard, and weaving together a 46-track mix of new artists (Gabriel Jacoby, SZA with Doechii, Noah Kahan) and timeless icons (Earth, Wind & Fire, The Beatles, David Bowie). The list spans genres from R&B to rock, and includes nods to Florida rap and classic soul, with Obama inviting fans to share recommendations; he also previewed his 2026 reading list.
Caitlin Clark spent All-Star weekend meeting Barack Obama and taking part in sponsor events before starring in her first traditional WNBA All-Star Game, scoring the first eight points and helping Team Spoon beat Team Coop 129-122 in front of a sellout crowd at the United Center; after the game she looked ahead to the Fever’s next matchup in Seattle.
At WNBA All-Star Weekend, Caitlin Clark says Barack Obama complimented her handling of media scrutiny and reminded her he didn’t become famous until his 40s, urging her to keep joy in the game as she navigates ongoing controversy around her and the league, including a USA Today column that invoked Emmett Till. Footage also shows the two posing for photos with other players.
Former President Barack Obama surprised the WNBA All-Stars during a practice at his new Presidential Center, greeting players, posing for photos, and chatting with Caitlin Clark before noting he’s not playing 5-on-5 anymore; the center hosted its first professional basketball event and the moment drew praise from WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert.