Variety reported that Tom Hanks will appear as one of six guests on former President Barack Obama’s “A Great Book” podcast, which also includes Ta‑Nehisi Coates and other participants. The six‑episode series will debut exclusively on Audible on Sept. 24, 2026 and will discuss books that have shaped Obama’s worldview.
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Hanks fans will see him discuss influential books alongside former President Obama, highlighting his involvement in a prominent literary podcast.
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- Tom Hanks is listed as one of six guests on Barack Obama’s “A Great Book” podcast (Variety).
- Barack Obama selected Tom Hanks and Ta‑Nehisi Coates as guests for the series (Variety).
- The podcast will debut exclusively on Audible on Sept. 24, 2026 (Variety).
- The series will consist of six episodes that discuss books influencing Obama’s worldview (Variety).
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