Looking Towards American Renewal

President Obama and Bruce discuss the hope for American unification, they ask themselves what defines cultural appropriation, and Bruce shares memories from when he was writing "Born in the USA."--Archival clips courtesy of Sofa Entertainment, MLB, and Drew Associates' ´The Children Were Watching.´ Watch the whole documentary on the Criterion Channel.¨ See ... Show More

If you loved Renegades, you can’t miss Higher Ground and Audible’s newest series, Reconstruction: The Unfinished Promise. Reconstruction was a time when Americans struggled over fundamental questions about our country. Who gets to be a citizen? Who has the right to vote? Who can ... Show More

President Obama and Bruce discuss starting their families, the feelings experienced when their children were born, and balancing fatherhood with their careers. They reflect on what they’ve learned from becoming fathers and husbands.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy ... Show More

President Obama and Bruce open up about their complicated relationships with their fathers, what it means to be a man, father figures, and role models.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 

Last summer, when former President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen sat down to tape their podcast, the country was facing a pandemic, joblessness and a contentious election. And their conversations, they say, were an effort to offer some perspective and an attempt to try and f ... Show More

So much has happened since the debut of The Michelle Obama Podcast—including President Barack Obama, launching a podcast of his own. Renegades: Born in the USA is a series of conversations between the former Commander in Chief and Bruce Springsteen about their lives, their favori ... Show More

On Barack Obama's birthday, we revisit Trevor's conversation with the former president to discuss his book. "A Promised Land," the Obama Foundation, and how he hopes to inspire the future change-makers of America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more ab ... Show More

Michelle talks with her husband about the current moment and our responsibilities to our communities, our country, and each other. Find the episode transcript here: http://spoti.fi/TMOP_transcripts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h ... Show More

Oprah is joined by Pulitzer-Prize winning author and historian Jon Meacham to discuss his book, The Soul of America. By examining America’s past, Meacham offers insights into our current political climate and provides a hopeful outlook for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c ... Show More

Former President Barack Obama is thinking a lot about our values as Americans. These days, in a divided America, he's particularly thinking about what it means to be a man. Is a man thoughtful, caring? Are men held back by what society traditionally expects a man to be?These are ... Show More

Black culture is a pivotal pillar of broader American culture. From fashion, to language, to being the sonic foundation to much of American music. In this special episode, our hosts do a deep dive into country music and how its roots are grounded in Black music. Using Beyoncé’s l ... Show More

"Born in the USA" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen Category: Biography & Memoir