Michelle Obama’s new podcast is coming soon and will be available from March 7th and can be listened to on the platform. Sound from the Amazon. The announcement comes after a split from Spotify, with whom the former first lady and her husband, Barack Obama, signed an exclusive contract. light podcast will consist of eight episodes that will cover topics such as racism and relationships.; and there will be talks with important guests, starting with Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah Winfrey.
Goodbye, Spotify
According to bloomberg, Barack and Michelle Obama will not be renewing their lucrative partnership with Spotify following a dispute with the streaming giant over exclusive rights and episode frequency. Spotify wanted the Obamas to appear on podcasts more regularly, rather than the occasional podcast they did after release. Renegades: born in the USAFormer US President’s podcast sighs to singer Bruce Springsteen; and after launch Michelle Obama Podcast, a nine-episode series in which the former First Lady chatted with friends and family about personal issues and current issues. The pair have not produced content since.
The Obamas signed an agreement with Spotify in 2019; the figure was never revealed, but was always second bloombergit will most likely be around $30 million, the same amount that Harry and Meghan agreed in 2019 for a multi-year partnership.
Book release and new podcast
After leaving Spotify and signing a new deal with Audible, Michelle Obama is ready to return to streaming on our headphones: light podcast will contain all the interviews given by the former first lady during the promotional tour of her second book. The light that is in us (Guaranteed books). “Despite the fact that only a few thousand people were able to take part in the live events, soon everyone will be able to hear these amazing conversations,” announced Audible.
Michelle Obama traveled to six US cities to promote the book. states and conducted interviews with notable entertainment industry figures including Tyler Perry, Conan O’Brien, Gayle King, Hoda Kotb and David Letterman (plus the aforementioned Ellen and Oprah, of course). It’s not yet clear if new content will be added to the series, but we do know that relationships, racism, and an ever-changing world will be touched upon, which often leaves us stunned. “Like many people around the world, I have felt isolated, disconnected and discouraged during the pandemic. Write The light that is in us it was a way to make sense of that time and reflect on some of the greatest challenges ever faced in life,” Obama said in a statement. “The tour was a great way to share these stories with my readers and connect with real people again.”
Source: Elle