Obama and Gladwell Launch Podcast Exploring Reconstruction's Legacy

WHO:

Deadline - Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Malcolm Gladwell, Higher Ground Productions, Pushkin Industries, Audible

Variety - President Barack Obama, Malcolm Gladwell

WHAT:

Deadline - The podcast series titled "Reconstruction: The Unfinished Promise" is debuting on Audible.

Deadline - The podcast is a collaboration between the History Channel, Higher Ground Productions, and Pushkin Industries.

Variety - The podcast is an eight-part audio series.

WHERE:

Deadline - The podcast is available on Audible and will be released on all podcast platforms.

WHEN:

Deadline - The podcast debuts on Audible on a Thursday.

Deadline - The podcast will be released on all podcast platforms from June 18 to July 16.

WHY:

Variety - The podcast explores the legacy of the Reconstruction era and its "unfinished promise."

HOW:

Deadline - Malcolm Gladwell hosts the podcast series, and Barack Obama provides commentary.

(UPDATED June 4, 2026 16:09 UTC)

A new podcast series titled "Reconstruction: The Unfinished Promise" is set to debut on Audible, featuring Malcolm Gladwell as the host and commentary from President Barack Obama. This eight-part audio series is a collaboration between the History Channel, Higher Ground Productions, and Pushkin Industries, and it will be available on all podcast platforms starting June 18 and running through July 16. The podcast delves into the legacy of the Reconstruction era and its "unfinished promise," offering listeners a deep exploration of this pivotal time in history.