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Rumor Fact(ory): Obamas’ Higher Ground network to leave Spotify

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Brad Hill

This Rumor Fact(ory) comes from Bloomberg, which reports unnamed sources saying that the Obamas will not renew their deal with Spotify on behalf of their podcast creation company Higher Ground. The Obamas are being courted by iHeartMedia and Amazon/Audible, according to those insiders. Continue Reading →

“The Michelle Obama Podcast” announced as a Spotify exclusive

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Brad Hill

Spotify knows a magnetic star when it sees one. Last month, Joe Rogan. today, Michelle Obama. The audio platform has signed the former First Lady and memoir author for a conversational podcast that promises real-life inspiration. In the trailer (listen below) Obama plans to speak with members of her inner circle to start, then expand outward. Click through to hear the trailer. Continue Reading →