Former President Barack Obama is expanding his media portfolio with a new podcast series titled 'A Great Book.' The project is a collaboration between Audible and Higher Ground Productions, the media company founded by Barack and Michelle Obama. The announcement, made on Monday, indicates that the former president will host the show, which centers on discussions about literature.

According to the initial announcement, the podcast format will involve Obama sitting down with six different guests, described as "luminaries," to explore specific books. While the specific list of guests and the titles of the books to be discussed have not yet been fully disclosed, the project represents a continued effort by the Obamas to produce content through their media company, which has previously produced documentaries, films, and other audio projects. The podcast is expected to be available exclusively on Audible, continuing a trend of high-profile figures moving into the long-form audio space to engage with audiences on niche or intellectual topics. No release date for the first episode has been confirmed as of the current reporting.