Renegades: Born in the USA
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Renegades: Born in the USA is a 2021 podcast series hosted by former U.S. president Barack Obama and singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen.
Episodes
| No. | Title | Runtime | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Our Unlikely Friendship" | 53 min | February 22, 2021 |
| 2 | "Race in the United States" | 42 min | February 22, 2021 |
| 3 | "American Music" | 42 min | March 1, 2021 |
| 4 | "Traveling the U.S. & Finding Home" | 45 min | March 8, 2021 |
| 5 | "Money & The American Dream" | 48 min | March 15, 2021 |
| 6 | "Relationships with Our Fathers & Masculinity" | 38 min | March 22, 2021 |
| 7 | "Fatherhood" | 41 min | March 29, 2021 |
| 8 | "Looking Towards American Renewal" | 51 min | April 5, 2021 |
Production
Springsteen and Obama became friends on the campaign trail for Obama's 2008 United States presidential election campaign.[1] Dan Fierman, the head of Higher Ground Audio, said that Michelle Obama's experience producing The Michelle Obama Podcast influenced Barack's decision to launch one himself.[2] In 2019, the Obamas' production company, Higher Ground Productions, signed an exclusive podcast deal with Spotify.[3] Comcast and Dollar Shave Club sponsored the series.[4]
The first recording session took place on July 30, 2020.[2] The podcast was recorded at Springsteen's home in Colts Neck Township, New Jersey.[5]
Reception
James Marriot of The Times rated the series four out of five stars.[6] Slate's Jody Rosen criticized the series, writing that the series "promises difficult conversations about race, but it avoids the actual difficulties."[5] Jon Garelick, writing on NBC News, criticized Obama and Springsteen for partnering with Spotify.[7] David Klion described the podcast as "bland" and "boring" in his review for The New Republic.[8]
Book
In October 2021, a book was published based on the podcast.[9]
References
- ^ Daly, Rhian (February 22, 2021). "Barack Obama launches 'Renegades: Born In The USA' podcast with Bruce Springsteen". NME. BandLab Technologies. ISSN 0028-6362. Archived from the original on March 15, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
- ^ a b Sisario, Ben (February 22, 2021). "Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen: The Latest Podcast Duo". The New York Times. ISSN 1553-8095. OCLC 1645522. Archived from the original on June 29, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
- ^ Steele, Anne (June 6, 2019). "Barack and Michelle Obama Strike Podcasting Deal With Spotify". The Wall Street Journal. Dow Jones & Company. ISSN 0099-9660. OCLC 781541372. Archived from the original on April 24, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
- ^ Jarvey, Natalie (February 22, 2021). "Barack Obama, Bruce Springsteen Launch Spotify Podcast". The Hollywood Reporter. ISSN 0018-3660. Archived from the original on July 7, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
- ^ a b Rosen, Jody (March 12, 2021). "Obama and Springsteen's Podcast Isn't What It Pretends to Be". Slate. ISSN 1091-2339. OCLC 728292344. Archived from the original on June 28, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
- ^ Marriot, James (February 23, 2021). "Renegades: Born in the USA review — Springsteen and Obama are born to ruminate". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Archived from the original on April 5, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
- ^ Garelick, Jon (February 26, 2021). "Obama-Springsteen Spotify podcast betrays its mission by using an exploitative platform". NBC News. Archived from the original on March 13, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
- ^ Klion, David (March 3, 2021). "How Did Obama and Bruce Springsteen Make Such a Bland Podcast?". The New Republic. ISSN 2169-2416. Archived from the original on March 18, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
- ^ Obama, Barack; Springsteen, Bruce (2021). Renegades : born in the USA : dreams, myths, music (First ed.). New York. ISBN 978-0-593-23631-4. OCLC 1277044177.
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