What is Barack Obama doing now? The life of the former president of the United States since he left the White House


President Obama jokes with Joe Biden about returning to the White House

Barack Obama’s latest project is narrating and presenting the new Netflix documentary Our Great National Parks, a five-part series that explores and celebrates the power of the greatest national parks on earth. The 44th President is featured as an on-camera host, as well as being the show’s narrator and executive producer.

Production began more than three years ago, amassing 1,500 days of filming from 33 expeditions in ten countries from Hawaii to Kenya to Indonesia, on five continents, each tied to the Obama biography.

Obama explained the goal of his show to NBC host Al Rocker, saying, “I hope we learn something about not only how to maintain national parks, but also why it’s so important to deal with problems like climate change. that threaten the entire planet.

The show is the brainchild of Wild Space Productions in association with Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company, Higher Ground Productions, and Freeborne Media.

In 2018, the Obamas’ Higher Ground Productions signed a multi-year deal with Netflix.

Barack Obama

Barack Obama’s latest project is to narrate the new Netflix documentary Our Great National Parks (Image: Getty)

In addition to Our Great National Parks, the pair have produced a variety of content, including the Oscar-nominated documentary American Factory.

When the agreement was signed, Obama said: “One of the simple joys of our time in public service was meeting so many fascinating people from all walks of life and helping them share their experiences with a wider audience.

“This is why Michelle and I are so excited to partner with Netflix – we look forward to cultivating and curating the talented, inspiring and creative voices that can foster greater empathy and understanding between people, and help them share their stories with the world. ”

The pair also signed a three-year deal for their company Higher Ground Audio with Spotify in June 2019.

Barack and Michelle Obama

Barack and Michelle Obama (Image: Scott Olson/Getty)

Obama hosted the eight-episode podcast series Renegades: Born in the USA alongside Bruce Springsteen, which premiered in April 2021.

From July to September 2020, former First Lady Michelle Obama hosted The Michelle Obama Podcast.

Other podcasts produced by the Obamas include Tell Them, I Am and The Big Hit Show.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Obama have published memoirs since leaving the White House.

The former FLOTUS signed an unprecedented book deal for her memoir Becoming in 2018, which has sold over 10 million copies worldwide, making it one of the most successful memoirs in history.

In 2020, the former POTUS published his memoir A Promised Land, which explores his journey to the White House and is expected to be the first of several volumes.

Obama made history as the first African-American to become US President, and during his eight-year term, he reformed US health care and introduced the country’s first climate change strategy.

In his final press conference, he said that he did not intend to become actively involved in politics, but he did not rule it out entirely.

Barack Obama meets Joe Biden

Barack Obama returned to the White House last week (Image: Chip Somodevilla/Getty)

Obama opened his own future presidential center on Chicago’s South Side in 2021, consisting of a world-class museum and public gathering space for community programs.

He said: “I didn’t start as president, I started right down the street. And the lessons I learned in these neighborhoods ended up shaping the rest of my life.

“The Obama Presidential Center is our way of showing young people around the world that they can do the same.”

Since leaving office, Obama has continued to live in Washington DC in the Kalorama neighborhood to allow his youngest daughter, Sasha, to finish high school.

The family also owns an £8.97 million ($11.75 million) seven-bedroom mansion on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.

The home sits on a 29-acre estate with an outdoor pool, ocean views, and a private beach and boathouse.

A history of US presidents.

A history of US presidents. (Image: EXPRESS.CO.UK)

Obama returned to the White House on Tuesday, April 5, the first time since leaving office, to participate in a celebration of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

During the event, US President Joe Biden announced and signed an executive order to expand affordable health care in addition to the ACA that Obama signed in 2010.

Vice President Kamala Harris praised Obama for his “vision and leadership” that “laid the groundwork for this groundbreaking legislation.”

Obama told NBC on Wednesday, April 13, how his life had changed since leaving office.

He said: “There are times when I miss work. I don’t miss the ruckus though.”

He added: “And we’re finding that we can be really productive and contributing citizens in so many other ways.”




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