Coffee Break: Obama's summer playlist
by Jill Riley
July 24, 2023
Last week, former President Barack Obama shared his annual playlist of his current favorite songs for summer. Boygenius, SZA, Bob Dylan, and the Beths are just a couple of examples of musicians that made the cut this time around.
To kick off the morning, let’s build a conversation around this list. How much of this playlist is his actual music taste? What was a pleasant surprise? Can’t find anything you like? What don’t you agree with? What’s a song that you would’ve added?
For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs from Obama’s summer playlist do you want to hear?
Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.
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Songs Played
Bob Dylan - Everything Is Broken
Michael Kiwanuka - Love and Hate
Ike and Tina Turner - River Deep—Mountain High
Nas - The World Is Yours
Toots and the Maytals - Funky Kingston
The Beths - Watching The Credits
Pearl Jam - Just Breathe
Martha and The Vandellas - Nowhere To Run (bonus)