Topic: Higher Ground

3 chapters across the catalog

Jacked Up Joe
Episode 1483 2:01:25 - 2:04:54

1483: Jacked Up Joe

Barack Obama Emmy Win and Ukraine Aid Request

Former President Barack Obama won a Creative Arts Emmy for narrating the Netflix documentary series "Our Great National Parks." Meanwhile, the Biden administration requested an additional $13.7 billion in military aid for Ukraine, bringing the total proposed emergency funding to over $47 billion. This funding request also includes billions for COVID-19 and monkeypox responses, drawing criticism over the scale of ongoing emergency spending.

Lawful but Awful
Episode 1444 19:53 - 23:23

1444: Lawful but Awful

Spotify Exclusive Deals, Obama Podcast Contract Ending

Barack and Michelle Obama's production company, Higher Ground, is reportedly ending its exclusive deal with Spotify to seek a non-exclusive distribution model. The hosts discuss the failure of the Obamas' podcasts to generate significant advertising revenue compared to Joe Rogan. They predict a broader collapse of mainstream streaming models in favor of over-the-air (OTA) digital signals.

Braking Algos
Episode 1036 2:08:21 - 2:10:55

1036: Braking Algos

Higher Ground Productions, Obama Netflix Deal

Barack and Michelle Obama have officially entered the entertainment industry by signing a multi-year deal with Netflix under their new company, Higher Ground Productions. The former first couple will produce a mix of scripted and unscripted content, including documentaries and features, leveraging their significant influence in Hollywood.