Making Obama

Author: WBEZ Chicago

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Former President Barack Obama — along with key advisers, mentors, and rivals — tells the story of his climb from Chicago to the national stage. Season One of Making told the story of how Oprah built a media empire. Now, the story of how Chicago shaped the country's first African-American president.

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If you enjoyed listening to Making Obama, some folks here at WBEZ have another podcast for you. It’s also about politics, but this one is very different. Family drama, FBI wiretaps and -- ultimately -- a very long prison sentence dominate this story which even intersects with Barack Obama’s career. Remember when the Governor of Illinois supposedly tried to sell President Obama’s Senate seat? Or, how the same ex-Governor got a “You’re Fired” from Donald Trump on The Celebrity Apprentice? New from WBEZ Chicago, Public Official A uncovers the rise and fall of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. How he did whatever it took to reach the top. The trail of destruction left in his wake. And how the complexities, charisma and tragic flaws of this public official resonate today. The first episode comes out January 18, 2019.

Preview: Public Official A

2019-01-1100:02:57

Making Obama host Jenn White introduces a new podcast from WBEZ and The Chicago Tribune called 16 Shots. Almost four years ago, Laquan McDonald, a black teenager, was fatally shot by Jason Van Dyke, a white Chicago Police officer. Police reported McDonald was attacking officers. A video from the scene told a different story. Trust in Chicago police and officials crumbled. Now Officer Van Dyke is awaiting trial for murder. wbez.org/16shots

Preview: 16 Shots

2018-08-3100:04:224

Just two and a half years after his 2004 Democratic National Convention speech, Barack Obama announced he was running for president.

Obama BONUS: The Decision

2018-04-1000:22:0212

Barack Obama burst onto the national stage during his U.S. Senate run. Hear how ambition and luck propelled him to Washington. wbez.org/making

Obama 6: Yes We Can!

2018-03-1501:17:1618

Former president Barack Obama has only lost one election in his life. It was in 2000, and that defeat set him on the course for his eventual U.S. Senate run. Making Obama is a production of listener-supported WBEZ Chicago. Support WBEZ and the future of podcasts like this at https://wbez.org/making

Obama 5: Up Or Out

2018-03-0800:56:0912

In 2000, Barack Obama ran for Congress against a Chicago political legend. It became a contest about race and identity.

Obama 4: Wait Your Turn

2018-03-0100:56:5615

Former President Barack Obama won his first political seat in 1996. Hear what he had to learn, and the conflicts he faced, to get there. wbez.org/making

Obama 3: You Don’t Say No To Barack

2018-02-2200:57:2313

When Barack Obama first came to Chicago, a political transformation was happening in the city. Hear how that change inspired him.

Obama 2: Chicago Politics Ain’t Beanbag

2018-02-1500:43:0514

Before he was the 44th President, Barack Obama worked as a community organizer on the South Side of Chicago. Hear how the city shaped his political ambitions.

Obama 1: The Man In The Background

2018-02-0800:46:1434

Former President Barack Obama — along with friends, mentors, and rivals — tells the story of his climb from Chicago to the national stage. Subscribe now and don’t miss the first episode on February 8.

Preview: Making Obama

2018-01-1900:04:0717

NvT Cheft

20,000 bombs dropped on the heads of women and children, all while the American people are lied too daily. Worst 8 years since carter and lbj. And somehow this traitor is allowed to still have a voice in politics. If you can still stomach obama after all the truth has come out, then youre still part of the problem. I dont support any of the political parties, or politics for that matter, but if your perspective still stands behind this POS then you're still one of the useful idiots destroying our country for moral brownie points.

Jul 3rd

Brandy Howard

NvT Cheft traitor in office? who's the one giving aid and comfort to the Russians? who had just about 19 indictments 5 conviction of people close to their administration or campaign? wasn't President Obama. even conservatives saint Reagan is turning in his grave. as crazy as trump tards are Reagan would be a r.i.n.o.

Dec 29th

Comments (36)

Lisa Lawson

10 NEON 20.18. GOD

Jan 18th

Arun Prasad

lhl

Oct 20th

Julio Brenes

this was fantastic, loved every minute of it! thanks!!!

Sep 20th

marvelous momo lol

lovely work. thanks for doing this. very educative.

Aug 2nd

BOO DADDY

Does this also detail how Obama lost dems a 1000 seats nationwide? Right after Hillary best present gop ever got. Keep propping up your god, libtards! Alex, I'll take MAGA for 8, please

Jul 10th

A.D. It is English! Good guess! If you liked Barack and Hillary you find it hard to understand things tho, sorry for you 😩

Jul 11th

A.D.

BOO DADDY Is this English? Even Google Translate came up blank...

Josh Belz

I always wondered how the worst President in the history of America was made

Jul 4th

Jennifer Nelson The ignorant will stay blissful till they either wake up or die, whatever comes first.

Jul 26th

Jennifer Nelson

NvT Cheft Some people are absolutely blind to the many crimes he committed. They are all over President Trump, won't let him lead without a fight. It gets old, but I never get tired of WINNING!

Christopher LaFuria

What’s wrong with people that they have to take their rage to a podcast comments section? For crying out loud. Great production. I look forward to more!

Jun 28th

Brandy Howard LOL. legitimate autism

Dec 30th

Akhil Vasudev

This is broken from 42:00 onwards. I hope they fix it.

Mar 26th

Dave Lawlis as where villages of children and women.

Oct 4th

Dave Lawlis

Akhil Vasudev That's ok. Our country was broken the entire time he was in office.

Jul 18th

Aren Abraham

Very well done! Obama's story is so fascinating!!!!

Bill phelps

fuck odumpo

Mar 11th

muslim bastard

Daniel Deluca

Brandy Howard Mr Wrights House of Worship was non-denominational i thought? Anyone of any religion could attend but i could be wrong.

Feb 4th

Bill phelps why r u conservatives so stupid? u all can't be that dumb? a beer drinking and pork eating Muslim, but he was also a radical Christian at the beginning of his 1st campaign, right? Reverend Wright anyone?

Matt Freight

Do Making Donald for Season 3!

Mar 8th

Kristi Remkus

I miss Oprah, her positivity and thoughtfulness. We need more of her approach during this time of division. Thank you for this podcast, I wish there was more and more and more!

Feb 26th