Obama and Springsteen chat about feeling like 'outsiders' growing up in new joint podcast

Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen
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Spotify has launched a new podcast centered around chats between two good buddies: one a music legend and the other a former president.

Former President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen on Monday launched a new podcast with Spotify called "Renegades: Born in the USA," which Spotify described as a "personal, in-depth discussion between two friends exploring their pasts, their beliefs, and the country that they love."

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.