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Coffee Break: Barack Obama’s Summer Playlist

Former U.S. President Barack Obama on a visit to 10 Downing Street to meet the U.K. Prime Minister in 2024 in London.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama on a visit to 10 Downing Street to meet the U.K. Prime Minister in 2024 in London.Carl Court/Getty Images

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

August 20, 2024

Last week, former President Barack Obama released his annual summer playlist. It’s a tradition we look forward to every year, and this summer’s jams did not disappoint.

As usual, President Obama picked songs that span different genres and eras. You can check out his full playlist here, and then let’s recap the list in today’s coffee break!

So, for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from Barack Obama’s 2024 Summer Playlist would you like to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
Billie Eilish – Chihiro
Digable Planets – Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)
The Supremes – Where Did Our Love Go
Bob Dylan – Silvio
Blackstreet – No Diggity feat. Dr. Dre and Queen Pen
The Rolling Stones – (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
Bob Marley and the Wailers – Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) (bonus)