TODAY Pop Culture & Lifestyle May 6: Barack Obama on New Presidential Center | Hugh Jackman on ‘The Sheep Detectives’ | Must-Have Everyday Essentials

About this episode

Jenna interviews Barack Obama about his Presidential Center and talks to Hugh Jackman about his new film and recent events.

Jenna sits down one-on-one with former President Barack Obama ahead of the opening of his much anticipated Presidential Center. Hugh Jackman stops by to discuss his new film, ‘The Sheep Detectives,’ his night at the Met Gala, and a recent commencement speech. Plus, our Shop TODAY team shares under-the-radar essentials you won’t want to leave the house without.

People in this episode

Host: Jenna

Guests: Barack Obama, Hugh Jackman

Topics covered

• pop culture
• lifestyle
• politics
• film
• essentials

Keywords

• Barack Obama
• Hugh Jackman
• Presidential Center
• The Sheep Detectives
• Met Gala
• commencement speech
• everyday essentials

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Sheep Detectives

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