In this episode, I discuss a biography from 2007, Obama: From Progress to Power by David Mendell, a Chicago Tribune reporter. Mendell covered Obama early-on in his political career. This book helps us understand how Obama went from a brainy political neophyte to a world-wide influential leader.  After, I share a podcast series that pairs with the book. By the time you finish both, you'll know nearly everything to know about pre-presidential Obama.