# Noah Kahan responds to Barack Obama’s playlist nod: “Are you doing OK?”

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/noah-kahan-responds-to-barack-obamas-playlist-nod-are-you-doing-ok/
- Published: 2026-08-02T14:48:13+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-02T15:04:59+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/noah-kahan-responds-barack-obamas-playlist-nod/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Obama included Noah Kahan on a playlist.
- Kahan replied with a joking welfare check.
- The inclusion drew attention online.

## Summary

Noah Kahan has reacted humorously after former US president Barack Obama included one of his songs on a playlist, asking: “Are you doing OK?” The response highlights the unexpected cultural crossover between the folk-pop singer and a political figure known for sharing curated music selections.

The article provides little additional detail beyond the playlist inclusion and Kahan’s remark. Obama has regularly released public playlists featuring contemporary and established artists, often generating attention for the musicians selected.

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