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Michelle Obama discusses marriage in a new podcast she's co-hosting with her brother, Craig Robinson.
On Monday, IMO With Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, short for "in my opinion,"was announced by Higher Ground, the media company founded by Obama and her husband, former President Barack Obama.
In the trailer for the program, the former first lady said the siblings will answer audience questions about "the challenges you're grappling with in life... whether you're navigating the gray areas of marriage and raising kids, or dealing with a little friend drama—or even figuring out how to put yourself out there in the dating world."
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What Is 'IMO'About?
In addition to marriage and friendship, Michelle Obama and Robinson will delve into various other topics too—with a focus on their listeners.
The "About" section on the podcast's Spotify page reads: "Michelle Obama and her big brother Craig Robinson bring their unique experiences and candid perspectives to a range of listeners' personal dilemmas, from the everyday to the existential. Each week, they're joined by special guests to tackle audience questions with practical advice, relatable anecdotes, and plenty of laughs. From dating and relationships to parenting and financial planning, IMO sees the iconic First Lady at her most relaxed and honest. This podcast will leave you laughing, reflecting, and feeling more prepared to tackle life's challenges. Join the fun and submit your questions at imopod.com!"
Previously, the Becoming author hosted 2020's The Michelle Obama Podcast—which "was the most successful original in Spotify history, bringing in more women listeners over 40 than any other podcast," according to her bio on IMO's website.
Who Will the Guests Be on 'IMO'?
Per Higher Ground, Seth Rogen, Tyler Perry, Keke Palmer, Jay Shetty and more are set to appear on the podcast. Michelle Obama and Robinson's first guest will be Insecure star and three-time Golden Globe nominee Issa Rae.
Where Can I Listen to 'IMO'?
The first two episodes of IMO will be released on Wednesday, with new episodes dropping weekly after that. People can tune into the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and other podcast platforms.
On Thursday, Michelle Obama and Robinson will record an episode of IMO in front of a live audience at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.
What Has Michelle Obama Said About 'IMO'?
The Chicago native took to Instagram and X, formerly Twitter, on Monday to speak out about the podcast.
In her Instagram note, she wrote: "There's a lot going on in the world right now. We're living through some really complicated and confusing times and on top of that, folks are trying to juggle family life, work dynamics, relationships, aging parents, and more."
Michelle Obama also complimented her brother, who is the executive director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and hosts the Higher Ground podcast Ways To Win.
"Craig is one of the people I turn to whenever I have anything on my mind," she added. "He always has the insights, the wisdom, and the humor to get me through anything."
The mom of two—who shares daughters Malia and Sasha with Barack Obama—candidly concluded: "I'm going to be honest. We don't have all the answers. But there will be a lot of opinions. A lot of learning. And plenty of laughs. Because we all need some moments of light right now."
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