Michelle Obama, new to podcasting with \u201cIMO\u201d alongside her brother Craig Robinson, recently hosted former President Barack Obama. They addressed persistent divorce rumors, with Michelle joking, \u201cIt\u2019s my husband, y\u2019all!\u201d and Barack adding, \u201cShe took me back.\u201d They emphasized their strong marriage despite challenges and clarified that Michelle\u2019s past absences were due to therapy and self-care, not marital issues.<\/p>\n
\u201cIMO\u201d shows a more candid Michelle, who says this stage of life feels like true freedom. The podcast covers their upbringing, White House experiences, and current issues.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Barack Obama urged Democrats at a New Jersey fundraiser to stop complaining and take action amid Trump\u2019s presidency. He encouraged support for local candidates in New Jersey and Virginia, emphasizing practical efforts over seeking quick fixes or messianic leaders. Obama highlighted the need for Democrats to unite around delivering real results, regardless of ideology, and called for courage in defending free speech and democratic values.<\/p>\n
He also warned against underestimating the challenges posed by the Trump administration and urged institutions to resist intimidation. Obama concluded by encouraging people to stand up for their values to help rebuild momentum and guide the country forward.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Michelle Obama, new to podcasting with \u201cIMO\u201d alongside her brother Craig Robinson, recently hosted former President Barack Obama. They addressed persistent divorce rumors, with Michelle joking, \u201cIt\u2019s my husband, y\u2019all!\u201d and Barack adding, \u201cShe took me back.\u201d They emphasized their strong marriage despite challenges and clarified that Michelle\u2019s past absences were due to therapy and…<\/p>\n