In an exciting new venture, Michelle Obama, together with her brother Craig Robinson, will be hosting a weekly podcast set to launch this month. This series aims to explore a range of topics with special guests from various fields including entertainment, sports, health, and business.
The podcast, titled “IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson,” will delve into “everyday questions shaping our lives, relationships, and the world around us,” as detailed in a press statement. The acronym IMO stands for “in my opinion,” emphasizing personal perspectives on these significant topics.
Scheduled guests on this intriguing podcast include a diverse group of personalities. Among them are actors Issa Rae and Keke Palmer, alongside psychologist Dr. Orna Guralnik. Other notable figures set to participate are filmmakers Seth and Lauren Rogan, soccer legend Abby Wambach, authors like Jay Shetty, Glennon Doyle, and Logan Ury, as well as editor Elaine Welteroth.
The list doesn’t stop there, with radio presenter Angie Martinez, entertainment powerhouse Tyler Perry, renowned actor Tracee Ellis Ross, the celebrated husband-wife duo Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union, and Airbnb’s CEO Brian Chesky also making appearances.
The series will kick off with two episodes on March 12. The first serves as an introduction, and in the second, listeners will hear from Rae. New episodes will then follow on a weekly schedule, and they will be accessible across all audio platforms and on YouTube.
Reflecting on the podcast’s mission, Obama remarked, “With everything going on in the world, we’re all looking for answers and people to turn to. There is no single way to deal with the challenges we may be facing — whether it’s family, faith, or our personal relationships — but taking the time to open up and talk about these issues can provide hope.”
This endeavor isn’t Michelle Obama’s first foray into podcasts. She previously hosted “The Michelle Obama Podcast” in 2020 and followed it with “The Light We Carry” in 2023. Meanwhile, her husband, Barack Obama, partnered with Bruce Springsteen for a series of dialogues on American life.
Produced by Higher Ground, a media company founded by the former president and first lady in 2018, “IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson” promises to offer insightful discussions and varied viewpoints on important issues.
