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Barack Obama Appears on IMO Podcast to Talk Marriage and Parenting

Using humor infused with reflections on raising children, the Obamas quashed online divorce rumors.

Former US president Barack Obama with wife Michelle Obama
Barack and Michelle Obama.
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Overview

  • Barack Obama joined Michelle Obama and co-host Craig Robinson on the IMO podcast as the long-awaited special guest.
  • The couple playfully addressed persistent divorce speculation, with Obama quipping "She took me back" and Michelle affirming she never considered quitting on him.
  • Obama reflected on family dynamics, saying raising a son would have posed greater challenges than raising their daughters Sasha and Malia.
  • He called for more intentional support for boys’ wellbeing alongside ongoing efforts to empower girls.
  • Michelle underscored her post-White House freedom to make personal choices independent of public expectations.