Michelle Obama is launching a new podcast with her brother, Craig Robinson.
The new venture, the “IMO” podcast, was launched by Higher Ground, the Obamas’ media company.
“My brother Craig and I launched the IMO podcast to create a space for people to come as they are, ask honest questions, give their opinions, and have thoughtful conversations about life,” Michelle Obama said.
The New York Times reviewed the first two episodes and said Michelle Obama discusses her brother’s divorce and her freedom after living in the White House for 8 years.
Michelle Obama also dishes on her reluctance to support Barack Obama during his run for the White House.
Excerpt from The New York Times:
The Times was provided with the first two episodes of “IMO,” which were both about an hour long. The hosts mainly offered advice based on their life experiences, and refrained from addressing current events or politics.
In the premiere, Mr. Robinson, the executive director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, spoke of the contrast between the well-appointed rental where they were filming the episode and the small apartment in Chicago where they were raised and shared a bedroom. Their parents have both since