Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast
Hosted by Craig Robinson and Michelle Obama · Higher Ground
4.3from 15,673 ratings
- 120
- Episodes
- 93
- Transcribed
- 15,673
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2020
- First episode
About Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast
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 (http://imopod.com)!
- Publisher
- Higher Ground
- Category
- education · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 30 Sept 2020
- Latest episode
- 4 Nov 2026
Latest episodes
93 of 120 episodes have a transcript.
4 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
Finding Your Rhythm with Questlove
28 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Find the Upside with Zainab Johnson
21 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Trust Your Creativity with Mahershala Ali
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Finding Your Rhythm with Questlove
Published 4 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Yeah. It's a very unusual album cover and it had me transfixed. And the day we brought this record, I can only describe it maybe for black households. It was like, have you ever heard someone of age describe when they were a kid and first heard Orson Welles' War of the Worlds on the radio? Yes. […]
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- Questlove
- Zainab Johnson
- Mahershala Ali
- Kylie Kelce
- Debbie Allen
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.3 / 5
- 13,734 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.7 / 5
- 1,939 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100
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- 53
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 0
- Engagement
- 100
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Who hosts Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast?
Craig Robinson and Michelle Obama host the show. Published by Higher Ground.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes weekly, based on its RSS feed.
Does Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast take guests?
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