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NDTV
22 minutes ago
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- NDTV
What Michelle Obama Said About Not Having A Son With Husband Barack
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is "glad" she does not have a son with husband Barack Obama, the former President of the United States. On the latest episode of her podcast, IMO, she spoke at length about parenting and her experience of raising daughters. In conversation with her brother Craig Robinson and radio host Angie Martinez on IMO, the 61-year-old said had she given birth to a son, he would have turned out to be another Barack Obama. The light-hearted joke came after the Hot 97 radio host suggested she "should have thrown a boy in the mix". 'I'm so glad I didn't have a boy,' Ms Obama retorted, before adding, 'Because he would have been a Barack Obama,' looking down and nodding her head emphatically, The New York Post reported. Mr Martinez downplayed the remark with a laugh, saying the concept of a "Baby Barack" was 'amazing.' Ms Obama did not believe it to be a good idea and replied, 'No, I would have felt for him.' Michelle Obama often talks about her family, her relationship with Barack, and their challenges together. The Obamas married in 1992 and have two daughters: Sasha Obama, 24, and Malia Obama, 26. Given that Mr Robinson has three boys and Mr Martinez has one, the topic of the podcast involved raising boys. Ms Obama talked about the challenges of parenting boys, particularly with respect to teaching them how to interact with others and handle circumstances such as traffic stops. Before dismissing the notion of having a baby boy, Ms Obama stated, "Teach [your son] how to deal with the traffic stop, but also teach him how to communicate in a marriage and to be a listening father." Her remarks follow rumours of strain in her 32-year marriage to the former president. However, in a recent episode with rock icon Bruce Springsteen, Ms Obama referred to Barack as a "tremendous father" and praised his parenting skills. The couple has been spotted together on high-profile night outs in New York City and Washington, DC, in recent months. Ms Obama also said she was "transitioning" into a new stage of her life and currently undergoing therapy.
Hindustan Times
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Michelle Obama leaves no chances to roast her husband, and this time with ‘not having a son'
On the latest episode of her podcast 'Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast' (formerly titled 'IMO'), the former first lady sat down with her brother Craig Robinson and radio personality Angie Martinez to reflect on parenting, masculinity, and what life might've looked like if she and former President Barack Obama had a son. 'You should've threw a boy in the mix,' Martinez said playfully, alluding to Michelle's two daughters, Malia and Sasha. But Michelle didn't skip a beat. 'I'm so glad I didn't have a boy,' she replied with a laugh. ALSO READ| Michelle Obama breaks silence on daughter Malia dropping her famous last name: 'Very sensitive' When Martinez asked why she never went for a third child, the 'Becoming' author quipped, 'Because he would've been a Barack Obama.' Martinez chimed in, 'Baby Barack — it would've been amazing!' 'Ooh, no, I would've felt for him,' she said. Her brother Craig added, 'She just borrowed our boys,' referencing his own children. Michelle agreed, saying, 'I got plenty.' 'I think Barack is just like you as a tremendous father, doing it in a lot of grandeur, right,' she added. Conveniently enough, the former First Lady's musings hinted at a possible obsession with the 32-year bond between her and Barack, which many speculated was in troubled waters. 'Teach [your son] about how to deal with the traffic stop, but also teach him how to communicate in a marriage and to be a listening father,' she expressed. Michelle also shared Malia, 26, and Sasha, 24, were young girls when their father became president, and they spent a huge portion of their growing up years inside the White House. 'I've loved every phase of parenting: I loved them when they were little babies, I loved them when they were walking and starting to talk, the teenage years were interesting in the White House,' Michelle said. ALSO READ| Michelle Obama calls out Ellen DeGeneres for making her do pushups as 'first lady' 'But I've loved every time with them — and watching them become their own people and make their own choices, and figure stuff out, and call me after they figure stuff out,' she added.
Express Tribune
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Michelle Obama jokes she's glad she didn't have a son: 'He'd be a Barack'
US President Barack Obama gestures to himself as he and First Lady Michelle Obama await the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan, for a State Dinner at the White House, in Washington, September 25, 2015. PHOTO: REUTERS Former First Lady Michelle Obama sparked headlines during a candid conversation on the latest episode of her podcast 'IMO,' joking that she's 'glad' she didn't have a son — because he would have turned out just like her husband, Barack Obama. Speaking with her brother Craig Robinson and guest Angie Martinez, Obama said, 'I'm so glad I didn't have a boy. Because he would have been a Barack Obama. Ooh,' while shaking her head and smiling. Martinez laughed off the comment, calling the idea of a 'Baby Barack' amazing, but Michelle added, 'No, I woulda felt for him.' The conversation centered around parenting boys, with both Martinez and Robinson being parents to sons. Michelle, mother of Sasha and Malia, discussed the complexities of raising boys today, especially when it comes to teaching them how to communicate in relationships and navigate situations like traffic stops. Her comments come amid ongoing speculation about her 32-year marriage to the former president, with recent public appearances fueling rumors of strain. However, Michelle praised Barack's parenting in a recent episode with Bruce Springsteen, calling him a 'tremendous father.' The couple has been seen together in recent months on high-profile date nights in New York City and Washington, D.C., despite persistent divorce rumors. Michelle also revealed she's currently in therapy and is 'transitioning' into a new phase of her life. The 'Becoming' author's remarks blend humor with introspection, offering insight into her evolving identity as a mother, wife, and public figure.
New York Post
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Michelle Obama says she is ‘so glad' she didn't have a son: ‘Would have been a Barack Obama'
She's not kidding around. Former first lady Michelle Obama said she was 'glad' she didn't have a son because he would have turned out exactly like her husband, former President Barack Obama. Obama, 61, doled out the ego-checking barb on Wednesday's episode of 'IMO,' the podcast she hosts with her brother Craig Robinson, as the siblings were chatting with Hot 97 radio personality Angie Martinez, who suggested the mother of two 'should have threw a boy in the mix.' 'I'm so glad I didn't have a boy,' Sasha and Malia's mom plainly stated. 'Because he would have been a Barack Obama. Ooh,' the 'Becoming' author said, looking down and shaking her head for emphasis. Michelle Obama, 61, said she was glad not to have a son because he would have turned out exactly like her husband, former President Barack Obama. Getty Images 'Baby Barack! It would have been amazing,' Martinez enthusiastically countered. 'No, I woulda felt for him,' Obama said. The episode focused extensively on parenting male children as Martinez has one son and Robinson has three boys. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Obama's musings pointed to a potential preoccupation with her 32-year marriage to the former president — which many have speculated is on the rocks. 'Teach [your son] about how to deal with the traffic stop, but also teach him how to communicate in a marriage and to be a listening father,' Obama said before scoffing at the idea of having a baby Barack. Barack and Michelle on a date night as many speculate that their marriage could be headed for divorce. Michelle Obama/instagram Despite the possibly unintended jab, Michelle praised her hubby for his parenting prowess just last week in an interview with rock legend — and noted Democrat — Bruce Springsteen. 'I think Barack is just like you as a tremendous father, doing it in a lot of grandeur, right,' Obama told The Boss on the June 11 'IMO.' As rumors of the couple's divorce swirled, the Obamas went on a high-visibility date in Midtown Manhattan at the swanky Lowell Hotel restaurant last month and were seen cozying up on another restaurant date in Washington, DC, in April. The 'Overcoming' scribe revealed that she is currently in therapy and is 'transitioning' to a different phase of her life.
Economic Times
14 hours ago
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- Economic Times
Michelle Obama says she is glad to not have a son. Here's why
Parenting Without a Son Family Conversation on Masculinity Live Events Parenting Through the Years FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Michelle Obama spoke about parenting during a new episode of her podcast 'IMO.' She shared personal thoughts about not having a son and raising daughters . She also discussed masculinity and youth development with radio host Angie Martinez Michelle Obama said she was glad she did not have a son. While speaking with Angie Martinez and her brother Craig Robinson , she explained her thoughts. Martinez suggested she should have had a boy. Obama responded by saying the child would have been just like Barack Obama . She said it would have been difficult for the child to grow up with that comparison. The conversation was light-hearted but also touched on the seriousness of raising boys in today's the episode, the group discussed how society views masculinity. They also talked about how boys and young men face challenges. Robinson mentioned that Obama spent time around his sons. Obama replied that she had many boys in her life through her family. They reflected on the different roles mothers and families play in shaping children's understanding of gender and Obama also spoke about raising her daughters, Malia and Sasha. She said she enjoyed every stage of their lives. From infancy to the teenage years in the White House, she found joy in parenting. She mentioned how meaningful it was to see her daughters grow up and make decisions for themselves. She said she likes when they call her after solving problems on their joked that a son would have been like Barack Obama, which she felt could be hard for the child to grow up said she loved every phase of parenting, especially watching her daughters grow into independent individuals.
