Who is Craig Robinson? Details explored as Michelle Obama announces new podcast with her brother

Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson for their IMO Podcast Poster - via Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson for their IMO Podcast Poster - via Michelle Obama's Instagram

Michelle Obama is starting a new podcast with her older brother, Craig Robinson. The show will be called IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson and it will begin on March 12, 2025. In this podcast, there will be different episodes where they will even bring new guests. They will talk about various things, including personal lives, experiences, and so much more.

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Guests like Issa Rae, Keke Palmer, Dwayne Wade, Gabrielle Union and Tyler Perry will also join them.

Michelle and Craig grew up together and they have always been quite close to each other. They have always talked of the big and small things in life and now they want to share it with the world.

Lady Obama said,

“With everything going on in the world, we’re all looking for answers and people to turn to. 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.”

The podcast is produced by Higher Ground, the media company which was started by Michelle and her husband, Barack Obama in 2018. The first two episodes of the podcast will be out on March 12, with new episodes coming out every week. Fans can listen to the podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple podcasts.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama In Kalamazoo, MI - Source: Getty
Former First Lady Michelle Obama In Kalamazoo, MI - Source: Getty

More About Michelle Obama's Brother Craig Robinson

Craig Robinson is Michelle's older brother who attended Princeton University. He was an amazing basketball player and after college, he played basketball professionally in Europe for a few years. After this, he returned to the US to pursue his business career.

Later, Craig returned to basketball as a coach. He worked as a head coach for men's basketball at the Brown University and the Oregon State University. In 2020, he became the executive director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches.


Michelle Obama's Life Recently

In the recent years, Michelle Obama has been involved in a lot of projects. She wrote her best-selling books, Becoming, and it was later turned into a documentary. She also started The Michelle Obama Podcast where she had multiple deep conversations with her family and friends, including Craig Robinson.

Recently though, Michelle has made fewer appearances in the public sphere. She did not attend the former President Jimmy Carter's funeral in January. She was also not seen in President Trump's inauguration or the after party celebration. However, she was reportedly on a vacation in Hawaii.

Democratic National Convention (DNC) 2024 - Day Two - Source: Getty
Democratic National Convention (DNC) 2024 - Day Two - Source: Getty

There have also been rumours about her personal life and speculations on divorce. Despite these, Michelle and Barack Obama seem to have a loving relationship.

Edited by Sohini Biswas