Barack Obama discusses how raising boys can impact others on Michelle’s podcast

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16 Jul 2025 • 6:31 AM MYT
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  • Barack Obama is scheduled to appear as a guest on his wife Michelle Obama’s IMO podcast this Wednesday, alongside her brother Craig Robinson.
  • During the episode, Obama stated he would have found it more challenging to raise a son than his two daughters, Sasha and Malia.
  • Michelle agreed with her husband, having previously expressed relief at not having a male child, fearing he would be named Barack Obama III.
  • Barack discussed the importance of intentionally investing in the upbringing of boys, suggesting that neglecting this could negatively impact women.

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