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Michelle Obama's new podcast has added more than 260,000 YouTube subscribers this year, while the former First Lady remains one of the Democratic most popular figures.
But she is not a political savior, a new report reminds readers. She is not running for office, let alone the president, and her performance may at best be a blueprint for Democrats to attract voters with a right-leaning performance and hosting the way Donald Trump benefits President Donald Trump in 2024.
“As Democrats seek to confront liberals in the right-wing media ecosystem, this helps Trump win the White House by attracting millions of people who don’t follow the mainstream media, showing online that the relevant and popular Democrats they are looking for may be what they are looking for.”
Obama and her brother Craig Robinson launched “IMO” in March, and Obama is more lonely than ever in “a truly complex and confusing time.” Forgotten, Trump took office less than two months ago, with parties and Republicans led by her husband Barack Obama sweeping over a wider gradual movement after taking office in November.
Michelle Obama spoke with Airbnb's CEO and co-founder earlier this year. (Michelle Obama YouTube channel)
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However, Michelle Obama remains intentionally apolitical most of the time during the show. Her most recent guest is social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, where they discussed his work to stop parents from having children and teenagers spend too much on their smartphones and screens growing years. On Father's Day, she spoke with rock star Bruce Springsteen, which Trump did not mention.
She has said many times that she is not running for office. A supporter quoted in USA Today pointed out that the former first lady “has apology” and Obama talked about the feeling of “freedom” with her two daughters now as young adults.
But she was not far from the focus of everyone's attention. She also participated in many other podcasts this year for interviews, with much more media appearances than her husband, including podcasts hosted by NPR, Amy Poehler and Sophia Bush. She largely avoids political topics and direct criticism of the Trump administration, while not completely avoiding hot topics. A Democratic strategist said it better utilizes her talents than just speaking out politically.
Former President Barack Obama joined former First Lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the party’s nomination for president in the DNC. (Melina Mara/Washington Post via Getty Image)
“So, this is the best way she can create space and showcase the multidimensional nature of black women: our thoughts; how we interact with friends; how we interact with people across races; how we interact with our siblings; and how we interact with our full emotions; and also allow her to say about the current issue: “Democratic strategist Nina Smith told America today.
Obama is called by progressives because they don't do enough to oppose Trump
In 2025, in the context of Obama's ascension as a more open media figure, Democrats are reporting to strike voices like Joe Rogan for a large army of online influencers, which has pushed young people into Trump's corner in 2024.
Liberal strategists are urging the party’s large rulers to spend tens of millions of dollars to develop “a group of left-leaning online influencers” to help the party compete “culturally” with President Donald Trump. The New York Times.
“Despite the fact that casual right-leaning touchstones like Mr. Rogan's podcast were not built by political donors, nor did they rise overnight,” the Times reported.
Democrats are trying to find Joe Rogan's liberal alternatives, with little use of it. (Mark J.
Michelle Obama lashes out at rumors in podcast interview
Michelle Obama has built credibility with Democratic supporters since she broke into the national political arena in the late 2000s. However, since neither she nor her husband ran for office again, she could not be relied on too much outside of the voice in the political wilderness.
Marylander Steven Uzoukwu told USA Today that it was important to her, so she wanted to stay active. She recognizes the candidate and that nature. I have no problem with this. “I just think we shouldn't rely on Obama to save America. ”
