IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson

Higher Ground

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!

  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Support Your Village with Regina and Reina King

    On this week’s IMO, Regina and Reina King join the show to talk about their bond as sisters. The two share what it’s like to be Los Angeles born and bred, their early forays into child acting, and how they have been grieving the loss of Regina’s son, Ian, who died in early 2022.

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    21 January 2026, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    Your Turn Will Come with Carol Burnett

     This week on IMO, beloved actress and comedy legend Carol Burnett joins Michelle and Craig for a heartfelt conversation about growing up in Hollywood, manifesting her education and career, and the long-lasting impact of The Carol Burnett Show. Plus, the group offers advice to a listener dealing with imposter syndrome. Stay tuned until the very end for a touching moment between Carol, Craig, and Michelle. 


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    14 January 2026, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 43 seconds
    Tell Your Story with Jonathan Capehart

    Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist and MS NOW host Jonathan Capehart joins the show to discuss his memoir, Yet Here I Am. Michelle and Craig turn the tables and learn more about how Jonathan ended up in journalism— from his childhood shuttling between New Jersey and North Carolina, to his early career in the New York, and his experience as a gay Black man in media.


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    7 January 2026, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Follow your Instincts with Henry Winkler

    On today’s episode of IMO, Michelle and Craig welcome none other than… The Fonz! Henry Winkler joins to discuss his lifetime journey with dyslexia, growing up in New York, going to therapy, and, yes, his most iconic roles. Plus, Henry shares his thoughts on parenting and being a grandfather.


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    24 December 2025, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    Perform your Truth with Jenifer Lewis

    This week, Michelle and Craig are joined by the one and only Jenifer Lewis. Jenifer discusses her lifelong experience with bipolar disorder, her early experiences on Broadway and in Hollywood, and her longtime experience with sex addiction. Plus, in an IMO first, Jenifer spends some time workshopping her unreleased one woman show. Note: this episode contains discussion of sexual abuse and violence. 

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    17 December 2025, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 21 minutes
    Hold Space for Grief with Anderson Cooper

    Broadcast journalist and podcast host Anderson Cooper joins Michelle and Craig to share what he’s learned from hosting his grief-focused podcast “All There Is.” The three talk about how they managed (or avoided) the grieving process and how their moms prepared their kids to live without them. Plus Anderson shares his thoughts on the Vanderbilts inspiring an episode of “The Gilded Age.”

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    10 December 2025, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 19 minutes
    Find Your Adventure with Katt Williams

    Comedian Katt Williams joins the podcast for a characteristically unpredictable conversation about his complicated childhood, and how his early years set him up for a career in comedy. Katt shares what it was like being raised as a Jehovah’s Witness, how moving by himself to Florida as a young child helped form him, and what his relationship is like with the women in his life.

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    3 December 2025, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    IMO Presents: The Look Live with Wesley Morris

    On this episode of The Look, Michelle is joined by journalist Wesley Morris for a live conversation at Sixth & I in Washington DC. Michelle talks about what the East Wing meant to her during her time in the White House, the daring dress choice she opted for at the end of the second term, and Wesley shares a surprising story Oprah shared with him about Michelle.

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    28 November 2025, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 31 minutes
    Behind The Looks with Meredith Koop

    In this intimate conversation, Michelle Obama is joined by her longtime stylist Meredith Koop and journalist and author Elaine Welteroth to talk through Meredith and Michelle’s incredibly impactful work together. They share the unexpected way that their paths crossed, offer a behind-the-scenes look at their process, and share the unique challenges that the White House posed to styling Michelle. They also share how they’ve approached this exciting post-White House stage of Michelle’s style journey (featuring a certain thigh high gold boot!).

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    26 November 2025, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    Love the Process with Cynthia Erivo

    Actress, singer, author and producer Cynthia Erivo joins Michelle and Craig to talk about the creative process behind her new book, what it was like to grow up in South London, and her incredible journey from drama school to Broadway and the big screen. Plus, she shares what viewers can expect in Wicked: For Good, which is out November 21st. The group also answers a listener’s question about finding balance and making more space for a creative life. 


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    21 November 2025, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    I’m Not Disappearing - A Candid Conversation About Aging

    On this very special episode of The Look, a table of legends joins the show to talk about aging. Actress and activist Jane Fonda, former model and activist Bethann Hardison, and designer and businesswoman Jenna Lyons join Michelle Obama to discuss what it means to get old: to not just physically evolve, but also to come closer to our own purpose with age. Plus, they share their surprising advice about love.

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    19 November 2025, 11:00 am
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