Former President Barack Obama explained his reasoning that more men need queer friends. As a guest on his wife Michelle Obama’s IMO podcast, which she hosts with her brother Craig Robinson, the 63-year-old detailed his experience with a gay male mentor and emphasized the importance of having diverse friend groups.

Barack Obama’s comments about the importance of having diverse friendships has left people divided, with some praising him for it and others claiming it’s an ‘odd thing to say’. The former US president, 63, opened up on the topic during a recent appearance on his wife Michelle and brother-in-law Craig Robinson’s podcast, IMO.

"We need to start by learning to listen to boys, not to correct or direct, but to understand," a mental health expert told Newsweek.

The challenge continues with the former politician winning titles like most romantic, most patient, grumpiest in the morning, and biggest baby when sick — among others. The two agreed that Michelle Obama was the one who takes longer to get ready, is more stubborn and requires more attention.

Barack Obama, joined by Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson on the IMO podcast, discussed how to raise emotionally intelligent boys in today’s world. He stressed the need for multiple male role models beyond just fathers,

Barack and Michelle Obama lightheartedly address divorce rumors, as the former First Couple joke about the issue on a recent podcast.

Michelle Obama then warned her hubby not to “start,” but once everyone was settled in their seats, Robinson said, "It’s so nice to have you both in the same room together,” which made Michelle Obama address the divorce rumors. “I know, because when we aren’t, folks think we’re divorced,” she said.

There hasn’t been one moment in our marriage where I’ve thought about quitting on my man,” Michelle Obama said on the podcast she hosts with her brother.

Barack and Michelle Obama dispelled rumors they were getting divorced on the latter's podcast on Wednesday, joking it was "touch and go for a while."

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