Higher Ground
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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!
Based on 4 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson draw useful life lessons from candid guest histories, guided by sibling humor and attentive follow-up questions.
Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson turn celebrity interviews into warm, searching conversations about how people find direction through work, uncertainty, and change.
Michelle Obama calls the Fonz sexy; you get Henry Winkler's hard-won way of learning a script.
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A warm anniversary sampler that turns favorite moments into a clear portrait of IMO.
IMO's first-anniversary special feels like a sturdy look back at the show's first year. Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson revisit favorite beats from conversations with Taraji P. Henson, Bruce Springsteen, Damon and Marlon Wayans, and even the ketchup opinion from her husband.
A warm, reflective conversation about art, love, and staying true to the work.
Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson keep things relaxed and easygoing while they introduce John Batiste and Suleika Jaouad, whose relationship and work sit at the center of the conversation.
A warm, funny tribute to the hard-won path behind Burnett's ease.
Burnett comes off as both a heroine and a benchmark for the smart, courageous, bold woman the hosts wanted to see on television. The memory of watching The Carol Burnett Show gives the discussion its warmth, and the Lucille Ball story adds a sharp, funny edge that keeps it from…
A warm, funny conversation that turns the Fonz story into a lesson in persistence.
Henry Winkler comes off as warm and easy to listen to, and the conversation settles into a pleasant, lightly funny rhythm before it gets back to the Fonz.
Ira Glass frames weekly theme-driven segments spanning family secrets to Portland's protest conflict.
Shankar Vedantam unpacks the psychology behind relationships, careers, and money through researcher interviews.
David McRaney interviews researchers on cognitive bias, motivated reasoning, and why minds change.
Ryan Holiday pairs daily Stoic lessons with long-form guest conversations at his Texas bookstore.
NHPR's Jason Moon investigates the Bear Brook barrel murders and a New Hampshire wrongful-conviction case.
Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson give advice on personal dilemmas with humor and guests.
Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson discuss current societal challenges and personal life updates with humor and candidness.
Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson discuss personal dilemmas with humor and practical advice, starting with a conversation about being alone and playing pool.
Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson discuss personal dilemmas and life advice with humor and candid perspectives.
Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson discuss personal dilemmas with humor and practical advice, featuring a guest appearance by Monica.
One year in, IMO stops to look back.
Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson answer listener questions about personal dilemmas with humor and candid advice.
The room starts loose.
Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson share humorous personal stories and offer advice on listener dilemmas, blending comedy with relatable life lessons.
The room starts teary.
Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson discuss personal dilemmas and listener questions with humor and practical advice.
Henry Winkler arrives with the Fonz still trailing sparks behind him.
Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson discuss personal dilemmas, including sex, relationships, and holiday hosting, with humor and candid advice.
Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson discuss personal dilemmas with humor and practical advice, starting with a childhood memory of a statue.