Former President Barack Obama urged men to have gay friends as role models for their kids and to teach them kindness, during a podcast appearance this week.

While speaking on his wife Michelle Obama’s podcast, Barack opened up about the importance of raising “emotionally intelligent, competent men.”

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,

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.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard set off fireworks on Friday when she accused former president Barack Obama of organizing a coup d'état against his successor.  Summarizing the damning evidence in her

In a lighthearted conversation, Michelle and Barack Obama address persistent divorce rumors with humor and honesty, confirming their lasting bond.

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.

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

Barack Obama appeared on his wife Michelle Obama's 'IMO' podcast and explained why he'd be challenged to raise a son after raising two daughters.

On Michelle Obama's podcast on Tuesday, former President Barack Obama discussed how progressives overlook boys' positive attributes while focusing on support for girls.