Michelle Obama and Gayle King talk marriage, parenting and why voting matters

Former first lady and bestselling author Michelle Obama joins "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King live in studio. Obama talks about her new podcast, "Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast," and her subsequent special with Oprah Winfrey premiering on Netflix next week.
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[@jennbrown360]

🌷”It’s harder to hate up close”. That stopped me!

[@FabulousNtheKitchen]

Forever my First Lady! Love Lady O!❤❤❤❤

[@KCNwokoye]

Women who have many good friends are amazing women! Ms. King always fabulous and well prepared.

[@247tonytipon]

Nwa okoye kedụ 😍

[@rreid3990]

LOVE these 2 spectacular women!!

[@faithwoods4143]

What a beautiful example you are! Forever First Lady! ❤️

[@cassonya5232]

She is so down to earth. 100% woman!

[@THATBIHHHH]

100% a man. Joan Rivers confirmed it, when days later she dies.. they wanted to silence her.

[@jonasrevord7805]

100% woman? Are there 50% woman?

[@cherylmetts8321]

We miss you so much. Still our forever first lady. May the Lord continue to bless you and your family.

[@mariasontiago723]

I wish she would run for the 2024 presidency she is the best

[@mariasontiago723]

It would be the first black female president first her husband would make history ex president will be first black man they are well qualified well mannered intelligent ND definitely they care about the people

[@lightdefeatsdarkness7574]

I like that : it's part of the job as a leader to be mindful of how one behaves, talks and dresses. I learnt this mindfulness when I became a mother.

[@KingofgraceSARA]

One only need be mindful of the words of God. Seek ye first, the kingdom of God, and all things will be added unto you. Women who follow Christ, we are not mindful. We are Spirit filled, Holy Spirt filled and the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth. This leads us to the Lord working in us to be Proverbs 31 women. Glory to God!

[@lightdefeatsdarkness7574]

@@KingofgraceSARA for me this mindfulness originates from the truth that God owns everything and created everything and everybody; so how I dress, talk in front of my child who is also God's creation matters because Jesus says the Kingdom of God belongs to such as children. True leadership and authority is from above; from God.

[@pechaa]

Those of us mothers who don’t believe in gods nonetheless are also spiritually fulfilled and dedicated to setting a good example for our children. Go figure.

[@carlosreyes207]

" IT WAS IN THE LANGUAGE . " . . . TO HAVE LESS LIGHT AT NOONDAY THAN AT DAWN . . . " 2023 "

[@aratwijukajacenta2952]

0❤0 me 0

[@lourdesgreen2213]

Michelle, your a light that shines so bright and an American treasure!! WHT an inspiration to us all❤

[@Hello-xp5wz]

I read her first book. Her mother raised her well and raised her daughters when they were in the white house. I would 100% buy a book that Mrs. Robinson writes.

[@TheBrownIsland]

She raised her own daughters. Grandmothers helping doesn't take the place of Mom & Dad.

[@Berighteousone]

He

[@lovetheday23]

@@TheBrownIsland yOU MEAN he...

[@caymusic17]

Yes, and her father played a major role also, seeing the way her Mom and Dad supported each other, loved each other, and stayed steady with raising her and Craig had a beautiful impact on her.

[@nainoapeterson7871]

I love big mikes books

[@jeanetteschock4744]

So grateful for her grace and dignity her humor and strength ❤

[@sKid-zy1ss]

Remember when she twerked on live tv

[@marilynwillett804]

ARE YOU SERIOUS 'she' was nothing but an embarrassment in the W.H.

[@Sanity586]

I love this lady. She is true and real. When she said “don’t add kids into the mix because they really mess up your life” Lol😂 I love my husband and he is a good, hardworking, descent man, but boy there are times when I don’t always like him! After we had our first child I liked him even less! Lol 😂 How we have made it to 10 years is begging me ! Marriage is hard. It’s not all flowers and roses. We have had to compromise many things and it’s not always fun. Don’t even get me started about each of our families!

[@Z-ht9oq]

@ NANCY TIBIM !!!

[@NiaCheney]

Amen! I agree to all of this. When she said there were years she didn’t like her husband . I said thank goodness someone is telling the truth! When u have multiple young kids these are some hard years. But we’re in this for the long haul and we both want the best for each other and our family.

[@Berighteousone]

He

[@amrotaberra1022]

😂😂😂😂

[@carolynbarr770]

My first Lady, then, now, and always 💜

[@tracymcnair1303]

LOVE HER

[@something64]

This woman has been known and will be remembered for generations.

[@KingofgraceSARA]

Jezebel is known throughout generations. Sarah is born throughout generations. The question is for what? This woman is a new age deceiver working for the kingdom of darkness. She does not exalt the living God but allows people like you to exalt her. Be wise as serpents, yet as gentle as.a dove!

[@Berighteousone]

Man

[@ksc743]

​@@Berighteousone oh go away.

[@olsonkarolynn]

@@ksc743 She really is a he. And his name is Michael. Obama is gay and he likes men.

[@olsonkarolynn]

Michael will be remembered for a very long time. For being the 1st transi in the Whitehouse. Michelle is a man. And his name is Michael.

[@valeriebwilliams701]

She looks GOOD

[@claramurphy1336]

Brilliant - she’s great

[@kimberlyking925]

Mrs. Obama is a Class Act, so very authentic. so personable, I have learned much from ALL of her interviews. She will ALWAYS be THE FIRST LADY ! Thank you Mrs. Obama.

[@CarryOutMyBidding]

Clearly, your ignorance doesn't require any introduction.

[@HitManNYY23]

It's a man. A big liar

[@SoberBangBangVeteran]

She’s amazing

[@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Michelle Obama! ❤

[@seankatlego6504]

Big mike in the house.😂😂😂😂

[@carolynlong8701]

Great conversation with First Lady Michelle Obama

[@kahnicacole5692]

Love Michelle!! Great interview Gail!!!

[@GuyGuinivereOfficial]

Amazing!!

[@moniquejohnson2465]

AMAZING INTERVIEW

[@loveholidaybyviction1272]

Beautiful interview

[@debbie2721]

Now THIS IS A TRUE 1ST LADY OF THE USA 🇺🇸 👏 Love you Michelle! You inspire me!!

[@blkyogi999]

Yes!!!

[@CarryOutMyBidding]

That's "First man"

[@StaceyBeryl]

@@noesaldana2063 LOL

[@gustavodeugarte9460]

@@noesaldana2063 Silly comment...Michelle Obama 💯 WOMAN MOTHER. DAUGHTER, SISTER..

[@setsom2857]

@@CarryOutMyBidding Big Mel (Melania) to. In fact, they're the same height.

[@41yearoldnewdriver]

I like Misses Obama. She is our first black first lady. I enjoyed reading The Light We Carry. I read it cover to cover. I give it four stars! You go girl!

[@fruitofthespiritgalatians5856]

Thanks

[@2legit64]

She taught herself how to knit! That is very impressive. I know how to knit and I don't know if I could have taught myself.

[@lucipearl12345]

Thank you First Lady for being so authentic ❤❤❤❤❤

[@kdyooper28]

I own both her books. I expected the excellence but the humor was surprising. I have always enjoyed her but now enjoy her on a all new level. She’s so “real”, she’s so “honest”, laughs at herself and situations.

[@animelover9037]

She's a trans women why can't she be honest about that ?

[@theresabell2492]

Michelle looks amazing

[@kimberlyallen764]

​@Anime lover sounds like you want her so be honest with yourself

[@animelover9037]

@Kimberly Allen and this is the problem with celebrity followers blind to morals and only care about how things look politicians lie constantly the Obamas have borrowed their kids and lied about Michael but that's okay she talks well and has nice hair and don't forget

[@BellaFirenze]

A beautiful and classy lady.

[@staci-jobarnes9898]

I truly admire her graciousness in the face of harsh ridicule & persecution, as America's first African American First Lady. However, there comes a point when one has to take a stand against gross abuse and violation of one's human and civil rights!!! I often think we live in a highly judgmental society that often criticizes without knowing the full truths or circumstances of others. Many are quick to go off rumors or mere "sound bites" instead of holding the media accountable for responsible & factual reporting instead of feeding into the fake news. Character defamation, libel & slander & credibility tarnishing, seem to be the order of the day! Anyway, I have always tried to be objective and fair in viewing other people. I wish we all were. With regards to the mass shooting issue, children's response to what they would like to be when they grow up, should not be "alive"!!! Something really needs to be done to address this issue of domestic terrorism!!!

[@h.patriciablackshire6003]

Beautiful conversation! Great job Gayle and Michelle. Your leadership inspires!❤

[@loveholidaybyviction1272]

Two powerful women

[@TheDemetreous]

Amazing, thank you.

[@arnettesmith8975]

Such a Beautiful Lady inside & out what A great Example of Grace , Poise, Strength & Authenticity She And her Husband were truly A class Act.❤

[@zilufuzi]

She is AMAZING! So genuine, so intelligent, and so articulate. Her words are so true. 🤜💥🤛

[@Lawlzinator]

Imagine typing this unironically

[@Void.Theorem]

“She” is nothing of that.

[@amyreynolds3619]

​@@Lawlzinator , imagine thinking that you are capable of making a comment on a post without just scrolling through the post or just not commenting on the post. Try it. We all would appreciate 🙏 it.

[@amyreynolds3619]

​@SwolenKot , yes, she is, but you're not.

[@animelover9037]

MICHEAL😂

[@resilientred1699]

Thank you for your service, Mrs. O.❤

[@JohnBrown-ff6ez]

*THE FIRST LADY IS STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL, INTELLIGENT, AUTHENTIC, A GREAT MOM/WIFE & AN AWESOME HUMAN BEING*

[@ChrisSMurphy1]

Real talk…respect it

[@amazonglamazon6633]

When Gayle asked if there was a time when Barack didn’t like Michelle and she replied “Of Course Not!” I literally screamed!! 😂😂😂 I love her!!! 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛✨

[@ckimon]

Me too!!😂😂😂

[@olsonkarolynn]

Michelle=Michael. Michelle = Michael Michelle =Michael They r lieing 2 you!!

[@kimberlyallen764]

​@Olson Karolynn and you're mad

[@olsonkarolynn]

@@kimberlyallen764 I am only speaking the truth. Obama is gay and he likes men. And Michelle is a man. Go, do your research. He has a man's body.

[@silva7493]

@@kimberlyallen764 Jealous, too.

[@edwardcatong3756]

Michelle I think is the best speaker out there! Everything she say is so clear, sincere and inspiring!

[@shirleystephenson8424]

WOW, this is two examples of the phenomenal women we all can be!

[@gustavodeugarte9460]

@@CarryOutMyBidding Convinced by Newsmax....but this time they failed, so did you!

[@CarryOutMyBidding]

@@gustavodeugarte9460 Clearly, your ignorance needs no introduction

[@dddddadadad1796]

No. There’s ONE example sitting there. Mrs. Obama. The other. No

[@asbmab723]

​@@CarryOutMyBiddingWell thats what a phenomenal woman does to nobodies because they know try as they might they will never and be loved like the beautiful Mrs Obama

[@CarryOutMyBidding]

@@asbmab723 .....Keep thinking that

[@IamCamilleClaiborne]

I absolutely ❤Michelle Obama a true class act

[@starfish1936]

Big Mike is always number 1.

[@RajendranRajendran-rj2lx]

Iamabsalutely❤getereadyyourpossision❤iamiovelyapersite❤thankyousomach❤

[@valeriejackson2539]

Thank you First Lady Michelle Obama, for your genuineness, intelligence, beauty, and poise. This video was uplifting and a joy to watch.

[@CarryOutMyBidding]

correction,....that's first MAN

[@Brookerulezz]

Ugh I miss them as our leaders. Such grace and dignity. I'm not sorry but they made America look amazing.

[@CarryOutMyBidding]

Clearly, your ignorance needs NO introduction.

[@StaceyBeryl]

You do know that is a dude.

[@SimpleeKomplex]

Yes! Leaders and citizens of foreign countries respect them so much as good decent human beings.

[@CarryOutMyBidding]

@@SimpleeKomplex You got a lot to learn,....you don't know the sinister Obama.

[@CarryOutMyBidding]

They weren't MY leaders,...Perish the thought.

[@Backpack16]

It’s always, wise, to step out of the noise!

[@ceelli2534]

One word. Class.

[@dwe2a]

Witty, smart, beautiful, humble but understands she has value, purpose & meaning. She has a platform and she uses it for the good, constantly. Can you imagine the pressure of all the expectations and the betting against them and hoping they would fail, when all they wanted to do was help move this country into the future where life can be more equal, equitable, and healthy. Where goals can become attainable again, where diversity & inclusion are not buzzwords only found in policies of corporations but a celebration of our uniquely blended country. Michelle is a shining example of how to stay focused, handle adversity all while staying authentic.

[@CarryOutMyBidding]

Clearly, your ignorance needs NO introduction.

[@gustavodeugarte9460]

@@c.j.giordano2129 Troublemaker!

[@MarvKevea93]

That Oprah clip was hilarious 😂

[@tanja0411]

They are who I want to be when I grow up. I could listen to them all day ❤❤❤

[@rreid3990]

Totally agree!!!

[@starfish1936]

BIG MIKe : when I grow up I want to be first Lady.

[@dorothywatson9614]

❤❤❤Amazing

[@npguru]

That's going to be good. Michelle wasn't always rich, so yeah, Oprah, you can have 12 good friends. Especially if you keep them, throughout your life.

[@erichollis3388]

If she runs I'd vote for her. Be fun to see barrack to do a I told you so every so often. Don't agree on firearms just because everyone who gets them that shouldn't will still find a way, Chicago needs something and areas like it. John Stewart agrees.

[@user-le8nu2rt6w]

Our forever First Lady!

[@hitishasharma6014]

It’s actually crazy to think that this family had no vulgarity or scandalous issue ever. They are the symbol of grace!

[@sassyx2048]

Especially MR O he knew what he was destined to become so kept himself clean. I can imagine his detractors must have gone over every nook and cranny to find dirt on him but they could find NADA. They only thing they could hold onto was the pastor and church he visited even that was just stupid. But he nipped that in the bud real quick. I'm sure they've since reconciled .

[@bronwyn117]

What do you mean? I guess you forgot about the tan suit scandal! Lol!

[@perrywalton2464]

@@bronwyn117 and the mustard on hotdogs 😂

[@TheDarkDresser]

@@bronwyn117 😅🤣

[@melanieballard8669]

And class!!!

[@pigglet802]

Miss you so much as our First Lady! You will become the one that made the most difference and even thereafter. Your family has always represented hope and what everyone should strive for. Thank you!!

[@NafiTankary-tw5dy]

Michelle Obama ans Gayle thank you for thus wonderful but so short interview because I would loved to hear some more, I can never have enough of Michelle Obama lol . I see so much of myself in her , the authenticity, her kindness and compassion , she knows how to be a 1st lady who is "normal " like any woman and thats probably what I admire the most about her ; probably the reason why I see so much of myself in her lol. Love you both ❤ Last note , Gayle is right when will this end ! But like Michelle Said it we need people , Congress etc that care enough about making Society because it concerns all of us ! Humanity Peace isn't just the president's job, we all have a hand in it because it's ours deep inside we all know what's right and what's wrong ; it's just a matter of choosing to DO the right thing .

[@KimJacobsShow]

This is such an inspiring conversation! I love both of you and think the world is a better place because of you!🥰🤩🙌🏾💃🏾🎁

[@charleshetrick3152]

Are you sure? Both of these actual women support men dressing up as women and taking opportunities away from the real ones.

[@robertdenson3740]

My homegirl! The ultimate of class......Michelle!!!!

[@remoteworkqueen]

God bless the Obama family

[@lol-zl7br]

She is a great woman who deserves respect and appreciation. I admire the personality of this woman

[@manolantonio]

absolutely agree

[@Berighteousone]

Women? 100% male

[@Monika-mh2je]

She's is smart educated, classy, honest and thoughtful. Thank you for staying on issues and trying to reaching out for the younger people, they are the future and it's veryimportant to have a wonderful role model.

[@dtread9543]

Michael is looking pretty buff here.

[@nevadacario2000]

Hah so true😂

[@kendaddi5857]

Michelle is so intelligent and wise, its hard to choose who is luckier to have the other between her and Barrack. Such wonderful couple and real role models for young people.

[@charlesbullock4366]

My no 1 FLOTUS!!!

[@Berighteousone]

100% male. Trans

[@chrisa3249]

Great interview I love Gayle and Michelle Obama

[@MiataShanay]

I love Michelle soooooo much

[@alexi2460]

MO is a class act. Her focus on empowering young people is realistic and should be the country's priority

[@caroln3564]

"Empowering" them how? I didn't get the point of the "interview" or what her "messaging" is. Even Gayle was "probing" and didn't seem to understand "objectives". What's your understanding? Is there something wrong with "democracy" and "voting" by the "youth" in America? Are "young people" "voting" wrongly in a democracy? Was the obama wrongly "voted in" by the "youth"? Is the wrong person, currently, "in office"?

[@voxo87]

❤

[@farisflournoy6979]

Great interview! Powerful questions.

[@lindalechristenberry7321]

Knitters 🧶 take a bow, she’s one of us ! 🧦🧣

[@mygogovie]

So proud of you for walking in purpose and seeing the vision through! God bless your new community 🙏🏽❤️

[@monalisaesqueda8856]

What an amazing, beautiful and genuine human. Love her❤️

[@denisebooth8963]

The Extraordinary black excellence you exude from your pores, by just Being 👸🏽👸🏽👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Two black Queens, melanin is a MAGIC🎉❤😊👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙇🏽‍♀️🙏🏾

[@kayalcorn9569]

Barack looked fabulous in his tan suit. So glad he wore it & hope to see him in it again.

[@pechaa]

He has worn it multiple times 👍

[@valeriestroy7068]

And he was strutting in it to! He has the coolest walk. I miss them so much! I enjoyed this interview. It’s so refreshing to see two intelligent people having a great conversation these days!

[@carollucci]

The classiest, most wonderful First Lady our Country has ever had. So incredibly intelligent and beautiful. She gives us hope for the future of our country.

[@valeriejackson2539]

100%, you are right: I like First Lady Michelle Obama genuineness, intelligence, beauty, and poise.

[@bidenstoletheelection9116]

Beautiful? Are you blind?

[@derekraynor8418]

❤❤❤ love her ❤❤❤

[@marilisavoltolini3824]

Congrats!Gayle .U rock😊😊

[@simonecarr-williams2257]

I totally enjoyed this interview. Michelle Obama, you are a light and inspiration for us ❤ With every interview there is always a refreshing take away...."It's harder to hate up close" ❤️

[@miker258]

Inspiration for the ignorant and naive

[@asiimwetimothylim1368]

I love Michelle so much❤ Just pray that God gives her long life

[@albertkabongaj8951]

Great Conversation. 30 years in marriage. She's a good example for this generation and generations to come.❤

[@dorothymaila773]

What a great conversation Gayle and Michelle Obama. Continue building the Nations you are surely doing a great job ith positive influence.

[@ErikKristianGonzales]

Omg my anxiety propels me forward to!!!! Wow that was an AHA moment as Oprah would say

[@1ejordan]

Okay but an Oprah/Michelle podcast???

[@ThinWaistedPrimaDonna]

That would be amazing❤

[@KimJacobsShow]

Mindfulness of our roles is important!

[@dorenecornwell6213]

MIchelle Obama in braids is such a good look!

[@gloriouse4458]

WHAT AN ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS HUMAN BEING THAT’S MUCH LUVED 😊💗 THANK YOU FOR THIS FABULOUS INTERVIEW 💝

[@ivettecuevas4466]

This was and still is the classiest lady ever

[@ansukutty509]

Just a beautiful and wise woman ❤

[@taraspeaks6293]

Forever First Lady. 👑

[@sharonthomas9851]

Amazing ladies!!! ❤

[@adelaferreira4575]

Politics today are so destructive and corrupt that my soul gets floor,but every time I listen to Michelle Obama she gives me hope that things somehow will get better ,lovely extraordinary lady !

[@workingthrumyissues]

❤❤❤

[@ethelfinch6485]

Wonderful conversation, love it...

[@kerri-annpradere-johnson2195]

I would ❤ to meet Michelle!

[@MelSpeaksMD]

I’m a little more than halfway through the Audible version of The Light We Carry and I’m so glad I decided to get the audio version. This book is a phenomenal call to action and despite knowing that it would be read by millions, Mrs O managed to make it so real and relatable. It’s everything I expected and so much more.

[@ladyindaroom]

I have the paper and now I’ll get the audible also

[@KingofgraceSARA]

Does she glorify the living God, the Father of Lights, in the book otherwise she's captivated and deceived you!

[@MelSpeaksMD]

@@KingofgraceSARA The book is called The Light We Carry (Matthew 5:14-16) and talks about overcoming obstacles, loving your family/ friends, and living boldly even in times of uncertainty. Did you read it? What are your thoughts on what was said in the book? I just finished the book and I didn’t detect any lies or anything remotely deceptive so I’m not sure where your comment is coming from.

[@innocentmadanhire2391]

Do you mind sharing, kindly.

[@imonit4272]

@@MelSpeaksMD - You didn’t answer kissmiss629’s question. Did Michelle Obama glorify the Living God in her book or not? I’ll take your avoidance of the question as a, “No, she didn’t.”

[@ksc743]

I'm not even American but listening to Michelle Obama just lifts my spirits. I really miss her and President Barack Obama so much. Their values and what they have to give is in very short supply right now.

[@RajendranRajendran-rj2lx]

Respected❤michalliamiovelyapersited❤godblessyou❤iamiovelysweeti❤

[@RajendranRajendran-rj2lx]

Respected❤michalliamiovelyapersited❤godblessyou❤iamiovelysweeti❤