There have been many years where Democrats have called for Michelle Obama to run for President.
It seems millions would love to hear what she would have to say.
Reality can often be disappointing.
Obama’s new podcast ranks 34th on Spotify’s top podcast chart, weeks after debuting her first episode alongside her brother, Craig Robinson.
Every episode has gotten worse with the amount of listeners tuning in. Despite a high-profile launch and popular guests, the podcast has seen a notable drop-off in viewership on YouTube and is lagging behind other shows on the charts.
Michelle Obama’s viewership has been dropping since first releasing her show on March 12.
Episode 1: 335,000 views
Episode 2: 194,000 views
Episode 3: 253,000 views
Episode 4: 230,000 views
Episode 5: 141,000 views
Episode 6: 63,000 views
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That’s a steep decline in less than a month, especially for a show fronted by someone as universally known as Michelle Obama.
That’s a steep decline in less than a month, especially for a show fronted by someone as universally known as Michelle Obama.
It might be 34th on Spotify’s top podcast chart, but it ranks higher on Apple Podcasts as the 21st podcast on the list.
REPORT: Former First Lady Michelle Obama's new podcast continues to tank with viewership down over 75% compared to her first episode on YouTube.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) April 7, 2025
Obama's viewership has been dropping since first releasing her show on March 12.
Episode 1: 335,000 views
Episode 2: 194,000 views… pic.twitter.com/Y8sZ7a7Kiv
Michelle Obama Makes it Clear She Is Not Running For President
Obama says she understands why people keep asking her to run for office.
During an appearance on Kylie Kelce’s “Not Gonna Lie” podcast, the former first lady addressed long-running speculation about her political future.
Obama made it clear that the idea of a presidential campaign “unthinkable.”
She said her decision is rooted not in politics, but in a desire to protect her family.
“When people ask me, would I ever run? The answer is no,” Obama said.
“Not only am I not interested in politics in that way, but the thought of putting my girls back into that spotlight when they are just now establishing themselves … I think we’ve done enough.”
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