On the first episode of their new podcast, Obama told her older brother about the anger she felt when he hid the fact that his first marriage was falling apart

Speculation about the Obamas' marriage has been a hot topic, especially with Michelle's absence from several high-profile events. Notably, she skipped former President Jimmy Carter's funeral and President Donald Trump's inauguration, both of which Barack attended solo. These absences fueled rumors of a rift between the couple.