Marian Robinson
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Marian Robinson has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Nov 2025 on Jamie Kern Lima. Marian Robinson is mentioned in the podcast episode featuring Michelle Obama, where Michelle expresses a growing understanding and closeness to her mother. This highlights the influence and importance of Marian in Michelle's life, as she refers to her as a "good person.
Marian Lois Robinson was the mother of Michelle Obama the former first lady of the United States and Craig Robinson, a basketball executive. She was the mother-in-law of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States. She worked as a secretary and executive assistant before and after raising her children with her husband, Fraser Robinson, in Chicago. In retirement, she moved to the White House during her son-in-law's presidency, where she helped raise her grandchildren.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Jamie Kern Lima |
| Role | Mother of Michelle Obama |
| Affiliation | Obama Family |
| Field | Family, Parenting |
How do different shows talk about Marian Robinson?
2 shows discussed Marian Robinson in these episodes.
- Jamie Kern Lima — 1 episode
My mommy. Another good person. Marian Robinson… I’ve definitely become closer to her… I understand her increasingly more.
First Lady Michelle Obama Reveals All! (Pt 2) Life-Changing Lessons on Fear, Faith, Purpose & Hope! - Michelle Obama — 1 episode
Who talks about Marian Robinson on podcasts?
Marian Robinson came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Michelle Obama.
What is Marian Robinson mentioned alongside?
Marian Robinson is most often mentioned alongside Chicago, IT Cosmetics and Airbnb.
Mentioned together: Chicago, IT Cosmetics, Airbnb, American Airlines, History Channel, Vineyard Vines, Being Henry: The Fonz... and Beyond, Detective Duck, Hank Zipzer, Rivian (vehicle)