Michelle Obama Jokes About Stephen A. Smith and ESPN's Drama Compared to Reality TV

Michelle Obama Draws a Humorous Comparison Between ESPN Analyst Stephen A. Smith and Reality TV's 'The Real Housewives' Scene In a recent episode of her podcast, IMO, hosted with her brother Craig Robinson, former First Lady Michelle Obama shared her unexpected fondness for the glamorous world of reality television. During the discussion, she made a playful remark that seemingly took a swipe at ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, likening his on-air persona to that of a 'Real Housewife.' "Watching ESPN for an hour feels like tuning into 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta,'" Obama quipped. "It's filled with the same drama, shouting matches, and conflicts. Stephen A. Smith is just like any other talk show host." Her guest, Matt Rogers, co-host of Las Culturistas, chimed in, saying, "He'd make a fantastic Real Housewife!" to which Obama responded, "Exactly! It's all sociological drama, no different from reality TV." While some viewers enjoy sports commentary, Obama expressed her preference for Bravo's reality shows—no judgment intended. Unsurprisingly, Stephen A. Smith responded to the remark, respectfully disagreeing and expressing some lingering irritation over her comments. He also criticized he...