Former President Barack Obama urged men to have gay friends as role models for their kids and to teach them kindness, during a podcast appearance this week.

The former president appeared on Michelle Obama's podcast and shared his thoughts on why men should embrace the queer community rather than push them away.

"We need to start by learning to listen to boys, not to correct or direct, but to understand," a mental health expert told Newsweek.

Jesse Watters ridiculed Barack Obama for appearing on Michelle's "IMO" podcast this week saying "real" men would never do that.

Barack Obama says having gay friends and role models can help young men develop “empathy and kindness.” Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

Michelle Obama welcomed her husband and former President Barack Obama on her podcast to talk about raising children and their enduring love.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has sparked fresh controversy after hinting that former President Barack Obama could face criminal charges. She linked the possibility to what she described as a “treasonous conspiracy” against President Donald Trump.

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