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Michelle Obama has recalled how her mother, Marian Robinson, used to make her birthday cakes every year, including when the former first lady and her family were living in the White House.

The 58-year-old attorney discussed her relationship with the 85-year-old during an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show on Monday to promote her childrens cooking program, Waffles + Mochi.

During their conversation, TV host Drew Barrymore asked Ms Obama a series of rapid fire questions, including one about her favourite food memory. In response, the former FLOTUS cited Robinsons home cooking on her birthdays.

My mom used to bake homemade cakes for us for our birthdays and that was part of our birthday, she explained. And my mom even did this when she lived with us in the White House.

This is not Ms Obamas first time opening up about her relationship with her mother. In honour of Mothers Day this year in May, she shared a throwback photo of her, Robinson, and her two daughters, Malia, 24, and Sasha, 21, who she shares with husband Barack Obama, on Instagram.

In the caption, she shared a sweet tribute to her mother, writing: Im so thankful for the love, guidance, and care that my mom has instilled in me. Ive shared so much of her wisdom with my own daughters over the years.

Elsewhere in her interview with Barrymore, the former first lady opened up about her childrens eating habits when they first entered the White House at the ages of seven and 10, respectively, after her husband began his first term as president.

According to the book author, because she was juggling multiple responsibilities at the time, she couldnt give her children the most nutritious food options.

I was getting to the point where I couldnt figure out how to feed my kids healthy foods, because I was trying to do what most parents would do, give them something fast and quick, she said. I saw my kids health being affected by the fact that we did too much fast food, we did too many sugary drinks.

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She went on to note the importance of giving her children a well-balanced diet and confessed that she used to be unaware of what healthy food to give them.

Its not that we cant have fun but when fun is what you do, she explained. So I struggled with that as a parent, and I figured: Here I am college-educated, law degree, and I dont know what to feed my kids, whats healthy.

She acknowledged that it encouraged her to explore the topic of healthy eating further, explaining: I set out to embrace this issue and educate us as a nation, but to also help parents learn what works for their kids.

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Ana Navarro says Barack Obama is living in the past. The View co-host pushed back against advice from Obama after the former president recommended democrats focus less on the latest craziness from Donald Trump and instead commit to current issues affecting American voters.

Obamas comments came from his appearance on the Oct. 15 episode of Pod Save America, where he told host Jon Favreau, We spend enormous amounts of time and energy and resources pointing out the latest crazy thing he said, or how rude or mean some of these republican candidates behaved.

He continued, Thats probably not something that, in the minds of most voters, overrides their basic interests. Can I pay the rent? What are gas prices? How am I dealing with childcare?

While discussing his advice with The View panel during a Hot Topics segment on todays episode, Navarro questioned how effective Obamas idea really is, suggesting he doesnt have the relevant experience of squaring off against Trump since he was running against the much saner John McCain.

I think Obama is kind of campaigning like its 2008. He ran against John McCain. He didnt run against a twice-impeached insurrectionist, and I dont know how you ignore Donald Trump when hes constantly doing things like attacking Elaine Chao with anti-Asian hate, when hes attacking Jews, like he did last night, Navarro said.

She then read a post from Trump on his Truth Social platform in which the former president wrote, U.S. Jews have to get their act together and appreciate what they have in Israel before its too late.

Navarro added, This is coming at a time when theres been such a dramatic increase in anti-Asian crimes, antisemitic crimes, before admitting she understands Obamas words, but doesnt think the advice will stick in todays hot political climate.

So look, I get what Obama is saying. There is a dearth we are missing the hope and change feeling that there was in 2008, Navarro said. But its very hard to not be angry and outraged, and channel that into the ballot box when theyve just gotten rid of abortion rights after 50 years.

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OPINION:

Barack Obama is Risen!

The Chosen One has returned to the political flesh and emerged from his kingdom on Marthas Vineyard to help Democrats in this election. Apparently, the immigration crisis there has become unbearable, even for the Father of Hope & Change.

He returns not as the washed-up, angry race-hustler that he became during his two terms as president, but as the charming smooth-talker he played back in 2008 to get himself elected Americas first Black president (after Bill Clinton, of course).

In a podcast recording, Mr. Obama excoriated hisDemocratic Party for being boring, scolding dullards who are always eager to form a lynch mob to cancel enemies who say one wrong thing.

The timing of Mr. Obamas condemnation of cancel culture is interesting, coming just days after Kanye West got canceled again for vowing to go death con three on JEWISH PEOPLE. Is Mr. Obama just sticking up for Ye? And doesnt Mr. Obama know that the real Jesus was a Jew?

Everyone talks about how much Mr. Obama is a celebrity and is adored by celebrities. But its also important to remember how much Mr. Obama thirsts to be around celebrities like Jay Z and Beyonce and Oprah. Maybe he is just trying to lure Yeezy away from the orange aura of Donald Trump.

In his podcast, Fake Jesus condemned his party for failing to serve actual voters.

My family, my kids, work that gives me satisfaction, having fun, Mr. Obama listed all the ways Democrats fail to reach voters.

Hell, not being a buzzkill, he said. And sometimes Democrats are. Sometimes people just want to not feel as if they are walking on eggshells and they want some acknowledgment that life is messy and that all of us, at any given moment, can say things the wrong way, make mistakes.

Really, its not you. Whenever Mr. Obama talks these days he sounds high.

He made his comments in an interview with a podcast called Pod Save America hosted by four former White House staffers who worked on his campaigns and in his administration. Pod Save America is what a bunch of privileged white boys call their podcast if they have been washed in the blood of the Obama administration.

This retro 2008 Obama is a welcome and astonishing departure from the Barack Obama who served eight years as president.

During those years, all of America walked on eggshells and lived in terror of being canceled and worse if they ran afoul of Mr. Obamas new racialized orthodoxy. Everything became about race in the Obama era.

A Harvard professor gets stopped by police for appearing to break into a house, and the president of the United States declared it a racial situation and accused the cop of acting stupidly.

In Florida, a young Black man was stopped by a neighborhood watchman and ultimately shot to death after a scuffle. The president of the United States only saw race and racism. If I had a son, hed look like Trayvon, Mr. Obama declared.

At times, it seemed like there was no situation Mr. Obama would not wade into. He saw everything through the prism of race and racism. America became deeply splintered, largely along racial lines.

By the time Mr. Obama was halfway through his second term, race riots were unfolding in Democratic-led cities across the country, police were under assault in places like Ferguson, Missouri, and Baltimore, and Black Lives Matter was born.

Mr. Obama had unprecedented political credibility to rescue millions of Americans who descended from slavery 150 years ago but more recently have suffered decades of misery and missed opportunity under one-party Democratic rule in Americas largest cities. We are talking generational misery inflicted with the false promises and fake hope from the lying hucksters in Mr. Obamas Democratic Party.

Mr. Obama alone could have reaped justice and prosperity for millions. But what did he do with that unprecedented opportunity?

He weaseled out and fell under the spell of celebrity and the power of partisan politics. He used his precious time and unmatched gifts to peddle more false hope, missed opportunity and incalculable misery.

In the end, Mr. Obama was weak. He sold them out.

Now, he is back. And now he just wants to be cool again. You know, man, dont be such a buzzkill.

Pass me a bud and lets get the Choom Gang back together again. Bruh.

Charles Hurt is the opinion editor at The Washington Times.

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Jay Leno says he once called former President Obama following taunts by his friends that he didnt really have the number, only to have the commander in chief actually answer the phone.

The former Tonight Show host said he became chummy with Obama years ago after booking the then-presidential candidate as a guest back in 2007 when everybody thought Hillary [Clinton] had it in the bag.

So he and I became friends and he gave me he gave me his cellphone number, Leno recalled during a Wednesday appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Leno said he was later hanging out with his idiot friends after Obama won the 2008 election, when he mentioned he had the presidents digits.

After urging him to ring Obama, Leno said the pals teased him and suggested he didnt really have POTUSs number.

Were like 45-year-old men, were going, Nuh uh. Uh huh. Nuh uh. Uh huh, Leno told Clarkson, recounting the friendly jabs.

First of all, its probably shut off since hes president, Leno said he told the crew of Obamas phone.

I dial the number. I hear, Barack here, Leno, 72, said.

Mr. President, Leno said he told Obama, Its Jay Leno.

What can I do for you, Jay? Leno said Obama inquired.

Uh, should I throw this number away? Leno said he asked.

Good idea, Jay, Obama told the late-night host.

You didnt have a plan? exclaimed Clarkson, suggesting Leno should have said, Oh, I was just calling about the crisis in London if you needed any help.

The cellphone snafu may not have had lasting implications for Leno. In 2009, Obama became the first sitting president to appear on a late-night TV talk program when he sat down for an interview with Leno on The Tonight Show.

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Barack Obama said Monday that he and his wife, Michelle Obama, were lucky enough to know Queen Elizabeth, whose state funeral took place the same day in London.

Back when we were just beginning to navigate life as President and First Lady, she welcomed us to the world stage with extraordinary generosity, the former president wrote on Twitter. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family and those mourning her passing.

Earlier this year, the BBC released a video clip of Obama sharing some of his favorite memories of the monarch, who he said reminded me very much of my grandmother. Obama included the video in his message on Monday.

He said she was very gracious and also had a no-nonsense, wry sense of humor. During their first visit together, Obama said the monarch could not have been more kind of thoughtful to me or Michelle.

The former president also recalled a sweet moment between the families, when the queen invited Michelle and the couples daughters, Sasha and Malia, to tea.

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She then offered the girls to drive in her golden carriage around the grounds of Buckingham Palace, he said. It was the sort of generosity and consideration that left a mark in my daughters lives thats still there.

Obama added that getting to know her was one of the great privileges of my years in office.

During a 2016 visit to London, the president told reporters that the queen is truly one of my favorite people.

The former president released a statement following the death of the queen on Sept. 8 at Balmoral in Scotland. The monarch was 96.

Michelle and I were lucky enough to come to know Her Majesty, and she meant a great deal to us, he said in the statement. Time and again, we were struck by her warmth, the way she put people at ease, and how she brought her considerable humor and charm to moments of great pomp and circumstance.

The Obamas did not attend Elizabeths funeral on Monday, nor did former President Donald Trump. President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, did attend the state funeral on Monday, as only current heads of state and their spouses were invited.

Instead, the politicians were invited along with George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter to attend a service of thanksgiving for the queen at the Washington National Cathedral on Sept. 21.

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King Charles III looks emotional at the state funeral and burial of Queen Elizabeth.

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President Joe Biden arrives at Westminster Abbey.

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Coldstream Guards ahead of the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Sep. 19.

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Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern arrives.

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French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron arrive at the state funeral.

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King Charles III and Princess Anne attend the state funeral for their mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

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British Prime Minister Liz Truss takes her seat for the funeral service of Queen Elizabeth II.

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Former Prime Ministers Gordon Brown and Tony Blair arrive at Westminster Abbey.

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King Charles III arrives with Princess Anne, Prince William, and Prince Harry for the funeral.

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex arrives at Westminster Abbey for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

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Prince George, Camilla, Queen Consort and the Princess of Wales arrive at Westminster Abbey.

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Prince William and Prince Harry walked side-by-side at Queen Elizabeth's funeral procession to Westminster Abbey, alongside their cousin, Peter Phillips.

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Princess Charlotte of Wales arrives at Westminster Abbey.

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Gentlemen at Arms, the Queen's bodyguard takes part in the state funeral service.

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The Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte and Prince George arrive.

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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey.

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The Wales family and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex follow the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it is carried out of Westminster Abbey.

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Members of the royal family walk behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as they leave the state funeral.

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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is carried out of the Westminster Abbey followed by King Charles III.

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The Duchess of Sussex and Camilla, Queen Consort during the state funeral.

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The royals during the state funeral.

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The Prince of Wales follows the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped in a Royal Standard and adorned with the Imperial State Crown and the Sovereign's orb and sceptre.

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