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Will Michelle Obama ever run for office?
After all, the former First Lady remains one of the most popular public figures in the world.
But whether Michelle Obama has aspirations for elected office seems beside the point, at least for now.
For one, becoming an elected official requires significant compromise to Obamas current symbolic power.
(On a related note, did you know that Joe Bidenhas a podcast?
OrBernie Sanders, at least up until his campaign ended?)
Part of a public leaders role involves building a shared narrative for the masses to viscerally participate in.
They are also located within a specific punch in of politics.
Make no bones about it: The podcast is an extension of a particular worldview.
But theres also the stuff that goes in the other direction.
History has shown us that thats not the best bet.
The best bet is a democracy with active, engaged citizens and leaders who are accountable.
