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- ↑ "Michelle Obama's 'The Light We Carry' book tour is now an Audible podcast: Hear exclusive clip". USA Today. March 6, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
- ↑ "Michelle Obama's New Podcast Series Sets Premiere Date on Audible (Podcast News Roundup)". Variety. February 1, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
