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Obama and Stone joke about men getting pregnant

The pair discussed hypothetical scenarios of male pregnancy and reproductive healthcare access.

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Source: MEGAMichelle Obama joked that men would turn childbirth into a competitive 'Birth Olympics' if they could experience labor.

What this story says

  • Michelle Obama joked that if men could become pregnant, they would turn childbirth into an 'Olympic sport' with trophies.
  • Sharon Stone stated that if men could get pregnant, abortions would be as easy to obtain as a snack from a vending machine.
  • Stone recounted having an abortion at age 18 and her lack of knowledge about birth control at the time.
  • Both women discussed historical imbalances in medical research and treatment of men versus women.

Who covered it

Left 14%(2)Centre 7%(1)Right 79%(11)

Percentages are shares of the 14 outlets carrying a published leaning rating. Coverage measured .

Trust

42/100

Craft

61/100

Hype

41/100

14 sources · methodology

Thin on the left so far

Only 2 of the 14 outlets with a published leaning rating that ran this story are rated left.

This story is still being watched, so it is a count and not yet a finding. Coverage keeps arriving for hours after an event, and a side that has published nothing this morning may publish by tonight. If it is still true when we stop checking, we will say so plainly.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama and actress Sharon Stone discussed hypothetical scenarios of men experiencing pregnancy and childbirth on Obama's "IMO" podcast. Obama joked that men would turn labor into an "Olympic sport," complete with trophies for enduring pain without medication. Stone added to the jest, suggesting that paternity leave would become a bonus. The conversation also touched on reproductive healthcare, with Stone remarking that if men could get pregnant, abortions would be readily available, likening them to a vending machine snack.

Stone used the hypothetical to recount a personal experience, stating she had an abortion at 18 and lacked knowledge about birth control. She described not realizing she was pregnant until her boyfriend pointed out weight gain, which her parents dismissed. Stone said she had to travel to Ohio for the procedure because she could not secure an appointment in Pennsylvania. She also spoke about the isolation of returning home and bleeding for days without telling anyone. Both women addressed what they described as historical imbalances in medical science and research concerning women's health.

Disagreement on podcast guest's reaction

RadarOnline reported that Michelle Obama's brother, Craig Robinson, appeared uncomfortable during the discussion and attempted to change the subject. According to RadarOnline, Robinson interrupted and asked Stone about her move to New York, which Obama noted as an attempt to steer away from the conversation. OK! Magazine did not mention Robinson's presence or reaction during the podcast segment.

What the coverage left out

None of the left-rated reports mention any criticism of Sharon Stone's remarks from pro-life advocacy groups. None of the centre-rated reports mention any criticism of Sharon Stone's remarks from pro-life advocacy groups.

Still developing. We have re-checked which outlets are covering this 4 times, most recently on 5 Oct 2026, 03:15, and will add the sides that appear.

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Source: Michelle Obama/YouTubeMichelle Obama snarked men would give each other 'trophies' for handling the pain of childbirth.
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How each side covered it

Our own reading of the reporting listed below, written from the outlets’ articles rather than quoted from them. The reasoning is set out on our methodology page.

Left

2 rated outlets

  • The left-rated reports focused on the humour of Michelle Obama's 'Olympic sport' joke and Sharon Stone's 'vending machine' quip. Both OK! Magazine and Entertainment Weekly highlighted Stone's personal story of having an abortion at 18 and her lack of knowledge about birth control. OK! Magazine also detailed Obama's comments on the 'Birth Olympics' and Stone's remarks on paternity leave. Both outlets noted the broader conversation about women's reproductive health and historical medical science gaps.

Centre

1 rated outlet

  • The centre-rated report from RadarOnline led with Michelle Obama's joke about men turning childbirth into the 'birth Olympics.' It also included Sharon Stone's 'vending machine' comment about abortions. The report detailed Stone's comments on not receiving enough information about the female body growing up and her criticism of medical research and reproductive care restrictions. RadarOnline also included an account of Michelle Obama's brother, Craig Robinson, attempting to change the subject during the podcast.

Right

11 rated outlets

  • The right-rated reports predominantly focused on Sharon Stone's 'vending machine' remark regarding abortions. Several outlets, including U-S-NEWS.COM, The Beltway Report, wfmd.com, WVII / Fox Bangor, Fox News, Washington Times, capitalisminstitute.org, and Breitbart, used this quote as their primary focus. Some reports, like The Beltway Report, noted that Stone's comment drew criticism from pro-life advocacy groups. Louder With Crowder and PJ Media offered commentary on the remarks, with PJ Media suggesting Obama 'accidentally admits that trans ideology is biologically absurd' based on the pregnancy joke. U-S-NEWS.COM, Fox News, and WVII / Fox Bangor also mentioned Stone recounting her abortion at 18 and her lack of knowledge about birth control.

Questions about this coverage

How did the left and right cover Obama and Stone joke about men getting pregnant?
Of the 14 outlets on this story carrying a published leaning rating, 14% are rated left, 7% are rated centre, 79% are rated right. Those percentages are shares of the rated outlets, not of every outlet that ran it. The sections above set out what each side emphasised, in its own terms.
Is Obama and Stone joke about men getting pregnant left or right?
The story itself is neither. What can be counted is who has covered it, and 79% of the 14 rated outlets on it are rated right — so far this is a story carried mostly by the right. Coverage is still arriving and that can change, which is why the figure is dated rather than fixed.
Is the coverage of Obama and Stone joke about men getting pregnant biased?
Obama and Stone joke about men getting pregnant is one event reported by 14 outlets, and this page does not rate the story as biased or unbiased. What it publishes is the spread: which outlets ran it, where named rating organisations place each of them on the spectrum, and what each side chose to lead with. A leaning rating describes an outlet's record over time, not this article, and the two should not be run together.
Which side is not reporting Obama and Stone joke about men getting pregnant?
When we first saw this story, outlets rated left had barely covered it. Coverage accretes for hours after an event, so that is where to look rather than a verdict — the split above is the current count, and it is the one to read.
Which outlets covered Obama and Stone joke about men getting pregnant?
14 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.
What did Michelle Obama joke about men getting pregnant?
Michelle Obama joked that if men could get pregnant, they would turn childbirth into an 'Olympic sport' and award trophies for enduring labor without medication. She also suggested men would film themselves going into labor to 'honor their pain'.
What did Sharon Stone say about abortions if men could get pregnant?
Sharon Stone stated that if men could get pregnant, abortions would be as easy to obtain as a snack from a vending machine. She made this comment during an appearance on Michelle Obama's podcast.
Did Sharon Stone share a personal story?
Yes, Sharon Stone recounted having an abortion when she was 18 years old. She described her lack of knowledge about birth control at the time and the secrecy surrounding the procedure.
What broader issues did Obama and Stone discuss?
Michelle Obama and Sharon Stone discussed historical imbalances in how medical science treats men versus women. They also touched on reproductive healthcare access and societal pressures surrounding motherhood.

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