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Pick of the Week

IMO: The Look

This latest series of Michelle Obama's audio series coincides with the release of a coffee-table book documenting her wardrobe transformation. It's a highly polished affair (typical of the Obama brand), featuring guests including ex-Teen Vogue chief Elaine Welteroth and Hollywood legend Jane Fonda. Much like the host, the series offers depth in addition to its style, uncovering fascinating perspectives about the expectations she faced as the first Black woman to occupy the White House.

Waiting Game

Exam outcomes. The bus. Your wedding day. We're familiar with the complex sentiments that come with expectation. But what about expecting a jailed romantic interest? A child delivered by a gestational carrier? Or the time between passing away and being revived? This reflective podcast, host Katy Davis hears extraordinary stories of managing unpredictable situations.

The Prevention Expert

This podcast by an established audio team upholds their legacy of thorough examinations into contentious subjects. Presenter Dyan Neary speaks with parents whose children were removed from their care after allegations of abuse were made by one physician, and probes whether an overly cautious strategy was appropriate.

Revelations

Government document petitions aren't the sexiest topic, but reporter Jason Leopold and First Amendment attorney Matt Topic turn them into a lively listen. The revelations they've discovered through these methods in the US feature getting Donald Trump's chief of staff to testify under oath that the leader's social media posts aren't factual.

EU Nations: Best Practices

A new miniseries positions member states in competition on real estate, early education and narcotics laws to determine the best. The childcare episode analyzes multiple topics from Iceland's women's strike to the reality that renowned Sweden problematically reduces childcare for toddlers if the family expands. The top-ranked support service? Surprisingly, it's not Nordic.