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Pick of the Week

IMO: Fashion Focus

This latest series from the former first lady's audio series accompanies the release of a hardcover volume exploring her wardrobe transformation. Everything is meticulously crafted (in true Obama fashion), with appearances by including former Teen Vogue editor Elaine Welteroth and iconic performer Jane Fonda. In the style of the host, the podcast delivers substance in addition to its style, uncovering important details about the pressures she encountered as the first Black woman to occupy the White House.

Waiting Game

Exam outcomes. Your ride. Your wedding day. Everyone knows the conflicting feelings associated with anticipation. But what about waiting for a lover in prison? A baby born via surrogate? Or the interval from death and resuscitation? This reflective podcast, host Katy Davis hears incredible narratives of dealing with the unknown.

The Prevention Expert

This podcast from a renowned production house upholds their reputation of thorough examinations into contentious subjects. Host Dyan Neary interviews families whose children were removed from their care after allegations of abuse were attributed to the same doctor, and probes whether a "better safe than sorry" approach was justified.

Revelations

Public records inquiries may seem boring, but reporter Jason Leopold and constitutional lawyer Matt Topic turn them into a lively listen. The stories they've unearthed through these methods in the US feature persuading the former president's aide to testify under oath that the commander-in-chief's tweets aren't literal.

The Europeans: Who Does It Best?

A new miniseries places European countries head to head on accommodation, early education and drug policy to establish the best. The childcare episode explores various issues such as Iceland's gender equality walkout to the fact that highly-praised Sweden severely restricts preschool services if the family expands. The best childcare system? It isn't from Scandinavia.