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Pick of the Week

IMO: Fashion Focus

This latest series from Michelle Obama's IMO podcast coincides with the release of a coffee-table book exploring her wardrobe transformation. Everything is meticulously crafted (typical of the Obama brand), with appearances by including style expert Elaine Welteroth and Hollywood legend Jane Fonda. Similar to the woman herself, the podcast offers depth alongside its glamour, uncovering important details about the expectations she faced as the pioneering Black female to reside in the White House.

The Pause

Exam outcomes. Public transport. Your marriage ceremony. We're familiar with the complex sentiments that come with anticipation. But what about awaiting an incarcerated partner? A child delivered by a gestational carrier? Or the interval from passing away and being revived? This reflective podcast, narrator Katy Davis hears extraordinary stories of managing unpredictable situations.

The Prevention Expert

This podcast by a renowned production house upholds their legacy of in-depth reporting into contentious subjects. Host Dyan Neary interviews parents whose children were taken away after claims of mistreatment were made by one physician, and examines whether a preventive measure was the right one.

Revelations

Public records inquiries may seem boring, but investigative reporter Jason Leopold and legal expert Matt Topic make them a lively listen. The information they've obtained by using them in the US include obtaining confirmation from Trump's assistant to admit to a court that the leader's social media posts aren't factual.

European Comparison: Top Performers

A new miniseries places European countries against each other on accommodation, childcare and drug policy to determine the leading example. The parenting segment analyzes different concerns from Iceland's women's strike to the reality that renowned Sweden severely restricts preschool services if the family expands. The finest provider of childcare? It's not Scandinavian.