The Former First Lady Unveils Style Insights: Best Audio Shows of the Week
Top Selection
IMO: Fashion Focus
This new spin-off of Michelle Obama's audio series accompanies the release of a hardcover volume exploring her style journey. Everything is meticulously crafted (as expected from the Obamas), with appearances by such as ex-Teen Vogue chief Elaine Welteroth and iconic performer Jane Fonda. In the style of the host, the series delivers substance in addition to its style, uncovering fascinating perspectives about the expectations she faced as the first Black woman to live in the White House.
Waiting Game
Exam outcomes. The bus. Your wedding day. We're familiar with the conflicting feelings that come with waiting. Now imagine expecting a jailed romantic interest? A baby born via surrogate? Or the interval from clinical death and revival? In this thoughtful series, presenter Katy Davis hears remarkable accounts of dealing with the unknown.
The Prevention Expert
This series from a renowned production house upholds their legacy of in-depth reporting into debated issues. Host Dyan Neary meets families whose kids were removed from their care after allegations of abuse were attributed to the same doctor, and probes whether a preventive measure was appropriate.
Revelations
Government document petitions might sound dry, but journalist Jason Leopold and constitutional lawyer Matt Topic transform them into an engaging show. The stories they've unearthed via these requests in the US include getting Donald Trump's chief of staff to admit to a court that the commander-in-chief's tweets aren't literal.
EU Nations: Best Practices
This special production puts EU nations head to head on accommodation, childcare and narcotics laws to establish the top performer. The childcare episode examines multiple topics from Iceland's women's strike to the reality that renowned Sweden severely restricts preschool services if a new sibling arrives. The best childcare system? It isn't from Scandinavia.
