Michelle Obama Reveals Fashion Secrets: Top Audio Shows of the Week
This Week's Highlight
IMO: The Look
This latest series from Michelle Obama's IMO podcast accompanies the publication of a visual tome exploring her style journey. It's a highly polished affair (as expected from the Obamas), featuring guests including style expert Elaine Welteroth and iconic performer Jane Fonda. Similar to the host, the series delivers substance in addition to its style, uncovering fascinating perspectives about the expectations she encountered as the first Black woman to live in the White House.
On Hold
Medical reports. The bus. Your marriage ceremony. We're familiar with the conflicting feelings associated with anticipation. Now imagine expecting a jailed romantic interest? The arrival of a surrogate baby? Or the period spanning passing away and being revived? In this thoughtful series, narrator Katy Davis hears incredible narratives of dealing with the unknown.
The Preventionist
This podcast by a major media investigative unit maintains their legacy of in-depth reporting into contentious subjects. Presenter Dyan Neary meets caregivers whose minors were placed in foster care after reports of harm were attributed to a single medical professional, and questions whether an overly cautious strategy was appropriate.
The Truth Unveiled
Public records inquiries may seem boring, but journalist Jason Leopold and legal expert Matt Topic make them a lively listen. The information they've obtained by using them in the US feature persuading the former president's aide to state in legal proceedings that the leader's social media posts aren't factual.
European Comparison: Top Performers
This special production positions member states in competition on real estate, early education and narcotics laws to determine the top performer. The family support installment analyzes various issues from Iceland's women's strike to the reality that renowned Sweden severely restricts daycare for young children if the family expands. The finest provider of childcare? Surprisingly, it's not Nordic.
