The Former First Lady Unveils Fashion Secrets: Must-Listen Podcasts This Week
Pick of the Week
IMO: Fashion Focus
This new spin-off from Michelle Obama's IMO podcast coincides with the publication of a visual tome chronicling her wardrobe transformation. Everything is meticulously crafted (as expected from the Obamas), featuring guests such as style expert Elaine Welteroth and iconic performer Jane Fonda. Similar to the host, the series provides meaning alongside its style, revealing fascinating perspectives about the challenges she encountered as the pioneering Black female to occupy the White House.
Waiting Game
Exam outcomes. Public transport. Your big day. We all experience the conflicting feelings that come with expectation. Now imagine expecting a jailed romantic interest? A baby born via surrogate? Or the period spanning passing away and being revived? This contemplative show, narrator Katy Davis listens to extraordinary stories of navigating such uncertainty.
The Prevention Expert
This series by an established audio team continues their reputation of thorough examinations into controversial topics. Journalist Dyan Neary meets parents whose children were placed in foster care after allegations of abuse were attributed to a single medical professional, and questions whether a "better safe than sorry" approach was appropriate.
The Truth Unveiled
Public records inquiries aren't the sexiest topic, but journalist Jason Leopold and constitutional lawyer Matt Topic turn them into a lively listen. The information they've obtained via these requests in the US feature obtaining confirmation from Trump's assistant to admit to a court that the leader's social media posts aren't factual.
The Europeans: Who Does It Best?
This special production puts EU nations in competition on housing, childcare and narcotics laws to determine the best. The family support installment explores various issues including Iceland's feminist protest to the fact that highly-praised Sweden nightmarishly limits preschool services if a new sibling arrives. The finest provider of childcare? It isn't from Scandinavia.
