Michelle Obama Unveils Outfit Stories: Must-Listen Audio Shows of the Week
Pick of the Week
IMO: Style Stories
This new spin-off of the former first lady's IMO podcast coincides with the publication of a hardcover volume documenting her fashion evolution. Everything is meticulously crafted (in true Obama fashion), with appearances by including former Teen Vogue editor Elaine Welteroth and Hollywood legend Jane Fonda. In the style of Michelle personally, the series offers depth together with its glamour, uncovering fascinating perspectives about the expectations she dealt with as the pioneering Black female to reside in the White House.
On Hold
Medical reports. Public transport. Your wedding day. We're familiar with the mixed emotions linked to waiting. However, consider expecting a jailed romantic interest? The arrival of a surrogate baby? Or the interval from passing away and being revived? This contemplative show, narrator Katy Davis collects remarkable accounts of navigating such uncertainty.
The Prevention Expert
This production by an established audio team upholds their reputation of in-depth reporting into contentious subjects. Host Dyan Neary meets parents whose minors were removed from their care after reports of harm were linked to the same doctor, and probes whether a "better safe than sorry" approach was the right one.
Revelations
Public records inquiries aren't the sexiest topic, but investigative reporter Jason Leopold and constitutional lawyer Matt Topic turn them into a lively listen. The information they've obtained via these requests in the US comprise getting Donald Trump's chief of staff to testify under oath that the commander-in-chief's tweets aren't literal.
EU Nations: Best Practices
This limited series puts EU nations in competition on accommodation, childcare and drug policy to establish the top performer. The parenting segment analyzes various issues from Iceland's women's strike to the situation where renowned Sweden severely restricts preschool services if a new sibling arrives. The finest provider of childcare? Surprisingly, it's not Nordic.
