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IMO: Fashion Focus

This latest series from Michelle Obama's audio series coincides with the launch of a coffee-table book chronicling her wardrobe transformation. The production is sleek (in true Obama fashion), with appearances by including ex-Teen Vogue chief Elaine Welteroth and Hollywood legend Jane Fonda. Similar to the host, the podcast delivers substance alongside its polish, revealing significant insights about the expectations she faced as the first Black woman to reside in the White House.

The Pause

Test results. The bus. Your big day. Everyone knows the conflicting feelings associated with anticipation. However, consider waiting for a lover in prison? A baby born via surrogate? Or the period spanning passing away and being revived? This contemplative show, presenter Katy Davis collects extraordinary stories of dealing with the unknown.

The Interventionist

This series by an established audio team maintains their tradition of thorough examinations into contentious subjects. Presenter Dyan Neary interviews caregivers whose minors were removed from their care after allegations of abuse were made by a single medical professional, and examines whether a preventive measure was the right one.

The Truth Unveiled

Government document petitions might sound dry, but investigative reporter Jason Leopold and constitutional lawyer Matt Topic transform them into a lively listen. The revelations they've discovered by using them in the US comprise persuading the former president's aide to testify under oath that the leader's social media posts aren't factual.

The Europeans: Who Does It Best?

A new miniseries puts EU nations head to head on accommodation, childcare and substance regulations to establish the top performer. The parenting segment analyzes various issues such as Iceland's gender equality walkout to the fact that much-vaunted Sweden problematically reduces childcare for toddlers if the family expands. The best childcare system? It's not Scandinavian.