Michelle Obama Shares Outfit Stories: Must-Listen Audio Shows This Week
Top Selection
IMO: Style Stories
This latest series of the former first lady's audio series aligns with the publication of a visual tome exploring her style journey. Everything is meticulously crafted (as expected from the Obamas), with appearances by such as former Teen Vogue editor Elaine Welteroth and Hollywood legend Jane Fonda. Similar to Michelle personally, the podcast delivers substance together with its glamour, uncovering fascinating perspectives about the challenges she faced as the pioneering Black female to occupy the White House.
The Pause
Exam outcomes. Your ride. Your big day. Everyone knows the complex sentiments linked to expectation. Now imagine expecting a jailed romantic interest? A child delivered by a gestational carrier? Or the interval from clinical death and revival? This contemplative show, presenter Katy Davis collects incredible narratives of dealing with the unknown.
The Prevention Expert
This podcast by an established audio team continues their reputation of in-depth reporting into controversial topics. Journalist Dyan Neary meets caregivers whose minors were placed in foster care after reports of harm were attributed to one physician, and examines whether a "better safe than sorry" approach was the right one.
Revelations
Freedom of information requests might sound dry, but investigative reporter Jason Leopold and legal expert Matt Topic turn them into an engaging show. The stories they've unearthed by using them in the US include 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 in competition on housing, childcare and drug policy to determine the best. The family support installment examines various issues such as Iceland's gender equality walkout to the reality that much-vaunted Sweden problematically reduces daycare for young children if a new sibling arrives. The finest provider of childcare? It isn't from Scandinavia.
