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Pick of the Week

IMO: Style Stories

This new spin-off of the former first lady's audio series aligns with the publication of a coffee-table book chronicling her style journey. Everything is meticulously crafted (as expected from the Obamas), with appearances by such as style expert Elaine Welteroth and actress Jane Fonda. Much like the host, the show delivers substance in addition to its glamour, revealing significant insights about the pressures she encountered as the first Black woman to live in the White House.

The Pause

Exam outcomes. The bus. Your big day. Everyone knows the complex sentiments linked to waiting. However, consider expecting a jailed romantic interest? A baby born via surrogate? Or the period spanning death and resuscitation? This contemplative show, host Katy Davis collects extraordinary stories of managing unpredictable situations.

The Preventionist

This podcast by a renowned production house upholds their tradition of hard-hitting investigations into controversial topics. Host Dyan Neary meets parents whose minors were placed in foster care after allegations of abuse were attributed to one physician, and examines whether a "better safe than sorry" approach was justified.

Disclosure

Government document petitions might sound dry, but investigative reporter Jason Leopold and legal expert Matt Topic make them a lively listen. The revelations they've discovered by using them 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

A new miniseries places European countries in competition on real estate, early education and substance regulations to determine the top performer. The family support installment analyzes different concerns from Iceland's women's strike to the situation where highly-praised Sweden severely restricts preschool services if the family expands. The finest provider of childcare? Surprisingly, it's not Nordic.