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Pick of the Week

IMO: The Look

This new spin-off of the former first lady's audio series aligns with the launch of a hardcover volume exploring her style journey. Everything is meticulously crafted (as expected from the Obamas), featuring guests including former Teen Vogue editor Elaine Welteroth and iconic performer Jane Fonda. In the style of Michelle personally, the show delivers substance alongside its polish, disclosing fascinating perspectives about the expectations she dealt with as the first Black woman to reside in the White House.

The Pause

Exam outcomes. The bus. Your wedding day. We all experience the complex sentiments that come with expectation. However, consider waiting for a lover in prison? A baby born via surrogate? Or the time between death and resuscitation? This reflective podcast, host Katy Davis collects incredible narratives of dealing with the unknown.

The Prevention Expert

This podcast from a major media investigative unit maintains their legacy of in-depth reporting into controversial topics. Host Dyan Neary speaks with caregivers whose minors were taken away after allegations of abuse were attributed to one physician, and examines whether an overly cautious strategy was justified.

Disclosure

Government document petitions aren't the sexiest topic, but reporter Jason Leopold and legal expert Matt Topic transform them into a compelling series. The stories they've unearthed via these requests in the US include persuading the former president's aide to admit to a court that the commander-in-chief's tweets aren't literal.

EU Nations: Best Practices

A new miniseries puts EU nations in competition on real estate, parental support and substance regulations to determine the top performer. The childcare episode analyzes various issues including Iceland's feminist protest to the fact that much-vaunted Sweden severely restricts preschool services if a new sibling arrives. The best childcare system? Surprisingly, it's not Nordic.