The Former First Lady Reveals Outfit Stories: Must-Listen Podcasts This Week

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IMO: Style Stories

This latest series of Michelle Obama's IMO podcast accompanies the launch of a hardcover volume chronicling her style journey. The production is sleek (as expected from the Obamas), with appearances by such as style expert Elaine Welteroth and Hollywood legend Jane Fonda. In the style of Michelle personally, the show delivers substance alongside its glamour, disclosing fascinating perspectives about the expectations she dealt with as the first Black woman to reside in the White House.

On Hold

Medical reports. Public transport. Your big day. We all experience the conflicting feelings that come with expectation. Now imagine waiting for a lover in prison? A baby born via surrogate? Or the period spanning clinical death and revival? This contemplative show, presenter Katy Davis collects extraordinary stories of managing unpredictable situations.

The Preventionist

Investigative journalist the presenter
Reporter Dyan Neary, presenter of The Preventionist series.

This series by a major media investigative unit upholds their legacy of hard-hitting investigations into controversial topics. Journalist Dyan Neary speaks with caregivers whose children were placed in foster care after reports of harm were attributed to the same doctor, and probes whether an overly cautious strategy was appropriate.

Disclosure

Public records inquiries might sound dry, but investigative reporter Jason Leopold and First Amendment attorney Matt Topic make them a compelling series. The information they've obtained through these methods in the US include persuading the former president's aide to admit to a court that the president doesn't mean what he tweets.

The Europeans: Who Does It Best?

This special production positions member states head to head on real estate, parental support and substance regulations to determine the best. The family support installment examines multiple topics such as Iceland's gender equality walkout to the reality that much-vaunted Sweden nightmarishly limits childcare for toddlers if the family expands. The best childcare system? It isn't from Scandinavia.

Judy Clark
Judy Clark

A philosopher and statistician who writes about the intersection of luck, probability, and human experience, with a background in behavioral science.