Michelle Obama Shares Style Insights: Must-Listen Audio Shows of the Week
Pick of the Week
IMO: Fashion Focus
This new spin-off from the former first lady's audio series coincides with the launch of a hardcover volume chronicling her wardrobe transformation. Everything is meticulously crafted (as expected from the Obamas), with appearances by such as ex-Teen Vogue chief Elaine Welteroth and iconic performer Jane Fonda. In the style of the host, the podcast offers depth together with its polish, uncovering significant insights about the pressures she dealt with as the first Black woman to occupy the White House.
Waiting Game
Test results. Your ride. Your wedding day. We're familiar with the mixed emotions that come with expectation. Now imagine expecting a jailed romantic interest? A child delivered by a gestational carrier? Or the time between clinical death and revival? This reflective podcast, host Katy Davis hears incredible narratives of managing unpredictable situations.
The Preventionist
This series by an established audio team upholds their tradition of in-depth reporting into controversial topics. Journalist Dyan Neary speaks with caregivers whose children were taken away after reports of harm were made by one physician, and probes whether a "better safe than sorry" approach was appropriate.
The Truth Unveiled
Government document petitions might sound dry, but investigative reporter Jason Leopold and constitutional lawyer Matt Topic turn them into a lively listen. The stories they've unearthed through these methods in the US feature obtaining confirmation from Trump's assistant to admit to a court that the commander-in-chief's tweets aren't literal.
European Comparison: Top Performers
This special production positions member states against each other on housing, early education and substance regulations to identify the leading example. The childcare episode analyzes various issues from Iceland's women's strike to the reality that highly-praised Sweden problematically reduces preschool services if their parents have another baby. The best childcare system? Surprisingly, it's not Nordic.
