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This Week's Highlight

IMO: Fashion Focus

This latest series from Michelle Obama's IMO podcast accompanies the release of a visual tome documenting her fashion evolution. Everything is meticulously crafted (in true Obama fashion), with appearances by such as former Teen Vogue editor Elaine Welteroth and iconic performer Jane Fonda. Much like Michelle personally, the podcast offers depth in addition to its polish, revealing significant insights about the challenges she faced as the first Black woman to occupy the White House.

On Hold

Medical reports. Public transport. Your marriage ceremony. We all experience the conflicting feelings that come with anticipation. But what about waiting for a lover in prison? A baby born via surrogate? Or the period spanning clinical death and revival? This reflective podcast, host Katy Davis listens to incredible narratives of dealing with the unknown.

The Prevention Expert

This podcast from an established audio team continues their tradition of thorough examinations into debated issues. Presenter Dyan Neary interviews caregivers whose kids were placed in foster care after reports of harm were attributed to a single medical professional, and questions whether an overly cautious strategy was justified.

Disclosure

Freedom of information requests might sound dry, but investigative reporter Jason Leopold and First Amendment attorney Matt Topic make them a compelling series. The information they've obtained by using them in the US include persuading the former president's aide to admit to a court that the leader's social media posts aren't factual.

European Comparison: Top Performers

This special production positions member states head to head on accommodation, early education and drug policy to identify the top performer. The parenting segment examines different concerns including Iceland's feminist protest to the reality that much-vaunted Sweden severely restricts daycare for young children if a new sibling arrives. The top-ranked support service? Surprisingly, it's not Nordic.