The Former First Lady Reveals Fashion Secrets: Top Audio Shows of the Week
Top Selection
IMO: Fashion Focus
This new spin-off of the former first lady's audio series coincides with the publication of a hardcover volume exploring her style journey. It's a highly polished affair (typical of the Obama brand), with appearances by including ex-Teen Vogue chief Elaine Welteroth and actress Jane Fonda. Similar to the host, the series delivers substance alongside its style, disclosing fascinating perspectives about the expectations she encountered as the pioneering Black female to reside in the White House.
The Pause
Medical reports. Your ride. Your marriage ceremony. Everyone knows the conflicting feelings linked to waiting. But what about expecting a jailed romantic interest? A baby born via surrogate? Or the time between passing away and being revived? This contemplative show, narrator Katy Davis collects extraordinary stories of dealing with the unknown.
The Prevention Expert
This podcast by a renowned production house continues their reputation of hard-hitting investigations into controversial topics. Host Dyan Neary meets caregivers whose children were removed from their care after reports of harm were attributed to a single medical professional, and examines whether an overly cautious strategy was justified.
Revelations
Government document petitions may seem boring, but investigative reporter Jason Leopold and First Amendment attorney Matt Topic transform them into an engaging show. The stories they've unearthed via these requests in the US include persuading the former president's aide to testify under oath that the leader's social media posts aren't factual.
European Comparison: Top Performers
This limited series places European countries against each other on real estate, early education and narcotics laws to identify the best. The parenting segment explores various issues such as Iceland's gender equality walkout to the fact that renowned Sweden severely restricts childcare for toddlers if the family expands. The finest provider of childcare? It's not Scandinavian.
