The Former First Lady Reveals Fashion Secrets: Top Audio Shows This Week
Top Selection
IMO: Style Stories
This latest series of Michelle Obama's audio series aligns with the publication of a hardcover volume documenting her wardrobe transformation. The production is sleek (typical of the Obama brand), with appearances by such as ex-Teen Vogue chief Elaine Welteroth and Hollywood legend Jane Fonda. Similar to Michelle personally, the series delivers substance alongside its glamour, revealing fascinating perspectives about the expectations she dealt with as the pioneering Black female to occupy the White House.
The Pause
Medical reports. Public transport. Your big day. We're familiar with the complex sentiments associated with expectation. But what about waiting for a lover in prison? A baby born via surrogate? Or the time between death and resuscitation? This contemplative show, host Katy Davis collects extraordinary stories of managing unpredictable situations.
The Preventionist
This production from a renowned production house upholds their legacy of hard-hitting investigations into controversial topics. Host Dyan Neary speaks with families whose kids were placed in foster care after reports of harm were linked to the same doctor, and examines whether an overly cautious strategy was appropriate.
Revelations
Public records inquiries aren't the sexiest topic, but reporter Jason Leopold and constitutional lawyer Matt Topic turn them into an engaging show. The information they've obtained via these requests in the US feature obtaining confirmation from Trump's assistant to state in legal proceedings that the leader's social media posts aren't factual.
The Europeans: Who Does It Best?
A new miniseries positions member states head to head on real estate, early education and narcotics laws to determine the leading example. The parenting segment examines multiple topics including Iceland's feminist protest to the reality that highly-praised Sweden nightmarishly limits childcare for toddlers if a new sibling arrives. The top-ranked support service? It's not Scandinavian.
