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IMO: The Look

This latest series of the former first lady's IMO podcast coincides with the release of a visual tome chronicling her wardrobe transformation. Everything is meticulously crafted (typical of the Obama brand), featuring guests such as ex-Teen Vogue chief Elaine Welteroth and actress Jane Fonda. In the style of the host, the podcast delivers substance together with its style, uncovering significant insights about the expectations she encountered as the first Black woman to reside in the White House.

The Pause

Test results. Public transport. Your big day. Everyone knows the mixed emotions associated with expectation. Now imagine waiting for a lover in prison? A baby born via surrogate? Or the time between death and resuscitation? This reflective podcast, presenter Katy Davis listens to incredible narratives of managing unpredictable situations.

The Preventionist

This series from an established audio team upholds their reputation of in-depth reporting into controversial topics. Journalist Dyan Neary speaks with caregivers whose children were taken away after allegations of abuse were made by a single medical professional, and questions whether a "better safe than sorry" approach was the right one.

The Truth Unveiled

Public records inquiries might sound dry, but reporter Jason Leopold and legal expert Matt Topic turn them into a lively listen. The stories they've unearthed via these requests in the US include getting Donald Trump's chief of staff to testify under oath that the leader's social media posts aren't factual.

EU Nations: Best Practices

A new miniseries places European countries head to head on accommodation, early education and drug policy to identify the best. The family support installment explores various issues such as Iceland's gender equality walkout to the situation where renowned Sweden problematically reduces preschool services if a new sibling arrives. The finest provider of childcare? It's not Scandinavian.