Top Selection
IMO: Fashion Focus
This latest series of Michelle Obama's IMO podcast aligns with the release of a coffee-table book documenting her fashion evolution. Everything is meticulously crafted (as expected from the Obamas), with appearances by such as ex-Teen Vogue chief Elaine Welteroth and Hollywood legend Jane Fonda. In the style of Michelle personally, the show delivers substance together with its style, revealing fascinating perspectives about the pressures she encountered as the pioneering Black female to live in the White House.
Waiting Game
Test results. Public transport. Your big day. We all experience the conflicting feelings that come with anticipation. However, consider waiting for a lover in prison? The arrival of a surrogate baby? Or the interval from death and resuscitation? This contemplative show, narrator Katy Davis hears incredible narratives of dealing with the unknown.
The Preventionist
This podcast from a major media investigative unit continues their reputation of hard-hitting investigations into contentious subjects. Presenter Dyan Neary speaks with families whose children were taken away after allegations of abuse were attributed to a single medical professional, and probes whether an overly cautious strategy was justified.
Revelations
Public records inquiries aren't the sexiest topic, but reporter Jason Leopold and legal expert Matt Topic transform them into a lively listen. The stories they've unearthed via these requests in the US include obtaining confirmation from Trump's assistant to admit to a court that the commander-in-chief's tweets aren't literal.
The Europeans: Who Does It Best?
This limited series places European countries against each other on real estate, parental support and drug policy to determine the leading example. The family support installment explores multiple topics from Iceland's women's strike to the fact that renowned Sweden nightmarishly limits daycare for young children if the family expands. The top-ranked support service? Surprisingly, it's not Nordic.
