The Former First Lady Unveils Style Insights: Best Audio Shows of the Week
This Week's Highlight
IMO: Fashion Focus
This latest series of Michelle Obama's audio series coincides with the release of a coffee-table book exploring her style journey. Everything is meticulously crafted (typical of the Obama brand), with appearances by such as former Teen Vogue editor Elaine Welteroth and actress Jane Fonda. Similar to Michelle personally, the show offers depth together with its polish, disclosing important details about the challenges she faced as the first Black woman to reside in the White House.
Waiting Game
Medical reports. Public transport. Your wedding day. We all experience the conflicting feelings that come with anticipation. But what about expecting a jailed romantic interest? A baby born via surrogate? Or the period spanning passing away and being revived? In this thoughtful series, presenter Katy Davis hears remarkable accounts of dealing with the unknown.
The Prevention Expert
This production by an established audio team continues their reputation of in-depth reporting into debated issues. Journalist Dyan Neary interviews caregivers whose minors were taken away after reports of harm were made by the same doctor, and questions whether an overly cautious strategy was appropriate.
The Truth Unveiled
Public records inquiries aren't the sexiest topic, but reporter Jason Leopold and constitutional lawyer Matt Topic make them an engaging show. The information they've obtained via these requests in the US feature obtaining confirmation from Trump's assistant to testify under oath that the president doesn't mean what he tweets.
The Europeans: Who Does It Best?
A new miniseries positions member states in competition on housing, childcare and drug policy to determine the best. The parenting segment analyzes various issues such as Iceland's gender equality walkout to the fact that renowned Sweden severely restricts daycare for young children if a new sibling arrives. The best childcare system? It's not Scandinavian.
