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Pick of the Week

IMO: The Look

This latest series of the former first lady's IMO podcast accompanies the publication of a visual tome documenting her wardrobe transformation. Everything is meticulously crafted (as expected from the Obamas), with appearances by such as style expert Elaine Welteroth and actress Jane Fonda. Similar to the host, the show provides meaning together with its style, revealing fascinating perspectives about the expectations she encountered as the first Black woman to reside in the White House.

The Pause

Exam outcomes. Public transport. Your wedding day. We're familiar with the conflicting feelings that come with anticipation. But what about awaiting an incarcerated partner? A baby born via surrogate? Or the time between clinical death and revival? This contemplative show, presenter Katy Davis listens to incredible narratives of dealing with the unknown.

The Interventionist

This series from an established audio team maintains their reputation of hard-hitting investigations into debated issues. Journalist Dyan Neary interviews caregivers whose children were removed from their care after reports of harm were linked to one physician, and questions whether an overly cautious strategy was appropriate.

The Truth Unveiled

Freedom of information requests may seem boring, but journalist Jason Leopold and legal expert Matt Topic make them a lively listen. The stories they've unearthed by using them in the US include persuading the former president's aide to admit to a court that the president doesn't mean what he tweets.

European Comparison: Top Performers

This limited series positions member states against each other on accommodation, early education and substance regulations to determine the best. The childcare episode analyzes various issues from Iceland's women's strike to the situation where much-vaunted Sweden nightmarishly limits childcare for toddlers if a new sibling arrives. The top-ranked support service? It's not Scandinavian.