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Pick of the Week

IMO: The Look

This latest series from the former first lady's IMO podcast aligns with the publication of a hardcover volume chronicling her style journey. Everything is meticulously crafted (typical of the Obama brand), with appearances by such as style expert Elaine Welteroth and iconic performer Jane Fonda. In the style of Michelle personally, the series offers depth alongside its glamour, revealing fascinating perspectives about the challenges she encountered as the inaugural African American first lady to reside in the White House.

On Hold

Test results. Public transport. Your wedding day. Everyone knows the complex sentiments linked to waiting. Now imagine waiting for a lover in prison? A baby born via surrogate? Or the period spanning death and resuscitation? This contemplative show, presenter Katy Davis hears remarkable accounts of managing unpredictable situations.

The Prevention Expert

This podcast by a renowned production house maintains their tradition of hard-hitting investigations into contentious subjects. Presenter Dyan Neary speaks with families whose minors were placed in foster care after claims of mistreatment were attributed to the same doctor, and examines whether a preventive measure was justified.

The Truth Unveiled

Freedom of information requests may seem boring, but investigative reporter Jason Leopold and First Amendment attorney Matt Topic make them an engaging show. The information they've obtained by using them in the US feature persuading the former president's aide to admit to a court that the leader's social media posts aren't factual.

The Europeans: Who Does It Best?

A new miniseries places European countries head to head on housing, parental support and drug policy to identify the best. The parenting segment explores various issues such as Iceland's gender equality walkout to the fact that much-vaunted Sweden nightmarishly limits childcare for toddlers if the family expands. The top-ranked support service? It isn't from Scandinavia.