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Pick of the Week

IMO: The Look

This fresh installment of Michelle Obama's audio series accompanies the publication of a coffee-table book exploring her fashion evolution. It's a highly polished affair (typical of the Obama brand), with appearances by such as former Teen Vogue editor Elaine Welteroth and Hollywood legend Jane Fonda. Much like the woman herself, the show offers depth alongside its polish, disclosing significant insights about the pressures she faced as the inaugural African American first lady to occupy the White House.

Waiting Game

Medical reports. Public transport. Your big day. We all experience the conflicting feelings that come with waiting. But what about waiting for a lover in prison? A baby born via surrogate? Or the time between death and resuscitation? In this thoughtful series, presenter Katy Davis collects remarkable accounts of navigating such uncertainty.

The Interventionist

This production by a major media investigative unit upholds their reputation of in-depth reporting into controversial topics. Host Dyan Neary speaks with caregivers whose kids were placed in foster care after allegations of abuse were linked to one physician, and questions whether a preventive measure was appropriate.

Revelations

Public records inquiries might sound dry, but reporter Jason Leopold and First Amendment attorney Matt Topic make them an engaging show. The information they've obtained through these methods in the US feature obtaining confirmation from Trump's assistant to state in legal proceedings that the president doesn't mean what he tweets.

EU Nations: Best Practices

This special production positions member states in competition on housing, childcare and narcotics laws to identify the leading example. The parenting segment explores various issues including Iceland's feminist protest to the reality that renowned Sweden severely restricts childcare for toddlers if the family expands. The top-ranked support service? It isn't from Scandinavia.