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This Week's Highlight

IMO: The Look

This latest series from Michelle Obama's IMO podcast accompanies the launch of a coffee-table book exploring her fashion evolution. It's a highly polished affair (typical of the Obama brand), with appearances by including ex-Teen Vogue chief Elaine Welteroth and actress Jane Fonda. Similar to the host, the podcast offers depth in addition to its polish, disclosing significant insights about the expectations she encountered as the inaugural African American first lady to occupy the White House.

On Hold

Test results. The bus. Your marriage ceremony. We're familiar with the mixed emotions that come with anticipation. But what about awaiting an incarcerated partner? A baby born via surrogate? Or the period spanning passing away and being revived? This contemplative show, narrator Katy Davis collects extraordinary stories of dealing with the unknown.

The Interventionist

This series by an established audio team continues their tradition of in-depth reporting into contentious subjects. Presenter Dyan Neary interviews parents whose kids were removed from their care after claims of mistreatment were made by the same doctor, and examines whether a preventive measure was appropriate.

The Truth Unveiled

Public records inquiries aren't the sexiest topic, but investigative reporter Jason Leopold and legal expert Matt Topic make them a compelling series. The revelations they've discovered via these requests in the US include obtaining confirmation from Trump's assistant to state in legal proceedings that the leader's social media posts aren't factual.

EU Nations: Best Practices

A new miniseries positions member states in competition on housing, childcare and drug policy to establish the top performer. The parenting segment examines different concerns from Iceland's women's strike to the situation where renowned Sweden nightmarishly limits childcare for toddlers if the family expands. The finest provider of childcare? It's not Scandinavian.