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Birth Guardians

A shocking Guardian investigation, by Serene Calle and Lucy Osborne, into the Free Birth Society (FBS), a movement that has made millions of dollars encouraging pregnant women to give birth at home without assistance – even as infant deaths rise. The sympathetic interviews with former members make for a sensitive and highly entertaining show, walking a fine line between hard hitting and sympathy for the women who have fallen under the spell of FBS. Alexey Duggins
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Life lessons from history

Could a 14th century nun who swallowed a demon while eating salad inspire you to embrace a little magic in your life? Was Elizabeth II the poster girl for procrastination positivity? Dr. David Musgrove’s engaging history series invites experts to offer unexpected lessons from the past. Holly Richardson
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Jill Gilmore Girls

“It’s a Prozac show!” This delightful capsule from Connecticut Public is a little slice of Amy Sherman-Palladino’s brilliant comedy-drama. In addition to looking at the merits of Bechdel’s mother-daughter roles, host Chloe Wynne interviewed those who know the series best — including Keiko Agena, who played Rory Gilmore’s best friend, Lane Kim. Hannah J. Davis
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I’m watching you

This chilling – yet practical – true crime series from Sony Binge Cases focuses on the 2011 murder of Dominic “Nick” Lilley in Georgia. Her husband, Matt, rigged the couple’s home with surveillance cameras, in what host Jonathan Hirsch says is “the story of an obsession with the darkest possible outcome.” HJD
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David Green is obsessed

From Jian Yang’s collection of 13,000 Barbie dolls to David Arquette’s love of the children’s book character Bozo the Clown, this quirky show speaks to people with unique obsessions. It takes a different person to be interviewed each week, and is a more empathetic deep dive into their mindset than you might imagine. Charmingly geeky and completely devoid of stealth. advertisement
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