Post Reports
1,462 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 4.7K ratingsPost Reports is the daily podcast from The Washington Post. Unparalleled reporting. Expert insight. Clear analysis. Everything you’ve come to expect from the newsroom of The Post, for your ears. Martine Powers and Elahe Izadi are your hosts, asking the questions you didn’t know you wanted answered. Published weekdays around 5 p.m. Eastern time.
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Episodes
How crib bumpers have paralyzed a U.S. consumer regulation agency
November 25, 2019 21:35 - 22.9 MBMichael Scherer with a look into how Mike Bloomberg’s wealth could influence the 2020 race. Todd Frankel reports on an agency struggling with an internal dispute over crib bumpers. And Alex Horton on a powerful weapon’s role in the impeachment inquiry.
They escaped China’s crackdown. Now, they wait.
November 22, 2019 19:12 - 17.3 MBEmily Rauhala tracks the plight of a Uighur family that escaped internment in western China. And Michael Ruane describes a newly digitized wealth of recordings and documents from the postwar Nuremberg Trial.
Two weeks. Seven hearings. Now what?
November 21, 2019 21:29 - 18.5 MBShane Harris recaps the second week of public impeachment hearings. Jay Greene examines the vast counterfeit-product market on Amazon.
A race to stand out before Democratic field thins
November 21, 2019 09:10 - 17.1 MBPolitical reporters Michael Scherer, Annie Linskey and Cleve Wootson break down key moments from Wednesday’s Democratic primary debate in Atlanta.
‘Was there a "quid pro quo"? … The answer is yes.’
November 20, 2019 21:23 - 26 MBShane Harris unpacks Ambassador Gordon Sondland’s public testimony. Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez on where he sees the party going. And Michelle Ye Hee Lee explains how merchandise sales have altered the campaign fundraising game.
The call that sparked the whistleblower complaint
November 19, 2019 21:34 - 26.7 MBShane Harris and Lisa Rein share what another day of public impeachment hearings revealed. Mary Beth Sheridan connects the political crises unfolding across Latin America. And Lena Sun describes the growing threat posed by superbugs.
The free-for-all over Medicare-for-all
November 18, 2019 20:37 - 25.9 MBJeff Stein describes how Medicare-for-all would work. Rachel Siegel explains what President Trump’s trade war is doing to lobster fishing towns in Maine. And Michelle Ye Hee Lee on single-dollar donors.
As Yovanovitch testifies, Trump attacks her on Twitter
November 15, 2019 21:36 - 29.5 MBShane Harris on how Marie Yovanovitch’s testimony prompted accusations of witness intimidation. Elahe Izadi describes how comedian Jenny Slate works through her stage fright. And Chico Harlan wades through the tidewaters submerging Venice.
Late to the party: Even more Democrats enter the race for 2020
November 14, 2019 21:26 - 28.4 MBMatt Viser on late entries into the 2020 race. Neena Satija investigates the policies that ensnared child migrants in a bureaucratic nightmare. And author Jacqueline Woodson with untold stories about black family life in her latest, “Red at the Bone.”
The public impeachment inquiry hearings: Day One
November 13, 2019 22:31 - 21.3 MBShane Harris explains what we learned on the first day of the impeachment inquiry’s public phase. Shibani Mahtani on a flashpoint in Hong Kong.
America’s new crop of ‘progressive prosecutors’ are getting pushback
November 12, 2019 21:00Mark Berman on the reality facing “progressive prosecutors.” Amber Phillips looks into Wednesday’s key witnesses: William B. Taylor and George Kent. Plus, Mustafa Salim on the unconventional role of Iraq’s tuk-tuks.
America’s new ‘progressive prosecutors’ are getting pushback
November 12, 2019 21:00 - 25.8 MBMark Berman on the reality facing “progressive prosecutors.” Amber Phillips looks into Wednesday’s key witnesses: William B. Taylor and George Kent. Plus, Mustafa Salim on the unconventional role of Iraq’s tuk-tuks.
The impeachment inquiry finally goes public
November 11, 2019 21:35 - 24.3 MBPaul Kane previews the next stage of the impeachment inquiry. Annie Gowen on the ongoing mental health crisis facing America’s farmers. Plus, Laura Reiley covers the challenges of marketing and selling CBD products.
How Pete Buttigieg plans to diversify his base
November 08, 2019 18:36 - 20.3 MBSouth Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg lays out his plan to capture broader appeal. And Tara Bahrampour on a 94-year-old woman who wanted to leave life on her own terms.
The future of a drug company blamed for helping fuel the opioid crisis
November 07, 2019 21:20 - 24.4 MBChris Rowland explains why one of the companies accused of fueling the opioid epidemic is declaring bankruptcy. Griff Witte looks at why Republican legislators feel they can’t stray from Trump. And Ellen Nakashima discusses Saudi Arabia’s Twitter spies.
What Tuesday’s election results could mean for 2020
November 06, 2019 21:34 - 26.8 MBRobert Costa with the major takeaways from Tuesday’s elections. Abby Ohlheiser explains how a tracking app is transforming parent-child relationships. Plus, Rick Noack on what a 10-year-old burger says about capitalism.
The Texas teenagers who allegedly smuggled immigrants across the southern border
November 05, 2019 21:36 - 22.9 MBKaroun Demirjian on what we’ve learned from the impeachment inquiry transcripts released this week. Maria Sacchetti on the role U.S. citizens play in immigration smuggling. And Rebecca Tan explains part of the new generation’s enthusiasm for cricket.
The Texas teenagers who smuggled immigrants across the southern border
November 05, 2019 21:36Karoun Demirjian on what we’ve learned from the impeachment inquiry transcripts released this week. Maria Sacchetti on the role U.S. citizens play in immigration smuggling. And Rebecca Tan explains part of the new generation’s enthusiasm for cricket.
Guns in the gym: The NRA’s charity arm raffles off weapons in American schools
November 04, 2019 21:38 - 28.5 MBBeth Reinhard on why the NRA is raffling off guns in American schools. Jason Rezaian examines Iran’s history of hostage-taking. And Joel Achenbach considers the uncertain fate of the universe.
Restoring Afghanistan’s lost era of film
November 01, 2019 17:45 - 17.9 MBSiobhán O’Grady visits the archivists restoring film reels hidden during the Taliban era. And Peter Finn explains how an adventure-seeking socialite became the first American woman in uniform captured by the Nazis.
The Canadian islands crumbling into the sea
October 31, 2019 20:30 - 23.7 MBBrady Dennis examines the effect of climate change on Canadian islands. Karen DeYoung clarifies the complicated U.S.-Turkey relationship. Maura Judkis on a cradle of outlandish Halloween costumes. And Tracy Grant celebrates D.C.’s World Series win.
A California utility that cut off power to curb wildfires may have caused them
October 31, 2019 15:30 - 18.9 MBDouglas MacMillan reports on a utility’s controversial plan to prevent California wildfires. Heather Long explains why the deficit is ballooning under Trump. And Ben Strauss on the changing rules for college athletes.
House Democrats prepare for first impeachment vote
October 29, 2019 20:13 - 26.7 MBMike DeBonis on what the upcoming impeachment vote means. Josh White on why the Supreme Court is considering whether a D.C. sniper should be resentenced. And Hawken Miller on the people getting coaches to improve their video game playing.
How Baghdadi’s death could be rallying cry for ISIS
October 28, 2019 20:30 - 23.3 MBMissy Ryan on how U.S. troops closed in on ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Peter Whoriskey explains the ethical uncertainty of what goes into a chocolate bar. And Danielle Paquette reports that rising temperatures means more female sea turtles.
Doors are closing for Syrian refugees
October 25, 2019 17:43 - 18.7 MBKareem Fahim travels with a refugee couple seeking a new life outside of Syria. And Julie Zauzmer on a Republican PAC working to get the Amish population out to vote.
An interview with an algorithm
October 24, 2019 20:34 - 22.8 MBDrew Harwell and Carolyn Y. Johnson examine the algorithms measuring your worth. Danielle Douglas-Gabriel explains why the Education Department gave millions in student loans to ineligible colleges. And Sarah Dadouch on the ongoing protests in Lebanon.
A princess, an international custody dispute — and Rudy Giuliani
October 23, 2019 20:33 - 23.6 MBDalton Bennett on the unexpected meeting between Rudolph W. Giuliani and an Emirati princess. Aaron Blake sums up the latest developments of the impeachment inquiry. And Rick Maese explains how coastal sports teams are planning for climate change.
How Vladimir Putin soured the president on Ukraine
October 22, 2019 20:27 - 22 MBGreg Miller describes Vladimir Putin’s role in shaping Trump’s view of Ukraine. Griff Witte spends time with refugees who sought asylum in Australia and ended up in Texas. And Martine Powers on how a city responds to its team’s first World Series.
Cracks in Trump’s Republican firewall
October 21, 2019 20:18 - 25.9 MBAshley Parker on an increasingly embattled White House. Debbie Cenziper on the thousands of children in foster care after their parents fell victim to the opioid epidemic. And William Booth explains the latest fight over Brexit.
Trump awards a massive government contract – to himself
October 18, 2019 17:58 - 28.1 MBDavid Fahrenthold scrutinizes the president’s decision to award a major government contract — to himself. U.S. star Rose Lavelle discusses the future of women’s soccer. And Sonia Rao shares what indie studio A24 is doing right.
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg struggles to balance truth and free speech
October 17, 2019 20:36 - 24.4 MBTony Romm examines what Facebook sees as its role in policing speech ahead the 2020 election. Jenna Portnoy and Paul Kane recount the life and legacy of Rep. Elijah Cummings. And Simon Denyer on the cultural tradition behind Japan’s dolphin hunt.
A Democratic debate, in the shadow of impeachment
October 16, 2019 20:31 - 27 MBAmber Phillips shares her takeaways from the fourth Democratic presidential debate. Aaron Davis explains the ascent of the U.S. ambassador to the E.U. And Keith Alexander describes how D.C. changed during the reign of drug kingpin Rayful Edmond III.
Some colleges are tracking students before they even apply
October 15, 2019 20:20 - 25.7 MBDouglas MacMillan explains how colleges track potential students before they even apply. Alex Andrejev follows a video-game designer’s path from refugee to CEO. And Louisa Loveluck on the young people who feel locked out of Iraq’s political system.
As U.S. military plans pullout, a stunning unraveling in Syria
October 14, 2019 20:32 - 26 MBMissy Ryan talks about how the fight in Syria connects to U.S. diplomacy. Michelle Ye Hee Lee on the army of consultants behind Trump’s reelection campaign. Plus, Scott Wilson on the unpopular way California utility companies are fighting wildfires.
Why a suburb's integrated schools are still failing black students
October 11, 2019 17:46 - 25.4 MBLaura Meckler goes back to her hometown of Shaker Heights, Ohio, to try to understand why integration efforts in schools there are still not closing the achievement gap. And Steve Mufson reports on Jane Fonda’s plan to protest inaction on climate change.
How China called foul on American businesses
October 10, 2019 20:07 - 23.7 MBJeanne Whalen examines how Western businesses are bowing to political pressure from China. Samantha Schmidt on how a vulnerable community of transgender sex workers takes care of its own. And Luisa Beck unpacks the implications of a shooting in Germany.
‘Not so much a legal document as a political screed’
October 09, 2019 20:00 - 24.7 MBKaroun Demirjian tracks how the White House has pushed back against impeachment. Anna Fifield explains a new phase in China’s forcible assimilation of its Uighur population. And Ben Guarino on the winners of this year’s Nobel Prize in chemistry.
The fallout of a U.S. troop withdrawal from northern Syria
October 08, 2019 21:01 - 25.3 MBIshaan Tharoor on what the withdrawal of troops from Syria means for the Kurds. Eli Rosenberg reports from the picket line of the United Auto Workers strike. And Caroline Kitchener on the stakes of a Supreme Court case focused on LGBT discrimination.
Inside the Republican reckoning over Trump’s possible impeachment.
October 07, 2019 20:40 - 27.3 MBPhil Rucker on how the impeachment inquiry into the president is paralyzing the GOP. Anton Troianovski reports on what climate change means in Siberia. And voices from the Hong Kong protest movement.
Why every Jessica you know is turning 30
October 04, 2019 17:49 - 24.3 MBThe Lily’s Caroline Kitchener explores what it’s like to turn 30 in 2019. Plus, David Betancourt on the best “Joker.”
The story of Hunter Biden’s dealings in Ukraine
October 03, 2019 20:04 - 23.6 MBMichael Kranish looks into Hunter Biden’s dealings in Ukraine. Julie Zauzmer rides along with two pastors working to revive shrinking churches. Plus, Jemar Tisby on the burden of forgiveness for black Americans.
How the White House rehabilitated Saudi Arabia’s reputation after the death of Jamal Khashoggi
October 02, 2019 20:41 - 28.6 MBJohn Hudson examines the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia, one year after Jamal Khashoggi’s murder. Nick Miroff on an interview with DHS’s isolated acting chief. And Mike Ruane with a newly discovered audio recording of the D-Day invasion.
Uber says safety is its first priority. Employees aren’t so sure.
October 01, 2019 20:10 - 26.8 MBGreg Bensinger on Uber’s company-centric safety policies. Matt Zapotsky examines how Attorney General William Barr fits into the impeachment inquiry. And Anne Midgette remembers opera singer Jessye Norman.
How 2020 Democrats are navigating the impeachment inquiry
September 30, 2019 20:00 - 25.9 MBSean Sullivan tracks how Democratic presidential candidates are responding to the impeachment inquiry. Wesley Lowery unpacks the argument for reparations. And Anna Fifield explains how pork prices are overshadowing China’s national day celebrations.
50 years, three presidents: How impeachment inquiries change the nation
September 27, 2019 17:09 - 24 MBChief political correspondent Dan Balz on covering two presidential impeachment inquiries. And Elahe Izadi examines the rarefied place in pop culture that “Saturday Night Live’s” Kenan Thompson occupies.
The ‘highly detailed and arresting’ whistleblower complaint against Trump
September 26, 2019 20:23 - 25.6 MBShane Harris takes us through the newly released whistleblower complaint. Juliet Eilperin on the conflicted attitudes of oil and gas executives toward climate change. And Laura Reiley digs into the religious debates behind plant-based meat and shrimp.
‘A piece of a broader narrative’: Trump’s call at the center of whistleblower complaint
September 25, 2019 19:58 - 25 MBShane Harris examines the rough transcript of Trump’s call to Ukraine. Greg Miller unpacks the shadow agenda pursued by Rudolph W. Giuliani in Ukraine. And Samantha Schmidt on the future of the Boy Scouts.
Impeachment inquiry launched against Trump: How we got here
September 25, 2019 01:41 - 17.8 MBPolitics reporter Aaron Blake explains House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to move forward with an impeachment inquiry against President Trump, bringing an end to an extended debate within the Democratic Party.
‘It’s going to be an enormous battle’: Black college students fight for voting access in Texas
September 24, 2019 20:29 - 24.2 MBAmy Gardner on a case of alleged racial bias in the administration of a local election in Texas. Jerry Brewer examines where the NFL went wrong with Antonio Brown. And Aaron Gregg tracks the military funding diverted for President Trump’s border wall.
Whistleblower allegation against Trump revives the call for impeachment
September 23, 2019 20:15 - 24.2 MBRachael Bade explains whether impeachment is on the table after a whistleblower complaint. Gerry Shih on the new targets of China’s crackdown against Muslims. And Zachary Pincus-Roth examines the continued watchability of “The Shawshank Redemption.”