Post Reports
Post Reports
The Washington Post
Post 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.
Goodbye from "Post Reports"
A heartfelt thanks to our listeners from "Post Reports" host Martine Powers, and the rest of the team who made this show happen.
Feb 6
8 min
A surprise Kennedy Center makeover
President Donald Trump announced he plans to close the Kennedy Center for two years to renovate it. He says the changes will make the performing arts center “brand-new and really beautiful” — but not everyone is convinced.
Feb 3
18 min
A teddy bear, an ice skate: What remains from last year's deadly D.C. plane crash
How families and first responders are grieving — and remembering their loved ones — after last year’s deadly plane crash in D.C.
Feb 2
15 min
Jason Rezaian, Iran and the costs of press freedom
Ten years after being released from Iran’s worst prison, Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian is now a committed advocate for press freedom. He reflects on life after his wrongful imprisonment and the events in Iran today.
Jan 31
37 min
Is Minneapolis a turning point in Trump's presidency?
In the wake of Alex Pretti’s killing and bipartisan criticism of DHS, President Donald Trump appeared to soften his stance on immigration enforcement — somewhat. Meanwhile, Democrats in Congress see an opportunity to force changes to how ICE operates.
Jan 30
35 min
The quest to ‘destructively scan’ all the world’s books
AI companies wanted to train their language models on books. But they didn’t want to pay.
Jan 29
27 min
Why smaller houses can make us happier
Bigger houses are part of the American Dream. But research says that sizing up isn’t necessarily a good idea.
Jan 28
20 min
How Kristi Noem transformed immigration enforcement
The Department of Homeland Security was founded after the attacks of Sept. 11 to prevent further foreign terrorist attacks. Now, under the leadership of Kristi L. Noem, it is almost exclusively focused on apprehending undocumented immigrants.
Jan 27
24 min
After Alex Pretti's killing, a battle of narratives
What we know about the killing of Alex Pretti, and what this incident tells us about the debate around gun rights.
Jan 26
31 min
Why going outside is good for you, even when it's freezing
Going outside is good for your mood, your memory and your focus — even when it’s cold.
Jan 24
18 min
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