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.

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Updated February 6

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February 6 · 8 min
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.
February 3 · 18 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.
February 2 · 15 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.
January 31 · 37 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.
January 30 · 35 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.
January 29 · 27 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.
January 28 · 20 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.
January 27 · 24 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.
January 26 · 31 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.
January 24 · 18 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.
January 23 · 40 min
Trump’s Greenland ‘deal,’ and Democrats’ midterm math
One year into the second Trump presidency, what’s changed? Two speeches — at the White House and in Davos — demonstrate how President Donald Trump is more emboldened than ever. Meanwhile, Democrats have found new cause for optimism ahead of the midterms.
January 22 · 26 min
The Iranian director who risked his freedom to make his Oscar-nominated film
A conversation with legendary Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi on his latest Oscar-nominated film “It Was Just an Accident” and on being jailed and censored for his art.
January 21 · 19 min
A mysterious death inside ICE's largest detention center
After a death at an immigrant detention center, family members search for answers.
January 20 · 26 min
How Trump’s Nobel obsession is upending geopolitics
How the Nobel Peace Prize became the center of two geopolitical conflicts.
January 19 · 25 min
How to make – and keep – friends
Friendship is vital for our health and happiness, but we don’t always prioritize it. Today, we revisit advice from The Optimist’s Maggie Penman on how to find connection.
January 17 · 22 min
How to live a good life
At a time of year when many of us are reflecting on our lives and setting goals, we look at the research into what makes for a good life – and share some advice on how to get there.
January 16 · 36 min
Trump’s intimidation playbook and a presidential middle finger
Why the Trump administration’s latest probes are prompting First Amendment fears and pushback from Wall Street bigwigs. Plus — the significance of a presidential one-finger salute.
January 15 · 26 min
The FBI raid on our reporter's home
After an FBI raid, journalists confront a new reality in reporting.
January 14 · 26 min
Why Fed Chair Jerome Powell isn't backing down
President Donald Trump has long disliked Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell. Now, the Justice Department has launched a criminal inquiry into Powell. We look at his probe and what it could mean for trust in America’s central bank.
January 13 · 18 min
Are ICE officers doing what they’re trained to do?
What the shooting of Renée Good in Minneapolis reveals about ICE tactics and how training has changed since President Trump’s push to hire more officers.

Post Reports

Goodbye from "Post Reports"

A surprise Kennedy Center makeover

A teddy bear, an ice skate: What remains from last year's deadly D.C. plane crash

Jason Rezaian, Iran and the costs of press freedom

Is Minneapolis a turning point in Trump's presidency?

The quest to ‘destructively scan’ all the world’s books

Why smaller houses can make us happier

How Kristi Noem transformed immigration enforcement

After Alex Pretti's killing, a battle of narratives

Why going outside is good for you, even when it's freezing

Trump’s Greenland ‘deal,’ and Democrats’ midterm math

The Iranian director who risked his freedom to make his Oscar-nominated film

A mysterious death inside ICE's largest detention center

How Trump’s Nobel obsession is upending geopolitics

How to make – and keep – friends

How to live a good life

Trump’s intimidation playbook and a presidential middle finger

The FBI raid on our reporter's home

Why Fed Chair Jerome Powell isn't backing down

Are ICE officers doing what they’re trained to do?