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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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May 14, 2019 · 29 min
Bible study before recess: ‘It’s more important than any other book’
Nick Miroff on what was happening behind the scenes before the purge at DHS. Julie Zauzmer on the conservative effort to get Bible classes in public schools. Plus, Ellen McCarthy on the could-be first gentleman.
May 13, 2019 · 25 min
The state legislatures trying to overturn Roe v. Wade
Deanna Paul explains the state laws aimed at getting the Supreme Court to reconsider Roe. Political reporter Holly Bailey on the millionaire running on a universal basic income platform. And, the impact of climate change on surfing, with Rick Maese.
May 10, 2019 · 26 min
A battle in West Virginia: A coal mine versus crayfish.
Juliet Eilperin on the battle over coal mining in West Virginia. Sarah Kaplan on how scientists plan for a catastrophic asteroid strike. Plus, Caitlin Gibson on the weird psychology behind the baby-on-board sticker.
May 9, 2019 · 31 min
One man’s fight to save the world’s tigers
Terrence McCoy on tiger farms in Laos. Chelsea Janes on the electability of 2020 candidates. Plus, Adrian Higgins on the man keeping orchids alive.
May 8, 2019 · 26 min
How a father-daughter relationship is helping define one 2020 candidate.
Ashley Parker on Trump’s attempts to recast his response to Charlottesville. Ben Terris on how Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s relationship with her father has defined her candidacy. Plus, Anna Fifield on China’s attempt to recover from the one-child policy.
May 7, 2019 · 23 min
The U.S. and China: It’s complicated
Damian Paletta on the new tariffs President Trump wants to impose on China. Griff Witte on how Germany’s apprenticeship programs help refugees. Plus, Michael Kranish on America’s first black sports hero.
May 6, 2019 · 27 min
Inside Boeing’s boardroom during the 737 Max crisis
Douglas MacMillan on how Boeing’s board didn’t focus on safety issues during the 737 Max crisis. Sally Jenkins on the morality of horse racing. Plus, Elahe Izadi on a new Hulu show exploring being young and religious in America.
May 3, 2019 · 24 min
Why the president's probable nominee for the Fed backed out
Heather Long on why President Trump’s presumed nominee stepped away from the Federal Reserve Board. DeNeen L. Brown on the enslaved African woman documented in Jamestown. Plus, Rachel Hatzipanagos on co-workers of color who are confused for each other.
May 2, 2019 · 25 min
Police test facial recognition in Oregon. But privacy advocates have serious concerns.
Drew Harwell on the implications of using facial-recognition software in police work. Amie Ferris-Rotman on Afghanistan’s first lady speaking out for women’s rights. Plus, Deanna Paul on Holocaust Remembrance Day.
May 1, 2019 · 27 min
Barr answers for his handling of the Mueller report
Devlin Barrett on Attorney General William P. Barr’s testimony. Maria Sacchetti on the Trump administration saying it may charge asylum seekers looking for refuge. Plus, Rick Maese on what happened when a female runner’s hormones came under scrutiny.
Apr 30, 2019 · 24 min
U.S. agencies want to 'Russia-proof' 2020. The White House isn't on board.
Lena Sun on the growing cases of measles in the U.S. Shane Harris on the White House’s downplaying of warning signs of Russian interference ahead of the 2020 election. Plus, Simon Denyer on the end of an era in Japan.
Apr 29, 2019 · 25 min
President Trump leans on Fox host Lou Dobbs for policy advice
Matt Zapotosky with a preview for Attorney General William P. Barr’s Mueller report testimony before Congress. Manuel Roig-Franzia on Lou Dobbs’s influence on President Trump. Plus, Samantha Schmidt on the ride service for K-12th-graders.
Apr 26, 2019 · 20 min
‘There are monsters in my room:’ How a smart home security system failed
Reed Albergotti on how Nest, designed to keep intruders out, allowed access to hackers. Will Hobson on the ousting of the women’s basketball coach at UNC-Chapel Hill. And food critic Tom Sietsema with a proportional plea.
Apr 25, 2019 · 31 min
And then there were 20: Biden (finally) enters the race
Matt Viser on former vice president Joe Biden jumping into the 2020 race. Gillian Brockell and Drew Harwell on the complications of grieving on social media. And what is breaking “Jeopardy!”? Emily Yahr explains.
Apr 24, 2019 · 21 min
‘This is a political war between the White House and Congress’
Robert Costa on the White House’s attempts to keep aides from testifying to Congress. Jeff Stein on Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s student-loan forgiveness plan. And Niha Masih on how far India will go for one vote.
Apr 23, 2019 · 25 min
‘The numbers are just staggering’: Death toll rises in Sri Lanka
Joanna Slater and Tony Romm with analysis on the Sri Lanka attacks and the government’s response. Rachael Bade on why Speaker Pelosi is tapping the brakes on impeachment talk. Aynne Kokas on China’s first sci-fi blockbuster coming to Netflix.
Apr 22, 2019 · 22 min
The method of Mueller: Inside the special counsel’s investigation
Rosalind S. Helderman with in-depth analysis of the Mueller investigation and where it hit dead ends. Dan Zak on Al Gore’s climate strategy. Plus, Philip Rucker on how President Trump uses the Marine One helicopter during news conferences.
Apr 19, 2019 · 30 min
Trump ordered them to thwart Mueller. White House aides refused.
Philip Rucker on the obstruction that could have been. Kimberly Kindy on how the pork industry could soon take more control of food safety checks. Plus, Maura Judkis on the cannabis cookbooks that put pot in your potluck.
Apr 18, 2019 · 33 min
Everything you need to know from the Mueller report.
Post reporters Rosalind S. Helderman, Shane Harris and Carol D. Leonnig break down the key findings of the redacted Mueller report released today by Attorney General William P. Barr.
Apr 17, 2019 · 24 min
Trump shifting DHS focus from counterterrorism to immigration
Nick Miroff reports on the major shift in focus at the Department of Homeland Security. Carlos Lozada dissects the brain trust surrounding Trump, the anti-intellectual president. Plus Joe Fox and Lauren Tierney visit a shrinking national landmark.

Post Reports

Bible study before recess: ‘It’s more important than any other book’

The state legislatures trying to overturn Roe v. Wade

A battle in West Virginia: A coal mine versus crayfish.

One man’s fight to save the world’s tigers

How a father-daughter relationship is helping define one 2020 candidate.

The U.S. and China: It’s complicated

Inside Boeing’s boardroom during the 737 Max crisis

Why the president's probable nominee for the Fed backed out

Police test facial recognition in Oregon. But privacy advocates have serious concerns.

Barr answers for his handling of the Mueller report

U.S. agencies want to 'Russia-proof' 2020. The White House isn't on board.

President Trump leans on Fox host Lou Dobbs for policy advice

‘There are monsters in my room:’ How a smart home security system failed

And then there were 20: Biden (finally) enters the race

‘This is a political war between the White House and Congress’

‘The numbers are just staggering’: Death toll rises in Sri Lanka

The method of Mueller: Inside the special counsel’s investigation

Trump ordered them to thwart Mueller. White House aides refused.

Everything you need to know from the Mueller report.

Trump shifting DHS focus from counterterrorism to immigration