Hannah Natanson
Federal government reporter at The Washington Post who has cultivated extensive sourcing among federal employees and was featured in an April interview excerpt about that reporting.
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Jan 15, 2026 • 27min
The FBI raid on our reporter's home
Sarah Ellison, a Democracy reporter at The Washington Post, joins Hannah Natanson, a federal government reporter, to discuss the alarming FBI raid on Natanson's home. They delve into the implications for press freedom and the chilling effect on journalists as law enforcement targets communications related to a government contractor. Natanson shares her experience cultivating a vast network of federal sources, while Ellison highlights how this raid signals a troubling trend in protecting journalists and their access to information. They explore changes in security practices among reporters to safeguard their sources.
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Oct 15, 2025 • 20min
Trump is trying to use the shutdown to lay off workers
Hannah Natanson, a dedicated reporter for The Washington Post focusing on federal government issues, joins the discussion on the ongoing government shutdown. She reveals the immediate fallout—missed paychecks, closed national parks, and heightened anxiety among federal employees. Natanson highlights how layoffs disproportionately target vulnerable populations while also impacting Republican priorities. Legal questions loom over these firings, raising concerns about their legitimacy and potential for future cuts, leaving many worried about their livelihoods.
