

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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Jul 21, 2024 • 18min
President Biden steps aside
President Biden shocks the nation by announcing he won't seek re-election. The decision creates uncertainty in the political landscape. Explore Biden's reflections, reasons for not running, and potential impact on the Democratic Party. Analyze the aftermath of Biden's choice and the rise of Vice President Kamala Harris as the new candidate.

Jul 20, 2024 • 30min
Deep Reads: Can a civics teacher persuade her students to believe in democracy?
Civics teacher Shannon Salter faces the challenge of engaging her minority students in democracy amid skepticism. She strives to instill belief in the power of their voices and importance of voting despite obstacles. The episode explores the struggle to inspire active participation in American democracy.

Jul 19, 2024 • 26min
The Campaign Moment: Trump's convention, Biden's crisis
GOP aims for unity at their convention, while concerns about Biden's fitness to lead emerge. Trump's acceptance speech shifts from somber to campaign mode, targeting Democrats on immigration and economy. Top Democrats like Pelosi and Obama raise doubts about Biden's candidacy. Podcast explores the aftermath of a significant event at the Republican convention and calls for Biden to step aside in the 2024 election.

Jul 18, 2024 • 45min
How the 1984 Olympics saved the Games
Les Carpenter, who covers the Olympics for The Post, and Ted Muldoon discuss how the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles transformed the Games, focusing on business decisions, private financing, innovative strategies, successful financial models, and the impact of Cold War tensions. They also explore the lessons learned from 1984 for future Olympics, particularly the upcoming 2024 Games in Paris.

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Jul 17, 2024 • 36min
Voyager 1 revealed secrets of our universe. Is its time up?
Explore Voyager 1's epic journey through space, its crucial role in expanding our cosmic knowledge, and the recent crisis that jeopardized its mission. Meet the dedicated team at NASA working to revive the spacecraft and keep it alive in interstellar space.

Jul 16, 2024 • 28min
What the Secret Service got wrong
Investigative reporter Chris Velazco discusses the Secret Service's response to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, highlighting security measures and local law enforcement's role. The incident near the rally stage prompts discussions on security breaches, challenges faced by the Secret Service, and the need for increased measures to prevent future threats.

Jul 15, 2024 • 28min
The Campaign Moment: Trump picks Vance as running mate
This podcast delves into the weight of the ongoing investigation into an attempted assassination on Trump, the dropped charges in a legal challenge regarding classified documents, and the announcement of Trump's running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio. Analysis also covers security challenges for the Secret Service, political misinformation, Trump's confrontational campaigning style, and Vance's alignment with Trump's views as a potential running mate.

Jul 14, 2024 • 22min
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump
Former President Donald Trump was at a rally when a shooter opened fire, causing chaos. The podcast discusses the swift Secret Service response, Trump's reaction, and the aftermath of the shooting. It also covers the political reactions, impact on the presidential campaign, and implications for the future political environment.

Jul 12, 2024 • 30min
The Campaign Moment: Trump rides the wave of Biden turmoil
Senior political reporter Aaron Blake and co-host Martine Powers discuss the turmoil in Biden's campaign, with over half of Democrats wanting him to drop out. They analyze Trump's quiet strategy, the upcoming Republican National Convention, and the divisions within both parties leading up to the election.

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Jul 11, 2024 • 31min
Is tennis having a moment?
Exploring the tennis resurgence with new rising stars and pay equity discussions. The impact of popular films and the challenge from pickleball. Insights on Wimbledon's final matches and emerging players like Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek.