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.
Trump’s tariffs are finally here. Now what?
President Donald Trump’s long-awaited tariffs took effect Thursday, imposing sweeping new taxes on imports from dozens of countries. Economists say American consumers and companies will pay the price.
Aug 7
25 min
What an oncologist wants us to know about everyday chemicals
Endocrine disrupting chemicals can be found in everything from your nonstick pan to your shampoo. But what are they – and how worried should you really be about them?
Aug 6
26 min
Democrats are ready to fight dirty over Texas
After Texas Republicans tried to redraw the state’s congressional districts to give their party an advantage, dozens of Democratic lawmakers fled the state to protest the move. Now, Texas’ governor wants to arrest them.
Aug 5
20 min
The government is paying 154,000 people not to work
The Trump administration has taken drastic steps to reduce the federal workforce. As a result, more than 154,000 federal workers are now being paid not to work.
Aug 4
15 min
Deep Reads: Cracks in the dream
For a Haitian family in Springfield, Ohio, the house on Chestnut Avenue represented their future in this country. They’re now wondering what can be salvaged.
Aug 2
24 min
What Trump wants: More tariffs, less Epstein
President Donald Trump has followed through on his bold plan to remake the American economy by levying tariffs on most imported goods, which is antagonizing numerous allies. But can the world put up with Trump’s trade war for much longer?
Aug 1
27 min
Sydney Sweeney's jeans and an American (Eagle) controversy
Does Sydney Sweeney have great jeans – or great genes? We dig in on the American Eagle controversy that people can’t stop talking about.
Jul 31
18 min
Why more immigrants are being tracked with ankle monitors – and who profits
ICE is expanding a controversial surveillance program. Today, our reporter shares how he learned about it, and what The Post uncovered about the company that stands to profit.
Jul 30
25 min
Inside the system burning out air traffic control trainees
There’s a severe shortage of air traffic controllers in the U.S. Why are so many people dropping out of training?
Jul 29
34 min
Gazans are starving. Will aid get in?
Despite aid being allowed into Gaza over the weekend, the hunger crisis continues. Louisa Loveluck explains how we got here.
Jul 28
22 min
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