Check out The Campaign Moment, The Washington Post’s weekly politics roundtable to help you keep track of the biggest developments during the 2024 campaign. Senior political reporter Aaron Blake, who writes The Post’s new newsletter by the same name, and investigative political reporter Josh Dawsey join Martine Powers this week. They talk about how election denial is becoming more central to the RNC, what to make of this week’s NBC/Ronna McDaniel drama, the latest on efforts by a group trying to...
Mar 29, 2024•31 min
“Impromptu” from Washington Post Opinions invites listeners to eavesdrop on our columnists as they have frank, thoughtful conversations on the news and cultural debates they can’t stop thinking about. Washington Post Opinions columnists want to bring you inside their conversations, before they start typing, to help you figure out your own point of view. If you've enjoyed the recent conversations among columnists that you've heard on this feed, you'll love " Impromptu ." New episodes will be rele...
Mar 07, 2024•3 min
“Try This” from The Washington Post is a series of audio courses designed to jump-start the parts of life where we can all use a few pointers — with pithy, snackable solutions you can easily use. Host Cristina Quinn brings exactly the right amount of motivation with her endearing enthusiasm and the curiosity to learn along with you. Each course is a quick and practical guide that provides new perspectives on the kinds of hurdles we all share. If you’ve been searching for the right place to start...
Dec 11, 2023•10 min
Every 19th of October, Grenadians mark a somber anniversary: the 1983 execution of the country’s former prime minister and revolutionary leader, Maurice Bishop, and others who died alongside him. The people of this Caribbean nation still have no closure 40 years later. The remains of Bishop and his supporters were never returned to their family members and are missing to this day. In the first episode of “The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop,” The Washington Post’s Martine Powers takes us on the pe...
Nov 07, 2023•51 min
Grenada’s Black revolutionary leader, Maurice Bishop, was executed in a coup in 1983, along with seven others. The whereabouts of their remains are unknown. Now, The Washington Post’s Martine Powers uncovers new answers about how the U.S. fits into this 40-year-old Caribbean mystery. “The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop” is an investigative podcast that delves into the revolutionary history of Grenada, why the missing remains still matter and the role the U.S. government played in shaping the fate...
Oct 20, 2023•3 min
Journey through the messy past and uncertain future of America’s national parks. The Washington Post’s Lillian Cunningham ventures off the marked trail to better understand the most urgent stories playing out in five iconic landscapes today. “Field Trip” is a new podcast series that will transport you to five national parks: Yosemite, Everglades, Glacier, White Sands and Gates of the Arctic. Follow the show wherever you listen....
Jun 21, 2023•4 min
Former president Donald Trump has been indicted. We couldn't leave you hanging without an update from Post journalists. Here's today's 'Post Reports' episode that explains how the case could test the limits of our political and legal systems.
Mar 31, 2023•29 min
On The Post’s new podcast, "The 7," host Jeff Pierre takes you through the seven most important and interesting stories of the day. It's a way to get caught up in just a few minutes. It comes out every weekday at 7 a.m. Check it out today, then find and follow "The 7" so you're set for the new week! You can also read "The 7" here ....
Dec 09, 2022•7 min
More than five years later, what’s the answer to: “Can he do that?” What major lessons have we learned about the stability of our democracy and the limitations on presidential power? How have our systems been tested and how have they endured those tests? Related reading and links Trump, 2024 and the fragility of American democracy Biden’s struggle to tackle ‘four historic crises’ at once American democracy in ‘Peril’...
May 12, 2022•39 min
Allison shares some news about the future of the show. Plus, a request to hear from listeners.
May 05, 2022•2 min
An unusual warrant. A pattern of questionable no-knock raids. A reporting thread that just kept going. “Broken Doors” is a new investigative podcast series from The Washington Post. Hosted by Jenn Abelson and Nicole Dungca.
Apr 28, 2022•43 min
Can Democrats clarify messaging on police reform? With states and cities taking police reform matters into their own hands, does the president run the risk of losing the support of the communities that played a huge part in getting him elected? Related reading and episodes Biden’s evolution on criminal justice Biden makes his midterm message clear: 'Fund the police’ The potentially dangerous politics of ‘defund the police’ for Democrats...
Apr 21, 2022•33 min
How has President Biden's experience with Afghanistan informed his choices in Ukraine? We’ve explored Biden’s history with global leadership, war and American intervention. What can his foreign policy history tell us about Biden’s response in Europe now?
Apr 14, 2022•21 min
An unusual warrant. A pattern of questionable no-knock raids. A reporting thread that just kept going. “Broken Doors” is a new investigative podcast series from the Washington Post. Hosted by Jenn Abelson and Nicole Dungca.
Apr 11, 2022•4 min
President Biden and former President Obama have seen little of each other recently, despite an ostensibly close relationship. What does Obama's appearance at the White House say about the relationship? And will it yield the results Democrats hope for? Related reading and episodes And now, here’s your host — Barack Obama With Obama looking on, White House to open ACA plans to more families...
Apr 07, 2022•18 min
A federal judge ruled this week that then-President Donald Trump “more likely than not” committed federal crimes in trying to block President Biden’s election win on Jan. 6, 2021. What are the likely implications for Trump and the Justice Department? Justice Dept. expands Jan. 6 probe to look at rally prep, financing Judge: Trump ‘more likely than not’ committed crime Trump, 2024 and the fragility of American democracy...
Mar 31, 2022•23 min
President Biden is in Europe this week, making stops in Belgium and in Poland in hopes of keeping the Western alliance united and showcasing American leadership. How much further will the allies go in support of Ukraine? Biden heads to Europe to bolster the Western alliance Where Biden’s climate goals and a Russian oil ban collide Biden’s response to Putin’s invasion...
Mar 24, 2022•17 min
Some lawmakers hope to set up an independent probe into the country’s pandemic response, after months of contentious and partisan oversight efforts in Congress. Would this probe avoid politics and help us understand how to fight future pandemics? Related reading and episodes Lawmakers push pandemic probe modeled on 9/11 Commission The mystery of the pandemic’s origins (and what it means for Biden)...
Mar 17, 2022•20 min
President Biden pledged to move America’s climate reforms forward. How can he ensure that the U.S. has enough oil supply to keep prices from surging, while also ensuring that efforts to obtain that oil don’t infringe on his climate promises? Here’s where Russian oil flows How the invasion of Ukraine scrambles American energy politics Biden’s climate agenda is bold. Is it enough?...
Mar 10, 2022•15 min
President Biden is trying to refocus messaging around Democrats' accomplishments. Is it too late for a political course correction with such little time before the midterms? Biden’s made his priorities clear, but will the Democratic party follow suit? Blue states are moving on from the pandemic. Can Biden? Biden’s struggle to tackle ‘four historic crises’ at once...
Mar 03, 2022•21 min
President Biden’s choice of Judge Jackson fulfills his campaign promise to nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court. She spent years overcoming obstacles by finding the middle ground. Biden’s Supreme Court nominee overcame obstacles by finding middle ground How can the Supreme Court maintain impartiality in America's modern political climate?...
Feb 25, 2022•21 min
Russia launched a full-scale attack against Ukraine in what U.S. officials say is an attempt to topple the democratically-elected, pro-Western government. The U.S. and its allies responded with massive sanctions. Will they work to deter Russia? Live updating coverage of the situation in Ukraine Why we’re talking about Ukraine… again...
Feb 24, 2022•16 min
With the midterm elections on the horizon, both parties are searching for ways to connect with voters. But what if the thing voters want most is for politics to stop feeling like an existential death match? A reporter looks for answers in Virginia. Related reading and episodes What Does Virginia Want Now? Are we too divided for unity?...
Feb 17, 2022•42 min
The White House is in a tough spot as Democratic governors begin lifting mask mandates. How long will President Biden hold out while facing pressure from his own party? And what accounts for the discrepancy between state governments and CDC guidance? Biden mandates vaccines for millions. Can he do that? Biden vs. the delta variant Mask mandates continue to fall as Fauci says U.S. may be approaching ‘normality’...
Feb 10, 2022•23 min
New details emerged about former president Trump's actions in the aftermath of the 2020 election. Plus, he made some new claims about the electoral process. How might the week's news affect a potential 2024 run and the cracks in American democracy? The state of Trump’s affairs McCarthy walks the Trump tightrope American democracy in ‘Peril’...
Feb 03, 2022•21 min
What’s likely to happen next with this intensifying U.S.-Russia conflict? How is Biden’s approach with Ukraine different than past presidents? And why does Ukraine seem to come up over and over again in modern American politics? Biden faces no easy options on Ukraine The presidential power to strike Biden vowed a smooth exit from Afghanistan. Now what?...
Jan 27, 2022•17 min
After one year in office — with the country still facing several historic crises, simultaneously — Washington Post reporters set out to answer this question: What has Biden done about the four crises he pledged to address? Related reading and episodes After one year in office, what has Biden done about the four crises he pledged to address? ‘A lack of decorum’: Congress in 2021 One year (almost) of Biden’s America...
Jan 21, 2022•25 min
President Biden once said the filibuster was an important part of the legislative process. Now, he's urging changes to get legislation passed. How far will his words go in convincing Senate Democrats? Can he change the future of our election laws? ‘A lack of decorum’: Congress in 2021 One year (almost) of Biden’s America Biden promised unity. Voters are still divided....
Jan 13, 2022•23 min
On Jan. 5, 2021, Rep. Jamie Raskin buried his only son. The next day he witnessed firsthand the attack on the Capitol. As we mark a year since the insurrection, we look at how Raskin dealt with his son’s death while serving on democracy’s front lines.
Jan 07, 2022•46 min
Where things stand one year after the Jan. 6 attacks on the Capitol? How much has Biden’s administration done to understand what led to the events of that day? And how far has it gone to prevent another major attack on our democracy? Related reading A year later, are the guardrails that protect democracy real or illusory? The attack on the Capitol: A guide to what we now know...
Jan 06, 2022•22 min
