Ken Fritz turned his home into an audiophile’s dream — the world’s greatest hi-fi. What would it mean in the end? This bonus episode is part of our Deep Reads series, which showcases narrative journalism at The Post.

Deep Reads: The real cost of one man’s $1 million stereo

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Martine Powers chats with Aaron Blake, author of the Post newsletter The Campaign Moment, and national political reporter Michael Scherer. They delve into the most important political moments of this past week. Listen for these conversations most Fridays during the 2024 campaign.

The Campaign Moment: Trump accepted Biden’s debate proposal. Now what?

Today, what’s really happening with inflation in the United States. And what the public perception of the economy could mean for the 2024 presidential election.

What to know about inflation right now

As trust in institutions plummets and as many people search for shared values, what is the state of American identity? Today, in a special episode of “Post Reports,” we feature a live discussion about the importance of identity in a changing world.

Rethinking identity in a fractured America

People are turning to drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight – but where do they fit in the body-positivity movement? Today on Post Reports, what some fat activists think of these drugs and how one doctor is talking about these medicines with her patients.

Body positivity in the age of Ozempic

Google is changing the way its popular search feature works, feeding users AI-generated replies to their questions rather than directing them to other websites. The Post's AI reporter Gerrit De Vynck says it could change the internet forever.

Deep Reads: The real cost of one man’s $1 million stereo

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