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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 is your host, asking the questions you didn’t know you wanted answered. Published weekdays by 5 p.m. Eastern time.

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The day Roe v. Wade fell

06.24.2022

On Friday, the Supreme Court overturned the fundamental right to abortion established nearly 50 years ago in Roe v. Wade. Today, we take you from a clinic in Houston to protests and celebrations outside the court, and explain what this ...

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06.24.2022 The day Roe v. Wade fell On Friday, the Supreme Court overturned the fundamental right to abortion established nearly 50 years ago in Roe v. Wade. Today, we take you from a clinic in Houston to protests and celebrations outside the court, and explain what this ...
06.23.2022 The Amazon uprising Today on Post Reports, we follow two union fights at Amazon warehouses with very different outcomes, and what they can tell us about what it takes to go up against a trillion-dollar company.
06.22.2022 Latin America’s new left Colombia has elected its first leftist president. Unthinkable a decade ago, his victory signals a dramatic shift in the pandemic-wracked region. Plus, the powerful testimony from election workers whose lives were upended by Donald Trump’s false claims.
06.21.2022 The Google engineer who thinks its AI has come alive Today on Post Reports, the rogue Google engineer who thinks the company’s AI has come to life – and the dangers of artificial intelligence that impersonates humans.
06.20.2022 ‘Pro-life’ in a post-Roe world As the Supreme Court seems poised to strike down Roe v. Wade, we explore some of the fissures in the antiabortion movement.
06.17.2022 The untold story of ‘All the President’s Men’ On the 50th anniversary of the Watergate break-in, we look at the classic film that still shapes our understanding of this event, and hear about how the movie as we know it almost didn’t exist.
06.16.2022 Finally, vaccines for young kids On Wednesday, independent advisers to the Food and Drug Administration recommended the agency authorize coronavirus vaccines for children under 5. What this move means for families and how it will affect where we are in the pandemic.
06.15.2022 A last-chance deal on gun control? Ten Republicans. Ten Democrats. One bipartisan gun-control deal. Could this be the last chance for any meaningful action on federal gun reform?
06.14.2022 The ‘big lie’ candidates Today on Post Reports, the GOP candidates spreading the so-called “big lie,” and how the Jan. 6 committee hopes to educate Americans about what really happened. Plus, the United States has sent weapons to Ukraine — but now the troops ...
06.13.2022 A recession? In this economy?! An economist explains why so many financial experts are worried about the U.S. economy — and why a recession isn’t necessarily inevitable. Plus, how we can all prepare for the worst.
06.11.2022 'Broken Doors,' Episode 6 Today on “Post Reports,” the sixth and final episode of “Broken Doors,” about the risks of no-knock raids for people on both sides of the door. How did we get here – and what does the future look like?
06.10.2022 How the abortion ruling could impact Black women Today on “Post Reports,” what the fight for abortion rights means for Black women, and how both sides of the fight are intertwined with the legacy of slavery and racism.
06.09.2022 The banned book club How high school students across the country are fighting for their right to read. Plus, what the Golden State Warriors represent off the basketball court.
06.08.2022 A preview of the Jan. 6 hearings Starting Thursday, the House committee probing the attack on the Capitol is holding televised hearings. What will be revealed after nearly a year of investigation? Plus, an update on California’s Tuesday elections.
06.07.2022 The housing crisis hits mobile homes Today on Post Reports, how rising prices at mobile home parks may destabilize the entire housing market. Plus, climate change is forcing schools to close early for “heat days.”
06.06.2022 Too liberal for California? Today on “Post Reports,” we take a hard look at California’s strange primary election season to see how Democrats across the country are testing the viability of their beliefs – and whether some may be losing patience with leftward ideas.
06.04.2022 "Broken Doors," Episode 5 Today on “Post Reports,” the fifth episode of “Broken Doors,” about a multi-house no-knock raid,and the drugs police say they seized.
06.03.2022 “Dirty Dancing” to “Knocked Up”: Abortion in the movies How abortion in the movies changed the way Americans think about reproductive rights. And a dispatch from Queen Elizabeth II’s jubilee celebrations in London.
06.02.2022 99 days of war in Ukraine Today on Post Reports, we bring you to the front line of the war in Ukraine, as Russian forces encircle Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region. Plus, a teenager coming of age in the war finds purpose in helping fellow displaced Ukrainians.
06.01.2022 What went wrong in Uvalde More than a week later, what we know and don’t know about how a gunman carried out a massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Tex. — and why the timeline from authorities keeps changing.
05.31.2022 Out to dry after a hurricane As hurricane season hits, we examine what happens when Black communities seem to be last in line for disaster planning in Texas.
05.30.2022 "Broken Doors," Episode 4 Today on “Post Reports,” the fourth episode of “Broken Doors,” about the minutes between approval for a no-knock warrant and a deadly raid.
05.27.2022 Depp v. Heard After six weeks, the contentious defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard is set to wrap up Friday. Today on “Post Reports,” what happened in the courtroom and online, and why it matters.
05.26.2022 What comes after the NRA The NRA faces critics from all sides, with infighting among its executives and, after the Uvalde, Tex., school shooting, renewed pressure from gun control advocates. And then there are the radical gun groups that say the NRA hasn’t gone far ...
05.25.2022 ‘It started in the fourth grade building’ The deadliest school shooting in nearly a decade, and what’s changed in the years since the massacre in Newtown, Conn.
05.24.2022 Monkeypox: Should we be worried? Today on Post Reports, what to know about monkeypox and how prepared the United States is for future pandemics. Plus, in New Orleans, the return of a beloved Mardi Gras tradition.
05.23.2022 Georgia's Trump question On Tuesday Republican voters in Georgia will choose between candidates who supported Trump’s claims that the election was stolen and those who did not. The results may say a lot about election integrity in 2022 — and the state of ...
05.20.2022 ‘His Name Is George Floyd’ After the murder of George Floyd, reporters Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa spent months learning everything they could about Floyd’s life. The story they reveal in a new book shows how systemic racism shaped and shortened it.
05.19.2022 The untold story of the Texas abortion ban On the anniversary of the Texas abortion ban, we bring you the story of the activist who helped craft the law, the doctor who tried to challenge it, and the lessons both sides have taken away from its unprecedented success.
05.18.2022 ‘Un-retiring’ Today on Post Reports, an estimated 1.5 million retirees have reentered the U.S. labor market over the past year. What’s bringing them back?
05.17.2022 Why Putin is the best thing to happen to NATO Finland and Sweden are applying for NATO membership, ending decades-long policies of military neutrality. We take a look at what this means for global security. Plus, why some NATO leaders are worried about Vladimir Putin being humiliated in Ukraine.
05.16.2022 The forces shaping the 2022 midterm story With key states holding primaries this week, we ask the big question for the 2022 midterms: Will Republicans take back control of Congress? And, the GOP lawmakers who have echoed the racist conspiracy theory used to justify the mass shooting ...
05.15.2022 Black in Time: The Gilded Age, Bridgerton & Beyond A few weeks ago, Martine Powers appeared on the Black culture podcast “For Colored Nerds” to discuss her love of period dramas and what does and doesn't work as these shows try to be more inclusive in their casting.
05.13.2022 ‘Pregnant? Don’t want to be? Call Jane.’ In the years before Roe v. Wade, the group known as Jane helped more than 11,000 Chicago women get abortions. We look back at the group and talk with one of its members as activists and health advocates mobilize in ...
05.12.2022 The baby formula crisis For months, parents have been scrambling to feed their children amid a nationwide baby formula shortage. Today, why the supply is so short, and how parents are coping.
05.11.2022 The ‘kingpin’ of opioid makers A cache of more than 1.4 million newly released records exposes the inner workings of the nation’s largest opioid manufacturer. Today on “Post Reports,” we go inside the sales machine at Mallinckrodt.
05.10.2022 What we can learn from vaccinated covid deaths Nearly 1 million people in the United States have died of covid-19, and the toll is growing among vaccinated people as the virus gets harder and harder to dodge. Today on Post Reports, what we can learn from looking at ...
05.09.2022 Atul Gawande on why we still need covid funding Today on “Post Reports,” the head of global health at the U.S. Agency for International Development, Atul Gawande, on the state of the pandemic and why global vaccination efforts are at risk.
05.06.2022 One of the deadliest places on Earth to have a baby Today on Post Reports, we go to Sierra Leone, where having a baby can mean risking your life.
05.05.2022 The power of language in the abortion fight In the ’90s, Buffalo was ground zero for the battle over abortion rights. Today we revisit that time with media columnist Margaret Sullivan — who served as managing editor of the Buffalo News — and talk about how media has ...
05.04.2022 The economics of abortion access As the Supreme Court seems poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, we talk to an economist about the long-term consequences for someone denied an abortion.
05.03.2022 Drafting the end of Roe v. Wade The Supreme Court may soon overturn Roe v. Wade. Today, we unpack the leaked draft opinion that has spurred intense reactions from both sides of the issue. Plus, we hear about the implications for red states, blue states and the ...
05.02.2022 The changing face of J.D. Vance This Tuesday, Ohioans will vote in the primary ahead of this fall’s midterm elections. Today on “Post Reports,” we’re talking about the transformation of one candidate from never-Trumper to Trump’s pick for Ohio’s open Senate seat.
04.29.2022 The carpet cleaner who speaks 24 languages Today on “Post Reports,” we meet a carpet cleaner who speaks two dozen languages — and we have an update on what’s happened to him since this story was first published in print.
04.28.2022 Why fewer kids are going to college Why college enrollment numbers are down. And how one solution to climate change could threaten an endangered species.
04.27.2022 On the front lines in Ukraine On today’s show we take you on the ground in Bucha, where Russian forces have left a trail of devastation. Then we head east, where we hear from refugees who have escaped the embattled port city of Mariupol.
04.26.2022 The $44 billion question What will Elon Musk do with Twitter? Today on “Post Reports,” we talk about what’s next for one of the world’s most influential communication platforms.
04.25.2022 Disney vs. DeSantis What the battle between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney World says about what Republicans are willing to do to win the culture wars. And, how the end of the federal public transit mask mandate will affect vulnerable people who ...
04.22.2022 “Broken Doors,” Episode 3 Face to face with a sheriff and a judge.
04.21.2022 What ‘greenwashing’ means for climate change Today on “Post Reports,” the Biden administration announces a plan to welcome Ukrainian refugees. Plus, just in time for Earth Day, our corporate accountability reporter helps you decipher what it means when a company claims to be “green.”

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Post Reports episodes:

The day Roe v. Wade fell

The Amazon uprising

Latin America’s new left

The Google engineer who thinks its AI has come alive

‘Pro-life’ in a post-Roe world

The untold story of ‘All the President’s Men’

Finally, vaccines for young kids

A last-chance deal on gun control?

The ‘big lie’ candidates

A recession? In this economy?!

'Broken Doors,' Episode 6

How the abortion ruling could impact Black women

The banned book club

A preview of the Jan. 6 hearings

The housing crisis hits mobile homes

Too liberal for California?

"Broken Doors," Episode 5

“Dirty Dancing” to “Knocked Up”: Abortion in the movies

99 days of war in Ukraine

What went wrong in Uvalde

Out to dry after a hurricane

"Broken Doors," Episode 4

Depp v. Heard

What comes after the NRA

‘It started in the fourth grade building’

Monkeypox: Should we be worried?

Georgia's Trump question

‘His Name Is George Floyd’

The untold story of the Texas abortion ban

‘Un-retiring’

​​Why Putin is the best thing to happen to NATO

The forces shaping the 2022 midterm story

Black in Time: The Gilded Age, Bridgerton & Beyond

‘Pregnant? Don’t want to be? Call Jane.’

The baby formula crisis

The ‘kingpin’ of opioid makers

What we can learn from vaccinated covid deaths

Atul Gawande on why we still need covid funding

One of the deadliest places on Earth to have a baby

The power of language in the abortion fight

The economics of abortion access

Drafting the end of Roe v. Wade

The changing face of J.D. Vance

The carpet cleaner who speaks 24 languages

Why fewer kids are going to college

On the front lines in Ukraine

The $44 billion question

Disney vs. DeSantis

“Broken Doors,” Episode 3

What ‘greenwashing’ means for climate change

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