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May 27, 2024

Deep Reads: In Milwaukee, a patio becomes a battleground for Black public housing tenants

At a troubled Milwaukee public housing development, a padlocked patio becomes a battleground for some of America’s most talked-about voters.
May 24, 2024

The Campaign Moment: Down-ballot Dems try to lift Biden

Martine Powers chats with national political reporter Michael Scherer and White House reporter Tyler Pager. They unpack the most important campaign moments of this past week.
May 23, 2024

The ripple effects of the coup in Niger

Niger has been a key U.S. ally in West Africa in the fight against growing threats from Islamist extremist groups. But a military coup last July soured that relationship. Now, the U.S. says it will withdraw from the country by mid-September.
May 22, 2024

A vote for the soul of the Republican Party

In a place with a long history of hate, a rebel Republican bloc mobilizes against far-right extremism within the local party.
May 21, 2024

The Young Thug trial and how it could reshape music

Popular rapper Young Thug is on trial in Atlanta on racketeering charges, along with other members of his rap group, YSL. Today on “Post Reports,” why the trial will soon be the longest in state history and how his lyrics are being used against him.
May 20, 2024

The death of Iran’s president

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, along with other top officials. Today on “Post Reports,” the reactions to his death from within Iran and worldwide – and what it will mean for the country’s leadership.
May 17, 2024

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

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.
May 16, 2024

What to know about inflation right now

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.
May 15, 2024

Rethinking identity in a fractured America

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.
May 14, 2024

Body positivity in the age of Ozempic

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.
May 13, 2024

The end of Google search as we know it

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.
May 11, 2024

Is the Drake-Kendrick rap beef good for hip-hop?

In today’s bonus episode, we break down Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud, the biggest beef in recent rap history.
May 10, 2024

The Campaign Moment: Trump trial delays, boos for MTG and Biden’s red line on Rafah

Elahe Izadi chats with Aaron Blake, author of the Post newsletter The Campaign Moment, and national political reporter Isaac Arnsdorf. They delve into the most important political moments of the past week. Listen for these conversations every Friday during the 2024 campaign.
May 9, 2024

Will U.S. threats change Israel’s war?

Tensions are rising between the United States and Israel over the war in Gaza. President Biden has threatened to withhold arms if Israel advances into Rafah in southern Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu then vowed that Israel would “stand alone.”
May 8, 2024

Stormy Daniels takes the stand (and Trump curses)

This week in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president, Stormy Daniels gave explicit and disturbing testimony and sparked an angry reaction from Donald Trump.
May 7, 2024

How Pope Francis opened the Vatican to trans sex workers

As Pope Francis moves to cement his legacy, he has opened the Vatican to a new community – transgender sex workers. It is a part of a broader outreach toward the LGBTQ+ community that has stirred anger and controversy inside the Catholic Church.
May 6, 2024

Can U.S. aid to Ukraine make a dent in the war?

Today, whether the U.S.’s long-delayed aid to Ukraine will impact the outcome of the war.
May 4, 2024

Deep Reads: One man threatened Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Here’s what happened next.

He threatened the congresswoman amid a mental health crisis. Then came the consequences.
May 3, 2024

The Campaign Moment: Campus protests, a jail threat for Trump and Kristi Noem’s late dog Cricket

Martine Powers chats with Aaron Blake, author of the Post newsletter The Campaign Moment, and White House reporter Cleve Wootson. They delve into the most important political moments of this past week. Listen for these conversations every Friday during the 2024 campaign.
May 2, 2024

The unprecedented health-care hack that may affect you

In February, a massive cyberattack nearly brought down the entire U.S. health system. Doctors are still reeling, and many patients don’t even know their data has been exposed. Today, Dan Diamond traces what went wrong and the new scrutiny in Congress.
May 1, 2024

The precarious power of Speaker Mike Johnson

Six months after becoming speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson’s job is on the line. Today on “Post Reports,” we explore Johnson’s rise to power and his potential ouster at the hands of his Republican colleagues.
April 30, 2024

India's secret assassination plot on U.S. soil

India is rising as a competitive global power. It is also joining a club of nations that aggressively target dissidents on foreign soil. Today on “Post Reports,” we dive into India’s assassination plots.
April 29, 2024

What to know about the new bird flu outbreak

For the first time, a virulent strain of bird flu has been detected in U.S. dairy cows. Fragments of the virus have also been found in commercial milk. Today, health reporter Lena Sun shares the latest on the outbreak and why the risk to humans remains low.
April 26, 2024

The Campaign Moment: The GOP's Marjorie Taylor Greene problem

Elahe Izadi chats with Aaron Blake, author of the Post newsletter The Campaign Moment, and national politics reporter Colby Itkowitz. They delve into the most important political moments of this past week. Listen for these conversations most Fridays during the 2024 campaign.