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March 27, 2024

When police officers are predators: One teen's story

Today, the story of a teenager who was sexually abused by a police officer, and her journey to find justice.
March 26, 2024

Why the Justice Department is taking on Apple’s iPhone

Today on “Post Reports:” Why the Justice Department is going after Apple over green text bubbles. And what its lawsuit says about the Biden administration’s stance on Big Tech.
March 25, 2024

Abortion, guns and the state of a divided Supreme Court

Public trust in the Supreme Court is at historic lows, just as justices weigh in on some of the nation’s most important debates, from abortion pills to guns. Today, Ann Marimow on the state of a divided court and its attempts to regain credibility.
March 24, 2024

Post Opinion: What to expect when you're expecting an abortion pill argument

On the first episode of their new podcast "Impromptu," our colleagues at Washington Post Opinions discuss what’s at stake the Supreme Court hears a case on access to mifepristone. Post columnists Ruth Marcus, Alexandra Petri and Amanda Ripley discuss how it feels to be a woman in the post-Dobbs w…
March 23, 2024

When a viral fairy tale slams against reality

Today on “Post Reports,” a viral fundraiser for an unhoused man triggers backlash online. And, how platforms like GoFundMe are increasingly replacing America’s social safety net.
March 22, 2024

The Campaign Moment: Democrats' risky primary gamble, 'bloodbath' and more

colleague Glenn Kessler, the editor and chief writer of The Fact Checker. They delve into the most important political moments of the week. Listen for these conversations every Friday during the 2024 campaign.
March 21, 2024

Chef José Andrés on cooking in war zones

In the last week, celebrity chef José Andrés has been at the forefront of efforts to feed people in Gaza on the brink of famine. Today on “Post Reports,” he talks to Martine Powers about how food can meet immediate needs – and be a bridge for healing.
March 20, 2024

Nex Benedict and the rising threat to LGBTQ kids

Nex Benedict was a nonbinary teenager living near Tulsa. Their family said they were bullied at school before their apparent suicide in February. Advocates warn that a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is putting more young people at risk.
March 19, 2024

Boeing's crisis continues. So, is it safe to fly?

Today on “Post Reports” we dig into the string of bad news for Boeing and whether people should really be concerned about flying on one of Boeing’s planes.
March 18, 2024

Two Italian men became parents. Soon they could be outlaws.

The Italian Parliament is expected to pass a law that makes overseas surrogacy a crime, which would eliminate the last pathway to parenthood for many same-sex couples. It’s part of a wave of efforts around the world trying to reshape what families look like.
March 16, 2024

Deep Reads: The Hero

Rich Fierro fought in America’s war on terror. Then terror found him at home.
March 15, 2024

The Campaign Moment: Key X factors in the Biden vs. Trump rematch

Martine Powers chats with Aaron Blake, author of the Post newsletter The Campaign Moment, and Washington Post polling director Scott Clement about the week in politics. Listen for these conversations every Friday during the 2024 campaign.
March 14, 2024

A dangerous power vacuum in Haiti

Haiti is in a pivotal moment. The prime minister announced his resignation this week to make way for a transitional presidential council that will attempt to bring stability to the Caribbean nation.
March 13, 2024

He used to campaign for Biden. Then Gaza happened.

This week President Biden and former president Donald Trump clinched the nominations for their respective parties. Where do dissatisfied voters go from here? Today, we travel to Michigan to follow a former Biden organizer who wants Biden to lose.
March 12, 2024

College athletes are unionizing. Could this change sports?

In a historic move, the Dartmouth men’s basketball team has voted to unionize, just ahead of the NCAA’s March Madness tournament. It’s part of a larger movement of student-athletes seeking better pay and conditions, possibly transforming college sports.
March 11, 2024

The improbable U.S. plan to revitalize a Palestinian security force

Today, the history of the Palestinian Authority, and whether its security forces are up to the challenge of helping to stabilize a post-war Gaza.
March 8, 2024

The Campaign Moment: State of the Union and what Super Tuesday says

Elahe Izadi chats with Aaron Blake, author of the Post newsletter The Campaign Moment, and national politics reporter Colby Itkowitz about the week in politics. Listen for these conversations every Friday during the 2024 campaign.
March 7, 2024

The Oscars are Sunday. Here’s what to catch up on.

Today, we talk about the movies that have been nominated for best picture at the Oscars; what to see, what to skip and what we loved, ahead of the awards Sunday night.
March 6, 2024

Biden’s plan to keep the White House

The results of Super Tuesday set up a highly likely rematch between President Biden and former president Donald Trump. Today on “Post Reports,” the hurdles that the Biden campaign has to overcome in order to secure a victory in November.
March 5, 2024

Will the courts hold Trump accountable before November?

Many people had hoped that the highest-profile court cases involving Donald Trump would be resolved before the general election in November. That’s looking increasingly unlikely.
March 4, 2024

The new covid rules – and a measles comeback. Again.

Am I contagious? U.S. health officials have dropped five-day isolation guidelines for people who get covid, prompting a mix of relief and confusion. Today, The Post’s Lena Sun breaks down what’s behind the shift. Plus, the latest on measles in Florida.
March 1, 2024

The Campaign Moment: McConnell, Trump trials and Super Tuesday

Martine Powers chats with Aaron Blake, author of the Post newsletter The Campaign Moment, and national reporter Amy Gardner, who covers voting, about the week in politics. Listen for these conversations every Friday during the 2024 campaign.
Feb. 29, 2024

Why immigration has strengthened the economy

A record number of migrants have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border in recent years, and Democrats and Republicans can’t agree on a solution to address the crisis. But data shows that this surge has strengthened the U.S. economy.
Feb. 28, 2024

The fight to keep Black moms and babies alive

After traumatic pregnancies, Mimi Bingham needed another way. Then, she discovered a coalition of Black birth workers who forever changed her life. Today, we tell the story of Mimi and the birth workers fighting a nationwide maternal health emergency.