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Feb. 27, 2024

Why students applying for financial aid are in limbo

A new version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form promised an easier path for students to access financial aid for college. But the rollout has been far from easy.
Feb. 26, 2024

The balance of the Ukraine war rests on aid

Two years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we talk about the state of the war, and the role foreign aid – or lack thereof – could play in Ukraine’s ability to keep holding off Russia.
Feb. 24, 2024

How to reset your relationship with exercise at any age

Exercising can be intimidating. Any New Year’s resolutions you made might feel overly ambitious and hard to keep. But fitness science tells us that exercise is linked to longevity and staying young.
Feb. 23, 2024

The Campaign Moment: Trump VP chatter, the Biden impeachment inquiry and more

Aaron Blake, the author of the new Post newsletter The Campaign Moment, joins host Martine Powers and senior national political correspondent Ashley Parker to talk about the week in politics. It’s a new Friday chat on “Post Reports” that you’ll hear during the 2024 campaign year.
Feb. 22, 2024

The fragile future of IVF in Alabama

On Friday, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are legally people and that someone can be held liable for destroying them. Today on “Post Reports,” how the first-of-its-kind ruling has complicated women’s health care in the state and its implications across the country.
Feb. 21, 2024

Can Tesla’s Full Self-Driving mode be trusted?

Today, as automakers race toward a driverless future, The Post’s technology reporter Trisha Thadani breaks down a Post investigation into a 2022 car crash in Colorado and the questions it raises about new self-driving technology on the road now.
Feb. 20, 2024

Navalny’s legacy

The death of Vladimir Putin's largest opponent, Alexei Navalny, has rocked hopes of democracy in Russia. We speak with The Post's David M. Herszenhorn, who covered Navalny in Russia, about the impact of his death and Putin's tightening grip on power.
Feb. 17, 2024

Deep Reads: The judgment of São Miguel

A Catholic priest, an evangelical pastor and the battle for souls in the deepest Amazon. This bonus episode is part of our Deep Reads series, which showcases narrative journalism at The Post.
Feb. 16, 2024

The Campaign Moment: From Trump to Swift

Aaron Blake, the author of the new Post newsletter “The Campaign Moment,” joins host Martine Powers and politics reporter Leigh Ann Caldwell to talk about the week in politics. It’s the start of a new Friday chat on Post Reports that you’ll hear during the 2024 campaign year.
Feb. 15, 2024

The destabilizing force of AI deepfakes in politics

AI-generated content seems to be getting more realistic every day. Today on “Post Reports,” we talk about how it’s already been a factor in the 2024 presidential campaign, and in elections around the world.
Feb. 14, 2024

Why many older women are saying “I don’t” to marriage

Whether they are widowed, divorced,or have never married, more women over the age of 50 are choosing the single life. It has nothing to do with love and everything to do with protecting their finances.
Feb. 13, 2024

The growing dissent over Biden’s Israel policy

President Biden’s defense of Israel amid the war in Gaza has roiled his administration. Today on “Post Reports,” we hear from officials who resigned over Biden’s policies. The Post’s Yasmeen Abutaleb also explains Biden’s bond with Israel.
Feb. 12, 2024

The “last refuge” in Gaza

Today on “Post Reports,” Israel’s latest operation in Gaza, and what it tells us about its strategy in the war.
Feb. 11, 2024

We all watch football. But who is playing it?

Today on a bonus episode of “Post Reports” in honor of the Super Bowl, we go to one of the communities where tackle football still reigns.
Feb. 9, 2024

Biden's fury over the special counsel report

A special counsel report on President Biden concluded that he would not be charged for mishandling sensitive documents. Yet the report painted a scathing picture of the president’s memory, refueling attacks on his mental agility as he faces reelection.
Feb. 8, 2024

Supreme Court seems ready to keep Trump on the ballot

The Supreme Court seemed prepared to keep Donald Trump on the Colorado ballot Thursday, expressing concern about a single state disqualifying a candidate from seeking national office. Today on the show, we break down what we heard and what it means.
Feb. 7, 2024

Why El Salvador elected a self-proclaimed 'coolest dictator'

On Sunday, President Nayib Bukele won reelection in El Salvador in a landslide. Today, The Post’s Mary Beth Sheridan addresses what’s behind Bukele’s striking popularity, his self-proclaimed nickname on social media and his controversial war on gangs.
Feb. 6, 2024

The 91-year-old fighting to kick Trump off the ballot

Today on “Post Reports,” we’re going deep on Trump v. Anderson, the Supreme Court case that could reshape the course of the 2024 election.
Feb. 5, 2024

Iran’s proxy attacks in the Middle East

After a drone attack killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan last week, the United States struck more than 85 targets in Iraq and Syria on Friday. The U.S. response is the latest escalation in a widening conflict in the Middle East.
Feb. 3, 2024

Deep Reads: Ripples of hate

An incident at a Brooklyn playground tied to the heightened emotions of the Israel-Gaza war sets off a spiral of anger, leaving a father wondering: “What is justice now?” This bonus episode is part of our Deep Reads series, which showcases narrative journalism at The Post.
Feb. 2, 2024

The Texas border city caught in a constitutional crisis

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is in a standoff with the U.S. government over who controls the Texas border with Mexico. That fight has centered on the border city of Eagle Pass, where Abbott has seized a park and is testing the limits of the Constitution.
Feb. 1, 2024

Why Mark Zuckerberg apologized

On Wednesday, U.S. senators hammered major tech CEOs for not doing more to prevent child abuse online. Today on “Post Reports,” we dive into the takeaways from a contentious Senate hearing amid rising concerns about the well-being of youth online.
Jan. 31, 2024

The broken promises of the NFL’s concussion settlement

The “landmark” settlement promised payouts for suffering players. But a Washington Post investigation found that strict guidelines and aggressive reviews have led to denials for hundreds of players diagnosed with dementia, including many who died with CTE.
Jan. 30, 2024

The debate over gas stoves reignites

This week, the Energy Department announced new standards for gas stoves made after 2028. The government isn’t coming for your gas stoves — but should it? We talk about the risks with Climate Coach columnist Michael Coren.