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Oct. 1, 2020

Introducing "Canary: The Washington Post Investigates"

“Canary: The Washington Post Investigates” is a new seven-part podcast that follows the intertwining stories of two women who came together after one of them publicly shared her story of sexual assault.
Sept. 30, 2020

Nine months and 1 million lives lost

From the first wave in February in China on to India’s current surge, the coronavirus has unleashed a worldwide suffering with no respite in sight. As we pass a grim milestone, we try to get a sense for a few of the people we’ve lost.
Sept. 29, 2020

Revisiting the 2016 ‘October Surprise’

The story behind the FBI’s “October Surprise” just days before the 2016 election. And the human cost of ordering online during a pandemic.
Sept. 28, 2020

Is Trump actually rich?

What we’ve learned from Trump’s tax returns. Who is Judge Amy Coney Barrett? And what it’s like to moderate a presidential debate — and why it might be a good thing to lose the audience.
Sept. 25, 2020

Trapped inside the Star Motel

Even before the pandemic, Orlando was plagued by a lack of affordable housing. Then Florida’s tourism economy crashed, leaving hundreds of people trapped in rundown motels on the edge of society.
Sept. 24, 2020

How policing failed Breonna Taylor

Why police are rarely charged for shooting people — and whether police tactics will change. The movement to abolish Greek life on campuses. And, the question of court-packing.
Sept. 23, 2020

Why Mitch McConnell is unstoppable

Republicans leave Senate Democrats with few options to stall a Trump SCOTUS pick. The country’s first U.S. criminal jury trial — on Zoom. And your voting questions, answered.
Sept. 22, 2020

Fall’s here. So is a rise in coronavirus cases.

Temperatures are dropping, and that could mean a spike in coronavirus cases. How a Supreme Court vacancy — or replacement — could have an impact on the presidential election. And, pandemic-inspired music you can dance to.
Sept. 21, 2020

America after RBG

The political battle brewing over Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat, and the future of the Supreme Court. And, remembering the life and legacy of “the notorious RBG.”
Sept. 18, 2020

“I hired you because you’re Black.”

Michelle Singletary has an honest conversation about affirmative action. And, we take your questions about voting this year, starting with a listener in California.
Sept. 17, 2020

The White women turning away from Trump

The White women who regret putting President Trump in office. Attorney General William Barr lambasts his own Justice Department. And introducing “Canary,” a Washington Post investigative podcast.
Sept. 16, 2020

How federal regulators failed meat plant workers

More than 200 meatpacking workers have died of covid-19 in the United States. Critics say federal regulators have endangered employees by failing to respond appropriately. How the pandemic is transforming family doctors. And the Big Ten does a 180.
Sept. 15, 2020

The 1963 Birmingham bombing’s ‘Fifth Girl’

Sarah Collins Rudolph survived the Birmingham bombing 57 years ago today. Now, she wants restitution. And, an update on the criminal case in the death of George Floyd.
Sept. 14, 2020

After Oregon fires, no house to come home to

Oregon residents struggle to find shelter away from wildfires and dense smoke. Why a Black autistic man is serving 10 years in prison for a car crash. And U.S. Open winner Naomi Osaka sends a strong message with her masks.
Sept. 11, 2020

Nineteen children and counting

How one sperm donor found out he has 19 children -- and learned the promises and perils of online genetic testing. And, how dogs can sniff out diseases, including the coronavirus.
Sept. 10, 2020

The American West is burning

Record-breaking wildfires are spreading up the West Coast – and fire season is only just beginning. A DHS whistleblower says he was told to stop reports on Russian interference in the 2020 election. And, the issues with the new “Mulan.”
Sept. 9, 2020

E. Jean Carroll v. the United States?

The Justice Department seeks to intervene in a defamation case brought by journalist E. Jean Carroll, who accused President Trump of raping her decades ago. Unemployed Americans say they won’t forget inaction by Congress. Plus, the future of karaoke.
Sept. 8, 2020

The postmaster general’s alleged straw-donor scheme

The postmaster general faces new allegations of campaign finance violations. Why the pandemic is making it so hard for people to sleep. And your questions about immunity, answered.
Sept. 7, 2020

Is it okay to laugh at Florida Man?

The beginnings of the Florida Man meme, and what it’s like to go viral on the worst day of your life.
Sept. 4, 2020

The U.S. is deporting Nicaraguan asylum seekers

The story of a Nicaraguan dissident who — in fear for his life and his family’s — sought asylum at the border. U.S. officials sent him back instead.
Sept. 3, 2020

Why your groceries just got more expensive

How presidential candidates are shifting their focus to the Midwest. How the pandemic is making us pay more for less at the grocery store. And how grocery store workers morale is at an all-time low.
Sept. 2, 2020

The children left behind in online learning

Bad Internet, borrowing broadband and what it takes for some kids to learn remotely. The unique challenges of special education during the pandemic. And, the toxic side of positivity.
Sept. 1, 2020

The TikTok ban, explained

Why President Trump wants to ban TikTok. How the pandemic is affecting international students in the United States. And what it feels like to be a college freshman right now.
Aug. 31, 2020

What happens when federal workers get political

Understanding the Hatch Act and the uneven way it’s being enforced. What we know about Stephen K. Bannon’s arrest. And remembering actor Chadwick Boseman.