Reviews
Rate Show- fried traveller
- March 19, 2021
Great, concise reporting
If you like reading The Post, then you will like this show. Sickened by all the poor reviews I’ve seen simply for vocal fry. Don’t pay any attention to the sexists who just don’t like to hear women speak. All the contributors I’ve heard sound educated and prepared, and that’s really all that needs to be said about their voices. My only criticism is that I want them to be more consistent in delivering pods daily. But I guess if your criticism is that you want more then it’s not really a criticism, is it? Keep up the good work!
- MasterNicholas
- March 17, 2021
Nails on a chalkboard!
Love Martine and this podcast! But what is up with Ariel Plotnik’s gravely voice? It’s unnerving and takes away from the great interviews.
- bebebebef
- March 17, 2021
Great except for.....
I agree with other reviewers about the Facebook ad guy. Jarring and off-putting. Also, after being accustomed to the soothing voice of Martine Powers, it’s really difficult to listen to that of Ariel Plotnick. I’m sure she’s great at her job but please don’t let her near the microphone, it’s like chalk on a chalkboard.
- celiaf90
- March 17, 2021
Love the podcast, except for vocal fry
Please, encourage your reporters to beware of their voice. An example (Ariel?) on 3/16/21 episode. In person is one thing, on the podcast is another. I’ve had to stop an episode because it is so distracting.
- burt514
- March 16, 2021
(Stop the FB Ads!) Better than the Times
Please get rid of the FB ads. They’re more horrible than Zuckerbergs haircut. So creepy and obsequious.
Michael... Barbaro... pauses... a... lot.....
So the pleasant voice of Martine Powers it's a relief. She has great cadence, presentation and warmth. The stories are good so far and I'm looking forward to seeing where this goes. This is my new favorite daily podcast.
- gregorhalenda
- March 11, 2021
Facebook ads? Seriously??
Love the podcast, but can’t stand that constant smug, condescending, and patronizing Facebook ad. If I wanted to be annoyed by a podcast, I’d listen to the NYTimes “The Daily!” You’re better than this WaPo.
- WineSpodeeOdee
- March 11, 2021
Great, until the Facebook ads
The Facebook ads are so frequent and so annoying that I’m going to have to take a break from Post Reports. I have been a daily listener since the podcast’s early days and I am a WaPo subscriber. Please avoid repetitive, grating advertisements - it takes away from the awesome journalism showcased by Martine and her colleagues.
- KAB1992
- March 10, 2021
Real 5 Star Podcast!!!!!
This podcast is excellent! It provides deep and insightful exploration of important news subjects.
After I retired from being a high school social studies teacher, I chose to subscribe to the Washington Post due to their rich history and reputation as a trusted news source. It wasn’t until years later that I discovered their podcast and found what I was missing.
Martina Powers is an excellent teacher! She asks the type of questions that reveal answers needed in order to truly understand what is happening. Thank you for your fabulous show. I rarely miss an episode.
I am so happy that my paid subscription can help in a small way to support such efforts as the Washington Post in an era of widespread disinformation. Keep shining light into the darkness so we can keep our democracy!
PS - The music is great also! It is well matched to topics and gives you time for reflection.
- ranger62
- March 3, 2021
- Yuca79
- Feb. 27, 2021
- mullyyyyyyyyyyy
- Feb. 24, 2021
- The hunger rater
- Feb. 18, 2021
Your daily news podcast
Great host, informative reporting and helpful insights into the events that are being covered in the news.
- alexismallen
- Feb. 16, 2021
- Harpo 1975
- Feb. 12, 2021
To Mattera68
They also cut out the end of Trump’s incitement speech, where he told his drooling morons to “march to the Capitol, and I’ll be there with you.” The morons lumbered down the street, but the brave master of the morons turned on his heel, got in his gigantic armored car, which whisked him back to the White House, where he scurried to his entertainment room, turned on all his televisions, and later came a sight you almost never see: ALL the interior and external lights of the White House were shut off, except for the one lonely window of Trump’s television cave. The White House was a black hole, in so many more ways than one.
Trump worshippers have such blind selective memories.
- bartbrn
- Feb. 11, 2021
London listener
A brilliantly produced, informative, interesting & well presented daily news report focusing primarily on US politics & issues.
- London Lamb
- Feb. 9, 2021
Feb 1
I am an ardent listener to Post Reports. The item Feb 1 about the Janssen vaccine was very good. However I was surprised no mention was made of the AstraZeneca vaccine already approved in the UK and EU. I claim no expertise but as it is in the same class as the Janssen vaccine I would have thought it deserved a mention.
Paul G
- PG11249
- Feb. 2, 2021
News without dread
I appreciate the news, facts and stories reported by the staff and the way in which it is delivered for us to hear. Straightforward & thorough. I especially appreciate the background music lead ins. It makes me feel hopeful. Thank you!
- Gregslisa
- Jan. 27, 2021
Love it!
The podcast is really good! I was expecting it so sound “reporter-like”, and it does, but it also had great storytelling and fantastic audio quality.
- Ekb2010
- Jan. 21, 2021
- Jessina Peterson
- Jan. 21, 2021
Thoughtful Coverage
Some great audio sound bytes from events with voices from on-scene and from commentators with retrospective timelines to answer the important questions we all have.
- JaDeCurtis
- Jan. 18, 2021
A much needed perspective
I found this show off of another podcast, Radiolab, and, like some other viewers, believe the Four Hours of Insurrection episode should be shared with all Americans. It provides a perspective only a few could give on that horrendous day and forces us to ask ourselves what we are really fighting for. Thanks to the Post.
- Melscrogg
- Jan. 17, 2021
- Gerry0416
- Jan. 16, 2021
Four Hours....
Every Republican senator should be required to listen to this before the impeachment vote. Great work by WP!
- Rsafla
- Jan. 16, 2021