
Post Reports is the daily podcast from The Washington Post. Unparalleled reporting. Expert insight. Clear analysis. Everything you’ve come to expect from the newsroom of The Post, for your ears. Martine Powers and Elahe Izadi are your hosts, asking the questions you didn’t know you wanted answered. Published weekdays around 5 p.m. Eastern time.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1940 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsDaily News | |||

Just over seven years ago, we launched this daily news podcast from The Washington Post.
Our goal was to bring you inside our newsroom, sharing our reporting with listeners to help make sense of what was happening in the world. We’ve published hundr... more
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A year later, families and first ... more
Ten years ago this month, Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian was freed from Iran’s Evin prison. He and his wife, Yeganeh, had been arrested at their home in Tehran and falsely accused of espionage.
Since then, Rezaian has dedicated himself to... more
I’m sorry to see Post Reports go. It’s disappointing to see brilliant aspects of the Post shut down, but very much expected to see Jeff Bezos’ unrelenting ignorance and opportunism take center stage in this climate. Maybe now he can allocate his meager funds toward sprucing up his poor public image.
I’ve been listening since day 1 and simply can’t wrap my head around the decision to discontinue this podcast. The reporting has been incredibly important and invaluable to the fabric of our society. A truly sad end to an excellent source of news. Martine, Colby, Elahe, EVERYONE involved with this pod will be sorely missed. You should all be proud of what you created and gave to the American public. Until we meet again….
Post Reports has been apart of my morning routine for years. I want to thank all the staff who have worked on this podcast. The journalism was impressive, thorough, and impartial. Y’all are already missed!
I am horrified that the post is eliminating this wonderful podcast. You guys have been by my side for over 5 years and I will dearly miss your engaging, insightful reporting. You should consider leaving Jeff Bezos in the rear view mirror and continuing the podcast on your own.
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Insightful reporting and analysis characterize the content, as various episodes cover significant political events, cultural phenomena, and social issues in depth. The discussions are often accompanied by personal reflections from the journalists involved, offering not only facts and figures but also emotional narratives that connect with listeners. The final episode poignantly wraps up seven years of work, focusing on community engagement and the crucial role of journalism in informing the public about current affairs. This unique approach ensures a blend of news coverage with storytelling, creating a distinctive listening experience that resonates with an audience seeking informed perspectives.
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