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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.

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Tensions have been escalating in Chicago since the Trump administration began a widespread immigration enforcement operation across the city in early September. Officers have ransacked homes and detained children during raids. Local and state officia... more

It is now Day 2 of peace talks in the region, with delegations from Israel and Hamas meeting in Egypt in an attempt to end the conflict. The peace deal – which was originally proposed by President Trump – would look to end fighting, secure the releas... more

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After a two-month trial this summer, Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution – but acquitted on sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges. 

Combs’s defense attorneys argued he should eithe... more

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Recent Guests

Cory Booker
Senator from New Jersey and vocal critic of the Trump administration
U.S. Senate
Episode: Sen. Cory Booker on the Democrats’ risky shutdown bet
Paige Winfield Cunningham
National Health Reporter for The Post
The Washington Post
Episode: The health care debate behind the government shutdown
Parvati Ramchandani
A physician and attendee of David's monthly gatherings.
Episode: Meet the man who invites 1,000 people to his house every month
Nan Raphael
A piccolo player and regular attendee who enjoys reconnecting with neighbors.
Episode: Meet the man who invites 1,000 people to his house every month
David Weiner
Host of a monthly community gathering and advocate for social connection.
Episode: Meet the man who invites 1,000 people to his house every month
Dan Merica
Co-anchor of the politics newsletter, The Early Brief
The Washington Post
Episode: Could a government shutdown benefit Trump?
Dr. Eric Topol
Cardiologist and scientist at Scripps Research, author of a book on super agers.
Scripps Research
Episode: How to be a ‘super ager’
Ednajane "EJ"
A 90-year-old woman thriving in her old age, known for her adventurous spirit and community involvement.
Episode: How to be a ‘super ager’
Jeremy Roebuck
Federal law enforcement reporter for The Post
The Washington Post
Episode: Kash Patel’s contentious leadership of the FBI

Hosts

Elahe Izadi
Host and co-host for the podcast, bringing critical insights and discussions around current events and social issues.
Colby Itkowitz
Host and political reporter, known for engaging discussions surrounding political affairs and their implications.
Kolby Ekowicz
Host contributing to political discourse and analysis in the podcast's discussions.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 8k ratings
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    On my way to school my friend told me about the shooting

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    Maddie crowder
    United Statesa month ago
  • Deep Reads

    Detention Alley is as good a narrated documentary as you’ll find. Excellent work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mac an tSionnaigh
    United Statesa month ago
  • Deep Reads: Last lifeline

    What happened to Mr. Morales?

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    5
    V-Spain
    United Statesa month ago
  • the post is a joke now.

    what was once the gold standard for democratic journalism is now rapidly becoming yet another state run mouthpiece. shame on you

    Apple Podcasts
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    stoliosoda
    United States2 months ago
  • Really Kissing Up to Trump

    This pods discussion of Trump’s takeover of DC was nauseating. Pretending Trump “hinted” at his racism by DC takeover (it’s SCREAMING, not hinting) and like he’s “playing 4D chess” trying to provoke a reaction (totalitarian takeover SHOULD provoke some reaction). Read Project 2025 people. The militarization of US cities is totally from their playbook. 1st LA and now DC. There will be others. Your discussion without mention of a Military takeover that will go to other cities and can be used to in... more

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    DrDK2
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the clear analysis and insights provided by the hosts, valuing the blend of factual reporting and personal storytelling.
Critiques often center on perceived biases in political reporting, with audiences expressing a desire for more neutral presentation.

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The Diddy Trial: Sean Combs’s 4-year sentence
Q: How did the judge respond to those arguments?
The judge denied the defense's motion, stating that the evidence supported Combs's violation of the man act, rejecting the defense's arguments on the definition of prostitution.
The Diddy Trial: Sean Combs’s 4-year sentence
Q: What was the racketeering conspiracy charge all about?
The government had essentially argued that Combs conspired with a small inner circle to commit several illegal activities, including sex trafficking and other serious crimes.
The Diddy Trial: Sean Combs’s 4-year sentence
Q: Can you remind me what those charges were?
Sean Combs was convicted of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution involving two of his ex-girlfriends.
Sen. Cory Booker on the Democrats’ risky shutdown bet
Q: Senator, why do you think it's taken almost more than eight months into Trump's presidency for the Democrats to take a united stand like this?
Cory Booker reflects on his frustrations with the Democratic Party and acknowledges that they have helped pave the road to their current situation.
MAHA's fight against food dyes, corn syrup and seed oils
Q: What is the deal with seed oils?
Seed oils are vegetable oils that are cost-effective but may lead to health concerns due to their prevalence in ultra-processed foods.

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2. Paige Winfield Cunningham
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