Are Trump's major moves during a lame-duck period unprecedented? Professor Jeremi Suri offers an example from history with lessons for today. Plus, reporter Yasmeen Abutaleb on the implications of Trump's approach to the virus for Biden's incom

Is it within a president's power to strip broadcast licenses?

1 Oct 13th, 2017 27m 52s

We revisit the president-press relationship with media columnist Margaret Sullivan and talk to reporter Aaron Blake about President Nixon. Plus, Georgetown's Andrew Jay Schwartzman explains limitations of the Federal Communications Commission.

Will Trump deliver on his health-care promises? (Part II)

Jun 30th, 2017 30m 15s

Health policy reporter Paige Cunningham breaks down the Senate bill and explains what’s at stake. Plus, we talk to Republican Mayor John Giles of Mesa, Ariz., about how health care legislation directly affects his constituents.

Special episode: Obama's secret struggle to punish Russia for Putin's election assault

Jun 23rd, 2017 28m 38s

In an exclusive report, The Post's national security team goes inside the Obama administration's decision-making after the CIA captured Putin issuing these instructions: defeat Clinton and help elect Trump. Reporter Greg Miller tells the story.

Sleepy Don

7 days ago 39m 46s

At the start of Trump's Manhattan criminal trial, the court needs 12 jurors and six alternates – but many times that number have been dismissed, for a whole variety of reasons, some mundane and others surprising. Seven have been sworn in so far

No cameras in court

9 days ago 31m 4s

Former president Donald Trump arrived at the Manhattan criminal court on April 15 for a first: Charged with falsifying business records to hide a hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, he becomes the first former president in

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The Trump Trials: Sidebar

10 days ago 2m 11s

When The Washington Post started the "Can He Do That?" podcast, the U.S. faced unprecedented questions as former president Donald Trump pushed on the limits of presidential power. Now, his legal challenges raise new questions. The Post's Libby

Introducing: "The Campaign Moment"

26 days ago 31m

Check out The Campaign Moment, The Washington Post’s weekly politics roundtable to help you keep track of the biggest developments during the 2024 campaign. Senior political reporter Aaron Blake, who writes The Post’s new newsletter by the same

Introducing, "Impromptu"

Mar 7th, 2024 2m 31s

“Impromptu” from Washington Post Opinions invites listeners to eavesdrop on our columnists as they have frank, thoughtful conversations on the news and cultural debates they can’t stop thinking about. Washington Post Opinions columnists want t

Try This: Stop trying to fall asleep

Dec 11th, 2023 9m 35s

“Try This” from The Washington Post is a series of audio courses designed to jump-start the parts of life where we can all use a few pointers — with pithy, snackable solutions you can easily use. Host Cristina Quinn brings exactly the right amo

The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop: ‘Somebody knows’

Nov 7th, 2023 51m 26s

Every 19th of October, Grenadians mark a somber anniversary: the 1983 execution of the country’s former prime minister and revolutionary leader, Maurice Bishop, and others who died alongside him. The people of this Caribbean nation still have n

Introducing “The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop”

Oct 20th, 2023 2m 56s

Grenada’s Black revolutionary leader, Maurice Bishop, was executed in a coup in 1983, along with seven others. The whereabouts of their remains are unknown. Now, The Washington Post’s Martine Powers uncovers new answers about how the U.S. fits

Introducing “Field Trip”

Jun 21st, 2023 3m 36s

Journey through the messy past and uncertain future of America’s national parks. The Washington Post’s Lillian Cunningham ventures off the marked trail to better understand the most urgent stories playing out in five iconic landscapes today.“Fi

Trump’s indicted. Now what?

Mar 31st, 2023 29m 12s

Former president Donald Trump has been indicted. We couldn't leave you hanging without an update from Post journalists. Here's today's 'Post Reports' episode that explains how the case could test the limits of our political and legal systems.

Check out The 7

Dec 9th, 2022 6m 41s

On The Post’s new podcast, "The 7," host Jeff Pierre takes you through the seven most important and interesting stories of the day. It's a way to get caught up in just a few minutes. It comes out every weekday at 7 a.m. Check it out today, then

So… can he do that?

May 12th, 2022 38m 41s

More than five years later, what’s the answer to: “Can he do that?” What major lessons have we learned about the stability of our democracy and the limitations on presidential power? How have our systems been tested and how have they endured th

A message from Allison

May 5th, 2022 2m 43s

Allison shares some news about the future of the show. Plus, a request to hear from listeners.

“Broken Doors,” Episode 1

Apr 28th, 2022 42m 35s

An unusual warrant. A pattern of questionable no-knock raids. A reporting thread that just kept going. “Broken Doors” is a new investigative podcast series from The Washington Post. Hosted by Jenn Abelson and Nicole Dungca.

Is ‘defund the police’ dead for Democrats?

Apr 21st, 2022 33m 2s

Can Democrats clarify messaging on police reform? With states and cities taking police reform matters into their own hands, does the president run the risk of losing the support of the communities that played a huge part in getting him elected?

Inside Biden’s Ukraine strategy

Apr 14th, 2022 21m 11s

How has President Biden's experience with Afghanistan informed his choices in Ukraine? We’ve explored Biden’s history with global leadership, war and American intervention. What can his foreign policy history tell us about Biden’s response in E

Introducing “Broken Doors”

Apr 11th, 2022 4m 9s

An unusual warrant. A pattern of questionable no-knock raids. A reporting thread that just kept going. “Broken Doors” is a new investigative podcast series from the Washington Post. Hosted by Jenn Abelson and Nicole Dungca.

Obama and Biden: It’s complicated

Apr 7th, 2022 18m 29s

President Biden and former President Obama have seen little of each other recently, despite an ostensibly close relationship. What does Obama's appearance at the White House say about the relationship? And will it yield the results Democrats ho

What's stopping the DOJ from going after Trump?

Mar 31st, 2022 22m 31s

A federal judge ruled this week that then-President Donald Trump “more likely than not” committed federal crimes in trying to block President Biden’s election win on Jan. 6, 2021. What are the likely implications for Trump and the Justice Depar

In Europe, Biden hopes to keep U.S. allies together

Mar 24th, 2022 16m 44s

President Biden is in Europe this week, making stops in Belgium and in Poland in hopes of keeping the Western alliance united and showcasing American leadership. How much further will the allies go in support of Ukraine? Biden heads to Europe t

Is it time for an independent probe into the pandemic response?

Mar 17th, 2022 20m 23s

Some lawmakers hope to set up an independent probe into the country’s pandemic response, after months of contentious and partisan oversight efforts in Congress. Would this probe avoid politics and help us understand how to fight future pandemic