Podcast · 181 episodes
Post Reports
by The Washington Post · English
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.
Latest episodes
Introducing: Freedom Desk with Jason RezaianJason Rezaian introduces The Freedom Desk, describing his 2014 abduction and imprisonment in Iran, and arguing that arresting journalists creates a chilling effect on press freedom.15 Sep 2026 · 4 min
Goodbye from "Post Reports"The podcast episode titled "Goodbye from 'Post Reports'" marks the conclusion of The Washington Post's daily news podcast, reflecting on its seven-year journey.6 Feb 2026 · 8 min
A surprise Kennedy Center makeoverMartine Powers and Elahe Izadi3 Feb 2026 · 19 min
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Introducing: Freedom Desk with Jason RezaianJason Rezaian introduces The Freedom Desk, describing his 2014 abduction and imprisonment in Iran, and arguing that arresting journalists creates a chilling effect on press freedom.15 Sep 2026 · 4 min
Goodbye from "Post Reports"The podcast episode titled "Goodbye from 'Post Reports'" marks the conclusion of The Washington Post's daily news podcast, reflecting on its seven-year journey.6 Feb 2026 · 8 min · 4 chapters
A surprise Kennedy Center makeoverMartine Powers and Elahe Izadi3 Feb 2026 · 19 min · 7 chapters
A teddy bear, an ice skate: What remains from last year's deadly D.C. plane crashA teddy bear, an ice skate: What remains from last year's deadly D.C. plane crash2 Feb 2026 · 15 min · 5 chapters
Jason Rezaian, Iran and the costs of press freedomThis episode marks the 10th anniversary of Jason Rezaian's release from Iran's Evin prison, where he was held for 544 days on false charges of espionage.31 Jan 2026 · 37 min · 11 chapters
Is Minneapolis a turning point in Trump's presidency?In this episode of Post Reports, the hosts discuss the political fallout from the recent killing of individuals by federal agents in Minneapolis and how it affects President Donald Trump's…30 Jan 2026 · 36 min · 21 chapters
The quest to ‘destructively scan’ all the world’s booksMartine Powers and Elahe Izadi29 Jan 2026 · 28 min · 9 chapters
Why smaller houses can make us happierWhy Smaller Houses Can Make Us Happier28 Jan 2026 · 21 min · 13 chapters
How Kristi Noem transformed immigration enforcementIn this episode of Post Reports, hosts Martine Powers and Elahe Izadi discuss the transformative leadership of Kristi Noem in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following recent controversial…27 Jan 2026 · 25 min · 8 chapters
After Alex Pretti's killing, a battle of narrativesMartine Powers and Elahe Izadi26 Jan 2026 · 32 min · 13 chapters
Why going outside is good for you, even when it's freezingIn this episode, hosts Martine Powers and Elahe Izadi delve into the science supporting the benefits of spending time outdoors, even in cold weather.24 Jan 2026 · 18 min · 9 chapters
Trump’s Greenland ‘deal,’ and Democrats’ midterm mathThis episode of *Post Reports*, hosted by Colby Itkowitz, features insights from White House reporter Cleve Wootson and Dan Merica, co-anchor of the politics newsletter *The Early Brief*.23 Jan 2026 · 41 min · 11 chapters
The Iranian director who risked his freedom to make his Oscar-nominated filmMartine Powers and Elahe Izadi22 Jan 2026 · 26 min · 10 chapters
A mysterious death inside ICE's largest detention centerIn this episode of Post Reports, investigative reporter Douglas MacMillan delves into the death of Geraldo Lunas Campos, a detainee at the largest ICE detention center in the U.S.21 Jan 2026 · 20 min · 9 chapters
How Trump’s Nobel obsession is upending geopoliticsMartine Powers and Elahe Izadi20 Jan 2026 · 27 min · 10 chapters
How to make – and keep – friendsIn this episode of Post Reports, hosts Martine Powers and Elahe Izadi delve into the importance of friendship and the challenges of forming new connections as adults.19 Jan 2026 · 25 min · 11 chapters
How to live a good lifeIn this episode, hosts Martine Powers and Elahe Izadi explore the concept of living a good life, especially during the reflective period of year-end goal setting.17 Jan 2026 · 23 min · 8 chapters
Trump’s intimidation playbook and a presidential middle finger(Co-anchor of The Early Brief)16 Jan 2026 · 36 min · 8 chapters
The FBI raid on our reporter's homePost Reports is the daily podcast from The Washington Post, offering expert reporting and insights.15 Jan 2026 · 27 min · 9 chapters
Why Fed Chair Jerome Powell isn't backing downis a daily podcast from The Washington Post, hosted by Martine Powers and Elahe Izadi.14 Jan 2026 · 26 min · 12 chapters
Are ICE officers doing what they’re trained to do?Martine Powers and Elahe Izadi13 Jan 2026 · 18 min · 11 chapters
Will these Iran protests bring the government down?Will these Iran protests bring the government down?12 Jan 2026 · 32 min · 11 chapters
The hunt for a stolen Jackson Pollock paintingMartine Powers and Elahe Izadi10 Jan 2026 · 35 min · 17 chapters
Minneapolis ICE shooting, Tim Walz and 'America First' after VenezuelaThis episode examines the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the political ramifications that followed.9 Jan 2026 · 34 min · 14 chapters