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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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Why students applying for financial aid are in limbo

A new version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form promised an easier path for students to access financial aid for college. But the rollout has been far from easy. 

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For decades, scores of students got tripped up by the daunting Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. Then, in December, the Education Department released a new version of the form, promising a streamlined path for students to access aid. But the launch has not gone smoothly.

Technical glitches have locked some families out of the online system to complete the form, while many who have completed the FAFSA probably have incorrect estimates of aid because the agency failed initially to update a crucial income formula. Colleges won?t get most data until March, meaning students will have to wait longer for financial aid awards and have less time to weigh offers and make a key life choice.

Today on ?Post Reports,? higher education reporter Danielle Douglas-Gabriel explains why students, families and colleges are in limbo.  

Today?s show was produced by Sabby Robinson and mixed by Sean Carter. It was edited by Monica Campbell. Thanks to April Bethea. 

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2024-02-27
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The balance of the Ukraine war rests on aid

Two years after Russia?s invasion of Ukraine, we talk about the state of the war, and the role foreign aid ? or lack thereof ? could play in Ukraine?s ability to keep holding off Russia.

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A little over two years ago, Russia launched a full-scale invasion into neighboring Ukraine. At first, many thought it would be a brief and brutal defeat, but two years later Ukraine is still hanging on after a series of wins that exceeded expectations. Now, low on ammunition and troops, Ukraine is facing a pivotal moment, as Russia amps up weapon manufacturing. 

Today, national security reporter Missy Ryan explains why military aid to Ukraine matters so much, and what?s at stake if Russia wins.

Today?s show was produced by Ariel Plotnick, with help from Sabby Robinson. It was mixed by Sean Carter. It was edited by Maggie Penman. Thank you to Ben Pauker. 

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2024-02-26
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How to reset your relationship with exercise at any age

Exercising can be intimidating. Any New Year?s resolutions you made might feel overly ambitious and hard to keep. But fitness science tells us that exercise is linked to longevity and staying young

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How fit you are is not determined by your age, weight or ability to do any one physical activity. 

In this bonus episode of Post Reports, we?ll talk about how to stay fit at any age. Health columnist Gretchen Reynolds shares some simple exercises to assess your fitness and explains how overall fitness influences how long and how well we live. This is part of our occasional series about how we can all rethink and reset our daily habits in 2024. 

You can find the online fitness age calculator here.

This episode was produced by Taylor White and Bishop Sand. It was mixed by Sean Carter. It was edited by Lucy Perkins. 

2024-02-24
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The Campaign Moment: Trump VP chatter, the Biden impeachment inquiry and more

It?s Friday, so it?s time for ?The Campaign Moment? ? a new weekly roundtable conversation to help you keep track of the biggest political news in this campaign year. Senior political reporter Aaron Blake, who writes The Post?s new newsletter by the same name, and senior national political correspondent Ashley Parker sit down with Martine Powers to discuss the expectations for this weekend?s South Carolina Republican presidential primary, the chatter on who is on former president Donald Trump?s list of potential running mates and the latest in the Republican House-led impeachment inquiry of President Biden. 

Subscribe to Aaron?s newsletter, The Campaign Moment, here

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Today?s show was produced and mixed by Ted Muldoon. It was edited by Renita Jablonski. 

2024-02-23
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The fragile future of IVF in Alabama

On Friday, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are legally people and that someone can be held liable for destroying them. Today on ?Post Reports,? how the first-of-its-kind ruling has complicated women?s health care in the state and its implications across the country. 

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In Alabama, doctors and patients are scrambling to understand the implications of a recent state supreme court decision that ruled frozen embryos are legally people. A number of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) clinics in the state have paused their services in light of the court?s decision. The ruling has the potential to impact hundreds of thousands of people across the state who depend on IVF treatments. 

The White House decried the ruling, and legal experts have warned that it could empower the ?personhood movement,? which asserts unborn children should be granted legal rights starting at conception. National health reporter Sabrina Malhi joins ?Post Reports? to break down the ruling, what the immediate effect has been, and what precedent this ruling sets in the ongoing battle over women?s reproductive rights

In other news: We?re six weeks away from the total solar eclipse traversing North America on April 8. Check out The Post?s guide to find the best place for cloud-free eclipse viewing.  

Today?s show was produced by Sabby Robinson with help from Peter Bresnan. It was mixed by Sean Carter. It was edited by Lucy Perkins. 

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2024-02-22
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Can Tesla?s Full Self-Driving mode be trusted?

Today, as automakers race toward a driverless future, The Post?s technology reporter Trisha Thadani breaks down a Post investigation into a 2022 car crash in Colorado and the questions it raises about new self-driving technology on the road now. 

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In May of 2022, Hans von Ohain and his friend Erik Rossiter went golfing in Evergreen, Colo. Hans showed off his Tesla?s new Full Self-Driving mode. The friends shared drinks and played 21 holes of golf.

But Hans never made it home. On the drive back along a curvy mountain road, Hans and his Tesla swerved into a tree and burst into flames. Erik survived. Hans died in the fire. 

When Post technology reporter Trisha Thadani learned of the accident, it surprised her. First, if Full Self-Driving mode was engaged when the car crashed, it would be the first confirmed fatality connected to the technology. Then she discovered that Hans was a Tesla employee.

Today on ?Post Reports,? Trisha breaks down what she and a team of reporters learned about the moments leading up to the fatal crash and the bigger conversation about safety regulations on autonomous driving technology.

Today?s show was produced by Emma Talkoff. It was edited by Monica Campbell and mixed by Sean Carter. Thanks to Maggie Penman. The reporters who Trisha Thadani worked with on the Tesla investigation include Faiz Siddiqui, Rachel Lerman, Julia Wall and Whitney Shefte.  

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2024-02-21
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Navalny?s legacy

The death of Vladimir Putin's largest opponent, Alexei Navalny, has rocked hopes of democracy in Russia. We speak with The Post's David M. Herszenhorn, who covered Navalny in Russia, about the impact of his death and Putin's tightening grip on power.

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Alexei Navalny had been a charismatic and outspoken critic of the Kremlin for more than a decade, and was the target of an assassination attempt. Last year, Navalny was sentenced to 19 years in prison on charges of ?extremism,? but was seen alive and seemingly healthy just a few days before his death. President Biden condemned Navalny?s death as ?proof of Putin?s brutality.? 

The Post?s David M. Herszenhorn has written extensively about Navalny?s career and activism. Herszenhorn joins Post Reports to talk about Navalny?s legacy, and what the Russian political landscape might look like without him. 

Today?s show was produced by Elana Gordon with help from Peter Bresnan. It was mixed by Sean Carter. It was edited by Lucy Perkins.

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2024-02-20
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Deep Reads: The judgment of São Miguel

The isolated river village of São Miguel had for years been shielded from a wave of religious conversions remaking the Amazon rainforest of Brazil. While many across the traditionally Catholic country were becoming evangelical Protestants, São Miguel had remained steadfast in its Catholic faith. Then one day, a pastor rumored to have mystical powers arrived and opened the community?s first evangelical church. Since then, the village has fractured in a bitter battle over its religious soul. Now the village must decide. For the first time in a year, an itinerant Catholic priest was journeying downriver on a small boat to celebrate the village's annual Mass. How many villagers would go? Which faith would São Miguel choose?

This story is part of our Deep Reads series, which showcases narrative journalism at The Washington Post. It was written and read by Terrence McCoy. Audio production and original composition by Bishop Sand.

2024-02-17
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The Campaign Moment: From Trump to Swift

It?s hard to keep track of all the biggest political news and what it could mean in this campaign year. That?s why Post Reports is launching a weekly episode on Fridays called ?The Campaign Moment.? You?ll hear senior political reporter Aaron Blake, who writes The Post?s new newsletter by the same name, and other colleagues from our Politics team break down the stories that matter. 

In this inaugural episode, reporter Leigh Ann Caldwell also joins Martine Powers to discuss Thursday?s hearings in the Trump trials, the former president?s comments about NATO and what the GOP?s reaction to them could mean, the results of New York?s special election this week and whether a Taylor Swift endorsement in the presidential campaign would matter. 

Today?s show was produced and mixed by Ted Muldoon. It was edited by Renita Jablonski. 

Subscribe to Aaron?s newsletter, The Campaign Moment, here.

And you can sign up for The Early 202, which Leigh Ann co-authors, here

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2024-02-16
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The destabilizing force of AI deepfakes in politics

AI-generated content seems to be getting more realistic every day. Today on ?Post Reports,? we talk about how it?s already been a factor in the 2024 presidential campaign, and in elections around the world. 

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On Tuesday, London Mayor Sadiq Khan said that fake audio of him making inflammatory comments before last year?s Armistice Day almost caused ?serious disorder.? 

Today on Post Reports, tech reporter Pranshu Verma breaks down how AI-generated content has been influencing the 2024 presidential election and elections around the world. In addition to the threat of deepfakes, politicians have also been blaming AI for real gaffes caught on video or audio. 

Can you tell which of these break-up texts are AI-generated? Take our quiz and find out.

Today?s show was produced by Bishop Sand and mixed by Sean Carter. It was edited by Maggie Penman. 

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2024-02-15
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Why many older women are saying ?I don?t? to marriage

Whether they are widowed, divorced,or have never married, more women over the age of 50 are choosing the single life. It has nothing to do with love and everything to do with protecting their finances.

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In the coming decade, women will hold greater economic power than they did in previous generations. Economists at McKinsey estimate that by 2030, American women are poised to control much of the $30 trillion in personal wealth that baby boomers are expected to possess

This shift in the financial landscape means more women are taking control of their finances and protecting their wealth. For some, that means choosing not to get married later in life. Whether they are widowed, divorced or have never married, more women over the age of 50 aren?t walking down the aisle. They?re walking to the bank.

Today?s show was produced by Charla Freeland. It was mixed by Sean Carter. It was edited by Lucy Perkins. 

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2024-02-14
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The growing dissent over Biden?s Israel policy

President Biden?s defense of Israel amid the war in Gaza has roiled his administration. Today on ?Post Reports,? we hear from officials who resigned over Biden?s policies. The Post?s Yasmeen Abutaleb also explains Biden?s bond with Israel.

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Since the war in Gaza began, the Biden administration has been outspoken in its support of Israel. But as the Israel-Gaza war enters its fifth month and the number of dead in Gaza rises over 28,000, there have been growing calls inside both Congress and the Biden administration for the president to change course.

Congressional staffers have staged walkouts and signed letters demanding a ceasefire. Dissent cables have been leaked. And two officials ? Josh Paul and Tariq Habash ? have resigned publicly over the Biden administration?s handling of the war in Gaza. Today, they join ??Post Reports? to explain why they left. 

Also, White House reporter Yasmeen Abutaleb breaks down why Biden has been so steadfast in his public support for Israel in spite of growing dissent. She unpacks Biden?s complicated relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and whether Biden may change his approach.

Today?s show was produced by Peter Bresnan and edited by Monica Campbell. It was mixed by Sean Carter. Thanks to Rennie Svirnovskiy and Arjun Singh. 

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2024-02-13
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The ?last refuge? in Gaza

Today on ?Post Reports,? Israel?s latest operation in Gaza, and what it tells us about its strategy in the war. 

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On Monday local time, Israel carried out a round of deadly airstrikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where more than 1.4 million Palestinians have sought refuge. The strikes killed at least 67 Palestinians, including women and children, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.

Israel said its aim was to rescue hostages taken by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack. Under the cover of the strikes, Israel?s special forces freed two elderly hostages. Two Israeli soldiers were killed in the operation.

The airstrikes touched off a wave of fear in Rafah, which has become a last resort for Gazans fleeing violence farther north. The operation has also raised questions about Israel?s strategy and drawn fresh international criticism over the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Miriam Berger breaks down this latest operation and what we know about Israel's plan.

Today?s show was produced by Rennie Svirnovskiy, with help from Emma Talkoff. It was mixed by Sean Carter. It was edited by Ariel Plotnick and Lucy Perkins.

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2024-02-12
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We all watch football. But who is playing it?

Today on a bonus episode of ?Post Reports? in honor of the Super Bowl, we go to one of the communities where tackle football still reigns. 

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For decades, few things have united America as consistently and completely as football. But when it comes to actually playing tackle football ? and risking the physical toll of a sport linked to brain damage ? there are wide divisions marked by politics, economics and race, an examination by The Washington Post found

As the sport grapples with the steep overall decline in participation among young people, some of those divisions appear to be getting wider, The Post found, with football?s risks continuing to be borne by boys in places that tend to be poorer and more conservative ? a revelation with disturbing implications for the future of the sport.

Today on the show, we go to one of the communities where tackle football still reigns with reporter Michael Lee. 

Today?s show was produced by Emma Talkoff. It was edited by Maggie Penman, Joe Tone, and KC Schaper. It was mixed by Sam Bair.

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2024-02-11
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Biden's fury over the special counsel report

A special counsel report on President Biden concluded that he would not be charged for mishandling sensitive documents. Yet the report painted a scathing picture of the president?s memory, refueling attacks on his mental agility as he faces reelection.

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On Thursday evening, President Biden gave an emotional and angry response to a report issued by special counsel Robert K. Hur. While the report found that criminal charges were not merited for Biden?s handling of classified documents, it detailed moments when Biden appeared hazy on specific critical dates and years during his interviews with Hur, a Republican appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland as special counsel.

One line from Hur?s report suggested that Biden did not recall the year in which his son Beau had passed away. Beau Biden died of cancer in 2015, when his father was vice president. The president said he remembers his son?s death every day. 

Biden also highlighted a separate investigation into former president Donald Trump?s own handling of classified documents, and the differences between them. 

The president, who is 81, has been fighting off voters? concerns about his age as he prepares to seek reelection ? likely against Trump.

Today?s show was produced and mixed by Ted Muldoon with help from Arjun Singh. It was edited by Monica Campbell. 

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2024-02-09
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Supreme Court seems ready to keep Trump on the ballot

The Supreme Court seemed prepared to keep Donald Trump on the Colorado ballot Thursday, expressing concern about a single state disqualifying a candidate from seeking national office. Today on the show, we break down what we heard and what it means. 

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On Thursday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in former president Donald Trump?s appeal of a Colorado ruling to remove him from the state?s 2024 primary ballot because of his role in the insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021.  

We break down what we heard with Supreme Court reporter Ann Marimow and politics reporter Amber Phillips. 

Today?s show was produced by Rennie Svirnovskiy, Emma Talkoff and Ted Muldoon, who also mixed the show. It was edited by Maggie Penman. Thank you to Debbi Wilgoren. 

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2024-02-08
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Why El Salvador elected a self-proclaimed 'coolest dictator'

On Sunday, President Nayib Bukele won reelection in El Salvador in a landslide. Today, The Post?s Mary Beth Sheridan addresses what?s behind Bukele?s striking popularity, his self-proclaimed nickname on social media and his controversial war on gangs.

Nayib Bukele first took office in 2019 as an independent, becoming El Salvador?s ? and Latin America?s ? youngest president. He made a name for himself through his alleged crackdown on gangs and savvy use of social media to market his efforts. 

While consolidating power and operating in a state of emergency, Bukele oversaw the imprisonment of more than 1 percent of El Salvador?s population. The improvements to safety have been celebrated across El Salvador, and other Latin American leaders are taking note of the approach. But these developments are also raising concerns that they come at a cost to human rights and democracy. Despite voting irregularities and a controversial decision that allowed him to skirt a ban on immediate reelection, Bukele continues to have widespread support. 

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?World?s coolest dictator? reelected in El Salvador: What to know.

How to match Bukele?s success against gangs? First, dismantle democracy.

Today?s show was produced by Elana Gordon and edited by Monica Campbell. It was mixed by Sam Bair. Thanks to Carmen Valeria Escobar for additional reporting. 

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2024-02-07
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The 91-year-old fighting to kick Trump off the ballot

Today on ?Post Reports,? we?re going deep on Trump v. Anderson, the Supreme Court case that could reshape the course of the 2024 election.

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Norma Anderson carries a pocket Constitution in her purse. She has another copy, slightly larger with images of the Founding Fathers on the cover, that she leaves on a table in her sitting room so she can consult it when she watches TV.

She?s turned down a page corner in that copy to mark the spot where the 14th Amendment appears. She has reread it several times since joining a lawsuit last year that cites the amendment in seeking to stop Donald Trump from running for president again.

Anderson, 91, is the unlikely face of a challenge to Trump?s campaign that will be heard by the Supreme Court on Thursday. She spoke to our colleague Patrick Marley about why she feels so strongly about this fight

Today on the show, we learn more about Anderson and go deep on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment with historian Eric Foner

Today?s show was produced and mixed by Ted Muldoon. It was edited by Maggie Penman. Thank you to Peter Bresnan, Whitney Leaming and Griff Witte. 

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2024-02-06
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Iran?s proxy attacks in the Middle East

After a drone attack killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan last week, the United States struck more than 85 targets in Iraq and Syria on Friday. The U.S. response is the latest escalation in a widening conflict in the Middle East. 

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Several Iran-allied groups aligned with Hamas have mobilized since the militant organization?s Oct. 7 attack on Israel prompted an ongoing Israeli military offensive. According to Pentagon data, Iranian-backed militias have launched at least 165 attacks on U.S. forces since October ? including a drone attack that killed three U.S. service members.

Intelligence and national security correspondent Shane Harris explains what led to the U.S. airstrikes on Friday and what the consequences could be.

?Today?s show was produced by Ariel Plotnick. It was mixed by Sean Carter. It was edited by Lucy Perkins. Thanks also to Bishop Sand and Maggie Penman.

2024-02-05
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Deep Reads: Ripples of hate

One month into the Israel-Gaza war, Ashish Prashar put on a kaffiyeh and took his 18-month-old son to a playground near their home in Brooklyn, where a woman he?d never seen before began yelling at him. As Prashar took out his phone and began filming, the woman continued to yell, threw her phone at him, and then threw a coffee cup holding a hot beverage. It was a chance encounter that led to spiraling repercussions: a police investigation, hate crime charges, an angry mob on the internet, a wrongly identified assailant, and a father left with questions about justice, mercy and what anger in such fraught times can turn into.

This story is part of our Deep Reads series, which showcases narrative journalism at The Washington Post. It was written and read by Ruby Cramer. Audio production and original composition by Bishop Sand.

2024-02-03
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The Texas border city caught in a constitutional crisis

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is in a standoff with the U.S. government over who controls the Texas border with Mexico. That fight has centered on the border city of Eagle Pass, where Abbott has seized a park and is testing the limits of the Constitution  

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Eagle Pass, Tex., is a small border city that in recent weeks has been mired in a bitter standoff between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and the federal government. In an effort to deter migrants from crossing the border from Mexico to Eagle Pass, Abbott seized a local park and covered barriers with coils of razor wire. That has put him at odds with President Biden and the Department of Homeland Security, who claim Abbott does not have jurisdiction over the southern border. 

In January, the Supreme Court ruled that federal agents were allowed to cut through the razor wire installed by Abbott?s administration, but the governor has remained defiant, raising constitutional questions about how much power the Texas governor has to secure the border of the state. 

Arelis Hernández joins us today to explain the origin of this standoff and provide us with a firsthand look at how both state and federal immigration policies are affecting the residents of Eagle Pass. 

Our colleagues at The Washington Post are monitoring right-wing protests expected in Eagle Pass over the weekend. Follow our coverage at washingtonpost.com.

Today?s show was produced by Arjun Singh. It was mixed by Sean Carter. And edited by Lucy Perkins and Monica Campbell. Thanks also to Christine Armario.

2024-02-02
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Why Mark Zuckerberg apologized

On Wednesday, U.S. senators hammered major tech CEOs for not doing more to prevent child abuse online. Today on ?Post Reports,? we dive into the takeaways from a contentious Senate hearing amid rising concerns about the well-being of youth online.

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In a bipartisan push, the Senate Judiciary Committee gathered to scrutinize the chief executives of Meta, TikTok, Snap, Discord and X, formerly known as Twitter, about child abuse on their platforms. The hearing largely focused on how to eliminate child sexual abuse material, but senators also questioned social media?s influence on mental health and overall safety. 

Relatives of online child abuse victims also attended the hearing. Lawmakers reserved rows of seats for families whose loved ones had died, with their deaths linked to social media. At one point, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg turned to the families and apologized

Tech reporter Cristiano Lima-Strong writes The Post?s Technology 202 newsletter, and was at the hearing. He reported on the hearing?s main takeaways and why Congress has stagnated for years when it comes to child safety online. 

Today?s show was produced by Rennie Svirnovskiy, with help from Sabby Robinson. It was mixed by Sean Carter and edited by Monica Campbell.

 

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2024-02-01
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The broken promises of the NFL?s concussion settlement

The ?landmark? settlement promised payouts for suffering players. But a Washington Post investigation found that strict guidelines and aggressive reviews have led to denials for hundreds of players diagnosed with dementia, including many who died with CTE.

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This week, there has been a lot of excitement about football as fans gear up for a Super Bowl attended by Taylor Swift (assuming she can make it in time from her concert in Tokyo.) 

It?s easy to forget that just a few years ago, we were having a very different conversation about the NFL. 

?It actually goes back to 2011 or so, which is when hundreds and eventually thousands of former players began suing the league over allegations, basically, that the league had lied to them about the long term dangers of concussions,? explains sports reporter Will Hobson. 

A ?landmark? settlement in 2015 promised payouts for players with dementia and their families. But a Washington Post investigation found that behind the scenes, the settlement routinely fails to deliver money and medical care to former players suffering from dementia and CTE.

Read the key findings from The Post?s investigation of the NFL concussion settlement here.

What questions do you have about The Concussion Files? Ask The Post.

Today?s show was produced and mixed by Ted Muldoon. It was edited by Maggie Penman. Thank you to Joe Tone and Wendy Galietta. 

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2024-01-31
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The debate over gas stoves reignites

This week, the Energy Department announced new standards for gas stoves made after 2028. The government isn?t coming for your gas stoves ? but should it? We talk about the risks with Climate Coach columnist Michael Coren. 

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Gas stoves have been fiercely debated for decades ? most recently after a government employee suggested that they should be banned. There?s mounting evidence that they emit a mix of gases that can lead to respiratory illnesses and also produce tons of carbon pollution every year. This week, the Energy Department announced new regulations for gas stoves ? but we wanted to know, how worried should we be about cooking on the ones we already have in our homes? 

Today on ?Post Reports,? we talk to Michael Coren, who writes the Climate Coach advice column. He?s reported on what actually happens when you cook using a gas stove, and how to switch over to more sustainable alternative ways of cooking ? or mitigate the health effects of using your gas stove in the meantime.

Today?s show was produced by Sabby Robinson. It was mixed by Sean Carter. It was edited by Maggie Penman. Thank you to Alice Li.

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2024-01-30
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What the U.N. court ruling means for Israel and Gaza

On Friday, the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to do more to prevent civilian deaths in Gaza. South Africa brought the case to the court, alleging that Israel is committing genocide. Today, we break down the court?s ruling. 

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This month, the International Court of Justice heard a case brought by South Africa against Israel. South Africa alleged that, following the attacks on Oct. 7 by Hamas, Israel has committed genocide during its military campaign in the Gaza Strip. Israel strenuously denied the allegations. 

Last week, the ICJ announced an initial ruling in the case. The court ordered Israel to enact several ?provisional measures? to prevent the possibility of genocide. The final decision on whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza could take years to decide. 

The Washington Post?s Brussels bureau chief, Emily Rauhala, was in The Hague on Friday when the decision was announced. She joins Post Reports to explain the court?s decision, and discuss what happens next. 

Today?s show was produced by Peter Bresnan. It was mixed by Sam Bair. And edited by Lucy Perkins. Thanks also to Marisa Bellack, Erin Cunningham and Matt Brown. 

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2024-01-29
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The ?love languages? are popular. Are they real?

Since the ?90s, couples have turned to the theory of the five ?love languages? to help navigate relationship pitfalls. But a new scientific paper suggests that the science behind the idea is shaky.

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If you?ve ever tried to improve communication in a relationship, you may have come across the concept of the five ?love languages? ? different ways of showing and receiving affection that have helped couples understand each other for decades. The theory comes from a Baptist pastor turned relationship counselor named Gary Chapman, whose 1992 book ?The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts? has been on and off the bestseller list for years.

Now, a group of researchers at the University of Toronto and York University have set out to investigate the scientific underpinnings of the love languages ? or lack thereof. They reviewed the theory, and came up with some relationship advice of their own. Richard Sima, who writes the Brain Matters column for The Washington Post, reports on their findings.

Today?s show was produced by Emma Talkoff. It was mixed by Sean Carter. It was edited by Ariel Plotnick, Lucy Perkins, and Maggie Penman. 

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2024-01-26
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How one abortion ad changed an election

As candidates and political strategists on both sides look at how to handle the abortion issue in 2024, all eyes have been on one viral ad credited with reelecting a Democrat in Kentucky. Today on ?Post Reports,? we hear from the young woman behind it.

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Since Roe v. Wade fell, voters have overwhelmingly backed abortion rights in each of the states where the issue has appeared directly on the ballot, including in conservative Kentucky, Kansas and, most recently, Ohio.

Democrats have had less success translating voters? frustrations over abortion bans into races that could oust the politicians responsible for them, or prevent the election of other antiabortion leaders. 

Hadley Duvall made that connection abundantly clear for Kentucky voters. Her ad, viewed online millions of times, sparked concerned discussions within the Republican Party, with top national leaders acknowledging the critical role Duvall played in Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear?s reelection.

?Today on ?Post Reports,? we talk to abortion reporter Caroline Kitchener about how Duvall broke through, even with conservatives and moderates ? and why political strategists are looking at this ad as a playbook.

Today?s show was produced by Ariel Plotnick. It was mixed by Sean Carter. It was edited by Maggie Penman.

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2024-01-25
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Trump won again. Now what happens?

Today in an early edition of ?Post Reports,? we recap the New Hampshire primary results. Trump won decisively ? but the results show divisions in the GOP. Plus, the unusual write-in campaign in the Democratic race that led President Biden to victory.

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Former President Donald Trump defeated former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley in New Hampshire?s primary. But Tuesday?s results also show enduring divisions in the GOP, and they expose Trump?s weaknesses with moderates.

President Biden, absent from both the campaign trail and the election ballot in New Hampshire, nonetheless dominated the state?s Democratic primary race, fueled by a write-in campaign aimed at showing his strength despite the misgivings of many in his party. 

Guest host Arjun Singh was in New Hampshire and caught up with campaign reporter Meryl Kornfield there about what we can learn from the results ? and whether this all means the primary is over. 

Today?s show was produced by Rennie Svirnovskiy and Arjun Singh. It was mixed by Justin Gerrish. It was edited by Maggie Penman. 

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2024-01-24
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Tracking the Trump trials

Trump is juggling campaign events and courtroom appearances for the many cases he?s fighting. Today on Post Reports, we break down these legal battles and what they could mean for Trump?s political future. 

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This week, Donald Trump is rallying support in New Hampshire while also fighting a defamation case in a New York courthouse. In addition to this case, the former president has been indicted in four criminal cases that involve allegations of hush money payments, mishandling of classified documents and election interference. 

Perry Stein covers the Justice Department and the FBI, and co-writes a weekly newsletter for The Post called the Trump Trials. She has tracked the various cases and what they could mean for Trump?s 2024 presidential run. 

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Today?s show was produced by Sabby Robinson. It was mixed by Sean Carter. It was edited by Lucy Perkins. 

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2024-01-23
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Haley?s make-or-break moment in New Hampshire

New Hampshire is a make-or-break moment for Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor challenging Trump for the Republican nomination. Plus ? on the Democrats? side ? why Biden isn?t on the ballot, and who is. 

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Nikki Haley has emerged as the only major candidate remaining in the Republican primary against former president Donald Trump. A strong showing in New Hampshire on Tuesday could give her the momentum she needs to forge ahead with her campaign. 

Campaign reporter Dylan Wells has been following Haley, and she explains why Haley?s message is resonating with many voters in New Hampshire.  

Then, we turn to the unusual situation playing out for the Democrats. Biden and the Democratic National Committee decided that South Carolina should be the first primary ? but New Hampshire decided to continue to hold its long-prized first-in-the-nation primary earlier, in defiance of the new party rules. So Biden opted not to put his name on the ballot. The contest carries no practical weight since the DNC has stripped the state of its delegates to the nominating convention ? but that hasn?t stopped Marianne Williamson and Rep. Dean Phillips from running. 

Today?s show was produced by Rennie Svirnovskiy, Emma Talkoff, Arjun Singh and Elana Gordon. It was mixed by Sean Carter. It was edited by Maggie Penman. 

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2024-01-23
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Deep Reads: The real cost of one man?s $1 million stereo

Ken Fritz spent decades of his life working on his perfect stereo system at his home in Richmond, Va. Weekends and vacations were lost to the project. Fritz?s family were recruited for years of labor. After decades of work, Fritz completed his project with towering speakers that look like alien monoliths. He estimated the custom-built system to be worth more than $1 million. The real price of the stereo on Fritz and his family was even more staggering.

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This story is part of our Deep Reads series, which showcases narrative journalism at The Washington Post. It was written and read by Geoff Edgers. Audio production and original composition by Bishop Sand.

2024-01-20
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How to spot (and avoid) ultra-processed foods

Ultra-processed foods are designed to be tasty and absorb easily ? but they?re not good for us. Today on ?Post Reports,? a food columnist explains how ultra-processed food is actually made and gives tips for simple, healthier swaps.

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Chips, peanut butter, bread ? these are just a few of the foods in your kitchen that could be ultra-processed, and they make up over half of the average American?s diet. But because of the way they are manufactured, studies have shown that people who eat more ultra-processed food tend to consume more calories. This can lead to increased risk of diseases like diabetes, cancer and heart disease. 

Anahad O?Connor is a health columnist who writes about food and eating for The Post?s Well + Being section. Recently he?s been looking into how ultra-processed foods are made and easy ways to switch them out for minimally processed alternatives

?This is not a black-and-white issue. You don't have to stop eating all ultra-processed foods. I write about ultra-processed foods and I consume some ultra-processed foods. I just am cognizant about which ones I'm choosing to consume.?

Today?s show was produced by Sabby Robinson. It was mixed by Sean Carter. It was edited by Lucy Perkins. 

Take a listen to our previous reporting on how ultra-processed foods ended up on school lunch trays here.

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2024-01-19
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A famine looms in Gaza

As Israel continues to wage its military campaign against Hamas, we break down why it has blocked humanitarian aid ? including food ? into Gaza. Hunger and disease now threaten hundreds of thousands of people in Gaza.

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More than 100 days into the Israeli military campaign in the Gaza Strip, the humanitarian crisis there continues to worsen. As Israel continues to block food and basic supplies from entering Gaza, the World Food Program estimates that 93 percent of people in Gaza are facing crisis levels of hunger. The World Health Organization warns that more Palestinian civilians could die from disease and starvation in the coming months than from Israeli military attacks. 

Washington Post Cairo bureau chief Claire Parker, who has reported extensively on the Israel-Gaza war, joins ?Post Reports? to talk about why it has been so difficult to get supplies into Gaza, whether more aid is forthcoming and how a lack of aid has left Gazans on the brink of famine. 

Today?s show was produced by Rennie Svirnovskiy, with help from Peter Bresnan. It was mixed by Sean Carter and edited by Monica Campbell. Thanks to Jesse Mesner-Hage. 

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2024-01-18
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Coronavirus, mpox and rabies: A tale of three viruses

Today, we dissect three recent public health responses to learn about the world?s ability to prevent outbreaks ? covid and beyond ? in 2024.

Viruses are having a moment. Outbreaks around the world are on the rise, thanks to such factors as climate change, war and instability, and increased animal-to-human contact.

Covid-19 is still here. Even though fewer people are winding up in the hospital compared with last year, some health facilities are requiring masks again as a new variant appears better at infecting people, even those who are vaccinated. Meanwhile, across the globe, a deadlier strain of mpox is threatening the Democratic Republic of Congo, where lifesaving vaccines are difficult to obtain. In Nebraska, a kitten with rabies triggered an all-hands-on-deck public health response. 

Post national health reporter Lena Sun has spent a lot of time trying to better understand pathogens and how they spread. She joins ?Post Reports? to examine what lessons we have and haven?t learned from these three recent outbreaks, and what that means for preventing future ones.

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Another covid wave hits U.S. as JN.1 becomes dominant variant

Is this covid surge really the second largest?

Mpox surge in Congo raises concerns world will ignore warnings again

How one rabid kitten triggered intensive effort to contain deadly virus

Today?s show was produced by Elana Gordon and hosted by Elahe Izadi and guest host Arjun Singh. It was mixed by Sean Carter and edited by Lucy Perkins. Thanks to Tracy Jan and Fenit Nirappil. 

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2024-01-17
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The U.S., Yemen and the risk of regional escalation

After the Biden administration launched airstrikes against Houthi fighters in Yemen, the group attacked a U.S. cargo carrier. U.S. officials say that their operations are limited and that they do not want to be drawn into a wider conflict ? but is that possible?

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In the wake of Israel?s invasion of the Gaza Strip, Houthi rebels based in Yemen have been carrying out attacks on U.S. and British commercial ships. Last week, President Biden authorized airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. In response, Houthi fighters targeted more ships on Monday. On Tuesday, the United States launched more airstrikes against the Houthis.

U.S. officials defended last week?s strikes, calling them self-defense against the ship attacks, but the strikes have also raised questions about whether the fighting will evolve into a broader regional conflict, given the Houthis? alliance with the Iranian government. 

National security reporter Missy Ryan joins us today to explain the latest developments in the conflict. 

Today's show was produced by Peter Bresnan, with help from Rennie Svirnovskiy, and guest hosted by Arjun Singh. It was mixed by Sam Bair and edited by Monica Campbell.

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2024-01-16
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Why a Trump win in Iowa may not mean victory later

Despite Donald Trump leading in the polls, victory in the GOP presidential primaries isn?t certain. Ahead of the Iowa caucuses, Trump hopes to extinguish his opponents. But history has shown that not every winner in Iowa goes on to become the nominee. 

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Donald Trump has consistently led his opponents in polling for the Republican nomination, often by a wide margin. But victory isn?t certain. In Iowa, the first state in the Republican primaries, Trump wants to fully knock out his competitors, but that may be easier said than done. 

Support for former U.N ambassador Nikki Haley appears to be growing, and even if Haley loses in Iowa, a strong performance could give her campaign enough momentum to win in New Hampshire later this month. 

Meryl Kornfield, Michael Scherer and Hannah Knowles join us from the campaign trail to explain everything ahead of the caucuses in Iowa on Monday.

2024-01-12
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The global stakes of Taiwan?s election

Voters across Taiwan head to the polls Saturday in an election that could reverberate around the world. As pressure tactics increase from Beijing, the island of 23 million faces existential questions about how to preserve its identity and fend off war.

With Beijing military planes at times looming, Taiwan?s ruling party?s candidate, Lai Ching-te, contends democracy itself is on the ballot this weekend. Opposition candidate Hou Yu-ih warns that voters face a choice between war and peace. And a new third party candidate, Ko Wen-je, has been drawing a younger, anti-establishment base. 

Today, ?Post Reports? speaks with Christian Shepherd, based in Taipei, about Taiwan?s unusual three-party presidential race, and how it could shape regional and international security in the years to come.

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The Taiwan party toughest on China has a strong lead as election nears

4 ways China is trying to interfere in Taiwan?s presidential election

These three men are vying to lead Taiwan ? and fend off threats from China

2024 brings wave of elections with global democracy on the ballot

How Chinese aggression is increasing the risk of war in the Taiwan Strait

Today?s show was produced by Elana Gordon and guest hosted by Arjun Singh. It was mixed by Sam Bair and edited by Monica Campbell, with help from Lucy Perkins. Thanks to Vic Chiang, Pei-Lin Wu and Anna Fifield. 

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2024-01-12
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What we know about Alaska Airlines Flight 1282

A terrifying accident on an Alaskan Airlines flight has put renewed scrutiny on Boeing, the airline industry titan, which has seen a series of accidents and mechanical failures in recent years

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On Friday, a side panel on an Alaska Airlines flight popped out of place as the plane was ascending, sending air whistling through the cabin and terrifying passengers. The plane landed safely ? but this was the latest in a series of mechanical issues on Boeing planes, some of which have ended in fatal crashes.

Washington Post transportation reporter Ian Duncan has followed the troubled history of the Boeing 737 Max jet. He joins us to break down the federal and industry response to last week?s accident and the guardrails meant to keep air travel safe.

Today?s show was produced by Emma Talkoff. It was mixed by Rennie Svirnovskiy. And edited by Monica Campbell. Thanks to Sabby Robinson, Silvia Foster-Frau and Sandhya Somashekhar.

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2024-01-10
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Trump wants revenge in 2024

If he wins reelection, former president Donald Trump will probably seek revenge on his political enemies. Less than a week before the Iowa caucuses, Trump remains the front-runner, but it?s unclear how that message of retribution will play with the general electorate. 

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On the third anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, former president Donald Trump stood at a lectern in Iowa and applauded those who have been charged with participating in the riot and called on President Biden to release the rioters who are incarcerated, who Trump said were ?hostages.?

And that message may be resonating with Republicans. A recent poll conducted by The Washington Post and the University of Maryland found that over the past two years, Republican voters seemed to have softened their perspective on Jan. 6, and particularly whether Trump had any responsibility for the attack. 

National political reporter Isaac Arnsdorf joins us today to explain how Republicans? feelings about Trump have shifted and the Trump campaign?s strategy to secure a victory in the primaries. 

Today?s show was produced by Arjun Singh. It was mixed by Rennie Svirnovskiy and edited by Lucy Perkins. Thank you to Emma Talkoff. 

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Pre-order Isaac Arnsdorf?s upcoming book ?Finish What We Started: The MAGA Movement?s Ground War to End Democracy? here.

2024-01-09
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Is Florida cracking the push for cheaper medicine?

After a years-long push, the Food and Drug Administration just allowed Florida to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada. This decision follows decades of frustration over U.S. drug prices and could open the doors for other states to do the same.

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While a number of logistical and legal hurdles remain, Florida has been cleared to import prescription drugs from Canada. The path for Florida started years ago, along with efforts by Congress and pushes from the White House, including from the Trump and Biden administrations.  

Daniel Gilbert joins us to discuss the decision, the history and the hurdles that lie ahead for importing Canadian drugs. 

Today?s show was produced by Bishop Sand. It was mixed by Rennie Svirnovskiy. It was edited by Monica Campbell. Thanks to Elana Gordon and Sandhya Somashekhar. 

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Correction: A previous version of the show notes for this episode referred to the Food and Drug Administration as the Federal Drug Administration. This version has been corrected.

2024-01-08
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Harvard and the growing battle over DEI in America

Harvard?s first Black president, Claudine Gay, resigned this week amid pressure over plagiarism allegations and her comments about antisemitism on campus. For conservative activists, though, her downfall was a victory over diversity initiatives.

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The conservative victory laps began moments after Harvard University President Claudine Gay announced her resignation.

Gay has faced growing pressure since her much-criticized comments about antisemitism on campus during testimony on Capitol Hill. Then came allegations of plagiarism.

For conservative activists, however, her fall was first and foremost a victory over diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, a battleground where such activists have recently seen wins against universities, private companies and federal programs. Business reporter Julian Mark explains. 

Today?s show was produced by Ariel Plotnick, with help from Sabby Robinson. It was mixed by Rennie Svirnovskiy. It was edited by Maggie Penman.

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2024-01-05
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Attacks in Beirut and Baghdad, and fears of a wider war

A Hamas leader killed in Beirut. U.S. strikes in Baghdad. This week, tensions in the Middle East have been rising ? and with them, the specter of a widening Israel-Gaza war. Our correspondent in Beirut joins us to explain what happened this week.

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On Tuesday, senior Hamas leader Saleh Arouri was killed in a suspected Israeli drone strike in a Beirut suburb called Dahieh. Hezbollah, an Iran-aligned Lebanese militant and political group, holds sway in the densely packed neighborhood.

In an anxiously anticipated speech the next day, Hasan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, promised there would be a ?response and punishment? to the assassination of Arouri and warned Israel against a wider war in Lebanon. 

Also on Wednesday, at least 95 people were killed in two blasts that struck the central Iranian city of Kerman, where thousands of mourners had gathered to commemorate Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani on the fourth anniversary of his assassination in a U.S. drone strike in 2020. The Islamic State has since taken credit for the blasts. 

Then on Thursday, the U.S. killed an Iran-linked militia commander with an airstrike Baghdad.

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All of these attacks have raised questions about the conflict in Gaza expanding into the kind of wider war that Israel, Iran and its allies have so far avoided. Sarah Dadouch reports from Beirut.

Today?s show was produced by Rennie Svirnovskiy. It was edited by Maggie Penman. It was mixed by Sam Bair. Thank you to Jesse Mesner-Hage, Monica Campbell and Sabby Robinson.

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2024-01-04
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How record migration is testing Biden

A record number of migrants have arrived at the U.S.-Mexico border, as war and poverty push people from their homes worldwide. The Post?s Nick Miroff reported from the border and saw how the Biden administration is grappling with migration as we enter a pivotal election year.

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In recent weeks, a historic number of people have arrived at the U.S.-Mexico border. It?s a rise happening as Democratic lawmakers push for aid to Ukraine and Israel, while Republican negotiators want a border crackdown tied to foreign funding.

The Post?s Nick Miroff recently spent time in southern Arizona, now one of the busiest places for unauthorized crossings. He saw how migrants hike along the border for miles, hoping to find U.S. officials to take them in. Often, they are brought to facilities that are already maxed out. 

?The last six months have shown, as the numbers continue to rise higher and higher, that the administration's approach is really kind of nearing a point of exhaustion,? Miroff said. 

Today?s show was produced by Sabby Robinson, mixed by Rennie Svirnovskiy and edited by Monica Campbell. Thanks to Debbi Wilgoren. 

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2024-01-03
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The recession that wasn't

It?s a new year and the economic forecast for 2024 is looking strong ? but that doesn?t quite align with how many Americans feel. What does that mean for the president heading into an election year? 

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After years of historic inflation, price hikes are finally getting back under control and wages are catching up. Unemployment is low. The looming recession that was threatened hasn?t materialized, and the Fed has signaled it?s done raising interest rates ? and it might even lower them. 

But for many Americans, things still don?t feel great. Rent, groceries, and other basic necessities still haven?t fallen back to pre-pandemic prices, and consumer confidence doesn?t match the sunny economic outlook for 2024. Washington Post economics reporter Rachel Siegel breaks down how we got to this place of mismatched feelings and indicators, and what it could mean in this election year.

Today?s show was produced by Ariel Plotnick with help from Emma Talkoff. It was mixed by Rennie Svirnovskiy. It was edited by Maggie Penman.

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2024-01-02
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?Field Trip?: Gates of the Arctic National Park

Today we join Lillian Cunningham on a ?Field Trip? to one of the most remote and least-visited national parks as she confronts the question facing its future: whether a portion of this untouched wilderness will soon include a path for industry.

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Established in 1980, Gates of the Arctic marked a radically different way of thinking about what a national park should be. Compared to previously established parks, it?s hard for the public to access. This park is truly undeveloped ? there are no roads or infrastructure. And it?s immense. You could fit Yosemite, Glacier, Everglades, White Sands, Death Valley and the Grand Canyon within its borders and still have room to spare.

But even here, in one of the most remote and least-visited of the national parks, the outside world is finding its way in. 

Ten miles west of the park, mining companies are drilling for copper. The metal is necessary for a number of green technologies, including electric vehicles, solar panels and wind turbines. The mines could support President Biden?s goals to reduce the use of fossil fuels and beef up domestic sources of critical minerals. 

To access these mines, the state has proposed an access road that would cut through 211 miles of Arctic tundra. Twenty-six miles of the road would cross through Gates of the Arctic. Biden has pledged to conserve nearly a third of U.S. land and water by 2030, and his administration has stopped similar mining projects. Environmentalists and some Native American groups are also fighting to have the wilderness preserved.

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2023-12-30
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Can?t sleep? ?Try This.?

?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. The first course is about how to get better sleep.

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In the first class of our course on how to sleep better, learn why worrying about not falling asleep can make things worse. There are steps you can take during the day that can help lessen the anxiety at night.

To hear more, check out ?Try This? wherever you listen to podcasts.

2023-12-29
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?Throughline?: There Will Be Bananas

The banana is a staple of the American diet and has been for generations. But how did this exotic tropical fruit become so commonplace? Today on ?Post Reports,? Martine Powers shares an episode of one of her favorite podcasts, ?Throughline.?

Find ?Throughline? here, or wherever you?re listening to this podcast. 

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2023-12-28
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Applying for college after the end of affirmative action

The Supreme Court?s decision to end race-based affirmative action in college admissions sent counselors scrambling and students worrying about their chances. For two seniors, it made them totally rethink their applications ? in very different ways. 

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When high school senior Demar Goodman found out that the Supreme Court had struck down race-based affirmative action, he immediately called his best friend. 

?So,? Demar said. ?Safe to say Harvard is out, right??

Thousands of miles away in Tennessee, another high school senior, Cole Clemmons, was at an international summer program. When he heard the news, the opposite crossed his mind ? that the decision may help his chances. 

Education reporter Hannah Natanson followed both teens over the following months as they rethought where to apply and reworked their essays. 

Today?s show was produced by Sabby Robinson. It was mixed by Rennie Svirnovsky. It was edited by Maggie Penman. 

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2023-12-27
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Ava DuVernay on making a film her way

Some people said Isabel Wilkerson?s book ?Caste? was unadaptable. The subject matter was too heavy and too academic. But Ava DuVernay had a vision ? and she pursued an unusual funding model to get her new film ?Origin? made. 

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When filmmaker Ava DuVernay couldn?t get traditional financing to film ?Origin,? the Ford Foundation, Melinda Gates and other philanthropists stepped in. National arts reporter Geoff Edgers says it might be cinema?s new business model.

Today?s show was produced by Peter Bresnan. It was mixed by Rennie Svirnovskiy. It was edited by Maggie Penman. 

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2023-12-26
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A murdered peace activist and a war in her name

Canadian Israeli activist Vivian Silver dedicated her life to peace. When she was killed in the Oct. 7 attacks, her sons faced an impossible question: Is peace still worth fighting for? 

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Vivian Silver grew up in Winnipeg, Canada, and moved to Israel in 1974 to start a new kibbutz and devote her life to peace. She arranged a solidarity bike ride on both sides of the Gaza border fence. Her friends from Gaza called her on Jewish holidays. Her politics had been unwavering.

But then, Silver was missing after the Hamas attack on Oct. 7 that left more than 1,200 people dead and nearly 250 kidnapped, and sparked a war that still rages more than two months later. More than 20,000 people have been killed in Gaza so far.

In the weeks that followed the attack, Silver?s sons, Yonatan and Chen Zeigen, tried to square their mother?s moral crusade with their desire for justice.

International investigative correspondent Kevin Sieff was there, too, following the brothers as they asked an impossible question: In the wake of their mother?s murder, is peace still worth fighting for?

2023-12-22
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