The Washington PostIntroducing: Freedom Desk with Jason RezaianThe Washington PostEnable the Flash Briefing in the Amazon Skill store or search for "The Washington Post" in the Skill section of your Alexa app. Then ask, "Alexa, what's my Flash Briefing?" or "Alexa, what's the news?"
The Washington PostGoodbye from "Post Reports"The Washington PostA heartfelt thanks to our listeners from "Post Reports" host Martine Powers, and the rest of the team who made this show happen. Friday, February 6, 2026 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 …
The Washington PostA surprise Kennedy Center makeoverThe Washington PostPresident Donald Trump announced he plans to close the Kennedy Center for two years to renovate it. He says the changes will make the performing arts center “brand-new and really beautiful” — but not everyone is convinced. Tuesday, February 3, 2026 The Kennedy Center added President Donald Trump’s …
The Washington PostA teddy bear, an ice skate: What remains from last year's deadly D.C. plane crashThe Washington PostHow families and first responders are grieving — and remembering their loved ones — after last year’s deadly plane crash in D.C. Monday, February 2, 2026 An American Eagle flight and a U.S. Army helicopter collided on Jan. 29, 2025, killing everyone aboard both aircraft. (Matt McClain/The Washington …
The Washington PostJason Rezaian, Iran and the costs of press freedomThe Washington PostTen years after being released from Iran’s worst prison, Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian is now a committed advocate for press freedom. He reflects on life after his wrongful imprisonment and the events in Iran today. Saturday, January 31, 2026 Ten years ago this month, Washington Post …
The Washington PostIs Minneapolis a turning point in Trump's presidency?The Washington PostIn the wake of Alex Pretti’s killing and bipartisan criticism of DHS, President Donald Trump appeared to soften his stance on immigration enforcement — somewhat. Meanwhile, Democrats in Congress see an opportunity to force changes to how ICE operates. Friday, January 30, 2026 A man runs past posters …
The Washington PostThe quest to ‘destructively scan’ all the world’s booksThe Washington PostAI companies wanted to train their language models on books. But they didn’t want to pay. Thursday, January 29, 2026 (Illustration by Alexis Arnold/The Washington Post; iStock) In early 2024, executives at artificial intelligence start-up Anthropic ramped up an ambitious project they sought to keep …
The Washington PostWhy smaller houses can make us happierThe Washington PostBigger houses are part of the American Dream. But research says that sizing up isn’t necessarily a good idea. Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Nick Montfort and Nancy Rapa on the steps of the small house they rebuilt on the site of a dilapidated home in Snow Hill, Maryland. (Deb Lindsey/The Washington …
The Washington PostHow Kristi Noem transformed immigration enforcementThe Washington PostThe Department of Homeland Security was founded after the attacks of Sept. 11 to prevent further foreign terrorist attacks. Now, under the leadership of Kristi L. Noem, it is almost exclusively focused on apprehending undocumented immigrants. Tuesday, January 27, 2026 U.S. Homeland Security Secretary …
The Washington PostAfter Alex Pretti's killing, a battle of narrativesThe Washington PostWhat we know about the killing of Alex Pretti, and what this incident tells us about the debate around gun rights. Monday, January 26, 2026 People protesting a federal immigration crackdown march through the streets of downtown Minneapolis on Sunday. (Roberto Schmidt/AFP/Getty Images) The killing of …
The Washington PostWhy going outside is good for you, even when it's freezingThe Washington PostGoing outside is good for your mood, your memory and your focus — even when it’s cold. Saturday, January 24, 2026 People walk in a forest covered with snow. (Zorana Jevtic/Reuters) Today on the show, we explore the science behind why going outside is so good for us, even when it’s freezing. If you’re …
The Washington PostTrump’s Greenland ‘deal,’ and Democrats’ midterm mathThe Washington PostOne year into the second Trump presidency, what’s changed? Two speeches — at the White House and in Davos — demonstrate how President Donald Trump is more emboldened than ever. Meanwhile, Democrats have found new cause for optimism ahead of the midterms. Friday, January 23, 2026 President Donald …