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• Goodbye from "Post Reports" 06.02.2026 8мин

  A heartfelt thanks to our listeners from "Post Reports" host Martine Powers, and the rest of the team who made this show happen.
• A surprise Kennedy Center makeover 03.02.2026 18мин

  President 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.
• A teddy bear, an ice skate: What remains from last year's deadly D.C. plane crash 02.02.2026 15мин

  How families and first responders are grieving — and remembering their loved ones — after last year’s deadly plane crash in D.C.
• Jason Rezaian, Iran and the costs of press freedom 31.01.2026 37мин

  Ten 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.
• Is Minneapolis a turning point in Trump's presidency? 30.01.2026 35мин

  In 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.
• The quest to ‘destructively scan’ all the world’s books 29.01.2026 27мин

  AI companies wanted to train their language models on books. But they didn’t want to pay.
• Why smaller houses can make us happier 28.01.2026 20мин

  Bigger houses are part of the American Dream. But research says that sizing up isn’t necessarily a good idea.
• How Kristi Noem transformed immigration enforcement 27.01.2026 24мин

  The 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.
• After Alex Pretti's killing, a battle of narratives 26.01.2026 31мин

  What we know about the killing of Alex Pretti, and what this incident tells us about the debate around gun rights.
• Why going outside is good for you, even when it's freezing 24.01.2026 18мин

  Going outside is good for your mood, your memory and your focus — even when it’s cold.
• Trump’s Greenland ‘deal,’ and Democrats’ midterm math 23.01.2026 40мин

  One 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.
• The Iranian director who risked his freedom to make his Oscar-nominated film 22.01.2026 26мин

  A conversation with legendary Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi on his latest Oscar-nominated film “It Was Just an Accident” and on being jailed and censored for his art.
• A mysterious death inside ICE's largest detention center 21.01.2026 19мин

  After a death at an immigrant detention center, family members search for answers.
• How Trump’s Nobel obsession is upending geopolitics 20.01.2026 26мин

  How the Nobel Peace Prize became the center of two geopolitical conflicts.
• How to make – and keep – friends 19.01.2026 25мин

  Friendship is vital for our health and happiness, but we don’t always prioritize it. Today, we revisit advice from The Optimist’s Maggie Penman on how to find connection.
• How to live a good life 17.01.2026 22мин

  At a time of year when many of us are reflecting on our lives and setting goals, we look at the research into what makes for a good life – and share some advice on how to get there.
• Trump’s intimidation playbook and a presidential middle finger 16.01.2026 36мин

  Why the Trump administration’s latest probes are prompting First Amendment fears and pushback from Wall Street bigwigs. Plus — the significance of a presidential one-finger salute.
• The FBI raid on our reporter's home 15.01.2026 26мин

  After an FBI raid, journalists confront a new reality in reporting.
• Why Fed Chair Jerome Powell isn't backing down 14.01.2026 26мин

  President Donald Trump has long disliked Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell. Now, the Justice Department has launched a criminal inquiry into Powell. We look at his probe and what it could mean for trust in America’s central bank.
• Are ICE officers doing what they’re trained to do? 13.01.2026 18мин

  What the shooting of Renée Good in Minneapolis reveals about ICE tactics and how training has changed since President Trump’s push to hire more officers.