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Post ReportsWhy the U.S. won't quit Saudi ArabiaThis week, President Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. At a grand White House dinner, an investment summit at the Kennedy Center and a sit-down in the Oval Office, the leaders appeared to be in lockstep.It was a stark contrast to 2018, when the U.S. intelligence community concluded that Mohammed had approved the killing and dismemberment of Washington Post contributing columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Lawmakers condemned the crown prince and withdrew support for Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen. Today, Elahe Izadi speaks to White House correspondent Mic...
2025-11-1927 min
Post ReportsThe small-business owner suing Trump over tariffsBefore she decided to sue the Trump administration, Emily Ley’s image wasn’t political. She makes high-end planners and has a new cookbook with easy recipes for busy parents. But she manufactures her planners in China and says Trump’s tariffs make her business model untenable. “One minute I was talking about how to make an easy pot roast, and the next minute we’re talking about an international trade war,” Ley said.Today on the show White House reporter Cat Zakrzewski explains the case Ley is making.Today’s show was produced by Emm...
2025-05-1926 min
Post ReportsWhat Trump’s tariff whiplash unleashedUnpacking the political fallout from President Donald Trump’s pause on tariffs.Tariffs are on. Tariffs are paused. Tariffs are making stock markets go wild. Where do we go from here?Senior political reporter Aaron Blake talks with The Post’s global economics correspondent, David Lynch, and White House reporter Cat Zakrzewski about Trump’s mixed messaging on tariffs, whether the administration’s tariff pause is strategic, and where the policy whiplash leaves Wall Street and American small-business owners. Today’s show was produced by Rennie Svirnovskiy, with help from Ted Muldoon. It was edited...
2025-04-1031 minPost ReportsTrump returnsCrowds of Trump supporters in Washington were supposed to watch the inauguration on the National Mall. But when plans changed last-minute because of freezing temperatures, the president’s fans crowded instead into indoor space at Capital One Arena and nearby bars. At the same time, Trump was getting sworn in at the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, flanked by tech billionaires and members of his proposed Cabinet. On today’s episode, host Martine Powers talks with chief correspondent Dan Balz about the unusual inauguration, Trump’s plans for his presidency and what he’s already d...
2025-01-2127 min
Everyday Leaders, Leading Exceptionally: Stories Behind Everyday LeadershipEp.4 Annah Aschbrenner on the Art of Adaptability in LeadershipIn this episode, I sit down with Annah Aschbrenner, Senior Deputy Campaign Editor at The Washington Post, to explore her strategies for managing a team and navigating the unpredictable world of political journalism. Annah shares her insights on balancing reactive news coverage with planned tasks, the importance of maintaining a calm demeanor, and the critical role of self-care. We delve into her journey of personal and professional growth, from receiving mentorship to embracing feedback. Annah also discusses the challenges of high-stress reporting, integrating personal priorities into work, and leading with authenticity and empathy. Tune in fo...
2024-10-2342 min