How Big Tobacco created a menthol ban controversy Washington Post 2024-06-21 | The Biden administration is again delaying a ban on menthol cigarettes amid political pressure from Big Tobbaco. Here’s how we got here — and why it matters. Read more: https://wapo.st/3zbRCYt. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
How to spot a deep fake this election season Washington Post 2024-06-21 | Welcome to The Campaign Moment, The Washington Post’s weekly politics roundtable to help you keep track of the biggest developments of the 2024 campaign.Host Elahe Izadi chats with reporters Amy Gardner and Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, who are on the Democracy team at The Post. They discuss the efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and the ongoing political and legal fallout from those attempts. They also talk about the recent charges filed against fake electors in Arizona, including notable names like Rudy Giuliani and Boris Epshteyn, and why some election officials are making deep fakes of themselves to educate voters.Today’s show was produced by Ted Muldoon and Laura Benshoff. It was edited by Lucy Perkins and Griff Witte. Subscribe to The Campaign Moment newsletter here (washingtonpost.com/newsletters/campaign-moment/?method=NMP_SURL&&utm_source=podcasts&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=the-campaign-moment;location=podcasts) . Subscribe to The Washington Post here (subscribe.washingtonpost.com/acquisition/?s_l=OFFSITE_PODCAST&p=s_v&s_dt=yearly&utm%5B%E2%80%A6%5De-podcast&utm_medium=acq-nat&utm_campaign=podcast-subs) .
The Campaign Moment: AI and other election threats Washington Post 2024-06-21 | Deep fakes. Fake electors. Violence against poll workers. Local election officials are gearing up to combat all kinds of threats to free and fair elections this November. We unpack what they’re up against and what actions they’re taking ahead of Election Day.
Tropical Storm Alberto floods Texas and Mexico Washington Post 2024-06-21 | The first tropical storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season made landfall near Tampico, Mexico, on June 20, bringing storm surges and flooding rains. Read more: https://wapo.st/3xDAZEB. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
How the Supreme Court is weighing Trumps immunity appeal Washington Post 2024-06-21 | The Supreme Court is weighing former president Donald Trump's appeal that he should be immune from prosecution for official acts. Here's what the justices are considering. Read more: https://wapo.st/4evjerR. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
Why Anne Lamott doesn’t fear death | Opinion Washington Post 2024-06-21 | "It's just a really significant change of address," she said. Read more: https://wapo.st/4eB0bfC. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
Friday, June 21, 2024 Washington Post 2024-06-21 | Friday briefing: Trump donation surge; heat wave forecast; Donald Sutherland; Shenandoah park murder suspect; and more
The calm before the storm | The Trump Trials: Sidebar Washington Post 2024-06-20 | On this week's episode, the crew discusses former president Donald Trump's upcoming busy month, from Supreme Court decisions to the first presidential debate.The Washington Post's Libby Casey sits down with senior video journalist JM Rieger to discuss the Supreme Court and several Trump-related cases that could be decided in the coming days – and how the decisions the court makes could reshape presidential power in America.Then, national political reporter Isaac Arnsdorf joins the show to discuss Trump's campaign trail rhetoric, and what to expect from his debate with President Biden next week. Read more: https://wapo.st/4cpWWFS. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
Why Republicans love to hate electric vehicles Washington Post 2024-06-20 | Electric vehicles are a key plank in President Biden’s climate agenda. But in 2024, they’ve also become a line of attack against vulnerable, red-state Democrats.
No, Caitlin Clark wasn’t snubbed by the U.S. Olympic team | Opinion Washington Post 2024-06-20 | Read more: https://wapo.st/3xt2CQO. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
Thursday, June 20, 2024 Washington Post 2024-06-20 | Thursday briefing: Heat wave forecast; Louisiana Ten Commandments law; Hajj deaths; Stonehenge protest; summer solstice; and more
Climate protesters spray-paint Stonehenge orange Washington Post 2024-06-20 | Just Stop Oil activists spray-painted Stonehenge orange on June 19, in their latest protest against climate change. Read more: https://wapo.st/4eGW0PE. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
Putin meets with Kim Jong Un in historic trip to North Korea Washington Post 2024-06-19 | Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed an aid agreement in Pyongyang on June 19. Read more: https://wapo.st/3za1ORg. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
How grievances splintered American sports Washington Post 2024-06-19 | American sports have changed from a unifying bond to a platform for division. Is there any going back?
A summer road trip suggestion Washington Post 2024-06-19 | On this Juneteenth holiday, we're taking a break and bringing you the first episode of a Washington Post series you may have missed called "The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop."
Movie theaters are dying. Do you care? Washington Post 2024-06-19 | It’s been a rough few years for movie theaters, and the dismal start to the summer blockbuster season hasn’t helped. If people go to theaters less often, will that change the type of movies that are made? Is the future of moviegoing a boutique, high-end experience? Matt Belloni, host of “The Town,” joins The Post’s Alyssa Rosenberg and Chris Suellentrop to talk about what’s going on with the movies and what, if anything, will get people out of their living rooms and into theaters.
Alaska man, police rescue baby moose from lake Washington Post 2024-06-19 | An Alaskan man and police officers rescued a baby moose from “a sure demise” after it got stuck after falling into a lake in Homer, Alaska, on June 14. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
Biden announces new protections for undocumented immigrants Washington Post 2024-06-18 | At a White House event celebrating the 12th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, on June 18, President Biden announced new protections for undocumented migrants. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
The underdogs of cricket: Team USA Washington Post 2024-06-18 | It’s a classic Cinderella story. In a big upset, the U.S. men’s cricket team recently beat Pakistan in the sport’s T20 World Cup. The win has boosted cricket’s popularity in the United States, where top players straddle day jobs with high-stakes tournaments.
Biden hosts event celebrating the 12th anniversary of DACA Washington Post 2024-06-18 | President Biden hosts event celebrating the 12th anniversary of DACA at the White House.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 Washington Post 2024-06-18 | Tuesday briefing: Biden’s undocumented spouse rule; heat wave forecast; Putin in North Korea; Ian McKellen; NBA Finals; and more
California wildfire burns 12,000 acres, prompts evacuations Washington Post 2024-06-18 | At least 1,200 people were evacuated in California, as a wildfire in Los Angeles County, dubbed the Post Fire, spread across more than 12,000 acres on June 16. Read more: https://wapo.st/4bamlTd. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
Microplastics are everywhere. What can we do about it? Washington Post 2024-06-17 | With every breath you take, you could be inhaling microplastics. Today, we talk about where they come from, how they impact our health and what we can do to avoid them in our daily lives.
Where is the middle of nowhere? Washington Post 2024-06-17 | We found it: The exact Middle of Nowhere. In a triumph of data collection and analysis, a team of researchers created data that lets us calculate how far any spot on a map is from a city — or anything else. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
Monday, June 17, 2024 Washington Post 2024-06-17 | Monday briefing: Gaza fighting; heat wave forecast; election 2024; Maryland marijuana pardons; Princess Kate; and more
This Eid, we are in pain: Gaza marks somber Eid al-Adha Washington Post 2024-06-16 | Palestinians held prayers among the rubble on June 16, as Gaza marked a somber Eid al-Adha amid the ongoing war. Read more: https://wapo.st/3XIj9v5. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
This Eid, we are in pain: Gaza marks somber Eid al-Adha Washington Post 2024-06-16 | Palestinians held prayers among the rubble on June 16, as Gaza marked a somber Eid al-Adha amid the ongoing war. Read more: https://wapo.st/3XIj9v5. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
The voters who will decide 2024 arent paying attention Washington Post 2024-06-14 | Welcome to The Campaign Moment, The Washington Post’s weekly politics roundtable to help you keep track of the biggest developments of the 2024 campaign.In a district that overwhelmingly voted for Trump in 2020, Ohio voters almost elected a Democratic congressman this week. But are such special election results representative? Senior political reporter Aaron Blake, who writes The Washington Post's new Campaign Moment newsletter, and Toluse Olorunnipa, White House bureau chief for The Post, sit down with host Elahe Izadi. They also discuss Hunter Biden’s conviction on felony gun charges, how family matters impact presidential campaigns, and polling that shows voters are checked out when it comes to major campaign stories.Today’s show was produced by Laura Benshoff and Ted Muldoon. It was edited by Lucy Perkins and Mary Jo Murphy. Subscribe to Aaron’s newsletter, The Campaign Moment, here (washingtonpost.com/newsletters/campaign-moment/?method=NMP_SURL&&utm_source=podcasts&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=the-campaign-moment;location=podcasts) . Subscribe to The Washington Post here (subscribe.washingtonpost.com/acquisition/?s_l=OFFSITE_PODCAST&p=s_v&s_dt=yearly&utm%5B%E2%80%A6%5De-podcast&utm_medium=acq-nat&utm_campaign=podcast-subs) .
The Campaign Moment: Hunter Biden, Ohio lessons and low-info voters Washington Post 2024-06-14 | Elahe Izadi chats with Aaron Blake and White House bureau chief Toluse Olorunnipa. They tackle Hunter Biden’s conviction, intriguing results from a special election in Ohio, and tuned-out voters.
Trumps probation call, explained Washington Post 2024-06-14 | The Washington Post's Perry Stein and Devlin Barret explain how Trump's probation call may have went and what it means for his sentencing. Read more: https://wapo.st/3VwEtku. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
The differences between the Trump, Hunter Biden convictions Washington Post 2024-06-14 | The Washington Post's Devlin Barrett explains the differences between the convictions of former president Donald Trump and Joe Biden's Son, Hunter Biden. Read more: washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/06/11/hunter-biden-gun-trial-verdict-live-updates?itid=sr_1_614fd26a-2a44-44c5-9a71-a28faad06b40. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
Pope invites comedians to a laugh at the Vatican Washington Post 2024-06-14 | Pope Francis hosted comedians from across the world, including Whoopi Goldberg, Chris Rock and Stephen Colbert at the Vatican on June 14 to celebrate the importance of humor. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
Jeffries: Alito appears to be insurrectionist sympathizer Washington Post 2024-06-14 | House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on June 14 slammed the Supreme Court for recent ethics allegations made against some justices. Read more: https://wapo.st/3VDHUXF. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
Friday, June 14, 2024 Washington Post 2024-06-14 | Friday briefing: Abortion pill ruling; IVF vote; Florida flooding; NBA Finals; Taylor Swift concert quakes; and more
The Capitol Hill Club | The Trump Trials: Sidebar Washington Post 2024-06-13 | On this week's episode, The Washington Post's Libby Casey and James Hohmann sit down with reporters Devlin Barrett and Perry Stein, co-authors of The Trump Trials newsletter, to discuss where things stand on former president Donald Trump's many legal issues.First up: What did Trump hope to accomplish in his first return to Capitol Hill since the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol? Plus, a breakdown of Trump's schedule over the next few months, from the sentencing hearing for his New York conviction, the upcoming debate against President Biden, and the Republican National Convention in July.And what's going on with Trump's indictments in Florida, Georgia and Washington, D.C.? Devlin and Perry provide insights into the motions, hearings and judicial decisions that are shaping each of Trump's cases. Read more: https://wapo.st/4cjxVfx. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
Americans love supplements. Heres what you should know. Washington Post 2024-06-13 | Americans are gobbling up supplements. But do we really know what’s in them? Today on “Post Reports,” Well+Being columnist Anahad O’Connor breaks down what’s behind our growing appetite for herbs and vitamins.
Republican lawmakers react to Trump’s Capitol Hill visit Washington Post 2024-06-13 | Congressional Republicans spoke to reporters following a June 13 meeting with former president Donald Trump near Capitol Hill. Read more: washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/06/14/donald-trump-capitol-hill-house-senate-republicans?itid=sr_2_3d111041-07ff-4503-909c-f48ffdfb892a. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
Biden holds joint news conference with Zelensky Washington Post 2024-06-13 | President Biden holds a joint news conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the G-7 Summit in Italy on June 13.
‘We must remain vigilant’: Harris on Supreme Court ruling Washington Post 2024-06-13 | Vice President Harris warned about ongoing potential threats to reproductive health following the Supreme Court’s decision to maintain access to a key abortion medication on June 13. Read more: https://wapo.st/4ch6UcK. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
Trump touts tremendous unity after Senate GOP meeting Washington Post 2024-06-13 | Former president Donald Trump said he had a "great meeting" with Senate Republicans near Capitol Hill on June 13. Read more: https://wapo.st/3VDahFs. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
The Gaza crisis is being exploited online | Opinion Washington Post 2024-06-13 | Nathaniel C. Fick, the State Department’s top cyber diplomat, said most Americans don't know how much of what they see on social media is foreign intelligence. Read more: https://wapo.st/3Vqgmnc. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
Cars wade through deep floodwaters in South Florida Washington Post 2024-06-13 | Cars waded through deep floodwaters in rush-hour traffic as “life-threatening" flooding hit parts of South Florida on June 12. Read more: https://wapo.st/4civIB1. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
Thursday, June 13, 2024 Washington Post 2024-06-13 | Thursday briefing: G-7 meeting; Trump to visit Capitol Hill; interest rates; heat wave forecast; Denmark ramen recall; and more
House Republicans vote to hold Garland in contempt Washington Post 2024-06-12 | The House of Representatives voted 216-207 on June 12 to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for not turning over audiotapes of an interview that President Biden conducted with special counsel Robert K. Hur. Read more: https://wapo.st/4bSDZMi. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
8 names in the Trump VP reality show Washington Post 2024-06-12 | In an election year where so much feels familiar, Donald Trump's choice for running mate is one of the biggest remaining wild cards. Sources familiar with the process confirmed late last week that so far eight people have made the shortlist and are answering questions from the campaign about their qualifications. They are Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.); as well as North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum; Reps. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) and Byron Donalds (R-Fla.); and Ben Carson, Trump’s former secretary of housing and urban development.The list includes both familiar and dark-horse candidates. National political reporter Marianne Levine talks with “Post Reports” host Martine Powers and senior political reporter Aaron Blake, who writes The Washington Post's new Campaign Moment newsletter, about the twists and turns in a decision that will ultimately fall to one person: Donald Trump.Subscribe to Aaron’s newsletter, The Campaign Moment, here (washingtonpost.com/newsletters/campaign-moment/?method=NMP_SURL&&utm_source=podcasts&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=the-campaign-moment;location=podcasts) . Subscribe to The Washington Post here (subscribe.washingtonpost.com/acquisition/?s_l=OFFSITE_PODCAST&p=s_v&s_dt=yearly&utm%5B%E2%80%A6%5De-podcast&utm_medium=acq-nat&utm_campaign=podcast-subs) .Today’s show was produced by Laura Benshoff and Ted Muldoon. It was mixed by Rennie Svirnovskiy. It was edited by Renita Jablonski.
FTC Chair Lina Khan vs. Big Tech Washington Post 2024-06-12 | Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission, in conversation with host Elahe Izadi, discusses her vision for the FTC and how her agency is trying to rein in some of the world’s most powerful companies.
Powell says one or two rate cuts plausible in 2024 Washington Post 2024-06-12 | Chair Jerome H. Powell on June 12 announced that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged. Read more: https://wapo.st/4c9bo5c. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
Schumer: Roberts derelict in preserving courts reputation Washington Post 2024-06-12 | Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) on June 12 criticized Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. for hurting the Supreme Court's reputation. Read more: https://wapo.st/3VDHUXF. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
McConnell says he will attend GOP meeting with Trump Washington Post 2024-06-12 | Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on June 12 reaffirmed his support for former president Donald Trump ahead of a meeting on Capitol Hill. Read more: https://wapo.st/4eiBPHs. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqKFollow us:Twitter: twitter.com/washingtonpostInstagram: instagram.com/washingtonpostFacebook: facebook.com/washingtonpost
