Post Reports

Post Reports was The Washington Post's flagship daily podcast for seven years, hosted by Martine Powers and later joined by Elahe Izadi. The show aired its final episode on February 6, 2026, making it a concluded series. During its run, it delivered weekday episodes around 5 p.m. Eastern, a different cadence from most morning news pods -- which actually worked well for people who wanted an end-of-day wrap-up rather than a morning briefing. Episodes varied widely in length, from tight 8-minute recaps to deeper 40-minute explorations, depending on the story. The format leaned heavily on the Post's investigative muscle, bringing in the reporters who actually worked the stories rather than relying on a single host to summarize everything. Powers had a knack for asking sharp questions without being combative, and Izadi added range as a co-host who could shift between hard news and cultural coverage. With roughly 1,900 episodes over its lifetime and a 4.2-star rating from over 5,200 reviews, it built a loyal audience that valued the Post's depth of reporting. The production was clean and professional, with strong editing that kept episodes moving. While the show is no longer producing new episodes, its archive remains a valuable record of major stories from 2019 through early 2026, and it's still worth listening to for anyone interested in how the Post covered a turbulent period in American politics and public life.