How a crowd can become deadly
After eight people were killed at a Travis Scott concert in Houston late Friday, many of us were left wondering: How did this happen? An expert on crowds explains how too many people packed closely to...
8 Nov 202117min
The zebra files
When you hear hoofbeats, think zebras — especially if you’re in the D.C. suburbs, where fugitive zebras have been on the run from a local farm for many weeks. Buckle up for a wild ride as we delve int...
5 Nov 202131min
Listening in as teens talk about race
When the pandemic triggered a wave of anti-Asian violence, 18-year-old Miranda Zanca found herself wondering about her own identity and how she fit into the moment. This is the first in a new series i...
4 Nov 202123min
Big GOP energy
In a major upset for Democrats Tuesday, Republican Glenn Youngkin eked out a victory in Virginia’s gubernatorial race. Today, we look at the results of that election, and others, to understand the nat...
3 Nov 202119min
Democracy as a trust exercise
On this Election Day, we talk about how the events of Jan. 6 have affected our elections. Plus, what nations participating in COP26 will have to give up to avoid more climate change catastrophes. Rea...
2 Nov 202133min
How law enforcement failed on Jan. 6
In the days leading up to Jan. 6, mounting red flags tipped law enforcement agencies off to the coming violence. Why did they fail to act?Read more:All year, journalists at The Washington Post have be...
1 Nov 202125min
Instagram, Facebook and this Meta episode
Instagram’s CEO steps into the limelight in an unexpected public interview. And, after a firestorm, Facebook’s big attempt to pivot.Read more:In an impromptu interview on Twitter Spaces, Instagram chi...
29 Okt 202122min
The next phase of the pandemic
Today on Post Reports, we talk about the latest news on vaccines for young children, booster shots for adults and at-home coronavirus tests for us all. Physician and columnist Leana Wen offers her adv...
28 Okt 202123min
