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    Canary: The Washington Post Investigates

    This seven-part investigative series from The Washington Post follows an Alabama woman’s decision to come forward with a claim of sexual assault against a high-ranking figure in the D.C. criminal justice system, and the spiraling effects of that choice. Listen to the trailer now.
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    The premier daily podcast from The Washington Post. Unparalleled reporting. Expert insight. Clear analysis. Available every weekday afternoon.
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    Can He Do That?

    “Can He Do That?” is The Post’s politics podcast, exploring the powers and limitations of American government in an era of deep division.
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    Presidential

    In 44 episodes, this podcast explores the character and legacy of each of the American presidents. Hosted by Lillian Cunningham, Presidential features Pulitzer Prize-winning historians like David McCullough and journalists like Bob Woodward. New episodes are currently being released in the countdown to the 2020 election.
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    Election 2020
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    The Next Four Years

    We look at the 2020 election to understand what happened, what it tells us about our country, and what to expect next, in a miniseries podcast that draws on the experience and expertise of The Post’s political reporting staff. Available exclusively on Amazon Music.
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    All Told

    All Told ran a special series of firsthand stories from Americans living through the coronavirus pandemic. Listen now.
    Engaging stories, important issues, new perspectives. All Told is a podcast about people -- about the struggles and triumphs of those living inside some of the biggest issues facing our country, and about what it means to be human in today's world.
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    Moonrise

    Dig into the nuclear arms race of the Cold War, the transformation of American society and politics, and even the birth of science fiction, to unearth what really drove us to the moon. Join host Lillian Cunningham for a story that has so much to reveal about America -- and about being human. Binge the series now.
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    El Washington Post es el pódcast en español de The Washington Post. Con el propósito de explicar por qué pasan las cosas, participarán como invitados no solo los protagonistas de la noticia, sino los que saben qué hay detrás de ella. El pódcast está disponible de martes a viernes a las 6.00 a.m., hora de la Costa Este de Estados Unidos.
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    Cape Up with Jonathan Capehart

    Opinion writer Jonathan Capehart talks with newsmakers who challenge your ideas on politics, and explore how race, religion, age, gender and cultural identity are redrawing the lines that both divide and unite America.
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    Constitutional

    With the writing of the Constitution in 1787, the framers set out a young nation's highest ideals. And ever since, we've been fighting over them -- what is in it and what was left out. At the heart of these arguments is the story of America. Lillian Cunningham hosts this follow-up to the popular "Presidential" podcast, exploring the Constitution and the people who framed and reframed it.
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    A WWII story
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    Letters from War

    Hundreds of letters, written between brothers fighting in the Pacific during World War II -- almost one a day, for every day of the war. This podcast tells the story of these brothers -- the Eyde brothers -- and of World War II, as revealed through their letters, in their own words. Bringing the letters to life are modern-day military veterans, who discuss how the letters compare to their own experiences -- what's universal about war and what's changed. It's the Eyde brothers' story, and it's America's story.
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    Capital Weather Gang

    The inside scoop on D.C. weather, delivered in under a minute. Get it weekday mornings on your Amazon Echo, Google Home or favorite podcast app. Capital Weather Gang can also be heard on WAMU.
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    Edge of Fame

    Host Geoff Edgers explores the life that happens before, behind and beyond the spotlight. Other podcasts might cover artists; this podcast uncovers them.
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    The American War

    A podcast guide to "The Vietnam War," the new documentary from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. Washington Post Opinion columnist Alyssa Rosenberg breaks down each episode of the film with Burns and Novick themselves, getting the story behind the stories. Listen after each episode of "The Vietnam War" for a new perspective on how the film was made and what it all means.
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    Retropod

    Retropod is a show for history lovers, featuring stories about the past, rediscovered. Reporter Mike Rosenwald introduces you to history’s most colorful characters - forgotten heroes, overlooked villains, dreamers, explorers, world changers. Available every weekday morning on Amazon Echo, Google Home and your favorite podcast app.
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    Other: Mixed Race in America

    This five-part miniseries explores what happens when your parents come from two different countries, cultures, or races. Host Alex Laughlin shares her own stories and interviews multiracial people about what their racial identities mean to them. Five episodes, five themes and a whole bunch of stories to make you think about what it means to be an American.
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    Historically Black

    An eight-episode miniseries that brings black history to life through personal heirlooms and their stories. Co-produced with APM Reports. Hosted by Keegan-Michael Key, Roxane Gay, Issa Rae and "Another Round" hosts Heben Nigatu and Tracy Clayton.
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