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The untold story of the Texas abortion ban

The untold story of the Texas abortion ban

On the anniversary of the Texas abortion ban, we bring you the story of the activist who helped craft the law, the doctor who tried to challenge it, and the lessons both sides have taken away from its unprecedented success.

Thursday, May 19, 2022
The untold story of the Texas abortion ban
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Post Reports is the daily podcast from The Washington Post.


Unparalleled reporting. Expert insight. Clear analysis. Everything you’ve come to expect from the newsroom of The Post. For your ears.


Martine Powers is your host, asking the questions you didn’t know you wanted answered. Published weekdays by 5 p.m. Eastern time.

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Host: Martine Powers 
Executive Producer: Maggie Penman 
Produced by: Alexis Diao, Ted Muldoon, Jordan-Marie Smith, Rennie Svirnovskiy, Sabby Robinson, Emma Talkoff, Ariel Plotnick 
Theme music: Ted Muldoon 
Supervising Senior Producer: Reena Flores 
Artwork: Mora Vieytes for The Washington Post 
  • Latest episode
    The untold story of the Texas abortion ban

    The untold story of the Texas abortion ban

    On the anniversary of the Texas abortion ban, we bring you the story of the activist who helped craft the law, the doctor who tried to challenge it, and the lessons both sides have taken away from its unprecedented success.

    Thursday, May 19, 2022
    The untold story of the Texas abortion ban
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    ‘Un-retiring’

    Today on Post Reports, an estimated 1.5 million retirees have reentered the U.S. labor market over the past year. What’s bringing them back?

    Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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    Finland and Sweden are applying for NATO membership, ending decades-long policies of military neutrality. We take a look at what this means for global security. Plus, why some NATO leaders are worried about Vladimir Putin being humiliated in Ukraine.

    Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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    The forces shaping the 2022 midterm story

    With key states holding primaries this week, we ask the big question for the 2022 midterms: Will Republicans take back control of Congress? And, the GOP lawmakers who have echoed the racist conspiracy theory used to justify the mass shooting in Buffalo.

    Monday, May 16, 2022
    The forces shaping the 2022 midterm story
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    Black in Time: The Gilded Age, Bridgerton & Beyond

    A few weeks ago, Martine Powers appeared on the Black culture podcast “For Colored Nerds” to discuss her love of period dramas and what does and doesn't work as these shows try to be more inclusive in their casting.

    Sunday, May 15, 2022
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