أفضل بودكاسات Impromptu (2025)

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The right-wing media machine is now the U.S. government 23:55

2d ago23:55

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President Trump has elevated a podcaster who’s bragged about “owning the libs” to a top position at the FBI, after firing six top generals at the Pentagon last week. Meanwhile, Elon Musk continues to make confusing demands of federal employees. Columnists Ruth Marcus, Dana Milbank and Philip Bump discuss whether this is all about loyalty and subser…

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Is America trying to rebrand? 22:37

6d ago22:37

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Names are important symbols, and President Trump is trying to change, or change back, quite a few. There’s the “Gulf of America” of course, but also the reversion of a military base from Fort Liberty to Fort Bragg, and efforts by his administration to erase the “T” in LGBT on government websites. Drew Goins, Molly Roberts and Theodore Johnson discu…

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Will Trump sell out Ukraine? 29:36

9d ago29:36

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President Trump is trying to make good on his campaign promises to end wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and he has brought his shock-and-awe strategy to the world stage. Ruth Marcus talks to David Ignatius about the chaotic past week in Europe, whether Trump will sell out the Ukrainians in a deal with Russia, and how Trump is refusing (for now)…

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More pennies, more problems 19:53

13d ago19:53

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The penny costs more to make than it’s worth, but why is it so difficult to stop making them? Drew Goins, Molly Roberts and Megan McArdle talk about whether there’s a case for continuing to make pennies — and if we should ditch some other coins weighing down our pockets while we’re at it. In fact, how much life is left for cash at all?…

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Trump fought the law. Will the law win? 30:09

16d ago30:09

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As the Trump administration challenges Congress’s “power of the purse” and grumbles at court orders slowing down its deluge of executive actions, it seems like a showdown among the three branches of government is brewing. But is this panic warranted, or will President Trump and his allies do what the courts say? Columnists Ruth Marcus, James Hohman…

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Remote work changed the country. Can it change back? 24:33

20d ago24:33

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Many U.S. office workers have gotten used to hybrid or remote work in the past few years. These arrangements changed where people live and added flexibility to their schedules. But now, the trend seems to be reversing – some companies are wanting people back in the office five days a week, and President Trump said federal employees need to end remo…

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Elon Musk seems to want to break government. Can anybody stop him? 28:01

23d ago28:01

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Elon Musk, the unelected billionaire tasked by President Trump with finding government efficiencies, is in many ways treating the federal bureaucracy as if it’s a private company he just bought. Columnists Ruth Marcus, Dana Milbank and Matt Bai talk about Musk and Trump’s strategy to demoralize those they can’t fire, whether they’re actually saving…

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As companies take sides, does it matter where we buy? 22:29

27d ago22:29

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One thing we can control is how we spend our money. So should the places where we shop align with our values, or is the politicization of corporate America just one more way the country is fracturing? Post Opinions’s Drew Goins, Molly Roberts and Heather Long discuss boycotts on both sides of the aisle, from Chick-fil-A to Budweiser, and whether vo…

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Trump is playing all his cards all at once 20:31

30d ago20:31

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President Trump wants to take over Greenland and “clean out” Gaza and is threatening both friends and foes of the United States. Is Trump's shock-and-awe approach a smart tactic, or is he weakening America by alienating our allies? Columnists Dana Milbank, Catherine Rampell and Max Boot discuss the pitfalls of Trump bringing his real estate develop…

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Is it time to delete our social media accounts? 22:54

1M ago22:54

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Social media is in flux. X has become Elon Musk’s megaphone, Meta just ended its fact-checking program, and TikTok’s future is up in the air. Some on the left are flocking to Bluesky as other platforms shift right. As these online spaces become as divided as our politics, are they still serving us? Assistant editor Drew Goins talks with columnists …

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Trump: The Sequel 20:22

1M ago20:22

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The first day of Donald Trump’s presidency featured a fire hose of execution orders, pardons for the Jan. 6 defendants and lots of long speeches. Columnists Ruth Marcus, Dana Milbank and Jim Geraghty discuss what stood out to them among the barrage of actions, what might not pass legal muster and how presidential pardons are getting out of hand. Ad…

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Alcohol is linked to cancer. But isn't everything? 23:29

1M ago23:29

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It’s “Dry January,” non-alcoholic drink sales are soaring and the surgeon general is warning people about the links between alcohol and cancer. But is it really so bad to have a few drinks at a weekly happy hour? Opinions editor Drew Goins chats with contributing columnist and physician Leana Wen and columnist Molly Roberts about the hierarchy of c…

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Big houses, small houses, we just need (a lot) more houses 27:30

2M ago27:30

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There’s a housing crisis in America: high interest rates, not enough homes, and regulations that seem to favor building massive “McMansions” instead of more diverse housing stock. How did we get here, and can we find our way out? Post columnist Heather Long talks to the Atlantic’s Jerusalem Demsas, who’s written a book on the housing crisis, and Br…

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(Final Episode) Miss Nottingham's School of Etiquette 45:15

2M ago45:15

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Title by David George Beckham, In the last ever episode of Impromptunes - The Podcast, Prunella, the daughter of the king and a chimneysweep, wonders why everyone at Ms Nottingham's School of Etiquette cares less about what people say than how they say it. Meanwhile, her twin brother George is looking to elocute his way to the throne, but is he say…

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The laughs, heartbreaks and hopes of 2024 25:18

2M ago25:18

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When we look back on 2024, it’s easy for the campaign and the election to drown out everything else that happened. But there was so much more! The Post’s Alexandra Petri, Molly Roberts and Drew Goins talk about this chaotic year and the stories that stuck with them.بقلم The Washington Post

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Burp! 47:52

2M ago47:52

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Title by Matt Fishwick David's gastrointestinal issues threaten his scholarship at Mrs Nottingham's School of Etiquette until he discovers a great talent. Song List: "Burp Burp Burp", "Oh, Why Do I Burp?", "Go, Go, Go Away", "You'd Become a Brit", "Bad Influence", "Let Out Your Love" Cast: Jacob Kuek, Stephanie Beza, Jackson Eather and Ian Andrew o…

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Luigi Mangione's motives — and ours 22:50

2M ago22:50

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The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson captivated America, as it played out in an almost cinematic fashion. But there are disturbing issues underneath this crime – the simmering anger over health-care costs and the growing normalization of violence in the United States. The Post’s David Von Drehle talks with columnists Molly Roberts and…

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The Names of People I Pretend to Forget 46:26

2M ago46:26

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Title by Josie Lane At the school reunion, Luke wants to pretend to be more successful than he is so he wears a purple suit and says he's in the top 7 of the Forbes 100 list of rich guys. But will his high school crush, Becky from Cotton On, like the 'new him?' Song List: "At the Ten Year Reunion/ I Was Always Gonna Be Better than High School", "I'…

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Americans don’t like experts? Send in the clowns. 26:42

3M ago26:42

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America has lost faith in experts, and it’s certainly showing in some of Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks. Beyond a lack of qualifications, there are concerns over character problems with several nominees too. But do either really matter in American politics anymore? Deputy Opinions Editor David Von Drehle talks with columnists Ruth Marcus and Dana Mil…

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Small Pants For Big Boys 38:56

3M ago38:56

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Title by Anon Johnny has been wetting his pants for as long as anyone can remember. His supportive teacher/aunty, Miss Garcia, has a dream of winning the coveted "Least Peed On" award but one thing stands in her way! Her little nephew and his wet pants. Only one thing can save the day. Jundies. Song List: "Junderwear" "No More Pee" "Get Rid of John…

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Mexico vs. Trump: The rematch 25:03

3M ago25:03

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Donald Trump is promising Mexico a lot of deported migrants with a side of trade war. How will Mexico and its new president handle a neighbor like Trump? Opinions assignment editor Damir Marusic talks to columnists León Krauze and Eduardo Porter about the view from both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.…

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The Underwater Arancini Ball 39:50

3M ago39:50

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Title by Rainbowroe When an arancini ball threatens the decade long marriage of a pair of foodie fish, only a trip to the surface will bring them back together. Song List: "Eat, Eat, Eat," Why Did I Eat That?" "Plenty of Fish," "Get Caught!" "Italian/Fish" "Throw Away Your Food For Love" Cast: Hollie James, Emerson Brophy, Morgan Phillips and David…

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Searching for gratitude 18:39

3M ago18:39

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As many head off for Thanksgiving after a disorienting month, our columnists tried to find anything in the world — in news and politics and their lives — to be grateful for. They had to dig deep, but they found gratitude for traditions forcing them toward normalcy, for the systems that work and for Matt Gaetz making Cameos instead of being the next…

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Lost: One Lost AirPod 43:44

3M ago43:44

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Title by Anonymous Tom and Damien are two retired child star peas in an (air)pod. Their first day working at Apple goes awry when Margaret walks in. Will the lost left go right again? Song List: "The C in Customer Service", "Apple of My Eye", "Charge Your Laptop", "2 be a child star", "Episode 12, Season 3 (Shoot Me)", "You Can Count on Apple" Cast…

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She’s the future. How does the government keep her? 10:37

3M ago10:37

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As potential deep cuts to federal agencies dominate headlines, it’s more important than ever to understand the people who make the government run. In the final installment of our “Who is Government” series, comedian and filmmaker W. Kamau Bell delves into the antitrust division of the Justice Department and learns about the surprising ways it can h…

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RFK Jr. has some good ideas. It’s what makes him so dangerous. 23:13

3M ago23:13

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People are justifiably alarmed at the prospect of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. being in charge of U.S. health policy. He amplifies conspiracy theories, is anti-vaccine and makes bizarre health claims that aren't backed up by evidence. But underneath his rhetoric, Kennedy has floated some interesting ideas, like limiting processed foods or banning pharmace…

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I've Got Something In My Front Pocket For You 40:31

3M ago40:31

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Title by Laine Phillips Dennis and Beatrice are only on their second date and sparks are already flying! But Dennis misses his mum in Tasmania and the mysterious Lake Eel-Man has an interesting deal on offer. Dennis has a choice to make... Song List: "The Lake Eel-Man", "I'm Here", "One Night", "What Do I Do (When I Have Two Loves)?", "Flame On" Ca…

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Trump 'Resistance' didn't work. What will? 24:25

4M ago24:25

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Donald Trump’s election might feel like déjà vu. But America is in a different place than it was eight years ago. Contributing columnists Amanda Ripley, Matt Bai and Theodore Johnson talk through how they’re thinking about Trump’s second term, how to set boundaries between the personal and political, and what type of civic involvement is actually u…

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A Side Of Crab 45:59

4M ago45:59

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Title by Josie Lane Even in tropical paradise, Bollard can't stop thinking about his ex-girlfriend Samantha. But when bookworm Maggie starts teaching him crab facts, could a change be on the horizon? Is this feeling love, or just indigestion? Song List: "Give Me Seafood", "My Ex-Girlfriend Samantha", "Facts About Crabs", "The Getting Ready Song", "…

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This is bigger than any one mistake Harris made 25:52

4M ago25:52

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Donald Trump won. But why? Were Americans really just mad about their grocery bill? Columnists Ruth Marcus, Dana Milbank and James Hohmann grapple with this election result as an “X-ray into our national soul.” Read more from Washington Post columnists: “No, the way to cope with a Trump win isn’t moving to Canada” “A big win for the Blow It Up Part…

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It’s Election Week. Grab the whiskey. 23:35

4M ago23:35

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None of us can know the outcome of the election, but our columnists talk through the campaign’s final spasms. Ruth Marcus, Dana Milbank and James Hohmann discuss the shifting mood in Pennsylvania, whether abortion will be as motivating this time around and if Donald Trump can get “crypto bros and the guy who vapes” to actually vote. Subscribe to Th…

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The Brief Case of the Briefcase 41:45

4M ago41:45

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Title by Tatum Stafford After a wild night of karaoke and men, Jan loses her briefcase filled with confidential documents. In her search for it she discovers a nefarious plot. Song List: "I Look At The Clock", "I'm The Kind Of Girl Who Likes To Go Crazy", "Steal His Keys", "Diamonds From A Diamond Mine", "I've Got A Plan", "Is That The Nerd?", "The…

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Are Republicans Kamala-curious? Not so much. 20:26

4M ago20:26

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In the final stretch of the campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris is making a play for Republicans who don’t like Donald Trump. But can they be swayed to vote for a lifelong Democrat? Columnists Megan McArdle, Jim Geraghty and Ramesh Ponnuru discuss what they’re hearing from fellow conservatives about this election and the future of the GOP. Subsc…

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Doc Martens Ruined My Life 48:35

4M ago48:35

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Title by Laine Phillips Mouldarolla is pretty attached to her shoes, but her dad's new partner is definitely not. Also, her dad's a bitch. Song List: "It's So Hard to be Alive", "Can't Afford to Lose", "Put Your Mouth on Me", "Ruining My Life (i'm the muthafucking moon)", "It's Sad and Okay" Cast: Zoë Harlen, Brenna Glazebrook, Morgan Phillips, and…

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To tip or not to tip? That is now the question. Everywhere. 20:51

4M ago20:51

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Americans don’t seem to have a shared understanding of when or how much to tip. Yet, millions of people rely on what we give to make a decent wage. Columnists Theodore Johnson, Heather Long and Molly Roberts talk about why things have become so confusing and get into the real issues beneath the campaign proposals to end taxes on tips. Read more fro…

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The Investigation of Ramsay Bay Hospital 45:17

4M ago45:17

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Title by Josie Lane Something is afoot at Ramsay Bay Hospital and Investigator Douglas is determined to get to the bottom of it. But when the bodies start piling up he realises that this case could be one that has been following him his entire career. What's in the coffee? What happened in 1966? And who is the mysterious 'They'? Song List: "These W…

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Doritos and cocaine: Harris and Trump try out podcast populism 20:54

4M ago20:54

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In the final stretch of the presidential campaign, both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are turning to popular lifestyle and comedy podcasts to woo different audiences. We were curious whether the candidates sounded any different in these environments than at their rallies. So columnists Charles Lane, Molly Roberts and Perry Bacon listened in and di…

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David Lee's Broth 46:10

5M ago46:10

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Title by David Lee's Broth Culinary School student, Mike, struggles to cook the perfect soup while dealing with the trauma of having an absent father, and the accidental transmutation of his friend, Mary, into a cat. Song List: "Yeah, Soup!", "Culinary Perfection", "Make That Soup With Your Father", "Cook! Cook! Cook!", "Make a Soup Outa Me", "Chic…

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‘I exist because of this piece of paper’ 13:00

5M ago13:00

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The National Archives might seem like a distant trove of documents and arcane laws for Americans far from Washington. But many of these national treasures are actually relevant to our lives. Author Sarah Vowell found the people inside the Archives who are making sure everybody can access these documents and find their stories. Read Sarah Vowell’s f…

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Just how bad will the Middle East get? 23:42

5M ago23:42

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As tensions between Israel and Iran soar, columnists David Ignatius and Josh Rogin talk with Damir Marusic about the broader forces at play in the conflict, the lack of plans for a stable future and what a Trump victory would mean for the U.S.-Iran relationship. Read more from David Ignatius on this issue: “What the Oct. 7 attacks didn’t change” “T…

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Frolicking at Fire 42:45

5M ago42:45

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Title by Josie Lane Gumdrop just wants to invent- and to fly! But there are awful, pixie-hungry goblins on the loose. What will our heroes do when faced with impending goblin doom?? Song List: "Oogie Boogie Pixies", "Fly", "Eat the Pixies", "The Goblins are Coming!", "Die, Goblin, DIE" Cast: Amelia June, Jackson Eather, Brenton Gardiner, and Hayden…

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How a cyber sleuth in the IRS takes down terrorists 12:55

5M ago12:55

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The IRS may be one of the most hated departments in the federal government, but it turns out it does more than just collect taxes. Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks got to know the folks in charge of the IRS’s cybercrime unit which investigates criminals who use cryptocurrency. In this bonus episode, Brooks talks with Michael Lewis abo…

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JD Vance had nowhere to go but up 21:26

5M ago21:26

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In the vice-presidential showdown JD Vance tried to remake himself by being nice, while Tim Walz directed his attacks at Donald Trump. Columnists Karen Tumulty, Dana Milbank and Ruth Marcus discuss the Jan. 6 moment and what Vance’s soft talk on abortion says about Republicans’ fear of how the issue will hurt them at the ballot box. Subscribe to Th…

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Oh You Mean THAT Freckle! 48:54

5M ago48:54

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Title by Melissa Dawson Marie of sunny Sunsmart Street wants to embrace the outdoors but faces problems with both melanin and men. Additionally, dastardly dermatologist Doctor Peterson is sabotaging the skin of the town's civilians with Jazz to harvest freckles. When Freddy the Freckle appears on Marie's shoulder, can town skincare-purveyor Tabitha…

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What’s a government for? Let me count the ways. 10:10

5M ago10:10

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The skittish inflation number that flies across headlines might feel arbitrary; in fact, it’s anything but. To arrive at that number, it takes millions of calculations into granular details such as the chemical composition of turkey meat and the flavor notes of olive oil. In this episode, John Lanchester chats with Michael Lewis about what the gove…

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The meaning of ‘Jeopardy!’ in a post-truth America 23:59

5M ago23:59

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“Jeopardy!” has been on the air and wildly popular for 60 years. What makes it endure, and what does that say about American culture? Contributing columnist Amanda Ripley talks to Alexandra Petri, Drew Goins and Ryan Vogt — Post Opinions staffers who’ve been contestants on the show — about its staying power, and if “Jeopardy!” can still bring Ameri…

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How About This Meat 44:24

5M ago44:24

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Title given anonymously Lovebirds Kenny and Susan have a life planned together, but it would cause Kenny's family to chop off his inheritance. With so much at steak, Kenny sets up a butcher's shop to help them snag the life of their dreams, but has to make some gristly decisions to meat the standard. Song List: "Butcher Shop Tango", "Your Money Or …

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To find new planets, you have to dim the stars 12:18

5M ago12:18

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The scope of the federal government is vast, and in one corner lies NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab, where the search for new planets and new life continues. As part of the Post Opinions “Who is government?” series, author Dave Eggers takes a look at the lab’s latest innovations and gets to know the people who are reaching for the stars. In this special …

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The real reasons Americans are having fewer kids 29:21

5M ago29:21

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Many economists and politicians are alarmed that Americans, like others around the world, are having fewer kids. But, apart from wanting a growing labor force, is this really a problem? Opinions columnists Shadi Hamid and Heather Long talk with Style columnist Monica Hesse about what’s really behind the baby bust and whether we just need to prepare…

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Onomatopoeia - Aaargh! 45:11

6M ago45:11

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Title by Amanda Buckley All President McNulty wants to do is inspire her constituents through friendship, creativity and connection. But Vice President Sandra has other plans: To remove all imagination and free thought from the country. Song List: "Use Onomatopoeia", "Boom! Pow! Wow!", "A World Without Imagination", "We Accept Everyone For Their ST…

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