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 Joe and Alex discuss the latest from the Jan. 6th Committee hearings. Could the testimony be turning the tide of public opinion? Who else could testify? And why the hearings have us feeling more optimistic about our chances this fall. Plus, new polling data shows that the "red wave" is nowhere to be found. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/that-trippi-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy



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On Wednesday, independent advisers to the Food and Drug Administration recommended the agency authorize coronavirus vaccines for children under 5. What this move means for families and how it will affect where we are in the pandemic. Read more: It’s finally happening: The ...

Cases of the monkeypox virus are spreading in many countries where it has rarely, if ever, been seen before, including in the United States. Although there are a lot of unknowns about the illness, the rapidly rising number of infections has caused alarm bells to sound among ...

Ten Republicans. Ten Democrats. One bipartisan gun-control deal. Could this be the last chance for any meaningful action on federal gun reform? Read More: Over the weekend, Republicans and Democrats announced a monumental agreement on addressing gun violence. They had a n...

John Biewen is a journalist and documentarian. He directs the audio program at the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University where he produces the two-time Peabody Award–nominated podcast, Scene on Radio,
This podcast dares to ask the hard questions. It goes deep and covers topics such as:
What is the origin of racism?
What’s up with white people?
Why is it important to examine our dubious past?
Are we at the end of democracy?
Do you think there will be a civil war?
Is there still time to save ourselves?
Let’s just say that it’s a good thing that I don’t have self-governing status in Florida. If you know what I mean.
John is also the co-editor of the book Reality Radio: Telling True Stories in Sound, and has produced for the, This American Life, Studio 360, American RadioWorks, and the BBC World Service.

The meteoric rise of the U.S. stock market over the past two years has come to an abrupt end. A steep downturn recently has led to what’s known as a bear market. But what does that mean, and why might policymakers have to hurt the economy to help it in the long term? Guest: ...

Today on Post Reports, the GOP candidates spreading the so-called “big lie,” and how the Jan. 6 committee hopes to educate Americans about what really happened. Plus, the United States has sent weapons to Ukraine — but now the troops need tech support.  Read more: J.R...

The Senate has reached a bipartisan deal that could lead to the most significant federal response to gun violence in decades. Senator Chris Murphy, Democrat of Connecticut, was deeply involved in the negotiations. Today, he tells us how news of the shooting in Uvalde, Texas,...

Is the U.S. economy hurtling toward a recession? Dean Baker, an economist and co-founder of the Center for Economic and Policy Research in D.C., thinks it all boils down to just how aggressive the Federal Reserve will be. The Fed is expected to raise interest rates again later this week. 

On today’s “Post Reports,” we examine the factors that could lead to a recession — and we ask what Americans can do to prepare if it happens. 

In the nearly four months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the United States has been giving officials in Kyiv a steady stream of intelligence to aid them in the fight. But what is becoming clear is that the Ukrainians are not returning the favor. Guest: Julian E. Barn...

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Ezra Marcus takes a deep dive into the world of OnlyFans and self-described e-pimps, and untangles the vast web of models, agencies and “chatters” (the people who often act as the OnlyFans models in private messages with the customers) that support these lucrative businesses...

Today on “Post Reports,” the sixth and final episode of “Broken Doors,” about the risks of no-knock raids for people on both sides of the door. How did we get here – and what does the future look like?   Read more: “Broken Doors” is an investigative podcast series host...

Joe and Alex break down the first primetime January 6th Committee hearing. Why is Trump in trouble? Joe lays out Liz Cheney's powerful case. What else was powerful from last night and how can Dems use it moving forward? How can we make sure we aren't just talking to ourselves...

Today on “Post Reports,” what the fight for abortion rights means for Black women, and how both sides of the fight are intertwined with the legacy of slavery and racism.

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With a Supreme Court ruling on abortion access looming, Black women in particular are struggling with the fight for reproductive rights. A long history of medical mistreatment and neglect follows Black women, and it makes the debate between abortion rights and antiabortion advocates all the more complicated. While some oppose abortion care because it’s regarded as a form of “genocide,” others say overturning Roe v. Wade would mark the latest effort to take away what generations of Black women have rarely had: bodily autonomy. Akilah Johnson on what an overturn of Roe could mean for Black women.

This episode contains strong language. This week, voters in San Francisco ousted Chesa Boudin, their progressive district attorney. The move was seen as a rejection of a class of prosecutors who are determined to overhaul the criminal justice system. But what happened to Mr....

How high school students across the country are fighting for their right to read. Plus, what the Golden State Warriors represent off the basketball court.

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A few months ago, education reporter Hannah Natanson sat in on the meeting of an unusual book club at Vandegrift High School in Austin, Tex. – one in which students read exclusively books banned by their school district, and think deeply about the aspects of the world that’ll remain hidden to them if grown-ups keep banning books. 

Then, we hear from Washington Post global opinions writer Jason Rezaian on the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, their outspoken coach Steve Kerr, and why Jason thinks the Warriors should now be considered “America’s team.”

This episode contains strong language. After a nearly yearlong investigation, the congressional committee examining the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol will begin holding televised hearings on Thursday. One focus of the hearings will be the Proud Boys. The trajectory of that gr...

The mobile-first design methodology is great—it focuses on what really matters to the user, it’s well-practiced, and it’s been a common design pattern for years. So developing your CSS mobile-first should also be great, too…right?  Well, not necessarily. Classic mobi...

Starting Thursday, the House committee probing the attack on the Capitol is holding televised hearings. What will be revealed after nearly a year of investigation? Plus, an update on California’s Tuesday elections. Read more: After conducting hundreds of interviews and unc...