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“Can He Do That?” is The Washington Post’s politics podcast, exploring presidential power in the face of weakened institutions, a divided electorate and changing political norms. Led by host Allison Michaels, each episode asks a new question about this extraordinary moment in American history and answers with insight into how our government works, how to understand ongoing events, and the implications when so much about the current state of American life and the country’s politics is unlike anything we’ve seen before.

Can He Do That‪?‬ The Washington Post

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“Can He Do That?” is The Washington Post’s politics podcast, exploring presidential power in the face of weakened institutions, a divided electorate and changing political norms. Led by host Allison Michaels, each episode asks a new question about this extraordinary moment in American history and answers with insight into how our government works, how to understand ongoing events, and the implications when so much about the current state of American life and the country’s politics is unlike anything we’ve seen before.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    Introducing, "Impromptu"

    Introducing, "Impromptu"

    “Impromptu” from Washington Post Opinions invites listeners to eavesdrop on our columnists as they have frank, thoughtful conversations on the news and cultural debates they can’t stop thinking about.

    • 2 min
    Try This: Stop trying to fall asleep

    Try This: Stop trying to fall asleep

    “Try This” from The Washington Post is a series of audio courses designed to jump-start the parts of life where we can all use a few pointers — with pithy, snackable solutions you can easily use.

    • 9 min
    The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop: ‘Somebody knows’

    The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop: ‘Somebody knows’

    Forty years ago, the body of a prime minister went missing. The Post’s Martine Powers asks: Who’s responsible?

    • 51 min
    Introducing “The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop”

    Introducing “The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop”

    Grenada’s revolutionary leader was executed in a coup in 1983, with seven others. The whereabouts of their remains are unknown. Now, The Washington Post’s Martine Powers uncovers new answers about how the U.S. fits into this 40-year-old Caribbean mystery.

    • 2 min
    Introducing “Field Trip”

    Introducing “Field Trip”

    Journey through the messy past and uncertain future of America’s national parks. The Washington Post’s Lillian Cunningham ventures off the marked trail to better understand the most urgent stories playing out in five iconic landscapes today.

    • 3 min
    Trump’s indicted. Now what?

    Trump’s indicted. Now what?

    Former president Donald Trump has been indicted. We couldn't leave you hanging without an update from Post journalists. Here's today's 'Post Reports' episode that explains how the case could test the limits of our political and legal systems.

    • 29 min

Customer Reviews

3.9 out of 5
4.4K Ratings

4.4K Ratings

Chris Smith ,

Terrible Audio Editing

I’ve listened to this podcast from the initial launch, and while a little dull, I’ve enjoyed the informative and relevant content. That said, the audio editing (especially this past year) has been okay at best, and horrible at times. I’m talking wild fluctuations in audio, overlapping tracks, strange cuts, etc…

I get it, these pods are made fast and mistakes happen. But like I said, I’ve been listening from the beginning and this is a consistent annoyance. To the point where I’m no longer interested in the content.

Ginagina Smith ,

Best wishes!

You will be missed!

midwestBlue ,

12.21 pod

the hypocrisy. i remember in his speech after the horrible evacuation of afghanistan this year where biden said we/US aren’t nation builders. we had a mission to get bin laden and we did and now were done. where in the clips of him in your podcast from the past say the opposite. biden is the best the dems can do? trump is the best the gop can do? this country is in bad shape. grrrr blahhh

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