Sarah Blasky
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Sarah Blasky is a journalist associated with The Washington Post who reports on U.S. government and political affairs.
5 episodes featuring Sarah Blasky
Global News Podcast
French students challenge a strained education system
The episode connects unrest in France with consequential questions about state accountability, capital punishment, medical innovation, war and public trust.
Oct 2, 2026 · 28 min
Letters from an American
FBI probes alleged pay-to-play involving Senator Collins
The episode uses an alleged corruption investigation to examine whether weakened oversight is enabling conflicts of interest and misuse of public money.
Sep 24, 2026 · 16 min
Today, Explained
Trump ballroom project tests presidential power
The fight over the ballroom could determine how presidents fund construction, alter historic federal sites, and defend executive action in court.
Aug 26, 2026 · 28 min
Letters from an American
Trump-backed candidates lose as Republican loyalty shows strain
Two primary defeats give Heather Cox Richardson a concrete test of whether Donald Trump still commands Republican voters as reliably as before.
Aug 14, 2026 · 12 min
Letters from an American
Missile shortages test America’s deterrence
A depleted stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles could constrain U.S. military choices while rebuilding supplies takes years and substantial resources.
Aug 9, 2026 · 15 min