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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.
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Every 19th of October, Grenadians mark a somber anniversary: the 1983 execution of the country’s former prime minister and revolutionary leader, Maurice Bishop, and others who died alongside him. The people of this Caribbean nation still have no closure 40 years later. The remains of Bishop and his supporters were never returned to their family members and are missing to this day. In the first episode of “The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop,” The Washington Post’s Martine Powers takes us on the personal journey that led her to learn about Grenada’s history. Martine delves into why Bishop was such an influential figure, what made the United States nervous about him and why the mystery of his missing remains continues to haunt so many on the island.Listen to more episodes here – or on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music or Spotify. You can find photos and documents from the investigation in our special episode guide here. Subscribers to The Washington Post can get early access to episodes of the series on Apple Podcasts, as well as ad-free listening. Link your Post subscription now or sign up to become a new Post subscriber here.
Grenada’s Black revolutionary leader, Maurice Bishop, was executed in a coup in 1983, along 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.“The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop” is an investigative podcast that delves into the revolutionary history of Grenada, why the missing remains still matter and the role the U.S. government played in shaping the fate of the island nation. Listen and follow the show here. 
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So… can he do that?

So… can he do that?

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A message from Allison

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Allison shares some news about the future of the show. Plus, a request to hear from listeners. 
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Melissa Nordin

Beautiful.

Jan 8th
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Melissa Nordin

Beautiful.

Jan 8th
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Rick Patton

OMG you all just can't let him go. We have a President right now whose administration is reneging on foreign policy agreements, threatening to nuke American citizens, being silent on the NSA spying on journalists, threatening to send government agents to the doors of unvaccinated Americans. Your podcast is allegedly about the power of the Executive Branch? Talk about those overreaches. Talk about the behind the scenes influences telling Biden what he can and cannot say, even though HE is the President. Talk about a President who can barely string a sentence together. Talk about a President who brings note cards to an ice cream shop because he can't be trusted to remember what to talk about. "I'm gonna get in trouble if I talk about this." "They told me not to answer questions." Who the F*** is "they", and why does our President think he's going to get in trouble for talking to people? Talk about THAT.

Jul 8th
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Rick Patton

What about Hunter Biden's capitalization the Biden name and VP-authority?

Jun 17th
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Rick Patton

The answer is no. If people want to pursue unhealthy habits, that is their right. Nobody is forcing black Americans to smoke menthols. This is supposed to be the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. It has turned into the Land of the Regulated and the Home of the Soft.

Apr 23rd
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Pete Jackson King

No. He already said he wouldn't. Liz didn't win. Hopefully she will figure that out soon!! #BIDEN2024!!

Apr 15th
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Andi-Roo Libecap

This was very helpful in my efforts to better understand the nitty-gritty of the potential new voting laws.

Apr 11th
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Andi-Roo Libecap

This was a particularly informative episode, definitely a must-listen! 👍👍👍

Mar 19th
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CraggyPete

lol yes Trump can do whatever he wants he's president, his authority is total, get over it libs!

May 23rd
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sirenasd

Such a good episode. I don't think I have ever heard anyone explain how primaries actually work.

Mar 22nd
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Rick Patton

2:32 "To turn a regular weapon into a semi-automatic weapon". Wanna know how I know you're not an expert on guns?

Aug 10th
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gabriela sanchez

Great job with this podcast. Keep up the good work. Thank you

Aug 2nd
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gabriela sanchez

Thank You for clearing up so much of what Perplexes my mind with this individual. Isaac Sanchez I agree with you it is singularity with him.

Aug 2nd
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Philly Burbs

The only reason Trump is going after Obamacare is because he hates & goal is to destroy all things "OBAMA" .

Mar 29th
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SMSimon

I just started listening to the podcast and I can pretty much bet most of what he said won't holdup to facts... What a scumbag!

Feb 8th
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Isaac Sanchez

ends with a statement that the Pelosi pushback is a brilliant move without giving any substantial support as to why it is brilliant... then fades to a commercial. i dig the pod cast just kinda hard to agree when little to no facts are used to support opinion.

Jan 22nd
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Isaac Sanchez

the entire presidency gets weirder the longer Trumps term goes on.... it ends with the singularity.

Jan 22nd
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Margaret Schriber

this podcast is cut short in between someone speaking could we get the full episode soon

Dec 15th
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will quigley

Last episode doesn't seem to have been uploaded in it's entirety

Dec 14th
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Accordionbabe

Thoughtful analysis and reassuring for all fair minded people. WP giving balanced reporting. Keep it up. Do your jobs. And thank you.

Oct 5th
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