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The Next Four Years

The Washington Post & Amazon Music

Amid one of the most turbulent periods in modern U.S. history, the nation chose a new president. The American people faced this choice against the backdrop of a global pandemic, dire economic conditions and nationwide unrest over police brutality and systemic racism. The outcome of the 2020 election -- and the turmoil that's emerged since -- help us understand what the past four years have meant, what they have taught us and where our country goes from here. This podcast, hosted by The Washington Post’s Eugene Scott and drawing on the experience and expertise of The Post’s political reporting staff, tells the story of this extraordinary election, and looks ahead at what this moment in history tells us about the future of our divided country.

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