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Quiet on Set

Movie and television crews help bring Hollywood magic to life. Crews frequently work long, unsustainable hours for low pay, which often leads to exhaustion and overwork. The Washington Post spoke with five union crew members about their experiences in the industry. Their stories describe a culture that prevents them from speaking out, ensuring things don’t change even as tragedies continue.

The Washington Post (2023)

With cuts, farmers fear labor shortage

Farmers rely on seasonal workers but freezes to labor programs are putting those farms in financial peril. The Washington Post's Jorge Ribas visits two Minnesota farms to find out how these cuts, as well as the climate of fear around migrant labor, could have lasting impacts on our food industry.

The Washington Post (2025)

Sonoma Hills Farm

As California works to differentiate its cannabis industry with state certification of cannabis and appellations, Mary Beth Albright travels to Sonoma Hills Farm for a cannabis-and-food pairing dinner.

The Washington Post (2021)

What the Michigan midterms mean for the future of abortion

On November 8, Michigan will vote on Proposal 3, which would enshrine reproductive rights in the state's constitution. The Post's Hannah Jewell spoke to activists and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) about what the fall of Roe means for her own reelection campaign and other midterm races with abortion on the ballot.

The Washington Post (2022)

Descendants: The Lost Cause

Host Nicole Ellis visits Richmond, the former capital of the Confederacy, to investigate the Lost Cause propaganda campaign, the women most influential to its success and the museum leaders determined to help the city heal by setting the record straight.

The Washington Post (2020)

Hannah Explains: GOOP

At the latest conference of Gwyneth Paltrow’s controversial wellness brand, we asked presidential candidate Marianne Williamson about the power of the Goop vote.

The Washington Post (2019)

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