Go inside the story and meet the dedicated journalists of the Associated Press. ]]> https://www.ap.org/content/formats/audio/ audioboom.com Fri, 08 May 2026 19:42:28 +0000 en https://audioboom.com/i/43208048/s=1400x1400/el=1/rt=fill.png https://www.ap.org/content/formats/audio/ false Behind The AP Story Audioboom dcdc1cce-6680-52c9-bc09-5b60c80d7f7d https://audioboom.com/channels/5159699.rss episodic https://audioboom.com/posts/8901314 4 Behind the AP Story: The Met Gala - May's most important day on the fashion calendar 3 381 false full On this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, AP journalists Beatrice Dupuy, John Carucci and Jocelyn Noveck recap the 2026 Met Gala - the memorable looks, the exhibit and much more. Fri, 08 May 2026 19:42:28 +0000 audioboom-019e091c-e535-7fa8-bd4d-90e1af1c76d7 Behind The AP Story Behind The AP Story https://audioboom.com/posts/8892984 3 Behind The Story: Middle East AP journalists break down their coverage of the Iran War 3 829 false full In this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, reporters from Israel, Iran and the United Arab Emirates unpack the Iran war. They report on how fighting has impacted their countries, the historical context behind the war and the conflict's repercussions. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:47:23 +0000 audioboom-019dac01-0fa2-7698-b844-ccd24ce0219e Behind The AP Story Behind The AP Story https://audioboom.com/posts/8871629 2 Behind The Story: AP reporters discuss investigation into effects of PFAS chemicals 3 605 false full In this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, reporters discuss their investigation into the effects of PFAS chemicals on rural communities in America. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:27:30 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2026-03-09:/posts/8871629 Behind The AP Story Behind The AP Story https://audioboom.com/posts/8844293 1 Behind the AP Story: Donald Trump's second first term's theme is 'determination,' AP reporters say 3 916 false full In this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, White House reporter Darlene Superville and Washington radio correspondent Sagar Meghani break down some of the biggest news events in Trump’s first year in his second presidency.]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:55:24 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2026-01-23:/posts/8844293 Behind The AP Story Behind The AP Story https://audioboom.com/posts/8811727 12 Behind the AP investigation into crossing guard safety, death 2 488 false full In this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, AP's Ron Nixon and intern Dasia Garner discuss the AP's investigation on crossing guard safety and deaths.]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:38:25 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-11-26:/posts/8811727 Behind The AP Story Behind The AP Story https://audioboom.com/posts/8804930 11 Behind The AP Story: What we know about the Louvre heist as told by AP reporter John Leicester 2 322 false full On this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, AP's John Leicester talks about the Louvre crown jewel heist and what we know so far.

]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:03:15 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-11-11:/posts/8804930 Behind The AP Story Behind The AP Story https://audioboom.com/posts/8786788 10 The Story Behind the AP Story: How US tech enabled China's surveillance state 2 473 false full On this episode of The Story Behind The AP Story, journalists Dake Kang and Yael Gruer take a closer look at their investigation into the role of US companies in enabling China's surveillance state. Sat, 04 Oct 2025 12:30:36 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-10-04:/posts/8786788 Behind The AP Story Behind The AP Story https://audioboom.com/posts/8769791 9 AP reporters reflect on Hurricane Katrina, 20 years later 2 578 false full In this episode of “The Story Behind the AP Story,” journalists reflect on the atmosphere in the city before the storm and how they covered it. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 22:00:00 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-08-29:/posts/8769791 Behind The AP Story Behind The AP Story https://audioboom.com/posts/8769792 8 A test of the mind and body: Behind AP's coverage of the Tour De France 2 508 false full In this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh explains how the race works, as well as some iconic moments. On the ground, AP photographers, Thibault Camus and Mosa’ab El Shamy capture the vibrant atmosphere and festive mood as the race passes through cities and towns. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 21:00:00 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-08-29:/posts/8769792 Behind The AP Story Behind The AP Story https://audioboom.com/posts/8769805 7 AP lifestyles reporter explains the origins, benefits of chair yoga and its surge in popularity 2 290 false full In this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, AP Lifestyles reporter Leanne Italie explains chair yoga's origins and how it works. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-08-29:/posts/8769805 Behind The AP Story Behind The AP Story https://audioboom.com/posts/8769807 6 The AP reporters covering the Sean 'Diddy' Combs Case 2 547 false full In this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, AP correspondent Julie Walker speaks with reporters Larry Neumeister and Michael Sisak, who share their coverage of the case as the trial unfolds, and witnesses take the stand. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-08-29:/posts/8769807 Behind The AP Story Behind The AP Story https://audioboom.com/posts/8769819 5 Five years later: How the murder of George Floyd changed America 2 555 true full In this episode of the Story Behind the AP Story, we revisit the murder of George Floyd five years later. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-08-29:/posts/8769819 Behind The AP Story Behind The AP Story https://audioboom.com/posts/8769820 4 Following the decades long journey of Xenotransplantation 2 527 false full In this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, we hear from Lauran Neergaard and Shelby Lum, who have been following the journey of animal to human transplants, or xenotransplants, over the last few years. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-08-29:/posts/8769820 Behind The AP Story Behind The AP Story https://audioboom.com/posts/8769823 3 Following the return of stuck astronauts, Butch and Suni 2 485 false full In this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, AP correspondent Haya Panjwani speaks with space writer Marcia Dunn. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-08-29:/posts/8769823 Behind The AP Story Behind The AP Story https://audioboom.com/posts/8769827 2 Details about Trump’s executive orders around DEI are causing confusion 2 564 false full In this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, AP correspondent Haya Panjwani speaks with deputy global business editor Pia Sarkar and reporter Alexandra Olson. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-08-29:/posts/8769827 Behind The AP Story Behind The AP Story https://audioboom.com/posts/8769828 1 The pomp, pageantry and circumstance of presidential inaugurations 2 579 false full In this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, hear from AP Washington radio correspondent, Sagar Meghani and White House correspondent Darlene Superville. They'll help us peel back the curtain and share what we can expect during a presidential inauguration. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-08-29:/posts/8769828 Behind The AP Story Behind The AP Story https://audioboom.com/posts/8769905 9 From Ferguson to Minneapolis, AP reporters recall flashpoints of the Black Lives Matter movement 1 448 false full Published Aug. 23, 2024]]> AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the reporters on the ground during pivotal moments of the Black Lives Matter movement. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-08-29:/posts/8769905 Behind The AP Story Behind The AP Story https://audioboom.com/posts/8769902 8 Once praised, settlement to help sickened BP oil spill workers leaves most with nearly nothing 1 397 false full Published April 18, 2024]]> Thousands of ordinary people who helped clean up after the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico say they got sick. A court settlement was supposed to help compensate them, but it hasn’t turned out as expected. AP correspondent Jaime Holguin reports on the story behind the story. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:45:05 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-08-29:/posts/8769902 Behind The AP Story Behind The AP Story https://audioboom.com/posts/8769882 7 Why did more than 1,000 people die after police subdued them with force that isn't meant to kill? 1 515 false full Published March 28, 2024]]> The Associated Press is publishing a major investigation of encounters in which police used force that is not supposed to be lethal -- but still ended in death. AP correspondent Jaime Holguin reports on the story behind the story. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:00:44 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-08-29:/posts/8769882 Behind The AP Story Behind The AP Story https://audioboom.com/posts/8769880 6 Takeaways from the AP's investigation into how US prison labor supports many popular food brands 1 512 false full Published Jan. 29, 2024]]> An Associated Press investigation shows how U.S. prison labor supports many popular food brands. AP correspondent Jaime Holguin reports on the story behind the story. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:58:47 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-08-29:/posts/8769880 Behind The AP Story Behind The AP Story https://audioboom.com/posts/8769874 5 Castaways survive hallucination, thirst and desperation during 36 days at sea 1 543 false full Published Jan. 22, 2024]]> Dozens of migrants who were rescued in August after 36 days at sea in a boat told the AP they survived without food and water and watched others die. AP originally published the story Migration-36 Days at Sea on December 18, 2023. AP correspondent Jaime Holguin reports on the story behind the story. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:55:59 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-08-29:/posts/8769874 Behind The AP Story Behind The AP Story https://audioboom.com/posts/8769871 4 Recordings show how the Mormon church protects itself from child sex abuse claims 1 573 true full Published Dec. 12, 2023]]> Recordings show how the Mormon church protects itself from child sex abuse claims. AP originally published the story Mormon-Sex Abuse on December 4, 2023. AP correspondent Jaime Holguin reports on the story behind the story. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:54:13 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-08-29:/posts/8769871 Behind The AP Story Behind The AP Story https://audioboom.com/posts/8769869 3 The Protein Problem: dilemmas and solutions from AP’s series on protein production's toll on the planet 1 351 false full Published Nov. 17, 2023]]> In the series "The Protein Problem," The Associated Press examines how different parts of the world can raise their livestock without exhausting the planet. AP correspondent Jaime Holguin reports on the story behind the story. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:52:10 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-08-29:/posts/8769869 Behind The AP Story Behind The AP Story https://audioboom.com/posts/8769868 2 Freedom Under Fire: 5 takeaways from AP’s series on rising tension between guns and American liberty 1 364 false full Published Oct. 31, 2023]]> In the series "Freedom Under Fire," the Associated Press examines the rising tensions between the right to guns and the threat of mass shootings and neighborhood violence. AP correspondent Jaime Holguin reports on the story behind the story. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:50:44 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-08-29:/posts/8769868 Behind The AP Story Behind The AP Story https://audioboom.com/posts/8769866 1 The War in Israel: The Story Behind The AP Story 1 595 false full Published Oct. 12, 2023]]> As the conflict in Israel continues to heat up in Gaza, Jaime Holguin with the Associated Press held an in-depth discussion with AP's News director for Israel, Palestine and Jordan Josef Federman to help explain the situation. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:49:01 +0000 tag:audioboom.com,2025-08-29:/posts/8769866 Behind The AP Story Behind The AP Story