Charla Freeland

Washington, D.C.

Audio Producer

Education: Howard University, BA in Broadcast Journalism

Charla Freeland is an audio producer for The Washington Post, focusing on the "Color of Money" personal finance series by Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary. Prior to her work in business, she worked for a decade as a political news producer for various Washington Post podcasts, WAMU's 1A, and SiriusXM’s POTUS Channel.
Latest from Charla Freeland

Post Reports: Trump's historic win

Former president Trump is projected to win the White House – again. Post Report host Martine Powers takes you through what we know about the results of a historic election.

November 6, 2024

Surviving Putin's gulag: Vladimir Kara-Murza tells his story

Pulitzer Prize winner Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was part of August’s massive prisoner exchange with Russia, talks about his time in jail, freedom of speech and the future of Putin’s regime.

August 14, 2024

Trump's convention, Biden's crisis

Donald Trump formally accepted the Republican nomination for the presidency and described Saturday’s assassination attempt in vivid detail. Joe Biden caught covid and faces mounting pressure to step aside from top Democrats.

July 19, 2024

The Campaign Moment: Trump's convention, Biden's crisis

Donald Trump formally accepted the Republican nomination for the presidency and described Saturday’s assassination attempt in vivid detail. Joe Biden caught covid and faces mounting pressure to step aside from top Democrats.

July 19, 2024

The calls are coming from inside the House

More high-profile lawmakers nudge President Biden to drop out of the race, raising tension within the Democratic Party. We’re broadcasting from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

July 18, 2024

VP pick Vance, Secret Service scrutiny and more from Milwaukee

Following an assassination attempt over the weekend, Trump has another big week ahead at the Republican National Convention.

July 15, 2024

The Campaign Moment: Trump picks Vance as running mate

Following an assassination attempt over the weekend, Trump has another big week ahead at the Republican National Convention.

July 15, 2024

Can you spot bad financial advice on TikTok? Take our quiz.

Social media is full of financial influencers — or “finfluencers” — dispensing advice. How credible would you rate their recommendations?

May 13, 2024

One woman’s failed abortions led another to motherhood

A young woman in Texas desperately tried to terminate her pregnancy before ultimately choosing adoption. Today on Post Reports, how abortion restrictions and fate collided to entwine two women’s lives.

April 25, 2024

Help! I haven’t filed my taxes yet!

The tax filing deadline is less than a week away. Personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary answers your last-minute tax questions and offers advice on what to do if you need more time to file.

April 9, 2024