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Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s journey from the segregated South to the United Nations Nov 22, 2022

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In this conversation first recorded at the Global Women’s Summit on Nov. 15, Thomas-Greenfield discusses how her upbringing in the segregated South has affected her work as a diplomat and what it’s like being a Black women in a world dominated by White men.

Matthew F. Delmont on Black Americans fighting for ‘double victory’ in WWII Nov 15, 2022

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In this Washington Post Live conversation from Nov. 3, professor Matthew F. Delmont discusses his new book, “Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad,” the important roles Black Americans played in every branch of the military, and the disrespect and violence they faced when returning home.

Wendell Pierce puts ‘Death of A Salesman’ in a whole new light Nov 08, 2022

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In this Washington Post Live conversation from Oct. 24, veteran actor Wendell Pierce discusses his starring role in the latest rendition of Arthur Miller’s “Death of A Salesman,” and how having a Black family at the play’s center shines a whole new light on the classic drama.

Rahul Gupta on fentanyl and the nightmare of synthetic drugs Nov 01, 2022

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In this Washington Post Live conversation from Oct. 26, Rahul Gupta, the director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, discusses harm-reduction programs and treatment for people addicted to substances, the evolution of overdoses in the United States and the nightmare synthetic drugs are inflicting across the country.

Michael Fanone’s battle for accountability for Jan. 6 Oct 25, 2022

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In this Washington Post Live conversation from Oct. 18, former D.C. police officer Michael Fanone discusses his new book, “Hold the Line: The Insurrection and One Cop’s Battle for America’s Soul,” recounts his firsthand experience defending the U.S. Capitol and explains why it’s so important to hold insurrectionists accountable for the violence of Jan. 6, 2021.

Sen. Gary Peters on what’s at stake this midterm season Oct 18, 2022

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In this Washington Post Live conversation from Oct. 12, Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan discusses what’s at stake this midterm election cycle, what his fellow Democrats need to do to succeed in Georgia, Pennsylvania and Ohio, and his message to his Republican colleagues who’ve been silent in the face of attacks on our democracy.

Nikki Giovanni is against banning any book Oct 11, 2022

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In this Washington Post Live conversation from Oct. 5, famed author and poet Nikki Giovanni discusses her new children’s book, “A Library,” explores the freedom books give our lives and explains why she’s against banning any book.

Nina Totenberg and Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s decades-long friendship Oct 04, 2022

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on Sept. 29, NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg discusses her new memoir, “Dinners With Ruth,” about her decades-long friendship with Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the Supreme Court’s upcoming term.

Steve Phillips on ‘How We Win the Civil War’ Sep 27, 2022

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In this Washington Post Live conversation from Sept. 26, author Steve Phillips discusses his new book, “How We Win the Civil War,” the state of American democracy and why he says a “race-conscious” lens is key to understanding the upcoming midterm elections.

Ibram X. Kendi encourages kids to ask difficult questions about U.S. history Sep 20, 2022

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In this Washington Post Live conversation from Sept. 14, historian and best-selling author Ibram X. Kendi discusses his new children’s book, “Magnolia Flower,” what inspired him to adapt the writing of Zora Neale Hurston and why the latest push to ban books isn’t new.

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