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Four years in Jackie Robinson’s life Apr 29, 2022

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In this conversation recorded on April 29 for Washington Post Live, author Kostya Kennedy discusses his new book “True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson.”

Janelle Monáe redefines the American Dream Apr 26, 2022

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In this conversation recorded on April 18 for Washington Post Live, singer, actor and activist Janelle Monáe discusses her latest album, and her debut book, “The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer.”

Telling the full history of a Founding Father’s plantation Apr 19, 2022

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James Madison was the fourth president of the United States, and his Montpelier estate was maintained by about 300 enslaved people over more than 140 years. In this conversation recorded on April 14 for Washington Post Live, James French, chair of the Montpelier Descendants Committee, joins Jonathan Capehart to discuss.

Harvey Fierstein on his memoir and LGBT kids today Apr 12, 2022

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In this conversation recorded on April 6 for Washington Post Live, Tony Award winning playwright and actor Harvey Fierstein discusses his memoir “I Was Better Last Night” and his advice to LGBT kids growing up in America today.

The significance of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Apr 05, 2022

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In this conversation recorded on March 30 for Washington Post Live, New York University Professor of Law Melissa Murray discusses the significance of the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, as well as the news swirling around Ginni Thomas and her quest to overturn the 2020 election.

Mariama Diallo and Zoe Renee on the horror of microaggressions in ‘Master’ Mar 29, 2022

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In this conversation recorded on March 23 for Washington Post Live, director Mariama Diallo and actor Zoe Renee discuss the psychological horror thriller “Master.”

Wil Haygood on representation and ‘colorization’ in film Mar 22, 2022

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Journalist Wil Haygood joins Jonathan Capehart to discuss his new book, “Colorization: One Hundred Years of Black Films in a White World.” This conversation was recorded on March 16 for Washington Post Live.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on how sanctions work to isolate Russia Mar 15, 2022

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In this conversation recorded on March 10 for Washington Post Live, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discusses the effects of sanctions on Russia's economy, record-high inflation and gas prices affecting American consumers.

Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy on Russia, Jan. 6 and why she isn't seeking a fourth term Mar 08, 2022

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First elected to Congress in 2016, Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.) speaks to Jonathan Capehart about U.S. involvement in the defense of Ukraine, the investigation into Jan. 6 and what's next in her career. This conversation was recorded on March 2 for Washington Post Live.

Rep. Joyce Beatty on the nomination of a Black woman to the Supreme Court Mar 01, 2022

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As Black History Month comes to a close, Rep. Joyce Beatty of Ohio, who serves as chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, discusses her heroes, and the racism she and other Black women on Capitol Hill face. This conversation was recorded on Feb. 16 for "Washington Post Live."

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