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A conversation with Janai S. Nelson Feb 22, 2022

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Next month, Janai S. Nelson, who currently serves as the associate director counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, will succeed Sherrilyn Ifill as president of the legendary civil rights organization. This conversation was recorded Feb. 18 for Washington Post Live.

Al Franken is 'the only former U.S. senator currently on tour' Feb 15, 2022

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In a conversation recorded Feb. 9 for Washington Post Live, the former senator and "Saturday Night Live" star discusses the possibility of running for elected office again and whether he'd take over "SNL" if Lorne Michaels retires.

Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn talks hard-fought success in 'Rise' Feb 08, 2022

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The most decorated female ski racer in history, Lindsey Vonn writes about her Olympic victories, as well as her battle with depression, in "Rise: My Story." This conversation was recorded for Washington Post Live on Jan. 11.

Is the U.S. on a path to civil war? This political scientist thinks so. Feb 01, 2022

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In “How Civil Wars Start: And How to Stop Them,” Barbara F. Walter argues that the United States has not been a traditional democracy for a few years, and worse, that we are following a well-worn path to civil war. This conversation was recorded for Washington Post Live on Jan. 26.

What happens if Russia invades Ukraine? Jan 25, 2022

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The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, joins Jonathan Capehart for a discussion about forestalling conflicts abroad, particularly as Russia amasses troops on the Ukrainian border. (This conversation was recorded for Washington Post Live on Jan. 18, 2022.)

The Rev. Al Sharpton on voting rights and 'righteous troublemakers' Jan 18, 2022

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In this conversation recorded on Jan. 13 for Washington Post Live, the Rev. Al Sharpton talks about the battle over voting rights and his new book, "Righteous Troublemakers: Untold Stories of the Social Justice Movement in America."

Jamie Raskin on 'Trauma, Truth and the Trials of American Democracy' Jan 11, 2022

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In his moving new book, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) recalls the death of his son, Tommy, in the days before the Jan. 6 insurrection and how he and his family endured a year of unthinkable loss. This conversation first aired on Washington Post Live on Jan. 5.

Carmelo Anthony shares his story in 'Where Tomorrows Aren't Promised' Jan 04, 2022

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One of the NBA's biggest stars, Carmelo Anthony goes back to his Baltimore beginnings in "Where Tomorrows Aren't Promised." The conversation was originally recorded September 14 for Washington Post Live.

A holiday message from Jonathan Dec 28, 2021

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As 2021 comes to a close, Jonathan Capehart reflects on the year — its challenges, curiosities and inspirations — and looks forward to 2022.

'Citizen Ashe' traces the life and career of a tennis legend Dec 21, 2021

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Tennis great Arthur Ashe was the first Black man to win the Australian Open, the U.S. Open, and Wimbledon. Now, he is the subject of a new documentary, called "Citizen Ashe," directed by Rex Miller and Sam Pollard. (This interview with Miller and Pollard was adapted from Washington Post Live.)

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