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As election day nears, Jen Easterly outlines what CISA is doing to protect the 2024 contest from disinformation, cyber hacks and physical violence. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
Top officials and advocates join Washington Post Live to discuss efforts to aid veterans readjusting to civilian life and the powerful lessons of service and leadership veterans offer the nation. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
Cornell University professor and Brookings Institution senior fellow Eswar Prasad, IDB Lab CEO Irene Arias Hofman and Mastercard chief services officer Craig Vosburg join Washington Post Live to discuss the global payments landscape and the future of money. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024.
Yale School of Medicine’s Veda Giri, the American Cancer Society’s Rebecca Siegel and the National Cancer Institute’s Steven Rosenberg join Washington Post Live to discuss what is driving higher cancer rates in young people, how the disease is impacting under-resourced communities and the new cutting-edge immunotherapy treatments that aim to transform the cancer care landscape. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) joins Washington Post Live to discuss the ongoing battles in Georgia over election rules, the threat of political misinformation and how the key swing state is preparing for early voting. Conversation recorded on Monday, October 14, 2024.
Peter Kyle MP, U.K. secretary of state for science, innovation and technology, and Wayve CEO Alex Kendall join Washington Post Live from London to discuss how the U.K. is investing in AI’s economic potential, navigating the balance between innovation and risk and shaping the future of regulation. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
MIT economics professor David Autor and president and CEO of Y Combinator Garry Tan join Washington Post Live to discuss how the next phase of the artificial intelligence revolution could impact America’s businesses, workforce and economy. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
Dean of Stanford University's School of Medicine, Lloyd Minor, associate professor at University of California at Berkeley, Ziad Obermeyer and vice president and chief health AI officer at UCSF Health, Sara Murray, join Washington Post Live to discuss the potential solutions artificial intelligence could usher in for a new era of medicine. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
Ali Zaidi, assistant to the president and national climate advisor, and James Manyika, senior vice president for technology and society research at Google, join Washington Post Live's "This is Claime: Innovating for the Future" event for conversations about the innovative climate solutions that could reduce carbon emissions and shape the future of the planet. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.
Germany’s top climate official, Jennifer Morgan, details the steps Europe is taking to accelerate the green transition while navigating the energy challenges sparked by the Ukraine war. Conversation recorded on Monday, September 23, 2024.
CEO & co-founder of Fervo Energy Tim Latimer, CEO & co-founder of Form Energy Mateo Jaramillo and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory director Kimberly Budil join Washington Post Live to speak about the groundbreaking research and breakthroughs that could usher in a new energy era in North America and beyond. Then, founder and CEO of Africa Climate Ventures James I. Mwangi, Majik Water founder Beth Koigi and managing director of Africa and global partnerships at the World Resources Institute Wanjira Mathai discuss the entrepreneurs in Africa forging bold climate solutions from the ground up and the impact on local communities. Conversation recorded at the This is Climate Summit in New York, NY on Monday, September 23, 2024.
IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva joins Washington Post Live's This is Climate Summit to discuss her organization's efforts to help countries most affected by global warming invest in climate adaptation and resilience. Then, Climate envoy for the Marshall Islands Tina Stege explains how the Marshall Islands, a collection of 29 coral atolls between Hawaii and Australia, have been impacted by rising sea levels and her push on the global stage for a loss and damage fund. Conversation recorded on Monday, September 23, 2024.
Andrew Ng, founder of DeepLearning.AI, Raffaella Sadun, professor at Harvard Business School, and Matthew Beane, assistant professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, join Washington Post Live to discuss how the AI revolution could transform America’s workforce, economy and classrooms.
Assistant attorney general for national security, Matt Olsen, joins The Post’s David Ignatius to discuss his role in leading the Justice Department’s efforts to counter terrorism, cybercrime and espionage, the cyber landscape, the current threats of domestic and international terrorism and the legacy of 9/11. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
Francine Katsoudas, Cisco’s chief people, policy and purpose officer, and Nicholas Bloom, economics professor at Stanford University, join Washington Post Live to examine the evolving employee experience in and out of the office, ways to foster productivity and collaboration and the economic impact of the new era of work. Conversation recorded on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Professor of neurology at Washington University in St. Louis, Jason Hassenstab and professor and director for the Center on Aging & Health at Johns Hopkins University, Jennifer Schrack, join The Post's Frances Stead Sellers to discuss how the brain changes as you age and what can be done to keep your mind healthy. Then, professor of psychiatry at Columbia University, Robert Klitzman and The Post's Tara Parker-Pope speak with associate editor Jonathan Capehart about ways to de-stigmatize aging. Finally, director for the National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke, Walter J. Koroshetz and associate professor for the department of neurology at Emory University discuss the racial health disparities in chronic disease management. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
Best-selling author Michael Lewis, W. Kamau Bell and Geraldine Brooks join Washington Post opinion editor David Shipley to talk about putting a spotlight on exemplary federal employees featured in The Post's "Who is Government" project. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
Former National Economic Council director Brian Deese and Schneider Electric CEO Peter Herweck join Washington Post Live to discuss the latest decarbonization technologies, global energy security and the challenge of powering the AI revolution. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
Veteran Democratic political strategist Donna Brazile joins Washington Post Live to discuss the high-stakes encounter, the latest battleground polls and the top issues driving the electorate. Conversation recorded on Monday, September 9, 2024.
Washington Post columnist Max Boot joins The Post’s Karen Tumulty “Reagan: His Life and Legend” to discuss Reagan's political evolution, how the former president helped end the Cold War and his complex family life. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
Jen O’Malley Dillon, campaign chair for Vice President Kamala Harris, joins The Post’s Michael Scherer from the Democratic National Convention to discuss Harris’s speech in Chicago, the Democrats’ economic message and the campaign’s strategy to reach undecided voters in battleground states. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, August 22, 2024.
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joins The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to discuss the stakes for the 2024 election, Democrats’ vision for America and U.S. support for Israel. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, August 22, 2024.
Moon Unit Zappa, actor, singer and author of a new memoir “Earth to Moon,” joins Washington Post national arts reporter Geoff Edgers to discuss her upbringing in Hollywood as the child of iconoclast Frank Zappa, her path as an artist and her father’s musical legacy. Conversation recorded on Thursday, August 15, 2024.
Russian writer and political activist Vladimir Kara-Murza joins The Post’s opinions page editor David Shipley to discuss his imprisonment of more than two years, his historic release, press freedom and Russia's future after Putin. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger D. Carstens joins The Post’s Jason Rezaian to discuss the recent historic prisoner trade releasing several Americans and other individuals from Russian prisons, his ongoing work to free other U.S. citizens abroad and efforts to end the practice of hostage-taking. Conversation recorded on Monday, August 12, 2024.
Wendy Sherman joins Washington Post Live to discuss the escalating tensions in the Middle East, the repercussions of the historic prisoner swap between Russia and the United States and the state of American foreign policy. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes (D) and Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt (R) join Washington Post Live for a bipartisan conversation about the state of election security, fears about political violence and the rise of disinformation. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Alex de Waal, executive director of the World Peace Foundation at Tufts University and Comfort Ero, president & CEO of the International Crisis Group join Washington Post Live to examine Sudan’s hunger and displacement crisis, the underlying conflict of the country’s civil war and the response from the international community. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson joins Washington Post sports columnist Jerry Brewer from Paris to discuss Team USA’s top runners, his efforts to boost the popularity of track and field and his record-breaking career. Conversation recorded on Monday, July 29, 2024.
In a special expanded edition of First Look, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) talked about Vice President Kamala Harris’s White House campaign, possibilities for her running mate and the political dynamic in his home state. Next, Post reporters and columnists discussed where the presidential contest goes from here and offered perspectives on a historic and unpredictable election. Conversation recorded on Friday, July 26, 2024.
Ziyad Al-Aly, chief of research for the VA St. Louis Health Care System and Jaime Seltzer, scientific director of #MEAction and Stanford University research scientist, discuss the ranging impacts of long covid and how health care institutions can improve in educating the public on the diagnosis. Then, Chimére L. Sweeney, founder and director of The Black Long Covid Experience and Linda Sprague Martinez, director of the Health Disparities Institute at UConn Health discuss the challenges people of color and marginalized communities face in the health care system. Finally, Ashwin Vasan, commissioner of the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene discusses how the city is implementing new strategies to aid long covid patients. Conversation recorded on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Rep Adam Smith (D-Wash.) joins Washington Post Live to weigh in on Vice President Kamala Harris’ bid for the White House, the Democratic Party’s message and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
Democratic political strategist David Axelrod joins Washington Post Live to discuss President Biden’s decision to end his campaign, hat could happen next, the best path forward for Democrats and his long-standing reservations about Biden’s electoral path to victory. Conversation recorded on Monday, July 22, 2024.
Jason Rezaian, the former Tehran bureau chief for The Washington Post, who was unjustly imprisoned in 2014 in Iran on charges of espionage for 544 days joins The Post’s Frances Stead Sellers to reflect on his freedom 10 years since his imprisonment, his work to raise awareness about journalists being held captive and the state of global press freedom. Conversation recorded on Monday, July 22, 2024.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with The Post’s Marianna Sotomayor, E.J. Dionne and Megan McArdle about Donald Trump’s speech at the RNC and calls for President Biden to step out of the election. Conversation recorded on Friday, July 19, 2024.
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu joins Washington Post Live to discuss why he now favors Trump’s candidacy despite his past criticisms, the future of the Republican Party and the renewed calls to lower the temperature on the national political discourse. Conversation recorded on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
Corey Lewandowski joins Washington Post Live to discuss how Donald Trump's attempted assassination has changed the former president, how the Republican Party has unified during the RNC and why he believes "the next two weeks will be critical for the Democratic Party." Conversation recorded on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joins Washington Post Live from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee to discuss the Secret Service's "massive security failure" following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, bias within the mainstream media and how Republicans are unifying ahead of the 2024 election. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) joins Washington Post senior congressional correspondent and columnist Paul Kane to discuss why he is standing by Biden’s candidacy, the divisions in the Democratic Party and how he sees the stakes for the presidential contest. Conversation recorded on Friday, July 12, 2024.
Trump’s former national security advisor John Bolton joins Washington Post Live to discuss the state of NATO, what a second Trump administration’s foreign policy might look like and the latest on the war in Ukraine. Conversation recorded on Thursday, July 11, 2024.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) discusses the looming questions around President Biden’s candidacy, the role of progressives in the 2024 election and whether the Democratic Party needs generational change at the top of their ticket. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, Jennifer Rubin and Max Boot about Biden’s faltering debate performance amid Trump’s untruths, where the presidential race goes from here and rising gloom among many Israeli citizens. Conversation recorded on Friday, June 28, 2024.
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about NATO's upcoming 75th anniversary summit, the alliance's role in helping to "build a bridge" to Ukraine's membership within NATO and the "continued unity" among NATO allies in supporting Ukraine's defense efforts. Conversation recorded on Thursday, June 27, 2024.
Rural Utilities Service Administrator Andrew Berke and Virginia’s broadband office director Tamarah Holmes join Washington Post Live to discuss the latest efforts to address the persistent gaps in broadband connectivity and the obstacles in providing universal high-speed internet access. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
Sierra co-founder and OpenAI chair Bret Taylor discusses why the current AI revolution could be "a bit of a bubble" and how he believes the technology will "almost certainly" displace certain jobs. Then, Stanford School of Medicine dean Lloyd Minor and Mass General Brigham chief medical information officer Rebecca G. Mishuris talk about how AI could shape the future of health care and combat burnout among providers. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Marianne LeVine, E.J. Dionne and George F. Will about Trump’s quest for a running mate, the upcoming presidential debate and the legacy of baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays. Conversation recorded on Friday, June 21, 2024.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona discusses what's behind the growing teacher shortage and how modifications to the education system, including adequate compensation can help replenish the need for educators in the U.S. Then, Ford Foundation program officer for U.S. disability rights Rebecca Cokley and the National Center for Learning Disabilities CEO Jacqueline Rodriguez talk about the lasting impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the continued strain on resources that have hit America’s 7 million students with disabilities especially hard. Conversation recorded on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Kai-Fu Lee, chair of Sinovation Ventures and CEO of 01.AI discusses the latest advances from his AI start-up and his hopes to usher in China’s ChatGPT moment. Then, Post reporters, Eva Dou and Gerrit De Vynck talk about the Biden administration’s efforts to preserve America’s technological edge amid a global race to be the leader in the AI revolution. Conversation recorded on June 13, 2024 at The Futurist: The Age of AI summit.
Journalist, editor and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa discusses why she believes "Americans are really not prepared" for the 2024 presidential election and how generative AI could impact democracies around the world. Conversation recorded on June 13, 2024 at The Futurist: The Age of AI summit.
Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and Inflection AI discusses the possibilities and risks that artificial intelligence could pose over the next decade and why he believes everyone could have an AI agent in the future. Then, ARPA-H director, Renee Wegrzyn and MIT professor Renee Wegrzyn discuss how AI is changing the health-care landscape. Conversation recorded on June 13, 2024 at The Futurist: The Age of AI summit.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” opinions editor at large Michael Duffy speaks with The Post’s Toluse Olorunnipa, Hugh Hewitt and Eugene Robinson about how the Biden campaign is handling the conviction of the President’s son, the upcoming Biden-Trump debate and how the U.S. is trying to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Conversation recorded on Friday, June 14, 2024.
Gen. Mark A. Milley, former chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Jen Easterly, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, discuss how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence are shaping our military and national security. Conversation recorded on June 13, 2024 at The Futurist: The Age of AI summit.
Lisa Bluder, former head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball program, joins The Post’s Sally Jenkins to reflect on her coaching career, the Caitlin Clark phenomenon and the evolution of the women’s game. Conversation recorded on Monday, June 10, 2024.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Tyler Pager, Danielle Allen and Megan McArdle about Biden’s immigration executive order and the GOP’s aggressive investigations following Trump’s conviction. Conversation recorded on Friday, June 7, 2024.
Former acting national cyber director Kemba Walden discusses the recent Change Healthcare cyberattack and why the healthcare providers should "view themselves" as a tech company. Then, the State Department’s top cyber diplomat Nathaniel C. Fick talks about the tech race between the U.S. and China and threats posed by foreign actors. Finally, former National Security Agency director Gen. Paul M. Nakasone (U.S. Army, Ret.) assesses the cyberthreat landscape, the impact of emerging technologies and safeguarding America’s critical infrastructure ahead of the 2024 elections. Conversation recorded on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Conversation recorded on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Ralph Reed, founder of the Faith and Freedom Coalition, joins Washington Post Live to discuss about the impact of Trump’s conviction, the issues driving the Republican electorate, and the political evolution of the evangelical movement. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen join Washington Post Live to discuss their upcoming Artemis II mission, efforts to build a more sustainable presence around the moon and the new age of space exploration. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, June 5, 2024.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Perry Stein, E.J. Dionne and Ramesh Ponnuru about the prosecution strategy that resulted in the historic conviction of Donald Trump, the political fallout of the verdict and its potential impact on swing voters. Conversation recorded on Friday, May 31, 2023.
Filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky and former Ukrainian defense minister Oleksii Reznikov join The Post's Leigh Ann Caldwell to discuss Afineevsky's latest documentary, "Freedom on Fire," about Ukraine’s fight for its survival, the future of the war in Ukraine and why U.S. support for Ukraine is essential to defeating Russia's military. Conversation recorded on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz discusses how the Democratic Party can strengthen it's positioning amongst minorities and young voters, upcoming crucial gubernatorial races in North Carolina and New Hampshire and President Biden's chances in the 2024 presidential election. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
Actor and content creator Ryan Alexander Holmes joins investigative reporter Nicole Dungca to talk about using comedy to explore his Black and Chinese heritage, the multidimensionality of identity and his advocacy against anti-Asian hate. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, May 29, 2024.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Ishaan Tharoor, Ruth Marcus and Hugh Hewitt about the ICJ's latest call for Israel to halt military operations in Rafah, the ICC's decision to seek arrest warrants for Israel and Hamas leaders and Nikki Haley's announcement that she will vote for Donald Trump. Conversation recorded on Friday, May 24, 2024.
Former Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama, David Plouffe, discusses why Biden and Trump should focus their campaign strategies on social media, how Trump has impacted and "commanded" the Republican Party and his new podcast with Kellyanne Conway and why he feels "people will benefit from it." Conversation recorded on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX.) joins Washington Post Live anchor and co-author of The Early 202 Leigh Ann Caldwell to discuss his latest bill to restrict social media use for kids under 13, why he feels Supreme Court justices are under attack and whether he will accept the results of the 2024 presidential election. Conversation recorded on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Devlin Barrett, Jennifer Rubin and Catherine Rampell about Donald Trump’s week in court, the two upcoming presidential debates and President Biden’s strategy in battleground states. Conversation recorded on Friday, May 17, 2024.
Ford’s chief sustainability officer Bob Holycross talks about the 'bumpy ride' of EV growth and the how the IRA will impact the automaker industry. Then, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego discusses how she plans to reduce emissions and build innovative solutions for housing and transportation one of the country's fastest growing cities. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
Revolution CEO Steve Case talks about the latest iteration of ChatGPT's AI software, the need for opensource AI and how the current 'inflection point' in AI that mirrors that of the rise of the internet. Then, the EU Commission’s top digital policymaker Roberto Viola and Center for Democracy and Technology CEO Alexandra Reeve Givens discuss the need for EU AI Act and why 'guardrails' for algorithmic decision-making systems are needed now. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Washington Post Live's "The Futurist" event.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Yasmeen Abutaleb, Eugene Robinson and George F. Will about Biden’s threat to cut off offensive weapons if Israel invades Rafah, the Biden administration’s Mideast strategy and the latest failed attempt to oust Mike Johnson as House Speaker. Conversation recorded on Friday, May 10, 2024.
Jonathan Kanter, assistant attorney general for the Justice Department's antitrust division, discusses the unveiling of the department's new "healthcare monopolies and collision" task force which aims to counteract the concentration of power within healthcare and why he believes we're at a "turning point in antitrust enforcement." Conversation recorded on Thursday, May 9, 2024.
Norman Chen, CEO of The Asian American Foundation, discusses his organization's mission to create "safety, belonging and prosperity for the AANHPI community" and why he feels the upcoming election could result in "more xenophobia and anti Asian language during the campaigns." Conversation recorded on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
David Ignatius, the foreign affairs columnist for The Washington Post, talks about his new spy novel, “Phantom Orbit,” which explores space warfare, geopolitics and espionage, his recent interview with Ukrainian President Zelensky and why he believes we're "a long way from a two-state solution" between Israel and Palestine. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Chiney Ogwumike, two-time WNBA All-Star turned sports commentator, host and podcaster joins The Post’s Sally Jenkins to discuss her journey from athlete to analyst, the rising popularity of women’s basketball and how she sees the new generation of talent dominating the game today. Conversation recorded on Monday, May 6, 2024.
Media leaders, advocates and journalists join Washington Post Live on World Press Freedom Day to assess the state of global press freedom, the technological shifts reshaping the industry and what's at stake as billions around the world head to the polls this year. Conversation recorded at The Post's World Press Freedom Day event on Friday, May 3, 2024.
White House Bureau Chief Toluse Olorunnipa discusses President Biden's response to the protests roiling college campuses over the Israel-Gaza war and why he "can't ignore them." Then, reporters Isaac Arnsdorf and Perry Stein talk about Donald Trump's hush money trials and how the former president is "situating himself" alongside Jan. 6 defendants. Conversation recorded on Thursday, May 2, 2024.
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, Canada’s former first lady, joins The Post's Tara Parker-Pope to discuss the importance of mental health, her public split from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and how vulnerability can create "healthier democracies." Conversation recorded on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
Silverado Policy Chair Dmitri Alperovitch joins Washington Post Live to discuss his new book, “World on the Brink,” about the challenge of China for American foreign policy and recent efforts between the two countries to cool tensions. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel talked about the agency's efforts to address the broadband gap with "precision" and why she's "optimistic" about the prospect for progress. Then, Brookings Institution's Nicol Turner Lee and CareJourney CEO Aneesh Chopra discuss ways to ensure that the rapidly changing digital era does not leave underserved communities behind. Conversation recorded on Friday, April 26, 2024.
Kellyanne Conway, former senior counselor to President Donald Trump, discusses the former president's potential vice presidential running mates, the impact that Jan. 6 could have on Trump's electoral prospects and the national debate over abortion policy. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, April 25, 2024.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D- MD.) discusses the foreign aid package deal for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, the Biden administration's leverage with Israel and why he thinks the U.S. should restore funding to UNRWA. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Marianna Sotomayor, Ramesh Ponnuru and Jason Willick about Mike Johnson’s strategy to pass foreign aid, divisions in the GOP caucus, fears over a wider Mideast war and how Republicans are navigating the politics of abortion. Conversation recorded on Friday, April 19, 2024.
Jay Timmons, president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, and Valerie Sheares Ashby, president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, join Washington Post Live to assess the state of manufacturing, the workforce required to sustain its growth and how manufacturing can play a role in decarbonizing the economy. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
Former treasury secretary Lawrence H. Summers and Yale Law School professor Natasha Sarin discuss their insights on the current state of the U.S. economy, America’s tax policies and the future of the national debt. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
World-renowned photographer Cristina Mittermeier details how she uses photography to document the effects of climate change on the oceans and wildlife. Then, land protector and model Quannah ChasingHorse and Maya’s Ideas CEO Maya Penn discuss how they're utilizing fashion, animation and their stories to reshape new narratives. Conversation recorded on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at "This is Climate" summit.
Rockefeller Foundation president Rajiv Shah talks about how it is "possible to win the fight against climate change." Then, LanzaTech CEO Jennifer Holmgren, Mill CEO Matt Rogers and Sublime Systems CEO Leah Ellis discuss the solutions they are working on for a low-carbon economy. Conversation recorded on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at "This is Climate" summit.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” Early 202 co-author and Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with The Post’s Caroline Kitchener, Hugh Hewitt and Ruth Marcus about Arizona’s abortion ban, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and OJ Simpson's complex legacy. Conversation recorded on Friday, April 12, 2023.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore discusses his state's rebuilding plans following the collapse of the Baltimore Key bridge and efforts to ensure that Maryland's "aggressive climate plan" does not "fall to a wayside" in the process. Conversation recorded on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at "This is Climate" summit.
The White House's senior advisor on international climate policy John Podesta talks about the Biden administration's environmental agenda and the impact of the AI boom on the power grid. Then, the WTO's director general Ngozi-Okonjo-Iweala discusses why she thinks "trade is part of the solution to getting to net zero by 2050." Conversation recorded on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at "This is Climate" summit.
Best-selling writer Anne Lamott shares her reflections about the cycle of aging from a series of deeply personal Washington Post columns and the transformative power of love from her new book, "Somehow." Conversation recorded on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
National political reporter Isaac Arnsdorf discusses Donald Trump's political agenda for a potential second presidential term, Steve Bannon's desires to 'tear everything down,' and the how the abortion issue will impact the 2024 presidential election. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s William Booth, Josh Rogin and Max Boot about the al-Shifa Hospital raid, the Biden administration’s Israel policy and House Speaker Johnson’s attempts to pass aid to Ukraine. Conversation recorded on Friday, April 5, 2024.
Adm. James Stavridis speaks with Post columnist David Ignatius about the Israeli Defense Forces strike on a World Central Kitchen aid convoy, Ukraine’s strikes inside Russia and what happens if Vladimir Putin expands his war. Conversation recorded on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
John D. Porcari, former White House port envoy and Maryland transportation secretary, discusses the magnitude of disruption caused by the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, supply chain lessons learned from the pandemic and the timeline for the crisis’s cleanup. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Toluse Olorunnipa, Jennifer Rubin and Ramesh Ponnuru about President Biden’s financial edge over Donald Trump, the Democratic alarm over third-party challengers and the federal response to the Baltimore bridge collapse. Conversation recorded on Friday, March 29, 2024.
Reporters Paul Kane, Hannah Knowles and Brianna Tucker discuss Ohio's critical Senate race and what it means for the general election, President Biden's thriving fundraising campaign ahead of what's expected to be "the most successful political fundraiser in political history," and Donald Trump's "unconventional tactics" to raise money for his campaign and legal fees. Conversation recorded on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
Jared Spataro, head of AI at Work at Microsoft, talks about the company's Copilot assistant, how generative AI compares to other recent technology and why managers might currently be the most effective users of AI tools. Then, Ayanna Howard, dean of Ohio State University’s College of Engineering, discusses the future of computer science education and how to best prepare students for careers in the next iteration of the digital age. Conversations recorded on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
CNN host, a Washington Post columnist and a veteran foreign policy observer Fareed Zakaria speaks with The Post's national security columnist Max Boot about his latest book, "Age of Revolutions," how Trumpism is impacting our democracy and how lessons from past revolutions can help us make sense of our current political state. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, March 27, 2023.
Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer speaks with Post associate editor Ruth Marcus about his new book taking on textualism and originalism, his “concern” the high court may be out of step with the country and whether the court could hear more abortion cases in the future. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
Retired federal judge David S. Tatel, Apple's Sarah Herrlinger and 'Be My Eyes' CEO Mike Buckley discuss how AI and other technologies have created new tools for people with disabilities. Then, Dakota State University president José-Marie Griffiths and AFL-CIO Technology Institute executive director Amanda Ballantyne assess how automation has changed the workforce and the role of education. Conversation recorded on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
The NFL's chief media and business officer Brian Rolapp talks about sports in the streaming era and how the league is using machine learning. Then, General Catalyst CEO and managing director Hemant Taneja assesses the balance between innovation and risk in the development of AI and what could be next in healthcare. Conversation recorded on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at The Futurist Summit: The New Age of Tech.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Abha Bhattarai, E.J. Dionne and Megan McArdle about inflation concerns, Trump’s rhetoric on immigration and friction between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Conversation recorded on Friday, March 22, 2024.
Post reporters analyze how generative AI and social media could shape elections as billions around the world head to the polls this year. Then, Skydio founder Adam Bry discusses how AI-powered drones are changing the battlefield and offering new accountability tools for war crimes. Conversations recorded on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at The Futurist Summit: The New Age of Tech.
Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) discuss the national security concerns around TikTok, U.S. competitiveness in AI and the CHIPS and Science Act. Then, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger breaks down the federal support for his company to produce chips and why his manufacturing goals for the technology are “higher” than those of President Biden. Conversations recorded on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at The Futurist Summit: The New Age of Tech.
DARPA director Stefanie Tompkins talks about the history of the agency, the impact of artificial intelligence on society and the future of military technology. Then, OpenAI’s global affairs VP Anna Makanju, talks about regulating AI and the chip capacity needed to propel the industry forward. Conversations recorded on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at The Futurist Summit: The New Age of Tech.
Sean Doyle, chair and CEO of British Airways examines the future of international travel, Boeing's recent safety incidents, flying patterns across continents and British Airways’ investments in artificial intelligence. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
Actor Regina King talks about playing Shirley Chisholm in a new biopic, her 15-year journey to bring the trailblazing Congresswoman's story to the big screen and how "she represented the possibility of what can be done when a person is audacious." Conversation recorded on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Drew Harwell, Ramesh Ponnuru and Eugene Robinson about the ruling rejecting the effort to oust prosecutor Fani Willis from Donald Trump’s Georgia election interference case, the bill that could ban TikTok and Majority Leader Charles Schumer's call for new Israeli elections. Conversations recorded on March 15, 2024.
Reporters Isaac Arnsdorf, Colby Itkowitz and Marianne LeVine discuss President Biden and former president Donald Trump clinching their parties’ nominations, potential Trump running mates and next steps for independent voters as the general election nears closer. Conversation recorded on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
Comedian and actor Julio Torres talks about his directorial debut, “Problemista,” writing ‘fully fleshed out’ immigrant characters and breaking into the entertainment industry. Conversation recorded on Wedneday, March 13, 2024.
Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.) and Birger Steen, CEO of Freyr Battery, discuss the United State’s investments in renewable energy, the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act and China's green energy transition. Conversations recorded on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
Ginni Rometty, former IBM chair and CEO, and Dragoș Tudorache, member of the European Parliament, discuss how AI could impact the workforce and global efforts to regulate the fast evolving technology. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
Neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi discusses her new book “The Menopause Brain” based on two decades of research, the social stigma around menopause and her perspective on the right terminology around these issues. Conversation recorded on Monday, March 11, 2024.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell, Hugh Hewitt and Jason Willick about President Biden’s State of the Union, Donald Trump’s third presidential nomination and where Nikki Haley's voters turn now. Conversation recorded on Friday, March 8, 2024.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) discusses his concern that the Biden administration’s Israel policy is fraying the Democratic coalition, the U.S.’s continued arms sales to Israel, the potential for a ceasefire and what he hopes to hear from President Biden’s State of the Union speech. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
Adobe chair and CEO Shantanu Narayen speaks with technology columnist Geoffrey Fowler about Adobe’s suite of creative software incorporating AI, the company’s work to tackle misinformation and the balance between innovation and risk with the advent of new technologies. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
Former U.S. ambassador to Moscow Michael McFaul speaks with associate editor David Ignatius about the death of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, how his wife Yulia Navalnaya could continue his legacy, U.S. aid for Ukraine and his hopes for Russia. Conversation recorded on Monday, March 4, 2024.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Toluse Olorunnipa, Robert Kagan and Josh Rogin about President Biden and Donald Trump's border visits, Vladimir Putin's nuclear threats, 'eroding' support for Ukraine across the U.S. and more. Conversation recorded on Friday, March 1, 2024.
FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf and rare disease nonprofit founders, Katie Gregg and Rich Horgan, discuss the ongoing challenges around rare diseases, the paucity of medical data and the role of citizens in advancing research and solutions. Conversation recorded on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) and other financial experts examine the unique challenges young Americans entering adulthood are facing. Including continued inflation, industry-wide job cuts and high student debt, and how young people are navigating today’s economic landscape, learning about financial solutions in online communities and investing in their future. Conversation recorded on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
Reporters Tyler Pager, Meryl Kornfield and Michael Scherer discuss Sen. Mitch McConnell's plans to step down from leadership in Novermber, the economic impact of immigration and what Biden's fundraising advantage over Trump signals for the general election. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
The long-time tech journalist discusses her memoir, "Burn Book," her relationships with tech leaders over the course of her career, including what led to her 'inexplicable falling out' with Elon Musk, and the Supreme Court's landmark social media cases. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, February 27, 2024
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dylan Wells, Max Boot and Jennifer Rubin about the Republican South Carolina primary, the death of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny and the war in Ukraine. Conversation recorded on Friday, February 23, 2024.
Roberts M. Gates, former defense secretary and CIA director, speaks with The Post’s associate editor David Ignatius about the death of Alexei Navalny, continuing economic and military aid to Ukraine, the Biden administration’s response to the Israel-Gaza war and why U.S. allies are “hedging” by increasing their national defense spending. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024.
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan speaks with Washington Post senior congressional correspondent Paul Kane about how he sees 2024 Republican front-runner Donald Trump’s hold on the Republican Party, the future of the GOP and the issues at stake this election cycle. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
French ambassador to the United States Laurent Bili speaks with The Post’s associate editor David Ignatius about the course of Russia’s war in Ukraine two years on, France’s new bilateral security agreement with Ukraine and Germany, the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and Ukraine’s bids to join the E.U. and NATO. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Shane Harris, Ruth Marcus and Ramesh Ponnuru about the 'mysterious' death of Alexei Navalny, Fani Willis' disqualification hearing in Georgia and the future of the Republican party. Conversation recorded on Friday, February 16, 2024.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston speaks with Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart about the failed bipartisan immigration bill, the impeachment of the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, how the influx of migrants is impacting his city and next steps in finding a solution. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
CDC's Janet S. Wright and top public health experts mark American Heart Month with conversations about cardiovascular risk factors unique to women, how small everyday changes can go a long way, and tackling heart health disparities. Conversations recorded on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024.
Actor Ben Mendelsohn speaks with Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan about portraying acclaimed designer, Christian Dior in the new series, "The New Look," which examines the the complicated story of fashion icons Dior and Coco Chanel toward the end of World War II, their different responses to the Nazi occupation of France and how fashion was influenced by the war. Conversation recorded on Monday, February 12, 2024.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Ann E. Marimow, E.J. Dionne and Hugh Hewitt about the 14th amendment challenge to presidential candidate Donald Trump, the long-awaited special counsel report on President Biden that has renewed concerns about his memory and Republican unrest in Congress over immigration. Conversation recorded on Friday, February 9, 2024.
New York City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan discusses the high virus levels across the country this winter, how the pandemic has changed public health, the continuing problem of misinformation and the city’s recent initiative to counter the harms of social media. Conversation recorded on Feb. 8, 2024.
International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva and former World Bank president Robert B. Zoellick speak with Post columnist David Ignatius about the outlook for the global economy, the fears of economic fragmentation and the 'severe consequences' of another Cold War. Conversation recorded on Thursday, February 8, 2023.
Reporters Dan Balz, Yasmeen Abutaleb and Hannah Knowles discuss President Biden’s campaigning in Michigan amid his rifts with the Arab American community, how Trump’s indictments are affecting his poll numbers and why voters believe the economy is better under Trump than Biden. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024.
Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technologies, Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.), Rep. Marcus Molinaro (R-N.Y.), and Curai CEO Neal Khosla discuss the big questions that could shape the path forward for AI. Conversations recorded on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at "The Futurist: The Rise of AI" event.
Actor Cillian Murphy speaks with The Post’s chief film critic Ann Hornaday about his Oscar-nominated portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer, collaborating with director Christopher Nolan for the sixth time and his impressions of the man behind the atomic bomb. Conversation recorded on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Missy Ryan, George F. Will and Eugene Robinson about the Biden administration’s response to attacks by Iranian-backed militias, the risks of a widening Middle East conflict, as well as Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s long-shot strategy to defeat Donald Trump in South Carolina. Conversation recorded on Friday, February 2, 2024.
David Hochschild, chair of the California Energy Commission, and Apoorv Bhargava, CEO and co-founder of WeaveGrid, assess the demand for electric cars, federal legislation promoting EVs and the U.S. battery industry as well as the role of the electrical grid in powering the vehicles. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024.
Washington Post national political reporter Michael Scherer speaks with assistant House Democratic leader and Biden campaign national co-chair Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) about the Democrats’ 2024 message, the president’s standing with Black voters and the latest news from Congress. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
Plestia Alaqad, a Palestinian journalist who chronicled the destruction of her native Gaza, joins Washington Post Live to discuss what it was like to live under siege, the difficult decision to leave her homeland and what gives her hope for the future. Conversation recorded on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Aaron Blake, Megan McArdle and Jennifer Rubin about Donald Trump’s New Hampshire primary win, Nikki Haley’s strategy to remain viable, President Biden’s push to tout the economy’s strength and the stakes for the 2024 presidential election. Conversation recorded on Friday, January 26, 2023.
Actor Michelle Yeoh, who won an Oscar for best actress for last year’s “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” joins Washington Post Live to discuss her new crime drama, "The Brothers Sun," how she’s honed her craft and the power of representation. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024.
Washington Post White House reporter Yasmeen Abutaleb speaks with former U.S. envoy to the Middle East, Dennis Ross, about the latest on the Israel-Gaza war, fears the conflict could spread across the region, the evolving relationship between the United States and Israel and what steps can be taken to establish lasting peace. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
Washington Post columnist and associate editor David Ignatius speaks with Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova about he uncertainty around U.S. aid, the counteroffensive against Russia and the future of her country. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
Join The Post’s Political Roundtable as reporters Sean Sullivan, Josh Dawsey, Colby Itkowitz and Marianne LeVine discuss Ron DeSantis’s exit from the campaign, Nikki Haley’s attempts to stall Donald Trump’s momentum in New Hampshire, and President Biden’s economic record. Conversations recorded on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Maeve Reston, Hugh Hewitt and Ruth Marcus about the 2024 presidential race, a possible Trump-Biden rematch and the growing concerns over a wider Mideast war. Conversation recorded on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024.
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Tex.) joins Washington Post Live to discuss the status of current border policy negotiations in Congress and the impact of the record influx of migrants on his district. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024.
Washington Post staff writer Sarah Ellison speaks with "The Woman in the Wall" actor Ruth Wilson and showrunner Joe Murtagh about the new fictional crime series set against the backdrop of the Magdalene Laundries, former Irish institutions run by Catholic nuns that kept thousands of women and girls against their will to perform forced labor and how it was inspired by real-life stories of historical abuse. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
Kentucky’s secretary of state Michael Adams joins Washington Post Live to discuss the state of voting rights ahead of the 2024 presidential contest, the rising concerns over election denialism and the common ground he has found working with a Democratic governor. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, Robert Kagan and Jennifer Rubin about the final stretch before the Iowa caucuses, Donald Trump's courtroom appearances and the increasing number of political threats. Conversation recorded on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024.
Hemant Taneja, CEO and managing director of the venture capital firm General Catalyst, joins Washington Post Live to discuss his company’s work with the Commerce Department to develop AI guidelines and his warnings of a digital cold war between the United States and China. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.
Join The Post’s Political Roundtable as Sean Sullivan, Hannah Knowles, Isaac Arnsdorf and Dylan Wells analyze how Republicans are making their final pitch to Iowa voters, the increasing political attacks against Nikki Haley and Donald Trump’s ballot battle at the Supreme Court. Conversation recorded on Monday, Jan. 8, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Aaron Blake, Eugene Robinson and George F. Will about Donald Trump’s legal maneuverings, concerns about a wider Mideast war and insight into the Biden administration amid the president's support of Israel. Conversation recorded on Friday, January 5, 2023.
Actor and filmmaker Devery Jacobs joins Washington Post Live to discuss her upcoming Marvel series, “Echo,” her work on “Reservation Dogs,” the burden of representation and using the Mohawk language Kanienʼkéha to honor her heritage. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024.
Washington Post national security reporter Michael Birnbaum speaks with Aaron David Miller, a former State Department diplomat who has advised both Republican and Democratic administrations on the Middle East, about the potential for negotiations between Israel and Hamas, the United States’ role in the conflict and scenarios for what could happen “the day after” the war ends. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, January 3, 2023.
Peloton instructor Robin Arzón shares how she went from corporate law to the fitness industry and how exercise shapes our well-being. She also talks about how a “10-minute bite-size chunk of hustle” goes a long way if you’re trying to motivate yourself to work out. Conversation recorded on March. 9, 2023.
Harvard psychiatrist Robert Waldinger talks about his book, “The Good Life,” as well as the results of his work on the longest ever study of happiness, what role money plays in our emotional wellbeing, and updating research methods on happiness to include more diverse perspectives. Conversation recorded on Jan. 26, 2023.
Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez, father-son filmmakers and actors, join The Post’s chief film critic Ann Hornaday for a conversation about their 2011 film, “The Way,” why the story set on the Camino de Santiago continues to resonate and how globetrotting for film shoots as a family imbued their lives with a constant sense of adventure. Conversation recorded on May 15, 2023.
Melinda French Gates discusses her approach to philanthropy, her longtime advocacy around gender equality, her efforts to help more women run for public office in the United States and why caregiving is a key issue for her ahead of the 2024 election. Conversation recorded on July 27, 2023.
Christian Cooper, editor and Central Park birder, talks about his book, “Better Living Through Birding,” which explores the joy, power and art of birdwatching. He also reflects on using birding as an “escape valve” outside of himself and the Central Park incident that brought him to wider renown. Conversation recorded on June 13, 2023.
Matthew Desmond, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and Princeton sociologist, discusses his book “Poverty, by America,” how those with privilege benefit from the persistence of poverty in ways "known and unknown” and ways to counteract economic inequality. Conversation recorded on March 30, 2023.
Oscar-winning costume artist Ruth E. Carter, the creative mind behind the outfits in films such as “Do The Right Thing,” “Malcom X” and “Black Panther,” joins Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart to discuss her tabletop book detailing her craft, her designs for actors from Samuel L. Jackson to Halle Berry and the strides made by Black women in Hollywood. Conversation recorded on June 22, 2023.
NBA All-Star Chris Paul discusses his memoir “Sixty-One,” which explores the lasting impact of his grandfather on the course of Paul’s life, from lessons in how he raises his children to how he commemorates and remembers those closest to him. Conversation recorded on Monday, June 26, 2023.
Washington Post sportswriter Sally Jenkins talks about her new book exploring the lessons of sports for life, the growing popularity of women’s sports, and her piece about the relationship between tennis legends and cancer survivors Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.
Award-winning actors Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Tobias Menzies speak with chief film critic Ann Hornaday about their movie, “You Hurt My Feelings,” which explores communication breakdowns in a long-term relationship, and how their relationships with director Nicole Holofcener ground their performances. Conversation recorded on Monday, May 22, 2023.
Chef Sean Sherman, whose Minneapolis restaurant Owamni won the James Beard award for Best New Restaurant last year, speaks with senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan about Indigenous culinary history and his restaurant’s mission to “decolonize” the dining experience. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Tyler Pager, Jennifer Rubin and Max Boot about the Ukraine aid package, President Biden on Israel and the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Conversation recorded on Friday, December 15, 2023.
Jay Chaudhry, CEO and founder of Zscaler, and James Lewis, director of the strategic technologies program at the Center for Strategic & International Studies, join Washington Post Live to discuss securing cloud infrastructure and advances in artificial intelligence. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Washington Post tech policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski speaks with Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.), José-Marie Griffiths, Dakota State University president, and Erika Shugart, National Science Teaching Association executive director, about America’s status as one of the world’s leaders in innovation and efforts to build a talent pipeline of future pioneers across industries. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
Gabriela Hearst joins Washington Post Live for a conversation about her longtime commitment to sustainability, her case for fusion energy at the COP28 global climate talks and her personal journey through fashion. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.
Washington Post chief film critic Ann Hornaday speaks with veteran Actor Patrick Stewart, known for his acclaimed performances on stage and his iconic roles in the “Star Trek” and “X-Men" franchises about his new memoir “Making it So," and his storied career. Conversation recorded on Monday, December 11, 2023.
Join The Post Political Roundtable as campaign editor Sean Sullivan speaks with Paul Kane, Colby Itkowitz and Meryl Kornfield about a new Iowa caucus poll showing Trump with a commanding lead, Liz Cheney’s possible third party run for president, and Dean Phillip's challenge to President Joe Biden. Conversations recorded on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ruth Marcus and Ramesh Ponnuru about the latest in Congress, this year’s last Republican presidential debate and what a second Trump term might look like. Conversation recorded on Friday, December 8, 2023.
The Biden administration recently announced new safety measures and called on federal agencies to mitigate the risks of artificial intelligence. On Thursday, Dec. 7 at 9:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post Live for timely conversations about the latest efforts to govern the technology, America’s technological competitiveness and innovative use cases for AI.
Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning and Connected Conservation Foundation executive director Sophie Maxwell speak The Post's Juliet Eilperin about efforts to protect land and water systems amidst growing climate threats. Conversations recorded on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023.
Washington Post columnist and associate editor David Ignatius speaks with Gen. David H. Petraeus about the conflict between Israel and Hamas, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and his new book, “Conflict,” which traces the evolution of warfare from 1945 to the present. Conversation recorded on Friday, December 1, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s John Hudson, E.J. Dionne and Hugh Hewitt about the resumption of fighting in the Mideast, Antony Blinken’s trip to the region, the successful release of hostages and the legacy of Henry Kissinger. Conversation recorded on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.
Journalists Shibani Mahtani and Timothy McLaughlin join Washington Post Live to discuss their new book “Among the Braves,” which explores Beijing's crackdown on Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement through the eyes of four leading activists. Conversation recorded on Nov. 30, 2023.
Senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Maisa Rojas, Chile’s environment minister and a climate scientist who played a central role in the establishment of a loss and damage fund to support vulnerable countries after climate disasters about the next steps for the fund, what she hopes will be achieved at COP28 in Dubai and the impact of climate change on Latin America. Conversation recorded on Monday, November 27, 2023.
Join The Post’s Political Roundtable as campaign editor Sean Sullivan speaks with Ashley Parker, Brianna Tucker and Marianne LeVine about attempts to ease anxiety over Biden’s reelection campaign, Nikki Haley’s growing momentum and Mike Johnson’s meeting with Trump.
Journalist Rana Ayyub, human rights defender Anaïse Kanimba and human rights activist Areej al-Sadhan recount their attempts to hold powerful leaders accountable and how they persevere despite the reprisals they have faced. Then, Mexican investigative journalist Anabel Hernández discusses her work investigating Mexico’s drug cartels and the role of journalism in accountability and justice. Conversations recorded on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.
Writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie joined the Global Women’s Summit to discuss how political polarization is driving book bans, and how she envisions a different way of teaching American history. Then, political consultant Alicia Roth Weigel and Montana State Rep. Zooey Zephyr spoke about how they’re challenging the gender binary and the politicization of gender in the United States. Conversations recorded on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Marianna Sotomayor, Max Boot and Ruth Marcus about Congress averting a government shutdown, incivility on Capitol Hill and improving relations with China. Conversation recorded on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.
Jessica Berman joined The Post's Sally Jenkins at the Global Women’s Summit to discuss the rapid growth of women's sports and her own rise to becoming the commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League. Then, Tara Raghuveer, director of KC Tenants, speaks about her organization's work in making Kansas City ground zero for renters’ rights and her push for federal rent regulation. Conversations recorded on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.
Sherrilyn Ifill, visiting professor at Harvard Law School, Rebecca Ulam Weiner, NYPD deputy commissioner of the Intelligence & Counterterrorism Bureau and Yasmin Green, CEO of Jigsaw, spoke at the Global Women’s Summit about the rise in domestic extremism and how Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack on Israel has changed the global threat landscape. Then, CBS News president Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews, MSNBC president Rashida Jones and Reuters editor in chief Alessandra Galloni discuss their leadership of some of the country’s most influential newsrooms and how they’re shaping coverage of two evolving wars. Conversations recorded on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.
Maria Shriver, Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement at Cleveland Clinic founder, Sharon Malone, Alloy Women’s Health medical adviser and Lisa Mosconi, director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine joined the Global Women’s Summit to discuss menopause, the brain and women’s health. Then, self-made billionaire Jenny Just, Peak6 co-founder and managing partner, shares what poker can teach women about risk-taking and business strategy. Conversations recorded on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.
SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher joined Post Live’s Global Women’s Summit to discuss her leadership of the longest actors' strike in Hollywood history and to give a behind-the-scenes look at the agreement that brought the months long negotiations to an end. Then, U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom Jane Hartley and U.K. Ambassador to the United States Dame Karen Pierce discuss the relationship between the two countries and how they practice diplomacy in an increasingly fractious world. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.
Reporters Jackie Alemany, Marianna Sotomayor, Caroline Kitchener and Brianna Tucker joined Post Live’s Global Women’s Summit to talk about the 2024 presidential election, the youth vote, the state of Washington and the stories that have stayed with them. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis joined Post Live’s Global Women’s Summit to discuss the ongoing election fraud trial against Donald Trump, her father's impact on her professional career and her message to young women. Next, Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) speaks about her independent streak in the Senate, the current state of the Republican party and why she thinks “Joe Manchin would be a great president.” Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.
Former Israeli foreign minister Tzipi Livni and journalist Rula Jebreal joined Post Live’s Global Women’s Summit to discuss the Israel-Gaza war, the ongoing hostage negotiations and the prospects for a two-state solution. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.
Washington Post national correspondent Arelis Hernández speaks with Cecilia Vega, the first Latina correspondent for “60 Minutes” about her barrier-breaking journey in TV, opening doors for journalists of color and the digital transformation of media. Conversation recorded on Thursday, November 9, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with national political reporter Hannah Knowles and opinions columnists Jennifer Rubin and George F. Will about Democrats’ concern about polls in battleground states and Donald Trump’s legal troubles. Conversation recorded on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.
Senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), Renee Wegrzyn and executive vice president of Scripps Research, Eric Topol, about how technology and innovation are reshaping cancer care. Conversation recorded on November 8, 2023.
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and columnist Bina Venkataraman moderate a series of conversations with White House National Climate advisor Ali Zaidi, Oyster Oyster chef Rob Rubba and Bitter Grace founder Anne Marie Johnson about the ways ordinary citizens can help reduce the world’s carbon footprint. Conversations recorded on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023.
Washington Post sports columnist Sally Jenkins speaks with co-owner of the New York Liberty and the Brooklyn Nets Clara Wu Tsai about the growing popularity of women’s sports, the evolution of the WNBA and the next generation of female athletes. Conversation recorded on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Toluse Olorunnipa, Megan McArdle and David Von Drehle about Antony Blinken’s trip to the Middle East and House Speaker Mike Johnson’s first week on the job. Conversation recorded on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.
Washington Post intelligence and national security reporter Shane Harris speaks with Ron Nyswaner, creator and executive producer, of Showtime's new limited series, “Fellow Travelers” about the events that inspired the story from the Red Scare to the AIDS epidemic. Conversation recorded on Thursday, November 2, 2023
Washington Post senior news anchor Libby Casey speaks with veteran entrepreneur Tom McMahon, owner of Urban Dwell, and small business advocate Elizabeth Gore, president of Hello Alice, about starting out on your own, finding a new calling and navigating today’s economy. Conversation recorded on Thursday, November 2, 2023
Washington Post deputy newsletter editor Paige Winfield Cunningham and senior writer Frances Stead Sellers moderate a series of conversation with Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), USAID assistant administrator for global health Atul Gawande and CEO of ConcertoCare Julian Harris, as well as executive vice president of health care at Arnold Ventures Mark E. Miller and founder of PatientRightsAdvocate.org Cynthia Fisher about ways to improve the health-care system, enhance patient care and rein in costs. Conversations recorded on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023.
Washington Post White House reporter Sean Sullivan hosts a reporter political roundtable with Post reporters Jacqueline Alemany, Josh Dawsey and Tyler Pager about Mike Pence’s decision to drop out of the 2024 race, a long shot challenge to President Biden in the Democratic primary and how Donald Trump’s legal challenges are impacting his candidacy. Conversation recorded on Monday, October 30, 2023.
Washington Post deputy newsletter editor Paige Winfield Cunningham speaks with Robert Weinberg of the Whitehead Institute, Xiling Shen the scientific founder of Xilis and Rep. Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.) about the state of cancer and how technological advancements are reshaping our relationship to the illness. Conversations recorded on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023.
Arati Prabhakar, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director, and top experts discuss artificial intelligence, America’s technological competitiveness and the next generation of digital users. Conversation recorded on Thursday, October 26, 2023.
Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang, IMF First Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath and top Post reporters discuss what AI means for national security, the global economy and everyday users of technology. Conversation recorded on Thursday, October 26, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Yasmeen Abutaleb, Ramesh Ponnuru and Jennifer Rubin about the next phase of the Israel-Gaza war, why House Republicans settled on Speaker Mike Johnson and more. Conversation recorded on Friday, October 27, 2023.
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) talks about the bipartisan efforts in Congress to set new rules for artificial intelligence. He also reacts to a demonstration preceding his conversation showing how generative AI can be manipulated. Conversation recorded on Thursday, October 26, 2023.
Washington Post national arts reporter Geoff Edgers speaks with comedian Sarah Cooper about her new memoir, “Foolish,” her path from working in tech to becoming a comedian and how lip-syncing to former president Donald Trump brought her internet stardom. Conversation recorded on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Tyler Pager, Shadi Hamid and Josh Rogin about President Biden’s historic trip to Israel, the dangers the Mideast war could escalate and the ongoing search for a new House speaker. Conversation recorded on Friday, October 20, 2023.
Washington Post co-author of The Early 202 Leigh Ann Caldwell, national health reporter Dan Diamond and senior writer Frances Stead Sellers moderate a series of conversations with Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), senior fellow at the Brookings Institution Matthew Fiedler, president of The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity Avik Roy and the chief medical officer of Curai Health Davis Liu about the U.S. health-care system, the cost of prescription medication and the ways to improve the patient experience. Conversations recorded on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023.
Washington Post climate correspondent Tim Puko speaks with Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures, Sara Menker, founder and CEO of Gro Intelligence, and Arcady Sosinov, founder and CEO of FreeWire Technologies, about the role of technology in creating opportunities for a greener future. Conversation recorded on Wednesday October 18, 2023.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers, newsletter editor Paige Winfield Cunningham and national health reporter Akilah Johnson moderate a series of conversations with Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, surgical oncologist at NYU Grossman School of Medicine Kathie-Ann Joseph, Charles R. Drew professor of surgery at Howard University Wayne A.I. Frederick and founder and president of Every Mother Counts Christy Turlington Burns about innovations in American health care, the most pressing challenges to the system and the next generation of medicine. Conversations recorded on Tuesday, Oct.17, 2023.
Washington Post Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.), vice chair of the Congressional Artificial Intelligence Caucus, and top experts join Washington Post Live for conversations about the impact of AI on America’s economy and technological competitiveness. Conversations recorded on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023.
Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Victoria Beckham joins The Post’s about her label’s expansion into fragrance and the future of the global fashion industry. Conversation recorded on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Marianna Sotomayor, Hugh Hewitt and Robert Kagan about the Biden administration’s response to the Israel-Gaza war and the leadership vacuum facing House Republicans. Conversation recorded on Friday, October 13, 2023.
Washington Post national security reporter Ellen Nakashima and author of The Cyber 202 Tim Starks lead a series of conversations with CISA executive director Brandon Wales, National Science Foundation’s lead program director Victor Piotrowski and ISC2 CEO Clar Rosso about how America can strengthen its critical infrastructure and its cyber workforce. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023.
Washington Post sports columnist Jerry Brewer speaks with two-time Super Bowl champion, entrepreneur and social justice activist, Malcolm Jenkins, about his memoir, “What Winners Won’t Tell You,” protesting the national anthem while in the NFL and his ongoing work to reform the criminal justice system. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
Washington Post deputy business editor Damian Paletta speaks with Rich Paul, the founder and CEO of Klutch Sports Group, about his new book, “Lucky Me: A Memoir of Changing the Odds,” his longtime friendship with LeBron James and the changing business of sports. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023.
Artificial intelligence is increasingly making its way across industries and could reshape the jobs of the future. On Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 9:00 a.m. ET, Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.), vice chair of the Congressional Artificial Intelligence Caucus, and Jay Lee, director of the Industrial AI Center at the University of Maryland at College Park, join Washington Post Live for conversations about the impact on America’s economy and technological competitiveness.
Senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with the president of the Rockefeller Foundation, Rajiv J. Shah about his new book, “Big Bets,” and lessons from his time in government about implementing large-scale change. Conversation recorded on Monday, October 9, 2023
Join The Post’s Political Roundtable as campaign editor Sean Sullivan speaks with national political reporters Michael Scherer, Colby Itkowitz and Marianne LeVine to analyze the latest from the presidential campaign trail. Conversation recorded on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023.
Editor and author Tina Brown speaks with Marty Baron about his new book, “Collision of Power,” which delves into his tenure as executive editor of The Washington Post and how that time coincided with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos buying the paper and the presidency of Donald J. Trump. Conversation recorded on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.
Washington Post editorial page editor David Shipley speaks with, Michael Lewis, author of best-selling books, including “The Big Short” and “Moneyball” about his new book which provides an inside story of the tumultuous collapse of the cryptocurrency firm FTX and its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried. Conversation recorded on Thursday, October 5, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” Michael Duffy speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, E.J. Dionne and George F. Will discuss Kevin McCarthy’s ouster, the Republican scramble to find a replacement and the future of U.S. aid to Ukraine. Conversation recorded on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.
Washington Post contributing columnist Ramesh Ponnuru speaks with former vice president Mike Pence in the first of Washington Post Live’s Election 2024 Candidates series about his vision for the country, his strategy to break through the GOP field and his views on his former boss, Donald Trump. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
Washington Post staff writer Sarah Ellison speaks with political scientists Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt and historian Carol Anderson about the state and future of American democracy amidst declining trust in institutions and rising polarization in Congress. Conversations recorded on Sept. 28 and Oct. 2, 2023.
Washington Post national health reporter Akilah Johnson speaks with Adrianne Nickerson, co-founder and CEO of Oula, about how the company is combining technology and holistic care to improve maternal health outcomes in the United States. Conversation recorded on Monday, October 2, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Marianna Sotomayor, Jennifer Rubin and Jason Willick about the looming government shutdown, Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s legacy, the second GOP presidential debate and Sen. Bob Menendez’s political future. Conversation recorded on Friday, September 29, 2023.
Washington Post Live anchor and co-author of The Early 202 Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) about their bipartisan push for the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act and the role of the free press in a democracy. Conversation recorded on Thursday, September 28, 2023.
Washington Post deputy business editor Damian Paletta speaks with Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.), chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, about the state of small business in the United States, and economics correspondent Abha Bhattarai speaks with Pooja Bavishi, founder & CEO of Malai, Angel Gregorio, founder & owner of The Spice Suite and Ifat Pridan, founder & owner of LiLi The First, about how they navigate today’s economic uncertainties and seize new opportunities to grow. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.
Washington Post intelligence and national security reporter Shane Harris and columnist and associate editor David Ignatius speak with Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, former CISA director Chris Krebs and former State Department cyber coordinator Chris Painter about how America can protect its cybersecurity and prepare for the next generation of threats.
On The Post’s Political Roundtable, Sean Sullivan, Maeve Reston, Isaac Arnsdorf and Hannah Knowles will analyze what’s ahead on the 2024 campaign trail, how Republican rivals are preparing for the second presidential debate and the latest poll numbers. Conversation recorded on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Yasmeen Abutaleb, Ruth Marcus and Megan McArdle about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s speech at the United Nations, the likelihood of another government shutdown and Donald Trump’s decision to skip Republican primary debates.
Washington Post anchor and co-author of The Early 202 Leigh Ann Caldwell and tech at work writer Danielle Abril speak with Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.), Christina Janzer, Slack’s senior vice-president of research and analytics, and Michael Crow, president of Arizona State University, about the changes that are reshaping the future of work in enduring ways. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023.
Washington Post climate correspondent Tim Puko speaks with Gernot Wagner, climate economist at Columbia Business School, and Reina Otsuka, United Nations Development Program’s Digital Innovation for Nature, Climate and Energy lead, about the role of technology in finding solutions to address climate change. Conversations recorded on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.
Washington Post deputy climate & environment editor Juliet Eilperin and senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speak with Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, co-founder of Urban Ocean Lab, Katharine Hayhoe, chief scientist at the The Nature Conservancy, Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland, and Ayisha Siddiqa, climate justice activist & youth climate adviser to the U.N. Secretary General, in a series of conversations about innovative solutions to tackle a warming planet.
Senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with historian Simon Schama, who has chronicled subjects, including the French Revolution, Rembrandt and America’s place in the world about his latest book, “Foreign Bodies: Pandemics, Vaccines and the Health of Nations,” which details lessons from the coronavirus outbreak and pandemics in earlier centuries. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and deputy climate & environment editor Juliet Eilperin speak with USAID administrator Samantha Power and Salt Lake City mayor Erin Mendenhall in a series of conversations about the latest global efforts to curb carbon emissions. Conversation recorded on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ruth Marcus and George Will about the Biden impeachment probe launched by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Mitt Romney’s decision not to seek reelection. Conversation recorded on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.
Senior writer Frances Stead Sellers and Economics Correspondent Abha Bhattarai speak with President of Calm, Alex Will, Mind Share Partners Founder and CEO, Kelly Greenwood and Gen Z Financial Educator, Creator & Author, Kyla Scanlon about how companies can support employee well-being, build a motivated workforce and minimize burnout. Conversation recorded on Thursday, September 14, 2023.
Editor and author Tina Brown speaks with Natalie Hernandez and Wendy Wilcox about the maternal morbidity and mortality rates in the United States, the disparities that contribute to such outcomes and the innovations aimed at improving care for mothers. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023.
Washington Post columnist and associate editor David Ignatius speaks with best-selling biographer Walter Isaacson about what he learned about Elon Musk after two years of shadowing him and interviewing his family, friends, critics and colleagues in the new book, “Elon Musk.” Conversation recorded on Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Senate AI Caucus co-chairs Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) join Washington Post Live to preview an upcoming congressional forum on AI policy and discuss efforts to regulate the rapidly evolving technology. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023.
Washington Post sports columnist Jerry Brewer speaks with best-selling author, the former editor in chief of Teen Vogue and TV host Elaine Welteroth about her new Hulu series, “The Conversations Project,” which explores the Black American experience through gatherings at the dinner table. Conversation recorded on Monday September 11, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Maeve Reston, Hugh Hewitt and Jennifer Rubin will discuss the 2024 presidential election entering a new phase and examine Mike Pence’s strongest rebuke yet of Donald Trump. Conversation recorded on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023.
Washington Post national correspondent Arelis Hernández speaks with Best-selling author, Esmeralda Santiago about her new intergenerational novel, “Las Madres,” set during Hurricane Maria and how her Puerto Rican heritage has shaped her storytelling. Conversation recorded on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
Washington Post technology editor Christina Passarielo speaks with Inflection AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman about discuss his new book “The Coming Wave,” the risks he believes AI poses to the global order, the governance of AI and his own path in the booming field. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023.
Wesleyan University president Michael S. Roth joins Washington Post Live to discuss the school’s decision to end its practice of legacy admissions, the ripple effect of the Supreme Court striking down race-based affirmative action and the state of free speech on campus. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with The Post’s Amy Gardner, Christine Emba and David Von Drehle about the charges against former president Donald Trump and how Republicans are preparing for next week’s primary debate. Conversation recorded on Friday, August 18, 2023.
Alberto R. Gonzales, former attorney general under President George W. Bush, joins Washington Post Live to discuss his recent op-ed pushing back against Republicans arguing that the Justice Department is biased against their party and to offer his perspective on the indictments against Donald Trump. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023.
Senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Dan Shapiro, director of the Chartis Center for Burnout Solutions, and Jason Resendez, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving, about the psychological toll of navigating the cancer and ways to offer holistic care.
Washington Post investigative reporter Nicole Dungca speaks with Michael Blakey, a member of the newly created Smithsonian human remains task force, about The Post’s yearlong investigation about the Smithsonian’s legacy collection of human remains and how the organization is reckoning with this history. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson speaks with executive producer Morgan Freeman and director Phil Bertelsen about their new History Channel documentary, “761st Tank Battalion: The Original Black Panthers” about the true story of the first Black tank unit to serve in combat. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
Senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with the director of Opportunity Insights, a Harvard University institute that studies barriers to economic mobility in the United States, Raj Chetty about his new study on admissions at elite universities and what it says about social mobility in America.
Washington Post's Afghanistan and Pakistan bureau chief Susannah George speaks with co- authors Sola Mahfouz and Malaina Kapoor about their new book “Defiant Dreams,” the power of education and the state of women in Afghanistan two years after the Taliban’s takeover.
Washington Post climate zeitgeist reporter Shannon Osaka speaks with Uma Valeti, founder and CEO of Upside Foods, about the viability of lab-grown meats, the future of food and the environmental impact of how we eat.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Toluse Olorunnipa, Ruth Marcus and George F. Will about how Democrats are seizing on abortion rights to energize voters heading into the 2024 presidential election, the ongoing struggles of the DeSantis campaign and what Trump’s legal strategy will be.
Washington Post editorial page editor David Shipley speaks with one of the country’s best known conservative jurists who advised former vice president Mike Pence against overturning the electoral college vote after the 2020 election, J. Michael Luttig, about the Jan. 6 indictment against former president Donald Trump and how he sees the future of American democracy.
Washington Post intelligence and national security reporter Shane Harris speaks with Mikhail Zygar, founding editor of TV Rain, Russia’s only independent news station, about his new book, Russia’s historical attitudes to Ukraine, Putin’s grip on power and the fallout from Yevgeniy Prigozhin’s failed rebellion. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.
Washington Post national correspondent Arelis Hernández speaks with Cristina García, the award-winning author of the acclaimed novel “Dreaming in Cuban,” about her latest work bringing attention to the Cuban diaspora and her mark on Latino literature.
Former congressman Fred Upton (R-Mich.) joins Washington Post Live to discuss the Jan. 6 indictment against Trump, the future of the Republican party and his support for a third-party candidate in the 2024 presidential election. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
Washington Post global economics correspondent David J. Lynch speaks with Constellation Energy Corporation CEO Joe Dominguez about the developing sources of clean energy and the latest advances in technology. Conversation recorded on Monday, August 7, 2023.
Senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Cecilia Rouse, former chair of President Biden’s White House Council of Economic Advisers, about the lack of guaranteed paid parental leave in the United States and the issue’s increased momentum at the state and national level. Conversation recorded on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Jacqueline Alemany, Megan McArdle and Eugene Robinson about Trump’s third indictment and how the GOP presidential field is trying to gain ground on the former president. Conversation recorded on Friday, August 4, 2023.
Washington Post chief film critic Ann Hornaday speaks with award-winning producer, Bruna Papandrea, about her new series, “The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart,” the ongoing actors and writers strike and Hollywood’s future in the age of streaming.
Washington Post business editor Lori Montgomery speaks with former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer about her new artificial intelligence venture Sunshine, the recent breakthroughs in AI and why she sees the tech industry at an inflection point. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.
Washington Post national correspondent Arelis Hernández speaks with Elizabeth Acevedo, champion slam poet and National Book Award winner, whose work often explores family, belonging and her Afro-Latino heritage, about her new novel, “Family Lore,” which chronicles a Dominican American family attending a still living matriarch’s wake.
Professional golfer Allisen Corpuz joins Washington Post Live to discuss winning her first LPGA title, growing up as a golf prodigy in Hawaii and the future of the sport for women. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) joins Washington Post Live to discuss his opposition to how the Transportation Security Administration is using facial recognition scans and the most effective ways to combat climate change. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Jeff Stein, Ramesh Ponnuru and Jennifer Rubin about the state of the U.S. economy, Hunter Biden’s ongoing legal woes and Gov. DeSantis’s weak early state voting poll numbers. Conversation recorded on Friday, July, 28 2023.
Washington Post Live anchor and co-author of The Early 202 Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with philanthropist, businesswoman and longtime advocate for gender equality, Melinda French Gates, about her efforts to help more women run for public office in the United States, how she sees the structural barriers holding women back and her approach to philanthropy. Conversation recorded on Thursday, July 27, 2023.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Henry Grabar about his new book, “Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World,” which explores how cheap and omnipresent parking impacts everything, including car congestion, affordable housing and local politics. Conversation recorded on Thursday, July 27, 2023.
Washington Post climate zeitgeist reporter Shannon Osaka speaks with Tucson Mayor Regina Romero about how her city is navigating extreme weather and other ongoing challenges from water conservation to affordable housing. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
Washington Post Live anchor and co-author of The Early 202 Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Rep. Katherine Clark (D-Mass.), the minority whip and second highest ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives, to discuss the Democratic party’s legislative priorities on the economy, abortion rights and public education. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
Washington Post deputy editor Juliet Eilperin speaks with Jeff Goodell, longtime climate journalist and contributing editor for Rolling Stone, joins Washington Post Live to discuss the impact of extreme heat, the record temperatures this summer and how human beings can adapt as written in his new book, “The Heat Will Kill You First.”
Anderson Clayton, chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, joins Washington Post Live to discuss her political journey, young voters and her work in rural communities, followed by a roundtable with Post technology reporters on artificial intelligence. Conversation recorded on Monday, July 24, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Perry Stein, Hugh Hewitt and Ruth Marcus about the variety of legal challenges facing Donald Trump, the 2024 presidential election and the latest on the Russia-Ukraine war.
Washington Post Well+Being editor Tara Parker-Pope speaks with Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) and Thrive Global founder Arianna Huffington about how businesses are rethinking well-being in the workplace and the evolution of the workweek. Conversation recorded on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
Washington Post congressional investigations reporter Jacqueline Alemany speaks with long-time Washington Post sportswriter Sally Jenkins about her new book “The Right Call,” the upcoming Women’s World Cup, gender equity in sports and her recent piece about the friendship between tennis greats Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.
Washington Post reporter and host of The Post's new podcast series, "Field Trip," Lillian Cunningham speaks with National Park Service Director Chuck Sams about the preservation of the nation’s iconic landscapes, Indigenous land management and his history-making role as the Park Service’s first Native American director. Conversation recorded on Wednesday July 19, 2023.
Washington Post national economic policy reporter Tory Newmyer speaks with actor Ben McKenzie about why he became a vocal critic of the cryptocurrency industry and his new book, “Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism and the Golden Age of Fraud.”
Washington Post editorial writer and columnist Heather Long speaks with Jared Bernstein, chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, about the administration’s strategy to contain inflation, grow jobs and invest in America’s long-term competitiveness. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Lee Bollinger, Columbia University’s recently retired president and noted First Amendment scholar, joins Washington Post Live to discuss the aftermath of the recent Supreme Court affirmative action ruling and the issues around free speech that have roiled college campuses.
House Foreign Affairs chair Michael McCaul (R-Tex.) joins Washington Post Live to share his assessment of the U.S-China relationship, the expansion of NATO and the war in Ukraine. Conversation recorded on Monday, July 17, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Missy Ryan, Danielle Allen and Robert Kagan about the NATO summit, the Russia-Ukraine war and the global struggle between democracy and authoritarianism. Conversation recorded on Friday, July 14, 2023.
Washington Post Live anchor and co-author of the Early 202 newsletter Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Senate Judiciary Committee chair Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) about the next steps for his bill, the Supreme Court’s latest decisions and the legislative agenda ahead for Congress.
On Washington Post Live NEXT, Washington Post senior video reporter Dave Jorgenson speaks with Tyshawn Jones about the culture of skateboarding, diversifying the sport and his latest business ventures. Next, national higher education reporter Danielle Douglas-Gabriel and deputy politics editor for NextGen Brianna Tucker examine the impact of the Supreme Court decision to strike down President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan.
Washington Post tech at work writer Danielle Abril speaks with Alondra Nelson, former acting director at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Sal Khan, CEO of Khan Academy, and Michael Howells, president of workforce skills at Pearson, about the impact of AI on jobs and the role of education in helping prepare future generations.
Washington Post columnist and associate editor David Ignatius speaks with Michael G. Vickers, former Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, about his new memoir, “By All Means Available,” America’s role in the world and the war in Ukraine. Conversation recorded on Monday, July 10, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s First Look, associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, Eugene Robinson and Max Boot about whether the economy is a winning issue for Democrats, the state of the 2024 presidential race and next week’s NATO summit. Conversation recorded on Friday, July 7, 2023.
Washington Post national security reporter Missy Ryan speaks with John Sullivan, former U.S. ambassador to Moscow, about the latest developments in Russia, the war in Ukraine and the armed rebellion by the Wagner Group, led by Yevgeniy Prigozhin. Conversation recorded on Thursday, July 6, 2023.
Richard Haass, the Council on Foreign Relations president emeritus, interviews The Post’s David Ignatius about his new spy series, “The Tao of Deception,” published by The Post’s Opinions section, and about how history and current affairs have shaped his fiction. Conversation recorded on Thursday, July 6, 2023.
Washington Post investigative reporter Nicole Dungca speaks with Chef Tim Ma about his newest restaurant and his work to combat anti-Asian violence through his nonprofit Chefs Stopping AAPI Hate. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.
Washington Post columnist and associate editor David Ignatius speaks with Michael G. Mullen, former chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Susan M. Gordon, former principal deputy director of national intelligence, about their recommendations for U.S. policy toward Taiwan and China. Conversation recorded on July 5, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s First Look, associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Mary Ilyushina, Ramesh Ponnuru and Jennifer Rubin about the aftermath of the Wagner rebellion, the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action and President Biden's latest economic message for his reelection campaign.
Washington Post journalists speak with top experts about the medical toll of racial inequality and ways to address disparities in health care. Associate editor Jonathan Capehart begins with assistant secretary for health Rachel L. Levine, followed by national health reporter Akilah Johnson speaking with Thomas LaVeist, dean of the school of public health and tropical medicine at Tulane University, Kortney James, a pediatric nurse practitioner at the National Clinician Scholars Program at UCLA, and Natalie Hernandez, the executive director of the Center for Maternal Health Equity at Morehouse School of Medicine. Conversations recorded on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
Washington Post tech at work writer Danielle Abril speaks with Deb Liu, CEO of Ancestry, and Kelly Jones, senior vice president and chief people officer at Cisco, about the evolving leadership playbook and the expectations of a new generation of employees.
Washington Post national environmental reporter Brady Dennis speaks with Deanne Criswell, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator, Michael Oppenheimer, professor of geosciences and international affairs at Princeton University, and Alice C. Hill, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, about how extreme weather events are testing disaster preparedness and adaptation measures that can help communities be more resilient in the future. Conversations recorded on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
Washington Post global economics correspondent David J. Lynch speaks with Robert B. Zoellick, former World Bank president and deputy secretary of state, about new aid from the United States for Ukraine’s economic recovery, calls to use Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s rebuilding and the U.S. relationship with China. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Correction: An earlier version of this interview misidentified a viewer’s name in an audience question. We regret the error. That section of the conversation has been removed.
Washington Post sports columnist Jerry Brewer speaks with NBA All-Star Chris Paul about his new memoir “Sixty-One,” which details the lessons he learned from his grandfather, how his family shaped his desire to give back and his activism as an athlete.
On Washington Post Live’s First Look, associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Toluse Olorunnipa, E.J. Dionne and Hugh Hewitt about the U.S. strategy in Asia, Hunter Biden’s guilty plea, and renewed questions around ethics rules for justices of the Supreme Court. Conversations recorded on Friday, June 23, 2023.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Luisa Palacios, senior research scholar at Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy, and Jimena Marván, executive director of Chapter Zero Mexico, about the country’s climate commitments and the impact of global warming across the region.
Washington Post Live anchor and co-author of the Early 202 newsletter Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with House Intelligence Committee Chair Michael Turner (R-Ohio) and ranking Democrat Jim Himes (Conn.) about special counsel John Durham’s recent report critical of the FBI, the report’s recommendations and Durham’s upcoming testimony before Congress. Conversation recorded on Thursday, June 22, 2023.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with legal historian Mary Ziegler about the contentious history of abortion rights in the United States and the state-by-state battle over abortion access in post-Roe America.
Washington Post national health reporter Akilah Johnson speaks with Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Joseph Betancourt, president of the Commonwealth Fund, about the drivers of health disparities and how they can impact cancer care in the United States. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.
Washington Post business of food reporter Laura Reiley speaks with Isobel Coleman, USAID deputy administrator for policy and programming, and Alexandre Chequim, CEO of DigiFarmz, about the global hunger crisis and how the public and private sectors are harnessing innovation for longer-term solutions. Conversation recorded on June 20, 2023.
Washington Post tech policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski speaks with Frances Haugen, a former Facebook product manager who, in 2021, leaked tens of thousands of internal documents detailing the potential negative impact of the platform on users, about her new book, “The Power of One,” describing her path to becoming a whistleblower and her continued calls for greater accountability in social media. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Jacqueline Alemany, Megan McArdle and Jennifer Rubin about the legal and political challenges facing Donald Trump regarding his latest indictment and Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia. Conversation recorded on Friday, June 16, 2023
Washington Post national health reporter Akilah Johnson speaks with Reginald C. Adams, founder of the Absolute Equality Juneteenth Mural Project, to discuss the organization’s newest murals across the country commemorating the holiday. Conversation recorded on Thursday, June 15, 2023.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with David Miliband, president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, and Sherrie Westin, president of Sesame Workshop, about a new report about how children can keep learning in conflict zones. Conversation recorded on Thursday, June 15, 2023.
Washington Post deputy editorial page editor and columnist Karen Tumulty speaks with Washington Post deputy opinion editor David Von Drehle about his new book which reflects on the lessons he has learned about life and happiness from his neighbor who lived to be 109 years old. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Washington Post Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia joins Washington Post Live to discuss how he is navigating rising gun violence, personnel shortages and incidents of police brutality issues in his community and as the president of the Major Cities Chiefs Association. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
Washington Post Well+Being editor Tara Parker Pope speaks with writer, editor and Central Park birder Christian Cooper about his new book “Better Living Through Birding” which details how birdwatching helped him navigate being a gay, Black man in America today.
Washington Post congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor speaks with Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) her proposed immigration reforms, and how being born in Miami to Cuban exiles helped shape her legislative path and the political environment in Florida ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy speaks with Missy Ryan, Ruth Marcus and Ramesh Ponnuru about Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia, the expanding list of Republican presidential candidates and the indictment of Donald Trump.
South Korean companies, long a laboratory for technological innovation, have made growing investments in renewable energy, electric cars and battery technology that could accelerate the country’s push to a greener economy. On Tuesday, May 23, join Post Live’s global “This is Climate” series for conversations from Seoul about South Korea’s climate goals, renewable energy investments and relationship with the United States.
Washington Post congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor speaks with Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-Tex.) about her her new bipartisan immigration plan, what she’s hearing from constituents in her border district and the state of the Democratic party heading into 2024.
Washington Post Well+Being editor Tara Parker Pope speaks with Susan Z. Yanovski of the National Institutes of Health and Post associate editor Ruth Marcus join Washington Post Live to discuss the societal stigma around weight, the growing popularization of weight loss drugs and the complexity of obesity treatment. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
Washington Post columnist Bina Venkataraman speaks with Actor Poorna Jagannathan about her role as a single parent to a tenacious teenager on the hit series, “Never Have I Ever,” the final season of the show and the power of representation in storytelling.
“Joe Pickett” is a Western crime drama that follows a Wyoming game warden, his family and mysterious events in their small town. On Monday, June 5 at 2:00 p.m. ET, actors Michael Dorman and Julianna Guill join Washington Post Live to discuss the show’s new season where Joe finds himself chasing a serial killer.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, Jason Willick and Christine Emba about the debt ceiling bill, the latest on the presidential race and new recordings of Donald Trump talking about classified documents.
On Washington Post Live's NEXT, Washington Post pop culture reporter Helena Andrews-Dyer speaks with Actor Arsema Thomas about her breakout role on “Queen Charlotte,” and pivoting from a career in public health. Next, deputy politics editor for NextGen Brianna Tucker and congressional reporter Camila DeChalus talk about the issues that matter to young voters as the 2024 presidential race heats up. Conversation recorded on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Washington Post global economics correspondent David J. Lynch speaks with economist Keyu Jin about her new book, “The New China Playbook: Beyond Socialism and Capitalism,” that argues for a new economic framework for China and challenges popular myths about the country’s growth.
Washington Post climate reporter Michael Birnbaum speaks with Ryan Panchadsaram, technical adviser at Kleiner Perkins, Mekala Krishnan, partner at McKinsey Global Institute, and Tensie Whelan, director of the Center for Sustainable Business at New York University, about the role of the private sector in fighting global warming and whether a new climate industrial revolution could be on the horizon. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, May 30 2023.
Washington Post co-host of "Post Reports" and reporter covering media Elahe Izadi speaks with Atsuko Okatsuka, stand-up comedian, writer and actor, about her upcoming tour, Asian American representation and how her experiences as a Japanese and Taiwanese American living in California have informed her work.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, about the ongoing standoff in Washington over the debt ceiling and the consequences for the global economy if America defaults.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell, Hugh Hewitt and Jennifer Rubin about the economic stakes around the debt limit and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s presidential campaign launch.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Angeline Boulley, the best-selling author of “Firekeeper’s Daughter,” about her new thriller, “Warrior Girl Unearthed,” as well as her work to spotlight the Ojibwe community and her path as a writer. Conversation recorded on Thursday, May 25, 2023.
Washington Post congressional investigations reporter Jacqueline Alemany speaks with Premier Hockey Federation commissioner Reagan Carey about her vision for the league and for leveling the playing field for female athletes.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with psychologist Orna Guralnik to discuss her Showtime documentary series, “Couples Therapy,” the unscripted show’s popularity and her advice for couples to avoid projecting their own issues onto their partners. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
Washington Post national political reporter Michael Scherer speaks with Joe Lieberman, Connecticut’s former Democratic turned independent senator, and Pat McCrory, North Carolina’s former Republican governor, about a $70 million effort to get a potential third-party presidential candidate on the ballot in 2024. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
Washington Post chief film critic Ann Hornaday speaks with award-winning actors Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Tobias Menzies join Washington Post Live to discuss their new film, “You Hurt My Feelings,” and what it was like to play a long-married couple facing relationship issues. Conversation recorded on Monday, May 22, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Jeff Stein, Eugene Robinson and George F. Will about prospects for a compromise on the debt ceiling, new abortion restrictions and the growing list of GOP presidential contenders. Conversation recorded on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Washington Post Live anchor and co-author of The Early 202 newsletter Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Purdue University President Mung Chiang about the role of workforce development, education and innovative technologies in shaping the future of the American economy. Conversation recorded on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
Washington Post senior congressional correspondent and columnist Paul Kane speaks with Rep. David Joyce about the latest with the negotiations in Congress over the debt ceiling and the role of moderates in forging compromise in a narrowly divided House.
Washington Post sports columnist Jerry Brewer speaks with Nneka Ogwumike, president of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association, about share her vision for closing the women’s pay gap in basketball and leveling the playing field for all female athletes. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
Washington Post intelligence and national security reporter Shane Harris speaks with “Ghosts of Beirut” actress Dina Shihabi and co-creators Greg Barker and Avi Issacharoff to offer an inside look at their new spy drama about one of the world’s most elusive terrorists, Imad Mughniyeh.
In a series of conversations, Washington Post journalists Leigh Ann Caldwell, Juliet Eilperin and Bina Venkataraman speak with Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.), Evelyn Wang, director at the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), and leading conservation experts about the role of innovation, technology and federal policy in addressing climate change. Conversations recorded on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
On Washington Post Live's NEXT, Washington Post pop culture reporter Helena Andrews-Dyer speaks with, Kinsale Drake, the 23-year-old poet and founder of the NDN Girls Book Club, about how the club is amplifying the work of Indigenous authors and encouraging Native youth to write. Next, The Post’s Fenit Nirappil and Tatum Hunter discuss the Surgeon General’s recent public health advisory on loneliness and the impact on young Americans in an increasingly digital society. Conversation recorded on Monday, May 15, 2023.
Washington Post chief film critic Ann Hornaday speaks with Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez, father-son filmmakers and actors, about the re-release of their 2011 film, “The Way,” about a father’s quest to understand his son and set on the Camino de Santiago trail in Spain. Conversation recorded on Monday, May 15, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Toluse Olorunnipa, Ruth Marcus and Ramesh Ponnuru about President Biden’s border plans, the debt ceiling showdown and the verdict in the E. Jean Carroll trial. Conversation recorded on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Washington Post Well+Being editor, Tara Parker-Pope speaks with Andrew McCarthy about his new memoir, “Walking with Sam,” which details his experience traveling the Camino de Santiago with his son and what the 500-mile journey taught him about the power of walking and their father-son relationship.
Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Luke Russert, the son of legendary journalist Tim Russert, about his new book, “Look for Me There,” which charts his journey coming to terms with the loss of his father and what happened when he left Washington, D.C. Conversation recorded on Thursday, May 11, 2023.
Washington Post editor of technology coverage Christina Passariello speaks with Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn co-founder and a partner at the venture firm Greylock, about the promise, risks and future of artificial intelligence.
Washington Post congressional investigations reporter Jacqueline Alemany speaks with Jessica Berman, commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League, about her efforts to level the playing field for female soccer players, gender pay equity and the upcoming Women’s World Cup. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
Washington Post editorial writer and columnist Heather Long speaks with Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, about the current standoff between Congress and the White House over the federal debt ceiling and what’s at stake for the U.S. economy. Conversation recorded on Monday, May 8, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Paul Kane, Danielle Allen and Robert Kagan about talks to raise the nation’s borrowing limit, the stakes over the debt ceiling standoff and the latest with Russia's war in Ukraine.
Law enforcement voices pushing for an assault weapons ban Police Executive Research Forum executive director Chuck Wexler and Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore about why they are pushing for an assault weapons ban. Conversation recorded on Thursday, May 4, 2023.
Join Washington Post Live for conversations with top journalists and an exclusive interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken about the state of global press freedom and get an early look at this year’s findings from The World Press Freedom Index, an annual assessment from Reporters Without Borders (RSF) about the state of journalism in 180 countries and territories. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.
Washington Post contributing columnist Sally Quinn speaks with historian Carl Sferrazza Anthony abouthis new book, “Camera Girl,” which uses unseen archives to explore Jackie Kennedy’s early life and gives insight into who she was before she became the country’s first lady. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Washington Post Justice Department and civil rights reporter David Nakamura speaks with Erika L. Moritsugu, the first White House senior liaison to the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities, about her work elevating AA and NHPI voices and addressing rising anti-Asian hate crimes.
Editor Joanna Coles speaks with author Tina Brown about the coronation of King Charles II, the upcoming ceremonies and the lingering questions about the role of the British monarchy. Conversation recorded on Monday, May 1, 2023.
In a series of conversations about bridging the digital divide in education, finance and health care, Washington Post journalists Jonathan Capehart, Damian Paletta and Paige Winfield Cunningham speak with Kristina Ishmael, deputy director of the Office of Ed Tech, Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli, an IMF division chief focused on monetary and capital markets, Gina Lucarelli, a team leader at the UNDP’s Accelerator Labs Network, David Goode-Cross, psychologist, group practice owner and advocate for culturally responsible psychotherapy, and Neal Sikka, chief of the innovative practice and telemedicine section at GW Medical Faculty Associates. Conversations recorded on Friday, April 28, 2023.
Washington Post criminal justice reporter Tom Jackman speaks with Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer about the city’s decline in shootings over the past 15 years and strategies his department uses to keep communities safe. Conversation recorded on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
Washington Post national arts reporter Geoff Edgers speaks with actors, Bel Powley and Liev Schreiber, of “A Small Light” about their new series about Miep Gies, the woman who helped hide Anne Frank and her family from Nazis during World War II.
Washington Post senior writer speaks with billionaire philanthropist and co-founder of the Carlyle Group David Rubenstein joins Washington Post Live to discuss his new PBS series, “Iconic America,” which explores national symbols and stories with historians and history makers. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
Washington Post national health reporter Dan Diamond speaks with co-authors of The Covid Crisis Group’s sweeping new report “Lessons from the Covid War,” Philip Zelikow and Charity Dean, about their findings as the United States prepares to end the public health emergency declaration for the pandemic. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with UNICEF’s executive director Catherine Russell about key findings from the new report, “The State of the World’s Children 2023: For Every Child, Vaccination,” which shows declining immunization rates for children’s vaccinations across a host of countries. Conversation recorded on Monday, April 24, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Marianna Sotomayor, E.J. Dionne and Jennifer Rubin about the Dominion v. Fox News settlement, a potential debt ceiling bill and rising tension between Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump.
As part of Washington Post Live’s “This is Climate” series, Washington Post Mexico City Bureau Chief Mary Beth Sheridan and Latin America Correspondent Kevin Sieff speak with Mexico’s secretary of foreign affairs Marcelo Ebrard and Yucatán Gov. Mauricio Vila to discuss the country’s intensifying heat waves, the role of the clean energy economy and how the U.S. and Mexico are working together to cut carbon emissions. Conversations recorded on Thursday, April 20, 2023.
Washington Post Well+Being editor, Tara Parker-Pope speaks with Gretchen Rubin, best-selling author and popular podcaster, to discuss her new book, “Life in Five Senses,” about the power of tuning in to the physical world and living in the present.
Washington Post global economics correspondent David J. Lynch speaks with Chris Miller, author of “Chip War,” and Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) for conversations about investments from the public and private sectors to strengthen American infrastructure, manufacturing and economic competitiveness. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
Washington Post tech at work writer Danielle Abril speaks with Rosanna Durruthy, vice president of global diversity, inclusion and belonging at LinkedIn, and Lorraine Hariton, president and CEO of Catalyst, about how technology has helped break down barriers for women in the labor force, the role of tech in building inclusive workplaces and the future of gender parity at work. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
Vladimir Kara-Murza, the Russian political activist and Washington Post columnist, has been sentenced by a Russian court to 25 years in prison. Washington Post editorial page editor David Shipley speaks with Kara-Murza’s wife, Evgenia Kara-Murza, and defense attorney, Vadim Prokhorov, about the case, his current detention and the future of free speech in Russia. Conversation recorded on Monday, April 17, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Alex Horton, Hugh Hewitt and Ruth Marcus about leaked material regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, Jack Smith’s probe of Donald Trump and the Texas abortion pill. Conversation recorded on Friday, April 14, 2023.
Washington Post criminal justice reporter Tom Jackman speaks with actor Giovanni Ribisi and showrunners John Erick Dowdle and Drew Dowdle of “Waco: The Aftermath,” about their new drama series which explores the lasting impact of the Waco siege 30 years on.
On Washington Post Live NEXT, Washington Post senior video reporter Dave Jorgenson speaks with personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary about how young adults can navigate financial choices, and economics reporters Jeff Stein and Rachel Siegel on how young Americans are impacted by today’s economy. Conversations recorded on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin about investigating alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine, the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin and the state of Ukraine more than a year into the war with Russia.
Washington Post business editor Lori Montgomery speaks with Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, about the state of the banking industry, protecting consumer deposits and the future of financial regulation. Conversations recorded on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
Washington Post national correspondent Arelis Hernández speaks with Grammy-winning singer iLe about how she uses her music to advocate for Puerto Rico, gender equality and social change, including on her new album “Nacarile.”
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Michelle A. Williams, dean of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and Asaf Bitton, executive director of Ariadne Labs, about the decline of life expectancy in the United States and assess what’s driving these numbers. Conversation recorded on Monday, April 10, 2023.
Washington Post national security reporter Missy Ryan speaks with Rep. Mikie Sherill (D-N.J.), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, and retired Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., former commander of the U.S. Pacific Command, about U.S. military readiness and innovation in a rapidly changing international and technological era.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Jacqueline Alemany, Eugene Robinson and David Von Drehle to discuss Donald Trump’s indictment, how Republicans are responding and progressive wins in Wisconsin and Chicago. Conversation recorded on Friday, April 7, 2023.
Washington Post Opinions writer, producer and director Kate Woodsome speaks with Tom Hanks and Jeffery Robinson about their new short film, “How to Rig an Election: The Racist History of the 1876 Presidential Contest,” which delves into the contested 1876 presidential election and the consequences still felt today.
Washington Post Live anchor and co-author of the Early 202 Leigh Ann Caldwell, senior writer Frances Stead Sellers and deputy editor Juliet Eilperin speak with top public officials and experts, Brenda Mallory, Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller (D), Donnel Baird, Erica Cochran Hameen and Harriet Tregoning about the charge to build greener cities, invest in the clean energy economy and incentivize citizens to live sustainably. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
Washington Post national arts reporter Geoff Edgers speaks with award-winning actor Kyra Sedgwick about her feature directorial debut, “Space Oddity,” and why she says directing is her “true calling.” Conversation recorded on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
Washington Post Live anchor and co-author of the Early 202 Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Steven Dettelbach, director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, about the ATF’s work to enforce the nation’s gun laws and the continued rise in mass shootings. Conversation recorded on Monday, April 3, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” deputy opinion editor and columnist Karen Tumulty speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, Hugh Hewitt and E.J. Dionne about the historic indictment of former president Donald Trump, the political fallout from the indictment, the potential for political violence and how prospective 2024 GOP hopefuls are responding to the news. Conversation recorded on Friday, March 31, 2023.
Washington Post global economics correspondent David J. Lynch speaks with Gary Cohn, former director of the National Economic Council and former president of Goldman Sachs, about the state of the global banking system, the Fed’s latest interest rate hike and the U.S. economy. Conversation recorded on Thursday, March 30, 2023.
Washington Post deputy business editor Damian Paletta speaks with Matthew Desmond, a Princeton sociologist and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer about his new book about poverty in America and why such hardship persists in the richest country in the world.
Washington Post opinions columnist Michele Norris speaks with director Scott Z. Burns and actor Edward Norton join Washington Post Live to discuss their new limited series, “Extrapolations,” a new limited drama series exploring how climate change will affect the next half-century. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
Washington Post Live anchor and co-author of the Early 202 Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Reps. Annie Kuster (D-N.H.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) about their bipartisan efforts to protect ski areas and outdoor spaces that are juggling with the effects of global warming
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Freada Kapor Klein and Mitch Kapor, authors of “Closing the Equity Gap” and Betsy Conway, director of the Lowe’s Foundation, for a series of conversations about leading with purpose, investing in employees and connecting with consumers. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.
Washington Post national correspondent Arelis Hernández speaks with Amna Nawaz, who made history at PBS as the first Muslim American and daughter of Pakistani immigrants to sit in the anchor chair at “NewsHour,” about identity, representation and her hopes for the next generation of journalists.
Washington Post national health disparities reporter Akilah Johnson speaks with Minneapolis City Council president Andrea Jenkins and Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr join Washington Post Live to discuss the findings of a new survey conducted by The Washington Post and KFF about the realities transgender Americans face across the political spectrum. Conversation recorded on Friday, March 24, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, E.J. Dionne and Jennifer Rubin about a possible Donald Trump indictment, the Fed's interest rate hikes, TikTok CEO's contentious testimony before Congress and Xi Jinping’s Russia trip.
Washington Post pop culture reporter Helena Andrews-Dyer speaks with Sophia Roe, a James Beard Award-winning chef and Emmy-nominated TV host of the Tastemade series “Counter Space,” about combining her cooking expertise with her food advocacy. Next, Andrews-Dyer hosts a roundtable discussion with The Post’s Camila DeChalus and Tatum Hunter as they break down the TikTok CEO’s congressional testimony and continued questions about the platform’s impact on national security.
Washington Post journalists Cat Zakrzewski, Abha Bhattarai and Dave Jorgenson speak with Everette Taylor, CEO of Kickstarter, Lynn Perry Wooten, president of Simmons University, and David and Jonah Stillman, co-authors of “Gen Z @ Work,” about the restructuring of work in the post-pandemic economy. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Washington Post editorial writer and columnist Heather Long speaks with Sheila Bair, the former FDIC chair about the health of the global financial system following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the rescue for First Republic Bank and the crisis at Credit Suisse.
Washington Post global economics correspondent David J. Lynch speaks with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in back-to-back conversations about the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act and the Chips and Science Act, the state of U.S. industrial policy and American competitiveness worldwide. Conversations recorded on Monday, March 20, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s David J. Lynch, George F. Will and Eugene Robinson about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the Russian assault of a U.S. drone and a rift among GOP presidential hopefuls on Ukraine.
Washington Post climate zeitgeist reporter Shannon Osaka speaks with First Solar CEO Mark Widmar and Sila Nanotechnologies CEO @SilaGene about the push toward a greener economy and industry solutions that could curb carbon emissions and create new jobs. Conversation recorded on Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Washington Post congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor speaks with Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) the youngest member of Congress and the first from Generation Z, about his path to elected office, engaging young voters, his legislative priorities and the state of Florida politics. This conversation os followed by a roundtable discussion with The Post’s Caroline Kitchener and Akilah Johnson regarding the post-Roe landscape and a Texas lawsuit that could halt nationwide distribution of a key abortion drug. Conversation recorded on Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Ahead of World Water Day, Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Melissa Ho, World Wildlife Fund senior vice president for freshwater and food, Alexia Leclercq, Start:Empowerment co-founder, and Julie Waechter, DigDeep co-CEO, join Washington Post Live to discuss possible solutions that address global water inequities and the role of water in sustainable development.
Washington Post tech at work writer Danielle Abril speaks with Julia Pollak, chief economist at ZipRecruiter, and Nicholas Bloom, professor of economics at Stanford University, join Washington Post Live to discuss the increasingly hybrid workplace and how employees and companies can thrive in this new normal. Conversations recorded on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Hamdi Ulukaya, the self-made, Turkish-born founder of Chobani, about his entrepreneurial journey, immigration in the United States and his contribution to relief efforts following the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Abha Bhattarai, Ruth Marcus and David Von Drehle about President Biden’s budget proposal, Dominion’s lawsuit against Fox News and the Senate vote on the D.C. crime bill. Conversation recorded on Friday, March 10, 2023.
Washington Post Well+Being editor, Tara Parker-Pope speaks with Robin Arzón, one of Peloton’s most recognized coaches, about how she went from corporate law to the fitness industry, how exercise shapes our well-being and how becoming a mom inspired her new children’s book “Strong Baby.”
Washington Post editorial writer and columnist Heather Long speaks with Ginni Rometty, IBM’s former chair and CEO, about her insights from her new memoir, lessons she learned from leading IBM and what she believes will define the future of technology. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
Washington Post pop culture reporter Helena Andrews-Dyer speaks with writer and executive producer Sara Collins and actress Karla-Simone Spence about their new miniseries, “The Confessions of Frannie Langton,” an 1800s period drama about a woman, born into slavery, who is accused of murder. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Richard Haass, the Council on Foreign Relations president, about the current state of American democracy and his argument to re-envision what it means to be a citizen as revealed in his new book, “The Bill of Obligations."
Washington Post Live anchor and co-author of the Early 202 Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with House Intelligence Committee Chair Michael Turner (R-Ohio) and ranking Democrat Jim Himes (Conn.) about their assessment of U.S.-China relations, Russia’s war in Ukraine and possible areas of bipartisan cooperation. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
Washington Post editorial writer and columnist Heather Long speaks with National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy about the agency’s investigations into the Norfolk Southern train derailments in East Palestine and Springfield, Ohio, and the overall safety of the U.S. rail system. Conversation recorded on Monday, March 6, 2023.
Washington Post foreign affairs columnist David Ignatius speaks with former deputy national security advisor, Matthew Pottinger, about the rising tensions in the Sino-US relationship, China’s role in the global economy and the future of Taiwan.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Carol Leonnig, Ramesh Ponnuru and Christine Emba about the saga to secure classified documents from former president Trump, the beginning of the 2024 presidential race and more. Conversation recorded on Friday, March 3, 2023.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Mark Suzman, CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, about lessons from COVID-19, pandemic preparedness and the resiliency of the global health system. Conversation recorded on Thursday, March 2, 2023.
Washington Post pop culture reporter Helena Andrews-Dyer speaks with marketing and branding executive Bozoma Saint John about her new book, “The Urgent Life,” in which she shares her personal experiences of loss and the lessons she has learned. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
Washington Post Live anchor and co-author of the Early 202 Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) about his efforts to pursue a bipartisan debt ceiling deal and his pledge to be a “voice of common sense” in a divided government.
Washington Post foreign affairs columnist David Ignatius speaks with Ukrainian ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova about the war in Ukraine one year on, U.S. support for the country and what’s at stake for the global order. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
Washington Post investigative reporter Nicole Dungca speaks with NHL All-Star Jason Robertson about his breakout year, the new generation of rising Asian American athletes and the impact of representation.
Washington Post media reporter Sarah Ellison speaks with Josh Sapan, former president and CEO of AMC Networks, about how streaming has reshaped television, his time presiding over hit TV shows like “The Walking Dead” and “Breaking Bad,” and his new book, “The Third Act.” Conversation recorded on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023.
Opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy speaks with former U.S. national security advisor John Bolton to assess the latest in Ukraine, the relationship with China and the questions about airborne objects recently shot down by the United States. Conversation recorded on Friday, February 24, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with Dan Balz, Josh Rogin and Jennifer Rubin about President Biden’s unwavering support for Ukraine, the state of U.S.-China relations and the Republican 2024 presidential race.
Washington Post pop culture reporter Helena Andrews-Dyer speaks with Grammy award winning singer, Samara Joy about her recent Grammy awards and how she’s reintroducing younger audiences to jazz through social media. This conversation is followed by a roundtable discussion with The Post’s Siobhan O’Grady and Jeff Stein about how the war with Russia has affected the lives of young Ukrainians as the invasion approaches the one-year mark. Conversation recorded on Thursday, February 23, 2023.
Washington Post foreign affairs columnist David Ignatius speaks with Victoria Nuland, the undersecretary of state for political affairs, about America’s role in the conflict in Ukraine, President Biden’s visit to Kyiv this week and his commitment of support for “as long as it takes.” Conversation recorded on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.
Washington Post journalists speak with Demetre C. Daskalakis, deputy coordinator for the White House National Monkeypox Response, Clover L. Barnes, senior deputy director of DC Health for HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD and TB Administration, Cecilia Chung, senior director of strategic initiatives and evaluation at the Transgender Law Center, and Mark Feinberg, president and CEO of the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative, about the ongoing challenges with the HIV epidemic, the groundwork laid by HIV research for COVID-19 vaccines, and the decades-long quest for an HIV vaccine. Conversations recorded on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023
Washington Post tech at work writer Danielle Abril speaks with Aaron Levie, co-founder and CEO of Box, and Kweilin Ellingrud, senior partner at McKinsey & Company, about how the pandemic and technology have changed the way employees communicate, collaborate and innovate. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023.
Washington Post investigative reporter Nicole Dungca speaks with Oakland, Calif., Mayor Sheng Thao, the first Hmong American to lead a major U.S. city, about the issues facing her city, her groundbreaking election and the legacy of Hmong communities in the United States.
Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine William B. Taylor and former U.S. ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul speak with opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy about Russia’s war in Ukraine as it approaches its first anniversary, the critical months ahead and Western support for the war-torn country. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with Yasmeen Abutaleb, Hugh Hewitt and Ruth Marcus about the unidentified aerial objects in the North American airspace as well as Nikki Haley’s presidential candidacy. Conversation recorded on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.
Washington Post policing, courts and justice reporter Katie Mettler speaks with Courtwatch PG director, Carmen Johnson and Grammy-winning artist Fiona Apple, a volunteer court observer in Prince George’s County, Md., about coming together to promote more transparency and accountability in courtrooms nationwide. Conversation recorded on Thursday, February 16, 2023.
Washington Post criminal justice reporter Tom Jackman speaks with former FBI agent Michael German to discuss rising concerns about white supremacists targeting electric infrastructure and what he learned about the threat of domestic extremism from infiltrating neo-Nazi groups. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2022.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Bobbie Organic Infant Formula CEO Laura Modi, Poppy Seed Health CEO Simmone Taitt and Alloy Women’s Health medical advisor Sharon Malone about the cultural stigmas that impact the health of women of all ages, and how to improve awareness, innovation and resources in the women’s health space. Conversations first recorded on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.
Washington Post deputy editor Juliet Eilperin speaks with Cristina Huidobro, chief heat officer in Santiago, Chile, Eleni Myrivili, global chief heat officer for U.N. Habitat and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego about the impact of a warming planet and the solutions that could make a long-term difference.
Washington Post national correspondent Arelis Hernández speaks with Delaney Tarr, co-founder of March for Our Lives, about the five-year anniversary of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and how young Americans have shaped the movement to counter gun violence. Then, The Post’s John Woodrow Cox, author of “Children Under Fire: An American Crisis,” and Silvia Foster-Frau, multiculturalism reporter, discuss the impact of mass school shootings on America’s youth. Conversation recorded on February 13, 2023.
Washington Post sports columnist Jerry Brewer speaks with Doug Williams, who became the first Black quarterback to win a Super Bowl 35 years ago, about the historic matchup, his legacy and what this moment means for the NFL.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Lamothe, Jason Willick and Christine Emba about the latest on China’s balloon surveillance program and the U.S. response as well as key takeaways from Biden’s State of the Union speech. Conversation recorded on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023.
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta about policing in America, the role of the federal government and the calls for justice for the family of Tyre Nichols. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023.
Washington Post Live anchor and co-author of the Early 202 Leigh Ann Caldwell, associate editor Jonathan Capehart and national political reporter Theodoric Meyer speak with Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.), White House senior advisor Mitch Landrieu and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) about their inside take on the new Congress, the Biden administration and priorities for statehouses across the country. Conversation recorded on Thursday, February 9, 2023.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Robert Kagan, a veteran of the Reagan administration and scholar of foreign policy, about his new book, “The Ghost at the Feast,” the global role of the United States and its historical parallels between the 20th century and today. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023.
Washington Post investigative reporter Nicole Dungca speaks with Lauren “Lolo” Spencer, a disability lifestyle influencer, author, model and actor who stars in HBO’s comedy series “The Sex Lives of College Girls,” about living with ALS, representation for the disability community and her new book, “Access Your Drive and Enjoy the Ride.” This conversation is followed by a roundtable discussion featuring Teddy Amenabar and Amanda Morris from The Post’s Well+Being team.
Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Jelani Cobb, dean of Columbia Journalism School, about the growing debate across the country over how the history of systemic racism is taught in schools and universities.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Toluse Olorunnipa, George F. Will and Jennifer Rubin about the death of Tyre Nichols and President Biden’s meeting with leaders of the Congressional Black Caucus. Conversation recorded on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023.
Washington Post White House reporter Yasmeen Abutaleb speaks with Chris Whipple about his new book, “The Fight of His Life,” about President Biden’s first two years in office, as well as the President’s handling of classified information and what lies ahead for his new chief of staff. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023.
Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Brent Leggs, who leads the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, about a recent multi-million-dollar grant to preserve Black churches and better serve the needs of their communities. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
Washington Post foreign affairs columnist David Ignatius speaks with former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates about the path forward in Ukraine nearly on year after Russia’s invasion, the current international order and the geopolitical dynamics of the U.S-China relationship. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.
Washington Post tech policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski speaks with Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) about his calls for more regulation of AI, the recent string of gun violence in his state and the balance of power in the 118th Congress. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
Washington Post investigative foreign correspondent Greg Miller speaks with Maria Pevchikh and Odessa Rae, producers of the documentary “Navalny,” about the two years since the arrest of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, his conditions in prison and the documentary’s impact. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.
Washington Post senior video reporter Dave Jorgenson speaks with band members in the soul-pop group Lawrence, Clyde Lawrence and Jordan Cohen about their Capitol Hill testimony about the ticketing industry and its effects on artists and fans. This conversation is followed by a roundtable with The Post’s The Post’s Drew Harwell and Tatum Hunter share their reporting about ChatGPT, the viral social media AI that has become all the talk in technology.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Gen. David Petraeus about the war in Ukraine as it enters its second year, the Russian military shake-up, the latest Western efforts to arm Ukraine and insights from his time commanding U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. Conversation recorded on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy speaks with The Post’s John Hudson, Megan McArdle and E.J. Dionne about efforts to increase military aid to Ukraine, whether a recession is looming and potential Republican presidential candidates. Conversation recorded on Friday, January 27, 2023.
Washington Post Well+Being editor, Tara Parker-Pope speaks with Robert Waldinger, the director of the longest study of happiness ever conducted and co-author of the new book “The Good Life” joins Washington Post Live to discuss the lessons from his decades-long research for living a fulfilled life. Conversation recorded on Thursday, January 26, 2023.
Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Sean Sherman, whose restaurant Owamni won the James Beard award for Best New Restaurant last year, about Indigenous culinary traditions and his restaurant’s mission to “decolonize” the dining experience. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2022.
Washington Post columnist and editorial writer Heather Long speaks with Jason Furman, former economic adviser to President Barack Obama, about the escalating battle over the debt ceiling on Capitol Hill and what’s at stake for the U.S. and global economy.
Washington Post Live anchor and co-author of the Early 202 Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-Okla.) and Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) about the prospects for bipartisan cooperation on a national paid family leave bill and why they believe the policy would benefit families as well as the economy. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
Washington Post senior video reporter Dave Jorgenson speaks with the U.S. Soccer Federation’s Male Player of the Year, Tyler Adams for Washington Post Live’s NEXT for a conversation about leading and rebuilding the U.S. national team's team’s identity and diversifying the sport. This conversation will be followed by a roundtable with The Post’s Marianna Sotomayor and Camilla DeChalus about the top stories on Capitol Hill – from the debt ceiling to the calls for banning TikTok. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
Washington Post opinion editor at large Michael Duffy speaks with former speaker of the House Newt Gingrich about the GOP’s new House majority, its competing factions and legislative priorities, and the calls to investigate the Biden administration. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with historians Carol Anderson and Erika Lee about the role of race, identity and immigration in the American narrative.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Isabelle Khurshudyan, Eugene Robinson and David Von Drehle about the latest on the war in Ukraine and the political standoff over raising the debt ceiling. Conversation recorded on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023.
Washington Post Live anchor and co-author of The Early 202 newsletter Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) about how she wants her party to govern and why she has split with more conservative factions on issues like abortion.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Mayor Lauren McLean (D) of Boise, Idaho, and Enric Sala, National Geographic explorer in residence and National Geographic Pristine Seas founder, about global efforts to protect the world’s lands and oceans as part of our ongoing series, “This is Climate.”
Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Shelly C. Lowe, the chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities about the NEH’s newest initiatives, the role of education in grappling with America’s history and her personal journey as the first Native American and only the second woman to lead the organization. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023.
Washington Post sports columnist Jerry Brewer speaks with former NFL player and two-time Super Bowl winner, Booger McFarland about player safety in the aftermath of the injury to Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, the paucity of Black coaches in the NFL and his predictions for the Super Bowl.
Washington Post climate zeitgeist reporter Shannon Osaka speaks with Darrell Steinberg, the mayor of Sacramento, Calif., about the string of deadly storms to hit the state, the latest on the ground in his city and the role of climate change in fueling extreme weather. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, Hugh Hewitt and Ruth Marcus about the review of President Biden’s classified documents and the political fallout as well as Kevin McCarthy’s first week as speaker of the House. Conversation recorded on Friday, Jan. 13, 2022.
Washington Post investigative reporter Aaron Davis speaks with former police chief Steven A. Sund about his new book, “Courage Under Fire,” a firsthand account of the Jan. 6 riot, the government failures leading up to the insurrection and whether another mob riot could happen again. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023.
Washington Post editor of technology coverage Christina Passariello speaks with Theresia Gouw, the founding partner of Acrew Capital and one of Silicon Valley’s top VC investors, about the company’s recent investments, the future of technology and her work to diversify the entrepreneurial landscape. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Science reporter Joel Achenbach speaks with Vanessa Wyche, the director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, about the future of the Artemis lunar-exploration program, NASA’s objectives and the geopolitics of space.
Washington Post tech policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski speaks with Meredith Whittaker, the president of the encrypted messaging app Signal, about the company’s efforts to protect consumer data, her criticisms of Big Tech and the social implications of artificial intelligence. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2023.
Video games and gaming culture reporter Gene Park speaks with Neil Druckmann, the co-president of the video game development company Naughty Dog and creator of the game “The Last of Us,” about his new HBO series and the overall state of the gaming industry.
Washington Post sports columnist Jerry Brewer speaks with Pro Football Hall of Famer Harry Carson about his experiences on the field, the dangers of the game and the questions reignited by Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest about player safety. Conversation recorded on Monday, Jan. 9. 2023.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Marianna Sotomayor, E.J. Dionne and Jennifer Rubin about the results of the speaker of the House race, the future of congressional relations and the Biden Administrations latest border policy.
Washington Post investigative reporter Carol Leonnig speaks with author Jim Popkin about his new book, “Code Name Blue Wren,” and documenting the true story of Ana Montes, the senior Pentagon analyst who spent nearly 20 years handing over U.S. secrets to Cuba. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.
Immigration enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security reporter Nick Miroff speaks with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas about the Biden administration’s efforts to curb the fentanyl epidemic and the challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Las Vegas Raiders president Sandra Douglass Morgan about being the first Black woman to serve as an NFL president, helming the franchise and the opportunities and challenges facing women in male-dominated fields. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Leana Wen, emergency physician and professor of health policy and management at George Washington University, about rising cases of COVID-19, flu and RSV prompting fears about a potential “tripledemic.”
Washington Post national arts reporter Geoff Edgers speaks with director Paul Feig about his career, comedy and his new book, “Cocktail Time: The Ultimate Guide to Grown-Up Fun.” Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.
Washington Post national sports columnist Jerry Brewer speaks with former NBA player Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf – who was suspended by the league for refusing to stand for the national anthem before games – about his new autobiography, his commitment to his Islamic faith and the evolution of athlete activism. Conversation recorded on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022.
Washington Post Tokyo and Seoul bureau chief Michelle Ye Hee Lee speaks with Juju Chang, co-anchor of ABC News’ “Nightline,” to discuss her decades of breaking news reporting, covering the rising hate against Asian Americans during the coronavirus pandemic and her trailblazing career. Conversation recorded on Thursday, August 4, 2022.
Washington Post senior video reporter Dave Jorgenson speaks with one of Bollywood’s biggest actors, Alia Bhatt, about her wide-ranging career, how she sees the next wave of Indian entertainment and her upcoming projects.
Economics editor Damian Paletta speaks with Ryan Reynolds about his growing business empire, philanthropy and this new model of movie stardom.
Washington Post national correspondent Dan Balz speaks with Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein about the 50th anniversary of the Watergate break-in, how they got the story and its lasting impact. Conversation was recorded on Friday, June 17, 2022.
The Post's 'Launcher' editor Mike Hume speaks with Former Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aimé about his journey from the Bronx to the top of the video game industry as shared in his new business memoir, “Disrupting the Game.” Conversation recorded on Monday, May 23, 2022
Post opinions columnist Michele Norris speaks with co-authors and Post reporters Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa about how systemic racism shaped Floyd’s life and legacy as explored in their new book, “His Name Is George Floyd.” Conversation recorded on Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Entrepreneur, producer and author Joanna Coles speaks with author Tina Brown about her new book, “The Palace Papers” and how the royal family continues to reinvent itself, even after the shock of Princess Diana’s celebrity and the crisis of “Megxit.”
In this conversation from February 14, Washington Post staff writer Sarah Ellison speaks with actor Brian Cox about his memoir, “Putting the Rabbit in the Hat,” and the story of his modest, troubled upbringing in Dundee, Scotland to the heights of Hollywood, and playing Logan Roy in "Succession."
Washington Post columnist Michele Norris speaks with multi-award-winning playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda and Tony winner Steven Levenson about their new film “tick…tick…BOOM!” and bringing the origin story of the musical “Rent” to the big screen.
Movie critic Ann Hornaday speaks with actor Tilda Swinton about her dual mother-daughter roles in “The Eternal Daughter” and her craft as an actor over her wide-ranging career.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ruth Marcus and contributing correspondent Hugh Hewitt about divisions within the Republican party and the Federal Reserve raising interest rates. Conversation recorded on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022.
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Washington Post Live anchor and co-author of The Early 202 Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with House Majority Whip Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.), Council of Economic Advisers Glenn Hubbard and Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget president Maya MacGuineas about Congress’s lame-duck and look at the remaining to-do items on Capitol Hill. Conversations recorded on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022.
Washington Post climate reporter Michael Birnbaum speaks with Jennifer Morgan, Germany’s special envoy for international climate action, about Europe’s efforts to slow global warming, the energy crisis sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and her move from Greenpeace international to the German government. Conversation recorded Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022.
Washington Post Live anchor and co-author of The Early 202 newsletter Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) about the months of negotiations to pass a bill guaranteeing protections for same-sex and interracial couples and the prospects for other bipartisan legislation in the lame-duck Congress.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Richard Stengel, a former managing editor at Time magazine, about his new podcast "Mandela: The Lost Tapes" and the never-before-heard audio of his conversations with the South African leader. Conversation recorded on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Sarah Kaplan, Megan McArdle and Stephen Stromberg about combatting climate change and the role of the private and public sectors in reducing carbon emissions. Conversations recorded on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022.
Washington Post Live anchor and co-author of The Early 202 newsletter Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen about how their personal experiences as caregivers have informed their advocacy for national paid family and medical leave and the prospects for bipartisan cooperation in the new Congress. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022.
Washington Post executive editor Sally Buzbee and Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell host back-to-back conversations with special climate envoy John Kerry and Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) about the Biden administration’s climate policies at home and abroad, U.S. investments in clean energy innovation and the prospects for bipartisan cooperation in the next Congress. This event is as part of a new, special week-long series, “This is Climate.” Conversation recorded on Thursday, December 8, 2022.
Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Senate Republican Whip John Thune about Republican legislative priorities, the state of the U.S. economy and the 2024 election.
Washington Post climate zeitgeist reporter Shannon Osaka speaks with climate communicator Alaina Wood about how communication can shape solutions at the individual and community level and how to make science more accessible and actionable as part of a special week-long series, “This is Climate.” Conversation recorded on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022.
Washington Post national political enterprise reporter Robert Samuels and Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers host back-to-back conversations with Jackson, Miss., Mayor Chokwe Lumumba and Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall about the impact of climate change on their cities as part of a new, special week-long series, “This is Climate.” Conversation recorded on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.
Francis S. Collins, former director of the National Institutes of Health, Katrine Wallace, an epidemiologist from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health, and Kurt Newman, president and CEO of Children’s National Hospital, join Washington Post Live to discuss strengthening trust in science. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022.
Washington Post national environmental reporter Brady Dennis speaks with Sudan-born billionaire Mo Ibrahim about the impact of “loss and damage” compensation and his foundation’s work in documenting the impact of climate change on the continent. This conversation kicks off a new, special week-long series, “This is Climate.” Conversation recorded on Monday, December 5, 2022.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Marianna Sotomayor, Eugene Robinson and Jennifer Rubin about the future leadership of the House, the Georgia Senate runoff and the 2024 presidential election. Conversation recorded on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022.
Washington Post health policy reporter Yasmeen Abutaleb speaks with Anthony S. Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, about the state of the pandemic, the future of public health and the lessons he has learned from more than a half-century of public service as he prepares to step down.
Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu about winning his fourth term as governor, his analysis of the midterm results and his outlook for the 2024 presidential contest. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.
Washington Post deputy editor Juliet Eilperin speaks with Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M) and Cathy Zoi, CEO of the electric charging company EVGo about how massive investments made by the Inflation Reduction Act could help combat the climate crisis.
Washington Post opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy speaks with Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks and Burn Pits 360 co-founder Rosie Torres about new investments the government is making to support the approximately 18 million veterans who have worn their country’s uniform in combat. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022.
Washington Post national political enterprise reporter Robert Samuels speaks with Imani Perry, author of “South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation,” which recently won the National Book Award for nonfiction, about what she learned writing the book about America’s past and present. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Ditte Juul Jørgensen, the European Commission’s director-general for energy, about Europe’s immediate energy security needs, its climate agenda and what was accomplished at the recent COP27 climate talks. This conversation was recorded on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Lynne Cadigan, partner and principal at Cadigan & Boren, and Utah State Rep. Angela Romero (D) to discuss their efforts to challenge religious authority on a loophole that results in underreporting thousands of child sex abuse cases every year. This conversation was recorded on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Wanjiku "Wawa" Gatheru, founder of Black Girl Environmentalist, Xiye Bastida, co-founder of Re-Earth Initiatives and Alexandria Villaseñor, co-founder of U.S. Youth Climate Strike about how girls and women are leading the shift in the climate movement. This conversation was recorded on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022.
Editor and author Tina Brown sits down with Sevgil Musaieva, the chief editor of Ukrainska Pravda, Heidi Levine, Washington Post contract photojournalist, and Janine Di Giovanni, director of The Reckoning Project, to discuss bearing witness to the war in Ukraine. This conversation was recorded on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022.
The Invisible Toll: Author and journalist Sally Quinn speaks with Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.), special needs advocate Barbara Ebel and chair of the board for Special Olympics International Tim Shriver about the need for a more robust caregiving labor force, the extent of unpaid work involved and the burden on family members shouldering a majority of the work. The Mental Health of Our Daughters: Washington Post opinions columnist Michele L. Norris speaks with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, founder of Sad Girls Club Elyse Fox and president of Born This Way Foundation Cynthia Germanotta about the impact of social media on young women’s mental well-being. Content from Boston Consulting Group: Investing in the Care Economy Journalist Elizabeth Vargas speaks with BCG North America chair Sharon Marcil about the current challenges of working caregivers, implications on the labor pool and how private and public sectors can come together to solve the crisis.
Woman, Life, Freedom: Editor and author Tina Brown speaks with actress and activist Nazanin Boniadi and Iranian American journalist Masih Alinejad about the widespread protests following the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody and the perils of being a woman in Iran. Truth to Power: National security reporter Souad Mekhennet speaks with Barkha Dutt, one of India’s leading journalists, about her reporting on the oppressions and injustices of India in the Modi era and the challenges women face in the country. Content from AARP: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Powering Business Outcomes American University adjunct professor Elise Labbott speaks with AARP executive vice president and chief diversity officer Edna Kane Williams about how leaning into diversity from all angles has the potential to improve employee performance and impact your company’s bottom line.
Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary speaks with Teresa Ghilarducci, professor of economic policy analysis, and C. Nicole Mason, president and CEO of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, about how women can grow their wealth to the fullest potential, navigate the current uncertainties in the economy and overcome structural barriers like the wage gap.
Washington Post co-host of "Post Reports" and reporter covering media Elahe Izadi speaks with Kimi Yoshino, editor in chief at the Baltimore Banner, and Nancy Gibbs, director of the Shorenstein Center at Harvard University, about the changing media landscape, strengthening public trust and the future of journalism. Conversation recorded on Nov. 18, 2022.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Ashley Parker, Ruth Marcus and Hugh Hewitt about Republicans winning the house, the future plans of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential run.
In this conversation recorded during Washington Post Live's Global Women's Summit, The Post’s associate editor and columnist David Ignatius speaks with Britain’s new International Trade Secretary and Women and Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch about the state of the United Kingdom, her plans to catalyze international trade and her reflections on Brexit. Conversation recorded on Nov. 15, 2022.
In this conversation recorded during Washington Post Live's Global Women's Summit, Jennifer Griffin, chief national security correspondent for Fox News, speaks with Afghanistan ex-parliamentarian Naheed A. Fareed and BBC news international correspondent Yalda Hakim about how women are standing up to Afghanistan’s new Taliban government and how social and educational opportunities for women and girls have deteriorated in the year since the withdrawal of U.S. military forces. Conversation recorded on Nov. 15, 2022.
Washington Post author of the Cybersecurity 202 newsletter Tim Starks speaks with Phil Venables, chief information security officer at Google Cloud, and Tom Robinson, founder and chief scientist at Elliptic, about how companies and users can protect their information and money. Conversation recorded on Nov. 17, 2022.
Washington Post deputy editor of The Post's 202 newsletter franchise Paige Winfield Cunningham speaks with Caitlin Rivers, senior scholar at Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, and Seth Berkley, CEO of GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, about how countries can be better prepared for future health challenges and ensure populations with fewer resources are not left behind in the development of treatments and vaccines. Conversation recorded on November 17, 2022.
In this conversation recorded during Washington Post Live’s Global Women’s Summit, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks with Maria Pevchikh, head of investigations department at the Anti-Corruption Foundation, and Galina Timchenko, co-founder, CEO and publisher of Meduza, about Vladimir Putin's grip over Russia, their fight against corruption and their campaign for freedom in the press.
In this conversation recorded during Washington Post Live's Global Women's Summit, Kara Swisher speaks with Washington Post reporters Jacqueline Alemany, Ashley Parker and Leigh Ann Caldwell about the midterm elections, the state of the Republican and Democratic parties, the Biden agenda and their predictions for the 2024 presidential race. Conversation recorded on Nov. 15, 2022.
In this conversation recorded during Washington Post Live's Global Women's Summit, The Post’s senior congressional correspondent Paul Kane speaks with Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) about her political career, the Republican Party, her work on the January 6th committee and holding Donald Trump accountable. Conversation recorded on Nov. 15, 2022.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, Charles Lane and Jennifer Rubin about the midterm results, the Georgia Senate runoff and why inflation continues to rise despite the Fed raising interest rates.
Washington Post senior video producer Dave Jorgenson speaks with Terence Winter about his new show “Tulsa King, a mob drama starring Sylvester Stallone, and his storied career behind the camera. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022.
Washington Post national sports columnist Jerry Brewer speaks with filmmaker Nelson George about his new documentary exploring the life and legacy of Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, Willie Mays. Conversation recorded on Thursday, November 10, 2022.
Washington Post pop culture reporter Helena Andrews-Dyer speaks with Grammy-nominated artist Fat Joe about his new memoir, “The Book of Jose,” the evolution of hip-hop and his advice to the next generation of rappers.
Washington Post columnist and associate editor David Ignatius speaks with Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, about the midterm elections, threats to the nation’s election infrastructure and the state of American democracy. Conversation recorded on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Annie Linskey, Hugh Hewitt and Eugene Robinson about the state of the midterms, the 2024 GOP presidential field and the potential of a looming recession.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with documentarian about discuss his new book, “Our America” and how the past can shape our understanding of the present. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022.
Washington Post Live anchor and co-author of The Early 202 Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Will Hurd, former Republican congressman, Jennifer Gerbi, ARPA-E acting director, and Varun Sivaram, senior advisor to the U.S. climate envoy, about the rewards and challenges of being part of the federal workforce. Conversations recorded on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022.
Sandra Cauffman, deputy director for astrophysics at NASA, Valerie Sheares Ashby, president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and other leading experts join Washington Post Live for conversations about the role of education, public policy and the private sector in building a diverse STEM workforce.
Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Bob Woodward, associate editor at The Washington Post, about his new audiobook, “The Trump Tapes,” his warning about the former president and his assessment of the state of American democracy heading into the midterms. Conversation recorded on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022.
Washington Post national environmental reporter Brady Dennis speaks with Jigar Shah, director of the Energy Department’s Loan Programs Office, and Liane Randolph, chair of the California Air Resources Board, about the role of technology in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating a more sustainable economy. Conversations recorded on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Amy Gardner, Hugh Hewitt and Ruth Marcus about the state of the economy and the upcoming Supreme Court case on affirmative action.
Dave Limp, senior vice president of devices and services at Amazon, joins Washington Post Live to discuss Amazon’s plan to expand broadband access through satellites, his company’s satellite internet technology and ambitions in space. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Jason Furman, former economic advisor to President Obama, and Laura Carstensen, founding director of Stanford’s Center on Longevity, about the opportunities and challenges of an aging workforce and the impact on the national economy.
Washington Post national arts reporter Geoff Edgers speaks with Kelly Ripa about her new memoir, “Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories,” which recounts her long career, complex relationship with former co-host Regis Philbin and her struggles with mental health.
Washington Post columnist and associate editor David Ignatius speaks with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki about the current course of the war in Ukraine, fears of a growing energy crisis this winter and his country’s relationship with the European Union. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Eugene Scott, E.J. Dionne and George Will to discuss how the war in Ukraine and the national abortion debate are impacting the upcoming midterm elections, and more. Conversation recorded on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Rosie Hidalgo, senior advisor on gender-based violence for the White House Gender Policy Council, and Deborah J. Vagins, president and CEO of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, about the contributing risk factors to what has been called a “shadow pandemic,” the public policy response and the use of social media to educate survivors.
Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with the Post’s Karoun Demirjian and Politico’s Rachael Bade about their new book, “Unchecked,” which reveals fresh details about what happened behind the scenes of the two impeachments and acquittals of former president Donald Trump. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022.
Author of the Cybersecurity 202 newsletter at The Washington Post, Tim Starks, speaks with Rep. Jim Langevin (D-R.I.), co-chair of the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus, and Dmitri Alperovitch, co-founder and chair of Silverado Policy Accelerator, about how businesses can navigate the threat landscape, the impact on the national economy and ways to grow the cyber workforce.
Washington Post global economics correspondent David J. Lynch speaks with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby to discuss the current state of the aviation industry and what the future holds. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Yasmeen Abutaleb, Charles Lane and Jennifer Rubin about President Biden’s efforts to keep a pro-Ukraine coalition together and the top issues leading into next month’s midterms.
Congressional economic policy reporter Tony Romm speaks with Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb (R) about the bipartisan bill’s geopolitical and economic impact. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022
Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technology, Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.), the ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, Jeanette Manfra, the global director of risk and compliance at Google Cloud, and Sean Joyce, the global and U.S. cybersecurity and privacy leader at PwC, join Washington Post Live to discuss the importance of cybersecurity in business, policy and national security. Conversations recorded on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022.
Washington Post global economics correspondent David J. Lynch speaks with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and MIT President L. Rafael Reif about the state of American innovation, the drivers of economic competitiveness and preparing the workforce for the jobs of the future. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with best-selling author and scientist Temple Grandin about her new book, “Visual Thinking,” which broadens the conversation on neurodiversity and the value of different types of thinking. Conversation recorded on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022.
The crime series “Sherwood” is inspired by the 2004 murders in Nottinghamshire, England. Washington Post senior video producer Dave Jorgenson speaks with creator, writer and executive producer James Graham and lead actor David Morrissey about bringing the story on screen.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Robert Barnes, George F. Will and Eugene Robinson about the Alabama Voting Rights case, Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago search case and the upcoming midterm elections. Conversation recorded on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Carol Brown, chief health equity officer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and David Agus, the founding director and CEO of the Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine, about the latest medical breakthroughs and ways to scale those advances, promote access and reduce disparities.
Washington Post critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with editor-in-chief of British Vogue Edward Enninful about diversity and inclusion in the fashion industry, his unexpected journey and his new memoir, “A Visible Man.” Conversation recorded on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022.
Washington Post national arts reporter Geoff Edgers speaks with Penn Jillette, one half of the popular magic duo Penn & Teller and the author of several books, about his new crime novel, “Random,” about making life choices based on a roll of the dice and his decades-long career as a magician.
Washington Post senior news anchor Libby Casey speaks with directors Fisher Stevens and Karim Amer about their new Showtime documentary series, “The Lincoln Project” and what went into covering the team of elite GOP strategists in their effort to defeat their own party’s sitting president.
Washington Post reporter covering the space industry Christian Davenport speaks with Jared Isaacman, the billionaire entrepreneur who led the first all-private citizen crew into orbit last year, about his partnership with SpaceX and the future of commercial space exploration. Conversation recorded on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Karoun Demirjian, E.J. Dionne and Josh Rogin about President Putin’s military mobilization, the midterm elections and the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipeline. Conversation recorded on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022.
Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.) and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), about the work of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, new consumer privacy legislation, the prospects for a bipartisan bill and the future of tech regulation. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.
Washington Post technology policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski speaks with Bret Arsenault, Corporate Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer at Microsoft, about strategies to succeed in the cloud, guard against cyber intrusions and technological advances that could reshape the digital infrastructure of businesses in the coming decades.
Washington Post global economics correspondent David J. Lynch speaks with Raphael W. Bostic, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, about the causes and impact of such persistent economic inequality. Conversation recorded on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
California’s Health and Human Services Secretary Mark Ghaly and Kizzmekia S. Corbett, assistant professor, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, join Washington Post Live to discuss health equity, the lessons learned from the pandemic and how we can better prepare and respond to the next one.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy speaks with The Post’s Jacqueline Alemany, Eugene Robinson and Jennifer Rubin about the Justice Department’s investigation into former president Donald Trump and the upcoming midterm elections. Conversation recorded on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.
The pandemic highlighted the real cost of unpaid caregiving, prompting new conversations about affordable care and proper compensation. Join Washington Post Live for conversations about the state of caregiving and the impact on the workforce and the economy with Care.com CEO Tim Allen, Wives and Girlfriends of Spinal Cord Injury co-founders Brooke Pagé and Elena Pauly, and Marshall Plan for Moms founder Reshma Saujani.
Worta McCaskill-Stevens, the National Cancer Institute’s director of the Community Oncology and Research Program and Joan Lunden, journalist and advocate, join Washington Post Live to discuss long-standing health disparities, new approaches to treatment and providing holistic care to patients beyond medicine.
Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Andy Berke, special representative for broadband at the Commerce Department, and Michael Powell, president and CEO of the National Cable & Television Association, about the plans and the timetable for upgrading the country’s high-speed internet with
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert, and Wanjiku “Wawa” Gatheru, Sophia Kianni and Miranda Wang join Washington Post Live for conversations about the human, environmental and economic consequences of climate change and the efforts to combat them. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with David Miliband, former U.K. foreign secretary and International Rescue Committee president, about the queen’s legacy, his reflections on the day’s ceremonies and the past and future of the British monarchy. Conversation recorded on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022.
Washington Post tech at work writer Danielle Abril speaks with New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell and entrepreneur Pinky Cole, founder of Slutty Vegan, about the critical role small business plays in revitalizing communities and the larger economy and how continuing digital acceleration has opened up new strategies for resilience.
Washington Post global opinions writer Jason Rezaian speaks with Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman for a conversation about wrongful detentions around the world and efforts to bring American hostages home. Conversation recorded on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Lamothe, Hugh Hewitt and Ruth Marcus about what’s at stake for President Biden regarding the war in Ukraine, record high inflation and the complex legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. Conversation recorded on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022
Washington Post columnist and associate editor David Ignatius speaks with GM’s chair and CEO Mary Barra about the company’s investments in more sustainable technologies, the global chip shortage and the future of the auto industry. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.
Washington Post Live anchor and co-author of the Early 202 Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) about the upcoming Congressional Women’s Softball Game, the state of bipartisanship and their legislative priorities. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022.
Washington Post reporter Arelis R. Hernández speaks with Ada Limón, the 24th poet laureate of the United States, about her new role, her acclaimed body of work and how poetry helps readers reclaim their humanity.
Join Washington Post Live for a series of conversations with business owners and policymakers about the entrepreneurial landscape, equitable access to economic opportunity and the role of early investment in BIPOC enterprises. Conversation recorded Tuesday, Sept. 13.
Washington Post critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Joanne Crevoiserat, CEO of Tapestry, about the business of fashion, how the industry has contended with disruptions from COVID-19 to labor shortages as well as what’s next for the future of retail. Conversation recorded on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Selles speaks with Hubert Joly, former chair and CEO of Best Buy, Rashad Robinson, president of Color of Change, and Martin Whittaker, CEO of Just Capital about how the labor market is responding to dramatic disruptions brought on by inflation, automation, gigification and the pandemic. Conversation recorded on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Annie Linskey, Josh Rogin and Jennifer Rubin about midterm issues, including abortion and inflation as well as the new U.K. prime minister and the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. Conversation recorded on Friday, Sept. 9
Washington Post global opinions editor Jason Rezaian speaks to Mohammed “Mo” Amer about his new semi-autobiographical Netflix series, “Mo,” growing up as a Palestinian refugee with his family in Houston and why he views his immigrant experience as an “every man” story. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022.
Washington Post tech at work writer Danielle Abril speaks with Ai-jen Poo, president of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, Liz Shuler, president of the AFL-CIO, Michelle Miller, co-founder of Coworker.org, and Jaz Brisack, organizing committee member of Starbucks Workers United about how the labor market is responding to dramatic disruptions brought on by inflation, automation, gigification and the pandemic.
Washington Post deputy business editor Damian Paletta speaks with Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), David Madland, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, and Valerie Wilson, director of the Program on Race, Ethnicity and the Economy at the Economic Policy Institute, about the economic drivers and disparities that impact mobility in the labor market. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022.
Washington Post associate editor and columnist David Ignatius speaks with Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger about the global race to produce computer chips, Intel’s investments in U.S. manufacturing capacity and the role of government support. Conversation was recorded on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.
In this conversation from July 20, Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with veteran Democratic political strategist Lis Smith about her memoir, “Any Given Tuesday,” a behind-the-scenes look at the fine line between personal and professional life while working at the top of Democratic politics.
Washington Post Tokyo bureau chief Michelle Ye Hee Lee speaks with Eva Chen, the current head of fashion partnerships at Instagram, about her latest children’s book, “I Am Golden,” how it was inspired by her family history and the impact of the growing cultural visibility of Asian Americans. Recorded on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.
Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Anthony Ray Hinton, who was sentenced to death and held in solitary confinement for 28 years on Alabama’s death row, about his long road to freedom and forgiveness, and the young readers edition of his book, “The Sun Does Shine.” Conversation was recorded on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with textile artist Bisa Butler about her work depicting historical and contemporary figures, her latest piece depicting an all-Black segregated infantry division during World War I and reckoning with history through art. Recorded on Thursday, June 2, 2022.
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. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.
In this conversation recorded on June 14 for Washington Post Live, Robin Thede, creator, showrunner, executive producer, writer and star of HBO’s “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” joins Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart to discuss the third season of the Emmy Award-winning series and her career as a comedy writer.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” deputy editorial page editor Ruth Marcus speaks with The Post’s Annie Linskey, Hugh Hewitt and Eugene Robinson to discuss Tuesday’s primary election results, Rep. Liz Cheney’s loss and Donald Trump’s ongoing influence of the GOP. Conversation recorded on Friday, August 19, 2022.
Washington Post reporter Reporter covering the U.S. Southern border Arelis Hernández speaks with Amber Midthunder, the 25-year-old breakout star of “Prey,” about her new leading role and how she sees the significance of having an Indigenous female action hero at the center of a major film franchise. Conversation recorded on Thursday, August 18, 2022.
Washington Post deputy editor of The Post's 202 newsletter franchise Paige Winfield Cunningham speaks with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy and UNICEF senior mental health technical advisor Zeinab Hijazi, to discuss the efforts to find supportive solutions for young people navigating the mental health crisis.
Washington Post congressional investigations reporter Jacqueline Alemany speaks with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) about the fallout from the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, his views on the FBI search at former president Donald Trump’s home and the future of the Republican Party. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Ukrainian-born, PayPal co-founder and CEO of Affirm, Max Levchin, for a conversation about his immigrant experience in pursuit of the American Dream.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Maven Clinic founder and CEO Kate Ryder about how technology has changed the health-care landscape, how the company adapted during the pandemic and providing health-care services post-Roe. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.
Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) about his new book, “America, a Redemption Story,” the current dynamic in the GOP and the state of American politics.
Washington Post national health reporter Dan Diamond speaks with Rosamund Lewis, MDCM, the World Health Organization’s monkeypox technical lead, about the response to the global health emergency and why she thinks the disease is unlikely to become a global pandemic. Conversation recorded Monday, August 15, 2022.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell, Dana Milbank and Jennifer Rubin about the FBI’s search of former president Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate and the results of the Inflation Reduction Act House vote. Conversation recorded on Friday, August 12, 2022.
Washington Post national health reporter Dan Diamond speak with Ashwin Vasan, MD commissioner of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, about the Biden administration’s decision to declare monkeypox a public health emergency, the growing outbreak and public health efforts to mitigate it. Conversation record on Thursday, August 11, 2022.
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with actress, musician and activist, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, about breaking barriers, her creative range and her latest role on the show “Loot.”
Washington Post criminal justice reporter Tom Jackman speaks with Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot about protecting public safety and keeping low-level offenders out of overcrowded jails. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, August 10, 2022.
On Washington Post Live’s “Across the Aisle,” Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Anne Caldwell speaks with Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) and Rep. Ann Kuster (D-N.H.) about their effort to simplify access to mental health insurance coverage and opioid treatment prescriptions.
Just back from accompanying House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on her trip to Asia, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.) speaks with Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell to discuss U.S. economic and military ties to Japan and South Korea, and the threat posed by China. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
Washington Post tech at work writer Danielle Abril speaks with Tim Ryan, U.S. chair and senior partner at PwC, and Ian Siegel, CEO and co-founder of ZipRecruiter, join Washington Post Live to discuss leadership, employee well-being and trends that are shaping the future of work.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Amber Phillips, George Will and Ruth Marcus on Tuesday’s primary results and former president Donald Trump’s influence on candidates he endorsed. Conversation recorded on Friday, August 5, 2022.
Washington Post pop culture reporter Helena Andrews-Dyer speaks with Emmy-nominated actor Hannah Einbinder about her critically acclaimed series “Hacks,” her role on the multigenerational show and the changing landscape for women in comedy.
Washington Post global economics correspondent David J. Lynch speaks with Loretta J. Mester, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, to discuss the Fed’s plan to tamp down on inflation and the concerns that it could induce a recession. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.
Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks to Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) about the impact of overturning of Roe v. Wade, the abortion law he signed three years ago, why he believes Donald Trump has been disqualified from a 2024 presidential run and whether he will make a run for the Oval Office himself. Conversation recorded on Monday, August 8, 2022.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Jeff Stein, Josh Rogin and Jennifer Rubin about how the economy will affect the midterm elections, the future of the GOP and Nancy Pelosi’s possible trip to Taiwan. Conversation recorded on Friday, July 29, 2022.
Washington Post congressional investigations reporter Jacqueline Alemany speaks with Academy Award winner Ron Howard and actor Joel Edgerton about their latest film “Thirteen Lives,” which recounts the true story of the global effort in 2018 to rescue a Thai soccer team that was trapped in a flooded cave for 18 days, and the process of recreating the dramatic rescue that captivated the world.
Washington Post congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor speaks with Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) about her role as the House Pro-Life Caucus co-chair, why she believes it’s proper for states to decide abortion law and why she opposes congressional Democrats’ attempts to codify abortion rights. Conversation recorded on Thursday, July 28, 2022.
On Washington Post Live’s “Across the Aisle,” Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Anne Caldwell speaks with Sens. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) about their bipartisan effort to to help American businesses with manufacturing and advanced technologies, bolster national security and get their bill to President Biden soon for his signature.
Washington Post staff writer Sarah Ellison speaks with author and journalist Ken Auletta about his latest book “Hollywood Ending: Harvey Weinstein and the Culture of Silence,” which chronicles Weinstein’s path to power, his downfall and the culture of silence that enabled his rampant sexual abuses. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.
Washington Post health politics and policy reporter Dan Diamond speaks with Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about the new coronavirus variants, the recent monkeypox outbreak and the path forward for public health safety.
Science reporter Joel Achenbach speaks with Thomas Zurbuchen, PhD, NASA’s associate administrator for the science mission directorate, about what these images mean for the future of space exploration, the significance of the technology that enabled this level of astronomical discovery and the element of wonder attached to seeing the depths of distant space.
National political reporter Eugene Scott speaks with counterterrorism expert and best-selling author Malcolm Nance about his new book, “They Want to Kill Americans" and the threat of political violence and domestic extremism.
Washington Post senior video reporter Dave Jorgenson speaks with Jack Conte, CEO and co-founder of Patreon, about the growth and future of the creator economy. Conversation recorded on Monday, July 18, 2022.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, E.J. Dionne and David Von Drehle about President Biden’s low poll numbers, the 2022 midterm election, whether the GOP will win the House and Senate.
Washington Post media writer Elahe Izadi speaks with Claudia Forestieri and Zoe Saldaña about their new comedy series “Gordita Chronicles,” how their own stories informed the show and their work to bring more Latino narratives to television. Conversation was recorded on Thursday, July 14, 2022.
Economics editor Damian Paletta speaks with Deputy Labor Secretary Julie Su about how the increasing use of technology in the workplace will impact the future of work.
Washington Post tech at work writer Danielle Abril speaks to entrepreneurs Brit Morin, Minnie Luong and Shiza Shahid for conversations about how they have reinvented their businesses in the face of record high inflation, supply chain disruptions and an evolving pandemic. Conversations recorded on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.
Director Alex Gibney and Washington Post investigative reporters Scott Higham and Sari Horwitz discuss their new book, “American Cartel,” which documents the culpability and complicity of the big business behind the opioid epidemic.
Global opinions writer, Jason Rezaian, speaks with Debra and Marc Tice, the parents of freelance journalist Austin Tice, who was kidnapped in Syria during that country’s civil war in August 2012, to discuss their efforts to secure his freedom, their meeting with President Biden about his case and why they remain “100 percent certain” their son is still alive.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Valerie Montgomery Rice, president and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine, and Michael Makanga, executive director of the European and Development Countries Clinical Trials Partnership, about how medical research has historically excluded diverse groups, how to make research more representative and the lessons learned from the coronavirus pandemic. Conversation recorded on Monday, July 11, 2022.
Washington Post senior news anchor Libby Casey speaks with retired Judge Thomas Griffith, who served on President Biden’s Commission on the Supreme Court assessing proposals for reform, about the impact of the recent decisions and perceptions of the institution.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Karoun Demirjian, Charles Lane and Eugene Robinson about Russian troops advancing in Ukraine, Biden’s pledge to support Ukraine and if Congress will pursue more gun legislation.
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with writer, actor and founder of Hillman Grad Lena Waithe and Hillman Grad CEO Rishi Rajani about the mission of the company and its new projects.
Movie critic Ann Hornaday speaks with stars Annette Bening and Bryan Cranston to discuss their new Paramount+ film "Jerry & Marge Go Large" and their storied careers.
Washington Post congressional investigations reporter Jacqueline Alemany speaks with Washington Gov. Jay Inslee about the impact of the Supreme Court decisions on climate change, abortion and public safety.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with The Post’s Amber Phillips, Ruth Marcus and Jennifer Rubin about the Jan. 6 hearings, Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony and the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Conversation recorded on Friday, July 1, 2022
Washington Post national security reporter Missy Ryan speaks with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola about the war in Ukraine, E.U. membership and the E.U.’s role in the conflict. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.
Join Washington Post Live for conversations with a cross-section of local law enforcement, federal government and community leaders about how they are responding to soaring homicide rates while also working to strengthen police accountability and improve public trust. Washington Post criminal justice reporter Tom Jackman speaks with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael S. Harrison, Former Chief of Police in Austin, Houston and Miami Art Acevedo and Campaign Zero Co-Founder & Executive Director DeRay Mckesson. Washington Post opinions writer and associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta. Conversation was recorded on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.
Washington Post senior video producer Dave Jorgenson speaks with actor Chris Pratt and author Jack Carr about their new series, “The Terminal List,” which follows a former Navy SEAL investigating why his entire platoon was ambushed during a covert mission. Conversation recorded on Monday, June 27, 2022.
Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Marjorie Dannenfelser, president and co-founder of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, about the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Conversation recorded on Monday, June 27, 2022.
Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) about the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the right to abortion established nearly 50 years ago in Roe v. Wade, the impact of the landmark ruling and how Congress might respond. Conversation recorded on Monday, June 27, 2022.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s David Lynch, Josh Rogin and Jennifer Rubin about the Jan. 6 House select committee hearing and assess the latest from on the ground in Ukraine. Conversation recorded on Friday, June 24, 2022.
Washington Post congressional investigations reporter Jacqueline Alemany and Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Anne Caldwell speak with Catherine Lhamon, assistant secretary for civil rights at the U.S. Department of Education, Briana Scurry, former goalkeeper for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, and Jasmyne Spencer, fora series of conversation about the impact of Title IX 50 years after its passage. Recorded on Thursday, June 23, 2022.
Washington Post associate editor and columnist David Ignatius speaks with Brad Smith, Microsoft’s president and vice chair, about foreign information operations, online disinformation, what the U.S. government should be doing about it and how tech companies continue to assess their role in the fight against it.
On Washington Post Live’s “Across the Aisle,” Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Anne Caldwell speaks with Sens. Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Tillis (R-N.C.) about working together as co-chairs of the Senate NATO Observer Group and their upcoming bipartisan congressional delegation to the NATO summit. Conversation was recorded on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Brian Rivers, PhD, director of the Cancer Health Equity Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine, and Shana O. Ntiri, MD, medical director of the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Baltimore City Cancer Program, to discuss drivers of and solutions to disparities in cancer outcomes and care.
Washington Post columnists and reporters speak with Steve Case, chair and CEO of Revolution, Heather Boushey, a member of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, and Deborah Gladney and Angela Muhwezi-Hall, co-founders of QuickHire, for a series of conversations about entrepreneurship. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
Washington Post associate editor and columnist David Ignatius speaks to Filippo Grandi, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, about the global refugee crisis, the impact of the Russian invasion in Ukraine and the path forward for the international community. Conversation was recorded on Monday, June 20, 2022.
Washington Post associate editor and opinions writer Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Abha Bhattarai, Hugh Hewitt and Dana Milbank about the Jan. 6 hearings, the midterm elections and the significance of the 50th anniversary of the Watergate scandal. Conversation recorded on Friday, June 17, 2022.
Washington Post senior video reporter Dave Jorgenson speaks with Jonathan Van Ness for Washington Post Live’s NEXT, discussing a conversation about his recent book, “Love That Story,” and the role of storytelling in paving the way for change. This conversation will be followed by a roundtable discussion with Post journalists. Conversation recorded on Thursday, June 16, 2022.
Washington Post national arts reporter Geoff Edgers speaks with singer and songwriter Kenny Loggins about his iconic career and new memoir, “Still Alright.”
Washington Post deputy editor Juliet Eilperin speaks with Donnel Baird, CEO of BlocPower, Jason F. McLennan, CEO of McLennan Design, and Lauren Faber O’Connor, chief sustainability officer for the Office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, about energy efficiency as a means to combat climate change, clean the air we breathe and reduce energy costs.
Washington Post chief correspondent Dan Balz speaks with former top Nixon aides Dwight Chapin and Ken Khachigian as they discuss the 50th anniversary of the Watergate break-in, how that story played out inside the White House and what they believe the legacy of the 37th president should be.
Media reporter Elahe Izadi speaks with actors Miles Teller, Matthew Goode and showrunner Nikki Toscano about their new Paramount+, "The Offer," which offers a behind-the-scenes look at the experience of making the film, “The Godfather.” Conversation recorded on Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Washington Post Live anchor, Leigh Ann Caldwell, speaks with Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Tex.) about how the residents of Uvalde are coping, the reaction to the police response and what gun legislation may come out of this national tragedy.
Washington Post chief correspondent Dan Balz speaks with former House Judiciary Committee member William Cohen (R-Maine) and Richard Ben-Veniste, former chief of the Watergate Task Force, as they reflect on the 50th anniversary of the Watergate break-in, which eventually led to Richard Nixon becoming the only U.S. president to resign from office.
Washington Post tech at work writer Danielle Abril speaks with Ellyn Shook, chief leadership and human resources officer at Accenture, and Drew Houston, founder and CEO of Dropbox, about leadership and innovation amidst the growing shift to a hybrid workplace. Recorded on Friday, June 10, 2022.
On “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ruth Marcus and George F. Will about the Jan. 6 hearings, threats made against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and the West’s support for Ukraine.
Join Washington Post Live journalists Leigh Ann Caldwell and Tory Newmyer for a series of conversations with Rostin Behnam, chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Dante Disparte, chief strategy officer and head of global policy at Circle, and Tomicah Tillemann, global chief policy officer at Haun Ventures, about what oversight of digital assets should look like and their impact on the larger financial system and economy.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Michael Berube, deputy assistant secretary for sustainable transportation at the Department of Energy, and Wes Edens, founder and co-CEO of Fortress Investment Group, about the progress made and the potential that remains to expedite a transition to more affordable, environmentally friendly modes of transportation.
Washington Post Tokyo bureau chief Michelle Ye Hee Lee speaks with Joanne Lee Molinaro about her plant-based recipes, how her TikToks have become a phenomenon, how she is uses food to explore family, history and race, and her debut cookbook, "The Korean Vegan." Recorded on Thursday, June 7, 2022.
Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) about the Jan. 6 select committee’s upcoming prime time public hearings, what questions the committee still has and what they know about what Donald Trump was doing that day. Recorded on Monday, June 6, 2022.
On "First Look," associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post's Dan Balz, Charles Lane and Jennifer Rubin about President Biden’s approval rating, his messaging on inflation, congressional redistricting and the legitimacy of the Supreme Court.
Laura Modi, CEO and co-founder of Bobbie Organic Infant Formula, speaks with Washington Post opinions columnist Alyssa Rosenberg about the ongoing formula supply crisis, the financial burden on families and how the shortage impacts parents in the workplace. Following the conversation, Rosenberg leads a roundtable discussion with The Post’s pop culture reporter Helena Andres-Dyer and Amy Joyce, writer and editor of On Parenting, about their personal experiences with breastfeeding, bottle feeding and the complexities around baby formula. Recorded on Thursday, June 2, 2022.
National environmental reporter Brady Dennis speaks with Patricia Espinosa, executive secretary of U.N. Climate Change, and Susan Stone, CEO of Ubiquitous Energy, about the role of technology in curbing the human impact on climate change. Conversation recorded on Thursday, June 2, 2022
Diplomacy and national security reporter Missy Ryan speaks with Ukraine’s representative to the United Nations, Sergiy Kyslytsya about the latest developments in the conflict, the world’s response and what he has learned about Russia over his career in Ukraine’s foreign service. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Washington Post associate editor and columnist David Ignatius speaks with former treasury secretary Lawrence H. Summers about his assessment of the U.S. economy and the Biden administration’s efforts to control inflation.
On "First Look," associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post's Marianna Sotomayor, Hugh Hewitt and Dana Milbank about the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas and the conversation surrounding mental health and gun control.
Washington Post national arts reporter Geoff Edgers speaks to David Simon about his new HBO limited series, “We Own This City,” the war on the drugs and the future of local journalism. Record on Thursday, May 26, 2022.
Washington Post deputy editor of The Post's 202 newsletter franchise Paige Winfield Cunningham speaks with Lisa Fitzpatrick, MD, Susanna Gallani, PhD, and author Dan Buettner to explore the ways telemedicine can provide better access especially for seniors working full-time at the highest rate on record. Recorded on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.
Washington Post Live anchor, Leigh Ann Caldwell, speaks with Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Miana Bryant, founder of The Mental Elephant, and Anna King, president of the National Parent Teacher Association, about the school shooting in Texas and how the pandemic has impacted youth mental health.
Washington Post White House Bureau Chief Ashley Parker speaks with Kellyanne Conway, former senior counselor to President Trump, to discuss her four years in the Trump White House, the 2020 election and her new book “Here’s the Deal: A Memoir.” Record on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.
Washington Post associate editor and columnist David Ignatius speaks with Ukraine’s prosecutor general Iryna Venediktova about her investigation into suspected war crimes committed by the Russian government and military and the state of the war in Ukraine.
Washington Post national political enterprise reporter Robert Samuels speaks with Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci, who represented the family of George Floyd in their civil suit against the city of Minneapolis, about where the country is today two years after Floyd’s murder. Recorded on Monday, May 23, 2022.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Annie Linskey, Eugene Robinson and Josh Rogin about the results of Tuesday’s primary election, the November midterms and the latest developments from Ukraine. Recorded on Friday, May 20, 2022.
Economics editor Damian Paletta speaks with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) & Labor Secretary Marty Walsh about the recent bipartisan infrastructure bill and building and maintaining a skilled infrastructure workforce.
Washington Post associate editor and columnist David Ignatius speaks with former defense secretary Mark T. Esper about his new book, “A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times.” Recorded on Thursday, May 19, 2022.
Washington Post reporter for the Cybersecurity 202 newsletter Joseph Marks speaks with Bob Kolasky, senior vice president for critical infrastructure at Exiger, and Reps. Michael McCaul (R-Tex.) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) to assess the current cyber landscape and discuss how to strengthen private/public sector cooperation in securing cyberspace. Recorded on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.
Technology reporter Danielle Abril speak with Ania Smith, CEO of TaskRabbit, about how the gig economy will shape the future of work.
Join Washington Post Live journalists Yasmeen Abutaleb and Frances Steed Sellers for a series of conversations with Atul Gawande, MD, LaQuandra S. Nesbitt, MD, Cheryl Bettigole, MD, and Cameron Webb, MD, on vaccine equity, how to close the vaccine access gap and how vaccine inequities will affect future global health crises. Recorded on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
In our continuing series with cultural pioneers during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Washington Post columnist covering foreign affairs Ishaan Tharoor speaks with author Sanjena Sathian about her debut novel, “Gold Diggers,” and how her work has explored family, community and belonging. Recorded on Monday, May 16, 2022.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Damian Paletta, E.J. Dionne and Megan McArdle about the latest inflation numbers, the state of the stock market, upcoming midterms and the future of abortion.
Washington Post opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy speaks with David Gergen, former White House adviser to four U.S. presidents, about the leadership lessons learned from his 50-year public service career and how the best hope for the future of democracy is to prepare rising generations for lives of service and leadership, as written in his new book, “Hearts Touched with Fire: How Great Leaders Are Made.”
Washington Post columnist and associate editor David Ignatius speaks with U.K. Secretary of State for Defense Ben Wallace about Russia’s nuclear saber-rattling and the additional warfare equipment the U.K. has committed to send to Ukraine. Recorded on Thursday, May 12, 2022.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Alexander Hardy, the CEO of Genentech, and Allison Arwady, MD, the commissioner of the Chicago Department of Health about scientific breakthroughs, public health and lessons from the pandemic.
Washington Post congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor speaks with Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) to discuss the 2022 midterms, the challenges in her 2022 run, the GOP’s prospects in the fall and why she believes President Biden’s economic program has led to the highest inflation in decades. Recorded on Monday, May 9, 2022.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Robert Barnes, Ruth Marcus and George F. Will about the leaked draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, how it will impact the midterms and the effect of rising federal interest rates.
Washington Post senior news anchor Libby Casey speaks with Emily Oster, PhD, professor of economics at Brown University, and Leana S. Wen, MD, emergency physician, to answer your questions on protecting young children from COVID-19 as guidelines have changed across the country.
Diplomacy and national security reporter Missy Ryan speaks with the Swedish Ambassador to the United States Karin Olofsdotter about the growing public support in her country to join NATO and rising tensions between her country and Russia. Recorded on Thursday, May 5, 2022.
Investigative reporter Dana Priest speaks with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and journalists from TV Rain, which was the last independent media outlet in Russia, about the state of press freedom around the world, the challenges of today’s information landscape and the critical role of journalists in chronicling the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Washington Post race and the economy reporter Tracy Jan speaks with Domee Shi, director of “Turning Red," about the inspiration for the film and her own story immigrating from China as a child to becoming part of Pixar’s leadership team. Recorded on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Lamothe and Jennifer Rubin on the latest news out of Ukraine, Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter, and where the nation stands with COVID. Recorded on Friday, April 29, 2022.
Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with gala chair Anna Wintour and Andrew Bolton, curator of the The Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Musée of Art, about this year’s Met Gala, its theme and upcoming exhibition. Recorded on Thursday, April 28, 2022.
Washington Post health policy reporter Yasmeen Abutaleb speaks with Deborah Birx, MD, a lifelong public health official who previously led the Trump White House coronavirus task force, about her time as the COVID-19 response coordinator, the alarms she raised and the costly mistakes she says were made at all levels of the federal government, as detailed in her new book, “Silent Invasion: The Untold Story of The Trump Administration, COVID-19, and Preventing the Next Pandemic Before It’s Too Late."
Washington Post staff writer covering media Elahe Izadi speaks with award-winning musician Arooj Aftab about winning a Grammy this year for best global music performance, her creative roots and the power of music to build bridges.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Georgia’s president Salome Zourabichvili about her support for Ukraine, the concern about her own country and efforts to promote the European integration of Georgia.
Technology reporter Drew Harwell speaks with Hoan Ton-That, CEO of Clearview AI the world’s largest facial recognition network, to discuss how his company’s software is being deployed in the war in Ukraine and around the world.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine about his personal experiences with long COVID and his legislation to expand research and treatment resources for people living with the virus.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Susan Wilner Golden, the director of dciX at the Stanford Distinguished Careers Institute, and Katia Walsh, senior vice president and chief strategy and artificial intelligence officer at Levi Strauss & Co., about reskilling America’s workforce to meet the evolving demands of an increasingly digital economy.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Bill Browder, the founder and CEO of Hermitage Capital Management, about why he was declared a threat to Russian national security as detailed in his new book, “Freezing Order: A True Story of Money Laundering, Murder, and Surviving Vladimir Putin’s Wrath.”
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Karoun Demirijian, Ruth Marcus and Josh Rogin about the latest from Ukraine, U.S. options to continue aid, and the recent striking down of the federal mask mandate. Recorded on Friday, April 22, 2022.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with actor, producer and entrepreneur Robert Downey Jr. about the “fast grants” his company, Footprint Coalition, is deploying in an effort to expedite the way early scientific research receives funding.
Deputy editor of The Post's 202 Paige Winfield Cunningham speaks with Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney about his controversial decision to reimpose an indoor mask mandate and how the citizens are reacting. Conversation recorded on April 21, 2022
Veteran Washington Post journalist Sally Quinn speaks with cast members of the STARZ limited series "Gaslit" which looks at the Watergate scandal from the perspective of Martha Mitchell, wife of former U.S. attorney general John N. Mitchell. She was the first person to publicly accuse President Nixon of being involved in Watergate. Conversation recorded on April 19, 2022
Washington Post NASA and the space industry reporter Christian Davenport speaks with Rob Meyerson, the CEO of Delalune Space, to discuss the first all-private mission to the International Space Station and what role the private sector plays in space exploration and infrastructure.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian about how airlines are handling the issues of consumer demand, mask mandates and pilot fatigue as they gear up for a busy summer season.
Washington Post Associate Editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with Janelle Monáe about her new book “The Memory Librarian” which explores themes of queerness, race, gender plurality and love. Conversation recorded on April 18, 2022
Investigative foreign correspondent, Greg Miller talks with Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova about the support her country is looking for from the U.S. and the international community as fears grow about the scope of battles to come.
Damian Paletta joins First Look to discuss how the U.S. plans to tackle inflation and the overall economic outlook of 2022. Post columnists, Eugene Robinson and George F. Will discuss how the West can continue to aid Ukraine and if Finland and Sweden should join NATO. Conversation recorded on April 15, 2022
Washington Post immigration reporter, Arelis R. Hernandez speaks with Greg Sarris, the long-time chair of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, a Northern California confederation of tribes, about his new memoir and how America can truthfully reckon with the history of its Indigenous peoples.
Nicole Dungca, co-creator of the new Washington Post podcast about no-knock warrants entitled "Broken Doors," speaks with Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, who has pushed for statewide restrictions on no-knock warrants. Conversation recorded on Wednesday April 13, 2022
Washington Post deputy editorial page editor and columnist Karen Tumulty speaks with actor Gillian Anderson and director Susanne Bier about their new series, "The First Lady," which explores the stories behind the First Ladies of the United States.
Washington Post national security reporter Souad Mekhennet speaks with the Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, about the focus on Israeli security, the hopes for diplomacy in the Middle East and the array of challenges facing Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. Conversation recorded on Monday April 11, 2022
Washington Post chief film critic Ann Hornaday speaks with actor Ben Foster and director Barry Levinson about their new film, “The Survivor,” which follows the true story of boxer and Holocaust survivor Harry Haft and his life after escaping Auschwitz.
Washington Post national economic policy reporter Tory Newmyer leads a series of conversations that look at the societal impact of blockchain technology and the security standards needed to keep pace with increased interest and investments in cryptocurrencies. Conversation recorded on Tuesday April 5, 2022.
Washington Post technology policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski speaks with Cristiano R. Amon, CEO of Qualcomm, about why he thinks the world was headed towards a global chip shortage, and why he believes that the semiconductor problem will greatly improve in the second half of 2022. Conversation recorded on Tuesday April 5, 2022.
Washington Post technology policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski speaks with Alex Bornyakov, deputy minister of digital transformation of Ukraine, about his country’s efforts to pressure tech companies to come to Ukraine’s aid and wage what is being called the world’s first “crypto war.” Conversation recorded on Tuesday April 5, 2022.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with the U.S. ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski about the mounting refugee needs, the U.S. influence on the situation in Ukraine and diplomacy during crisis. Conversation record on Monday April 4, 2022.
Washington Post congressional investigations reporter Jacqueline Alemany speaks with Mitch Landrieu and Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) for conversations that explore both the challenges and the opportunities that lay ahead with critical infrastructure investment and the impact it may have on job creation and quality of life. Conversation recorded on Friday April 1, 2022.
Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) about her push for federal legislation banning hair-related discrimination, her personal journey living with alopecia and the conversations spurred by the recent Academy Awards. Conversation recorded on Thursday March 31, 2022.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Andrew Adams, the federal prosecutor leading the Justice Department’s new “KleptoCapture” task force about his efforts to investigate and prosecute those whose unlawful accumulation of wealth enables the Russian government in its war against Ukraine. Conversation recorded on Thursday April 8th, 2022.
Washington Post Live’s “First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart will host a reporter debrief followed by a roundtable discussion with Washington Post opinions columnists. Tune in for news and analysis you can’t get anywhere else.
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with Cappy McGarr, the Emmy-nominated co-founder of the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, and comedian Kevin Nealon to celebrate the importance of humor and highlight the history of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Conversation recorded Thursday March 21, 2022.
Washington Post Live’s “First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart will host a reporter debrief followed by a roundtable discussion with Washington Post opinions columnists. Tune in for news and analysis you can’t get anywhere else. Conversation recorded on Friday April 1, 2022.
Washington Post congressional investigations reporter Jacqueline Alemany speaks with Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), the Congressional Ukraine Caucus co-chair, about why he believes the country should have been in the European Union and NATO a long time ago and his time living in Ukraine when he was an FBI agent. Conversation record on Wednesday April 6, 2022.
Washington Post deputy editor of The Post’s 202 newsletters speaks with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona about how recent state legislation on gender and sexuality is playing out in schools, the impact of the pandemic on students and the future of education. Conversation recorded on Thursday April 4, 2022.
Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with poet, playwright, scholar and president of the Mellon Foundation Elizabeth Alexander about her new book, “The Trayvon Generation,” and the philanthropic organization’s racial justice initiatives. Conversation recorded Thursday April 6, 2022.
Washington Post columnist and editorial writer Heather Long speaks with Damola Adamolekun, the CEO of P.F. Chang’s, about the different ways restaurants can engage their customers using technology and an omni-channel approach and retain employees as the industry continues to recover. Conversation recorded on Wednesday April 6, 2022.
Washington Post opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy speaks with Stavros Lambrinidis, the European Union’s Ambassador to the United States, about the military, economic and humanitarian measures being taken by the E.U. to help the people of Ukraine, while punishing Russia for its aggression.
Washington Post Investigative and accountability reporter Ziva Branstetter speaks with Leah Wald, CEO of Valkyrie Investments, and Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) about the rise of digital currencies and what role they could play in the evolution for money.
Washington Post congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor speaks with Rep. Michael R. Turner (R-Ohio), ranking Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, to discuss additional aid to boost Ukraine, including lethal aid, that he believes should have been sent to Kyiv over a year ago.
Washington Post diplomacy and national security reporter Missy Ryan speaks with Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, the leader of the Democratic Opposition of Belarus, to discuss the current political dynamic in Belarus and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Washington Post diplomacy and national security reporter Missy Ryan speaks with the President of Latvia Egils Levits about what is at stake for his country, the fears in the Baltic states about what Moscow will do next and how the West should respond as Russian forces advance into Ukrainian cities.
Washington Post Live’s “First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart will host a reporter debrief followed by a roundtable discussion with Washington Post columnists. Tune in for news and analysis you can’t get anywhere else.
Washington Post opinions writer Jonathan Capehart speaks with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and what the United States and other Western nations need to do to bolster Ukraine’s defenses.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Rafael Mariano Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, about how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has raised fears of a nuclear incident in Europe, the talks he has held with both countries and how to implement possible safeguards .
Washington Post Tokyo bureau chief Michelle Ye He Lee speaks with Lisa Ling about her new docuseries, “Take Out,” – which showcases the wide array of Asian restaurants across the country – and to discuss how food can be a way to explore history, identity and stories across generations.
Washington Post national health policy reporter Paige Winfield Cunningham speaks with Keith Wailoo, PhD and Georges C. Benjamin, MD, to assess the likely efficacy of an FDA ban on menthol cigarettes while taking us through the product’s racially problematic history.
Washington Post national health policy reporter Yasmeen Abutaleb speaks with Anthony S. Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, about the latest developments in the coronavirus pandemic, the subvariant of omicron known as BA.2 and the future course of the virus.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko and his brother Wladimir Klitschko about the ongoing efforts to maintain control of the city and their vision for the future of Ukraine.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Finnish Ambassador to the United States Mikko Hautala about how the war in Ukraine has led his country to rethink its relationship with NATO, pushed Europe to cut its dependence on Russian energy and upended the international order.
Washington Post tech at work writer Danielle Abril speaks with Sandy Speicher, CEO of IDEO, and Joyce Bromberg, co-founder of Vanguard Collaborative, for discussions about how human-centered design and technology can facilitate collaboration and increase productivity in the workplace.
Washington Post reporter Tracy Jan speaks with Amanda Nguyen, CEO of the nonprofit civil rights organization Rise, about the record number of anti-Asian hate crimes that have recently taken place around the country and the impact of these attacks on Asian American Pacific Islander communities.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Gen. David H. Berger, the 38th commandant of the United States Marine Corps, to discuss the latest developments in Ukraine and how Russia’s actions influence the future of warfare.
Washington Post investigative reporter Carol Leonnig speaks with Marie Yovanovitch, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine from 2016 to 2019, about the current situation in Ukraine, and her new memoir, “Lessons from the Edge,” which discusses how her tenure ended after she was criticized as being disloyal to President Donald Trump.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert to discuss his new memoir, “Searching for Peace,” his rise and fall from power, the future of the Middle East and the position he believes Israel should take on the war in Ukraine.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with David Malpass, the president of the World Bank Group, about the global financial impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine, the latest on the effect of sanctions against Russia and what support is being offered to the people of Ukraine and neighboring countries.
Washington Post columnist Heather Long speaks with Fatih Birol, the executive director of the International Energy Agency, about how Russia’s war in Ukraine has impacted energy markets and how the U.S. ban on Russian energy imports has reverberated throughout the global economy.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Julianne Smith, the United States Ambassador to NATO, about the state of the allies’ response to Russia, continued aid for Ukraine and how NATO is working to avoid an escalating conflict in Europe.
Washington Post Live’s “First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart will host a reporter debrief followed by a roundtable discussion with Washington Post columnists. Tune in for news and analysis you can’t get anywhere else on Friday, March 11 at 9:00 a.m. ET.
Washington Post video producer Dave Jorgenson speaks with Bear Grylls, one of the most recognizable faces of outdoor adventure worldwide, about his new autobiography, “Never Give Up.” Grylls offers a behind the scenes look at the scariest survival adventures from his multiple TV series.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Emily Haber, the German Ambassador to the United States, about Germany’s perspective on the unprecedented sanctions package against Russia, her nation’s defense budget and the $11 billion Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.
Washington Post foreign investigative correspondent Greg Miller speaks with Pavel Khodorkovskiy, the son of a Russian oligarch-turned-dissident, about the latest news out of Ukraine, how the sanctions are impacting oligarchs and what the invasion means for young Russians.
Washington Post reporter David Nakamura speaks with actor John Cho about his new young adult novel, "TroubleMaker," the impact of representation and how he sees the rise in anti-Asian racism during the coronavirus pandemic.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Maria Ressa, winner of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize and founder of the media company Rappler, about her path as a journalist and the threat of what she calls “gendered disinformation.”
Washington Post opinions writer Jonathan Capehart speaks with Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Santa Ana Mayor Vicente Sarmiento about why Latinos have been among the communities hit hardest during the coronavirus pandemic and structural solutions for the future.
Washington Post opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy speaks with John Bolton, former national security advisor and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, America’s response and how President Biden is handling this crisis.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy speaks with The Post’s Dan Lamothe, Charles Lane and Ruth Marcus about the latest from Ukraine, President Biden’s State of the Union address and where the country stands with covid.
Washington Post reporter for the The Cybersecurity 202 newsletter Joseph Marks speaks with Enrique “Ric” Prado about his new memoir, “Black Ops: The Life of a CIA Shadow Warrior.”
The Washington Post's Jacqueline Alemany, anchor of The Early 202 newsletter, speaks with Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.), ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee Rep. John Katko, about the latest cybersecurity concerns regarding Russia and looks ahead to the State of the Union address.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with French Ambassador Philippe Étienne about the geopolitical implications of Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, about the latest developments in Ukraine, Putin and sanctions on Russia.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Lithuania’s Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte about how she thinks the world should respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and what is at stake for her country.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” opinions writer Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, E.J. Dionne and Jennifer Rubin about the latest updates from Ukraine and the state of U.S. sanctions against Russia.
Washington Pot columnist David Ignatius speaks with Dame Karen Pierce, British Ambassador to the United States, about the large-scale invasion Russia has launched by land, by sea and by air in Ukraine.
Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Jason Reynolds about his latest work, “Ain’t Burned All the Bright,” and why he calls his books “love letters” to Black children.
The Washington Post's Dave Jorgenson speaks with Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw and Isabel May about their new show “1883,” following the Dutton family as they embark on a journey west through the last bastion of untamed America.
Washington Post national health policy reporter Yasmeen Abutaleb speaks with Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), a cancer survivor, and Thalie Martini, the CEO of Breast Cancer UK, to examine the status of cancer around the world with a particular focus on how women are impacted.
Washington Post editor of technology coverage Christina Passariello speaks with Brian Koppelman, David Levien and Beth Schacter about their new series, “Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber,” which looks at the rise and fall of Uber’s former CEO Travis Kalanick.
Washington Post politics and accountability anchor Libby Casey speaks with Sara A. Jahnke, PhD, Rowena Johnston, PhD & Catherine Sanz about how the omission of women in research, development and design across industries can have a significant impact on their health and safety.
Washington Post opinions writer Jonathan Capehart speaks with Rep. Joyce Beatty, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, and Janai S. Nelson, associate director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, about the women who inspired them and the continued structural barriers Black women face.
William B. Taylor, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, discusses Russia-Ukraine tensions and the prospects for a diplomatic solution.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former President of Liberia, about how the world can better prepare for another pandemic and the role of global collaboration between the public and private sectors.
Washington Post opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy speaks with Dwight L. Chapin, secretary and deputy assistant to President Richard M. Nixon from 1969 to 1973, about his new memoir, “The President’s Man: The Memoirs of Nixon’s Trusted Aide.”
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” opinions writer Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Ashley Parker, Hugh Hewitt and Eugene Robinson about the continuing situation on the Ukraine border, inflation and the former president’s documents kept at Mar-A-Lago.
Washington Post health politics and policy reporter Dan Diamond speaks with Anne Zink, MD, chief medical officer of Alaska, and Shereef Elnahal, MD, president and CEO of the University Hospital in Newark, about the impact the coronavirus pandemic continues to have on hospitals and health systems.
Washington Post Congressional reporter Rhonda Colvin speaks with Tomiko Brown-Nagin about her new book, “Civil Rights Queen: Constance Baker Motley and the Struggle for Equality." Judge Constance Baker Motley was the first Black woman appointed to the federal judiciary and the only woman on the NAACP legal team who won the landmark school desegregation case, Brown v. Board of Education.
Washington Post editorial writer Heather Long speaks with Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, about consumer protection in the era of big banks and big tech, competition in the financial sector and how Americans can protect their finances in this turbulent time.
Washington Post opinions writer Jonathan Capehart speaks with Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, about possible sanctions the Senate may impose on Russia and how the Biden administration should respond to any Russian aggression.
Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Deborah Watts, co-founder of the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation and cousin of Emmett Till, about how Mamie Till-Mobley galvanized the civil rights movement in our continuing series about the role of Black women in the country’s history.
Washington Post criminal justice Tom Jackman speaks with Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle M. Outlaw about her city’s all-time high rate of homicides in 2021, her plans to reduce gun violence and how to strengthen community relations.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Philippe Étienne, the French Ambassador to the United States, about the latest on Russia and Ukraine and how NATO and European allies approach the potential conflict.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Selles speaks with Academy Award-winner Marlee Matlin about her new film “CODA,” a coming-of-age story about a young woman who is the only hearing member of her family.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” opinions writer Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Amber Phillips, Ruth Marcus and George F. Will about the January jobs report, the latest on Ukraine and the recent U.S. strike that killed the leader of ISIS.
Washington Post chief film critic Ann Hornaday speaks with Academy Award-nominated actor and director Kenneth Branagh about his new film, “Belfast, about his own childhood in Northern Ireland and how the film reflects on his memories of leaving the city because of conflict.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks to Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) about the U.S. airstrike that killed ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, the ongoing Russian military buildup at the Ukraine border, the importance of strengthening NATO and the rise of authoritarianism around the world.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Kristalina Georgieva, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, about the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook report and how the organization is supporting its member nations.
As we kick off our Black History Month series about the role Black women have played in the country’s development, Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Michelle Duster, great-granddaughter of Ida B. Wells, about great-grandmother’s legacy.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Estonia’s prime minister Kaja Kallas about the assistance her country has sent to Ukraine, what is at stake for the region and how she thinks the West should respond.
Washington Post criminal justice reporter Tom Jackman speaks with St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones about her city’s 26 percent drop in homicides in 2021, the role of policing and navigating the coronavirus pandemic.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius, who recently returned from Ukraine, speaks with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg about Russia’s military buildup near Ukraine’s borders and the role of NATO in ongoing negotiations.
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” opinions writer Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s E.J. Dionne, Karoun Demirjian & Jennifer Rubin about the evolving situation in Ukraine, potential Supreme Court nominees and the future of voting rights in Congress.
Washington Post on-air reporter Libby Casey speaks with Sylvia M. Burwell, president of American University, and Robert J. Jones, PhD, chancellor of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, about the path forward for students, educators and colleges amidst the spread of the omicron variant.
Washington Post congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor speaks with House Majority Whip Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) about potential nominees to the Supreme Court, voting rights legislation, the “Build Back Better” plan and why the president’s priorities have been stalled in Congress.
Washington Post congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor speaks with Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Tex.) about the Congressional Hispanic Conference’s policy priorities, the Republican party’s gains with Latinos and why he is urging conservatives to talk more about race.
Washington Post health-care policy reporter Paige Winfield Cunningham speaks with Kurt Newman, MD, president and CEO of Children’s National Hospital, about the outsized impact of coronavirus on children and the path forward for pediatric vaccine distribution.
Washington Post national arts reporter Geoff Edgers speaks with Academy Award-winner Javier Bardem about his new film, "Being the Ricardos" and his role as Desi Arnaz.
Washington Post Supreme Court reporter Robert Barnes speaks with former federal judge Thomas Griffith and Yale Law School professor Cristina Rodriguez about their work on President Biden’s Commission on the Supreme Court, the report the commission recently issued and the future of the high court.
Washtington Post opinions writer Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Annie Linskey, Hugh Hewitt and Eugene Robinson about President Biden’s record-long press conference, his first year in office and the future of the voting rights.
Washington Post reporter Arelis R. Hernández speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes about her new memoir, “My Broken Language,” growing up between cultures and how her roots have shaped her creative voice.
Washington Post opinions writer Jonathan Capehart speaks with Cedric Richmond, senior advisor to President Biden and director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, about the administration’s efforts to address COVID-19 and the top priorities for year two.
Washington Post national arts reporter Geoff Edgers speaks with award-winning actor Valerie Bertinelli about her new book, “Enough Already: Learning to Love the Way I Am Today.”
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with former health advisers to President Biden’s transition team Ezekiel J. Emanuel, MD and Céline Gounder, MD, about a new national strategy for living with covid-19, rather than continuing efforts to eradicate the virus.
The Washington Post's Jacqueline Alemany, anchor of The Early 202, speaks with New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) about dealing with the omicron and delta variants, his use of the National Guard to aid health-care facilities and his decision not to run for the U.S. Senate in 2022 but seek a fourth term as governor.
Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart speaks with Martin Luther King III, the late civil rights leader’s eldest son and the chair of the Drum Major Institute, about voting rights, what he thinks Congress should do next and the lessons from his father’s enduring legacy.
Washington Post Live’s “First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart will host a reporter debrief followed by a roundtable discussion with Washington Post opinions columnists.
Washington Post national security reporter Ellen Nakashima speaks with Jeremy Sheridan, the assistant director of Office of Investigations at U.S. Secret Service, Dmitri Alperovitch, the co-founder and chair of the Silverado Policy Accelerator, and Tonya Ugoretz, deputy assistant director of the Cyber Division at the F.B.I, in a series of conversations about the path forward for public and private entities to secure cyberspace.
Tingirides discusses new recommendations from the Council on Criminal Justice on how to respond to the national rise in violent crime and what is contributing to the spike including in her city.
The top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee discusses why he believes President Biden’s tax plan will slow economic growth and reflects on his decision to not run for reelection after serving 13 terms.
Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart speaks to Lindsey Vonn, the most decorated female skier in history, about her new memoir, "Rise: My Story.”
Washington Post technology policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski speaks with former congressman Will Hurd and Damian Collins, MP about the outsized impact disinformation campaigns have had around the world and what solutions are necessary to curb a global information disorder.
Washington Post media reporter Sarah Ellison speaks with ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee joins Washington Post Live about her new book, “A Little Closer to Home: How I Found the Calm After the Storm,” her ongoing mental health struggles and how to lessen the stigma around seeking treatment.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, MD, and emergency physician and professor of health policy Leana S. Wen, MD about the latest developments with the omicron variant and what this means for the country.
Washington Post reporter Missy Ryan speaks with Filippo Grandi, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, about the current state of Afghanistan and the humanitarian needs for the 3.5 million people displaced by regional conflict.
Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s E.J. Dionne, Paul Kane & Jennifer Rubin about the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and the next steps for the House select committee investigation.
Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart speaks with Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), the chair the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack, about what the committee has learned, the next phase of its work and how the attack impacted Congress and the country.
Washington Post anchor of The Early 202 Jacqueline Alemany speaks to Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.), one of only two Republicans on the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack, about the one year anniversary of the attack and where that investigation is headed.
Washington Post staff writer Sarah Ellison has back-to-back conversation about the state of free speech and the First Amendment with The Dispatch's Jonah Goldberg and Stephen Hayes, Paul Clement, former 43rd U.S. solicitor general, and Nadine Strossen, former national president of the American Civil Liberties Union.
Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart speaks with Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) about his experience during the insurrection, his work on the Jan. 6 select committee, the tragic suicide of his son Tommy, and his new book, “Unthinkable: Trauma, Truth, and the Trials of American Democracy.”
Kizzmekia S. Corbett, PhD, assistant professor at Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health and recently named one of Time magazine’s 2021 Heroes of the Year, speaks with Washington post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers about leading the team behind Moderna’s mRNA vaccine, the omicron variant and the development and future possibilities of mRNA vaccine technology.
Washington Post investigative reporter Aaron C. Davis speaks with Donell Harvin, the former Chief of Homeland Security and Intelligence for the District of Columbia, and U.S. Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell about how the Jan. 6 insurrection played out and how it has impacted their lives over the last year.
Washington Post media reporter Elahe Izadi speaks with Roy Wood Jr., correspondent for “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,” about his recent special, “Imperfect Messenger,” exploring America through the lens of comedy and his Alabama roots.
Musician Jon Batiste joins The Post to discuss his Oscar win, his new album and why he took his music to the streets of New York during the nationwide protests over the killing of George Floyd last year.
“Queer Eye” host Karamo Brown joins The Post to discuss his advocacy around mental health and to share advice on how to adjust to our new normal as society reopens.
Washington Post columnist Heather Long speaks with Revathi Advaithi, CEO of Flex, to discuss the structural causes and potential solutions for the current supply chain bottlenecks and the future of manufacturing.
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler joins Washington Post Live to discuss the cryptocurrency landscape, the growth in digital trading platforms and his call for more stringent financial disclosures around sustainability.
American Airlines chair and CEO Doug Parker join The Post to discuss how the carrier is keeping its passengers and employees safe, its efforts to address the environmental cost of flying and the future of the travel industry. This interview does not discuss the omicron variant as it was recorded before the variant emerged.
Rock-and-roll guitarist, “Sopranos” actor and activist Stevie Van Zandt joins Washington Post Live to discuss his new memoir, “Unrequited Infatuations,” which chronicles the twists and turns of his nearly nonstop career
In a special Washington Post Live program, veteran journalist Bob Woodward will be interviewed by his wife, Elsa Walsh, about his 50-year career at the Post.
Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Misty Copeland, the American Ballet Theatre’s first female Black principal dancer, about her trailblazing career and new book, “Black Ballerinas: My Journey to Our Legacy.”
Kelly Marie Tran, star of Disney’s "Raya and the Last Dragon" joins The Post to discuss her varied roles and the power of representation.
Legendary actress and singer Rita Moreno joins The Post to discuss her new documentary, “Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It,” and the power of representation.
Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart speaks with actor and singer Billy Porter about his new memoir, “Unprotected,” his role on the groundbreaking drama “Pose” and the healing power of art.
Washinton Post senior writer Francis Stead Sellers speaks Francis S. Collins, the Director of the National Institutes of Health, about stepping down from the agency after serving three U.S. presidents and assessing the latest developments in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
First Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Jacqueline Alemany, Donna F. Edwards & Charles Lane discuss the future for President Biden’s Build Back Better plan and the latest updates from the January 6th Congressional committee.
Washington Post chief film critic Ann Hornaday speaks with award-winning actor Maggie Gyllenhaal about her feature directorial debut with her adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s novel, “The Lost Daughter.”
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with USAID Deputy Administrator for Policy and Programming Isobel Coleman, U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul and former Director for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Christopher Krebs about the greatest threats faced by democracies worldwide.
Washington Post reporter Arelis R. Hernández speaks with actor and showrunner Gloria Calderón Kellett about her new comedy series, “With Love,” her mission to reflect more joy in the representation of Latinos on screen and the changing entertainment landscape for creators.
Washington Post senior writer Francis Stead Sellers speaks with Kelly Speakes-Backman, principal deputy assistant secretary for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy, and John Doerr, venture capitalist, about how green energy investments impact manufacturing, business development and international trade.
Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post's Annie Linskey, Hugh Hewitt & Eugene Robinson about Russia’s military offensive against Ukraine, the growing Olympics boycott, the latest developments out of the Jan. 6 committee and the passing of The Post’s Fred Hiatt.
Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary speaks with Rep. Sharice Davids, chair of the House Small Business Subcommittee, and sisters and business partners Vanessa Pham and Kim Pham about how small businesses are responding to new pressures in the economy.
Washington Post editorial writer and columnist Heather Long speaks with Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, and John Drake, vice president of supply chain policy for U.S. Chamber of Commerce, about the impact, causes and potential solutions to resolve the unprecedented supply chain problems.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Anthony S. Fauci, MD, Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Debra Duardo, Superintendent of Schools for Los Angeles County, and Gustavo Balderas, Superintendent for the Edmonds School District in Washington State, for back-to-back conversations about how COVID-19 will impact 2022, from getting children vaccinated and the roll-out of booster campaigns to the efforts for global vaccine equity.
Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough and Hope For The Warriors CEO Robin Kelleher join Washington Post Live to discuss veterans and the digital divide, how to improve health-care options, and strategies for veterans to find work and engage with community.
Actor and producer Brian Baumgartner joins Washington Post Live to discuss his new book, “Welcome to Dunder Mifflin: The Ultimate Oral History of The Office.”
Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), vice-chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, joins The Post to discuss the historic investments in the recent infrastructure bill, the latest on the Jan. 6 probe and the nation’s fight against COVID-19.
Jonathan Capehart sits down with The Washington Post's Dan Balz, Ruth Marcus & George F. Will to discuss Congress narrowly avoiding a government shutdown, how the omicron variant is impacting the Biden administration, the Supreme Court’s consideration of a Mississippi abortion law and much more.
Tristan Walker, CEO of Walker & Company Brands, and Cheetie Kumar, a North Carolina restaurant owner and chef, join The Post to share their journeys as entrepreneurs and how they use their platforms to affect change.
José Manuel Barroso, board chair of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, joins Washington Post Live to discuss navigating the global vaccine divide, growing concern over the omicron variant, rising coronavirus cases in Europe and how global health leaders are preparing for the next pandemic.
Peabody and duPont Award-winning journalist Mariana van Zeller joins The Post to discuss the new season of National Geographic’s “Trafficked,” which looks at the underworld’s most dangerous black markets.
CEO of Tilting the Lens Sinéad Burke, entrepreneur Wesley Hamilton and architect Jeffrey Mansfield join Washington Post Live for back-to-back conversations about how disability can spur ingenuity and adaptability, and drive innovation.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with the 22nd U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Stefanie Tompkins, the director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on strategies to galvanize a new generation of public servants and instill a “start-up” kind of enthusiasm.
Race in America: History Matters Washington Post reporter Arelis R. Hernández speaks with Kevin Gover, the Smithsonian’s under secretary for museums and culture, and Angeline Boulley, author of the bestselling book, “’Firekeeper’s Daughter," about their reflections on Native American Heritage Month.
Jonathan Capehart sits down with The Washington Post's Charles Lane, Annie Linskey and Ruth Marcus to discuss the Build Back Better plan, inflation concerns and President Biden’s current approval rating.
Washington Post technology editor Christina Passariello speaks with Affirm CEO Max Levchin and Cornell University professor Eswar Prasad on the future of money, the evolution of the financial industry and the implications for payments security.
Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart speaks with Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and former Facebook executive Katie Harbath for back-to-back conversations on the weaponization of misinformation and the efforts to hold social media companies accountable.
The Washington Post's Deputy Editorial Page Editor Karen Tumulty speaks with former Republican New Jersey governor Chris Christie about his new book, “Republican Rescue: Saving the Party from Truth Deniers, Conspiracy Theorists, and the Dangerous Policies of Joe Biden."
Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart speaks with Dianne Wiest and Jeremey Renner about their new show “Mayor of Kingstown."
Washington Post national reporter Yasmeen Abutaleb speaks with Carol L. Brown, MD, Karen Winkfield, MD, PhD and Sanjay Juneja, MD about solutions to closing the cancer treatment and survival gaps when it comes to race, economic status and the social determinants of health.
Washington Post on-air reporter Libby Casey speaks with Every Mother Counts founder Christy Turlington Burns, founder and Chief Operating Officer of Ancient Song Doula Services Chanel L. Porchia, and the director of research for the AAMC Center for Health Justice Karey M. Sutton about maternal and infant health and why the United States is among the most dangerous developed countries in which to give birth.
Washington Post Deputy Editorial Page Editor Karen Tumulty speaks with ABC News chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl about his new book, “Betrayal: The Final Act of the Trump Show," which charts the final days of the Trump presidency.
Washington Post staff writer Elahi Izadi speaks with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, entrepreneur Silvina Moschini and political advisor Moe Vela about the show “Unicorn Hunters” in which companies vie to become the next tech “unicorn,” those privately held businesses valued at $1 billion or more.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Priceline CEO Brett Keller and International President of the Association of Flight Attendants Sara Nelson to assess holiday travel this season, how travelers are keeping safe and the overall state of the travel industry.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with MSNBC anchor Mika Brzezinski and acclaimed author Louise Aronson about how companies can champion age diversity in the workplace and harness the economic potential of one of the fastest-growing segments in this country.
Washington Post deputy editor Juliet Eilperin speaks with Chair of the California Energy Commission David Hochschild and mayor of Bristol, England, Martin Rees on how to promote energy efficiency and combat climate change across the country and around the world.
Washington Post tech at work writer Danielle Abril speaks to Edelman US CEO Lisa Osborne Ross and Kickstarter CEO Aziz Hasan to examine strategies to adapt to the rapidly evolving workplace and foster a supportive environment.
Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart speaks with CMS administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, James Perrin, MD & Kawsar Talaat, MD to discuss children’s health equity, maternal health and the path forward to ensuring greater health outcomes for children.
Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s E.J. Dionne, Damian Paletta & Jennifer Rubin discuss inflation and the recently passed infrastructure package
The Early 202 anchor Jacqueline Alemany speaks with "SEAL Team" star David Boreanaz and executive producer Spencer Hudnut about the creative process behind the show’s fifth season.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius leads back-to-back conversation with Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, Michèle Flournoy, a former under secretary of defense for policy during the Obama administration, and Brandon Tseng, the chief operating officer of Shield AI, on what the new frontiers of war will look like, how America can stay ahead of its rivals, and the moral ramifications to consider.
Washington Post national health reporter Dan Diamond speaks with medical experts to examine efforts by the scientific and medical communities to make medical research more equitable, to diversify clinical trials and to improve responses to patient experiences.
Washington Post staff writer Sarah Ellison speaks with Emily Ratajkowski about her debut book, “My Body,” a collection of essays covering her modeling career as a feminist to combatting the culture of objectifying women and the addressing the line between consent and abuse.
America Ferrera joins Washington Post Live to discuss the new season of “Gentefied,” which she helped direct and produce, the representation of Latinos on screen and her long-time activism.
Washington Post deputy newsletter editor Paige Winfield Cunningham speaks with Elhadj As Sy, Katarina Grande, MPH, Oliver Morgan, PhD, MsC, FFPH & David O’Connor, PhD about how to prevent future pandemics through policies that promote global cooperation, encouraging critical investments in data and analytics for contact tracing and tackling widespread health disparities.
Four-star Gen. Keith Alexander (U.S. Army, Ret.) joins Washington Post Live to discuss the latest cyber threat landscape with Washington Post columnist David Ignatius.
Chez Panisse owner Alice Waters and Sanku CEO Felix Brooks-church join Washington Post Live for back-to-back conversations examining how global efforts to combat malnutrition and local, sustainable agriculture are emerging as key solutions to combat the climate crisis.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre about his recent election, the country’s carbon neutral targets, sustaining oil production and his new cabinet where women outnumber men.
Jonathan Capehart speaks with chief political correspondent Dan Balz and columnists Donna F. Edwards & George Will on the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial elections and what they mean for the 2022 midterms.
Washington Post opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy speaks with Andrea Meza Murillo, Costa Rica's Minister for Environment and Energy, and Frans Timmermans, the executive vice president of the European Green Deal, about the COP26 summit, how to accelerate the transition to clean power & more.
Washington Post economics correspondent Heather Long has back-to-back conversations with Jared Spataro, Microsoft’s corporate vice president of modern work, and Heather Boushey, member of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, on hybrid work models and the current state of the labor market.
National political enterprise and investigations editor Matea Gold hosts a conversation about The Post’s investigation into the Jan. 6 attack and the fallout that is now reshaping elections across the country with former Chief of Homeland Security and Intelligence Donell Harvin, and Maricopa County Supervisor Clint Hickman.
Washington Post reporter Jacqueline Alemany speaks to Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.) about the latest from the 50-50 Senate, the countdown to the 2022 midterms and the future of the GOP.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with former senior adviser and chair of the Council of Economic Advisers Kevin Hassett about his new book, “The Drift: Stopping America's Slide Toward Socialism.”
Jonathan Capehart sits down with Washington Post correspondents and columnists to discuss President Biden's proposed and the upcoming COP26 Climate Change Conference.
Washington Post criminal justice reporter Tom Jackman speaks with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee about the city’s spike in homicides, strategies to keep communities safe and the role of policing.
Washington Post reporter Brady Dennis speaks to EPA administrator Michael Regan and youth activists Jerome Foster II and Leah Thomas about environmental justice and the government’s role in addressing how inequality is contributing to a public health crisis.
Washington post reporter Joseph Marks speaks with Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and SolarWinds CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna in back-to-back conversations on the challenges of defending against sophisticated cyber adversaries and increasing cybersecurity amid a broadening landscape of cyberthreats.
Washington Post reporter Jacqueline Alemany speaks with Rep. John Curtis (R-Utah), chair of the Conservative Climate Caucus, on the upcoming COP26 climate summit, the Republican party’s views on climate change and the ongoing negotiations in Congress over infrastructure and social spending.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with former vice president Al Gore and 16-year-old climate activist Alexandria Villaseñor about what actions need to be taken to combat climate change and what they hope to see come out of the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference.
Washington Post media reporter Elahe Izadi speaks with Iranian American actor, podcaster and comedian Maz Jobrani about his upbringing, the power of comedy to build cultural bridges and performing during the pandemic.
Jonathan Capehart sits down with Washington Post correspondents and columnists to discuss the Build Back Better plan, the government debt limit and the ongoing investigation into the January 6th insurrection.
Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart speaks with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and troubled teen activists Paris Hilton and Caroline Cole about their experiences inside the system, the need for reform and pending legislation.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers hosts a series of conversations with Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.), Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.), Margarita Guzmán and Rachel Louise Snyder about the rise in domestic violence during the pandemic, how it impacts other facets of survivors’ lives and renewed efforts to pass legislation to combat abuse.
Washington Post health policy reporter Yasmeen Abutaleb speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee and Tempus Labs founder Eric Lefkofsky about the latest developments in precision medicine and the promise for the future of cancer treatment.
Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart speaks with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) to discuss the global semiconductor shortage and how it’s impacting consumers across the United States.
Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart speaks with London Mayor Sadiq Khan about his city’s ongoing recovery from COVID-19 and his work driving sustainability efforts ahead of COP26.
Washington Post report Arelis R. Hernández speaks to Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, Navajo Water Project executive director Emma Robbins and Pisces Foundation program Officer Sarah Diringer about the measures they’re taking to counteract the water crisis exacerbated by climate change.
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Fox News chief political anchor Bret Baier about his latest book “To Rescue the Republic: Ulysses S. Grant, the Fragile Union, and the Crisis of 1876.”
The Post's chief film critic Ann Hornaday speaks with Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard and actor Clint Howard abouttheir new memoir “The Boys: A Memoir of Hollywood and Family” which chronicles their upbringing in Hollywood.
Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart speaks with Labor Secretary Martin J. Walsh and McKinsey & Company’s Katy George on how artificial intelligence, digital technology and machine learning are rapidly changing the manufacturing process.
Jonathan Capehart sits down with Washington Post correspondents and columnists for a smart, inside take on the day’s politics.
Washington Post technology policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski hosts back-to-back conversations on the lessons learned from recent cyberattacks and the role of the private sector in charting a path forward to securing cyberspace.
Business leaders join The Post to discuss the future of work and how it relates to employee health, well-being, and the impact on employee retention and a company’s overall success.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers moderates a two-part series about disability rights in the United States, the shape of discrimination today and the critically important considerations around caregiving.
Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) and Ala Stanford, MD, sit down with The Post's Paige Winfield Cunningham to discuss the obesity epidemic in the United States and innovative ways to tackle this problem.
Washington Post reporter Libby Casey speaks with U.N. special envoy on climate action and finance Mark Carney and the managing investment director of CalPERS Anne Simpson about the investment methodology known as Environmental, Social and Governance.
Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan spoke with Prairie View A&M University President Ruth Simmons about the state of HBCUs.
Diana Trujillo joins The Post to discuss her work with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab, advocacy around STEM education and her journey immigrating to the United States from Colombia.
Michael Duffy sits down with Washington Post correspondents and columnists to discuss Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen’s congressional testimony, the agreement to raise the debt ceiling and more.
"Dopesick" is a new limited series that chronicles how Big Pharma fueled the opioid epidemic. Michael Keaton and Rosario Dawson, who star in the series, and Danny Strong, the series' creator, join The Post to discuss the show.
Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) and Richard E. Besser, MD, discuss efforts to make healthcare more affordable in the United States and deliver innovative, quality care to a wider swath of Americans in the aftermath of the covid-19 pandemic.
John Tye, one of the attorneys for Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, joins The Post to discuss the tens of thousands of pages of internal documents that Haugen claims show the company “chooses profits over safety.”
Kiran Ahuja, the director of the Office of Personnel Management, addresses the rollout of the federal COVID-19 vaccine policy with Washington Post reporter Jacqueline Alemany.
Washington Post investigative reporter Carol Leonnig spoke with former deputy assistant to the president and U.S. National Security Council official Fiona Hill about her new memoir, “There Is Nothing For You Here: Finding Opportunity in the 21st Century."
Jen Easterly, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), joins Washington Post columnist David Ignatius to talk about the government’s role in protecting from future cyberattacks.
Michael Dell, chair and CEO of Dell Technologies, joins Washington Post columnist David Ignatius to discuss his new book, “Play Nice But Win: A CEO's Journey from Founder to Leader."
Foo Fighters founder Dave Grohl sits down with Washington Post reporter Geoff Edgers to discuss his new book, “The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music."
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius sits down with retired Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal and his co-author Anna Burtrico to discuss their new book, “Risk: A User’s Guide."
John Legend joins The Post to discuss his latest album and HUMANLEVEL, his new initiative that works with local governments to fight structural racism.
Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-Tex.) joins Washington Post Live to discuss her personal journey, legislative priorities and the latest on the infrastructure negotiations in Congress.
Washington Post Live’s “First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart sits down with Dan Balz, Donna F. Edwards and George Will to discuss the infrastructure vote on the Hill.
Generation Z is prompting the education system in the United States to change. Sal Khan and Marley Dias join Washington Post Live to discuss the changing needs of American students.
U.N. Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed joins The Post to discuss the high stakes for protecting our planet and the COP26 conference this November in Scotland.
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm joins The Post to discuss the Biden administration’s plan for building a sustainable infrastructure, and Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak shares his ambitious infrastructure goals for the state.
Etsy CEO Josh Silverman and Ethel’s Baking Co. founder Jill Bommarito join Washington Post Live for a series of conversations about how small businesses are responding to the new business landscape and offering creative incentives to retain talent.
The covid-19 pandemic and growing social movements have changed traditional recruitment. Laura Fuentes, Hilton's executive vice president and chief human resources officer, shares how companies are acquiring talent and building diverse workplaces.
Cloud technology is shaping the way we live, the way we work and the way industries innovate. Business executives and experts join Washington Post Live to discuss the accelerated adoption of cloud computing.
Jonathan Capehart sits down with Washington Post correspondents and columnists to discuss President Biden’s speech at the United Nations and the potential for a government shutdown.
Actor Gina Torres joins Washington Post Live to discuss her wide-ranging career and celebrating her Afro-Latina identity, as a part of our series marking Hispanic Heritage Month.
Brad Smith, Microsoft’s president and vice chair, joins Washington Post Live to discuss his book “Tools and Weapons: The Promise and the Peril of the Digital Age,” which explores the balance between rewards and existential risks posed by technology.
In partnership with this year’s Library of Congress National Book Festival, actor Michael J. Fox and U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo join The Post for back-to-back conversations discussing their recent memoirs.
Jonathan Capehart sits down with Washington Post correspondents and columnists to discuss whether the Biden administration will pay a political price for the withdrawal from Afghanistan and Republican criticism of vaccine mandates.
Washington Post columnists and editors join Washington Post Live for a tribute to Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist George F. Will ahead of his upcoming book “American Happiness and Discontents: The Unruly Torrent, 2008-2020.”
NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony joins The Post to discuss his new book “Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised” which explores how he overcame poverty, racism, violence and a broken education system to become one of the world’s most successful athletes.
Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.) and Jeanette Manfra, Global Director of Risk and Compliance at Google Cloud, join The Post to discuss the importance of cooperation between the public and private sector to chart a path to securing cyberspace.
Justice Stephen G. Breyer joins The Post to discuss his new book “The Authority of the Court and the Peril of Politics." In the book, Breyer reflects on his tenure and discusses the historical evolution of the Supreme Court’s authority.
In a special edition of First Look, Dan Balz, Donna Edwards and Hugh Hewitt talk with Jonathan Capehart about the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the current status of the war on terror and the recent U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
“The Good Fight” creators Michelle and Robert King and the show’s stars Christine Baranski and Audra McDonald join The Post to discuss the series’ success in tackling social justice issues through its creative portrayal of current events.
Jonathan Capehart sits down with Washington Post correspondents and columnists to discuss the crisis in Afghanistan and the Biden administration’s plans to make booster shots available to Americans next month.
Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) joins The Post to discuss mounting concerns in Congress over the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan and the latest on the bipartisan infrastructure deal.
Former world tennis champion and social activist Billie Jean King joins The Post to discuss her new book, “All In: An Autobiography.”
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Tex.) joins The Post to discuss the latest in Afghanistan, U.S. strategy in the country and what the Taliban’s victory means for the fight against terrorism.
Jonathan Capehart sits down with Washington Post correspondents and columnists to discuss the progress being made on the infrastructure bill and the crisis unfolding in Afghanistan.
Survivor Corps founder Diana Berrent joins The Post to discuss the growing number of people with long-haul COVID, the mounting medical challenges they face and her own experience with lingering symptoms.
Chipotle chair and CEO Brian Niccol joins Washington Post Live to discuss the path forward for restaurants and the state of the labor market as the recent surge in covid-19 cases poses a risk to the economy.
Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison joins Washington Post Live to discuss the national rise in violent crime, the city’s five-year plan to reduce violence and the role of policing.
Theologian Russell Moore joinsThe Post for a conversation focused on the future of the Evangelical movement in the U.S., its outsized influence in American politics and efforts to combat vaccine hesitancy in the Bible Belt.
“UFO,” a new four-part Showtime docuseries, explores the phenomenon of unidentified flying objects. Mark Monroe, one of the series’ directors, and Greg Eghigian, one of the experts featured, sit down with Washington Post Live.
Jonathan Capehart sits down with Washington Post correspondents and columnists to discuss the surge in covid-19 cases and the calls for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign.
Visa CEO Al Kelly joins The Post to discusses the explosive growth of e-commerce during the pandemic, the accelerated use of digital platforms for monetary transactions and the new developments that are reshaping financial technology.
Lt. Col. Alexander S. Vindman (Ret.) joins The Post to discuss his new memoir “Here, Right Matters: An American Story” written about his time in the Trump administration and his role as a key witness in the impeachment trial.
Former U.S. surgeon general Jerome Adams joins The Post to discuss where we are in the pandemic and what the path forward looks like for the U.S. at this critical moment.
Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul joins Washington Post Live to discuss the national rise in violent crime, how his department has responded and his recent meeting with the Biden administration.
Rachel Levine, the assistant secretary for health at the Department of Health and Human Services, joins The Post to address her agency’s efforts to increase vaccinations among Americans of all ages.
Washington Post opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy sits down with Washington Post correspondents and columnists to discuss the Jan. 6 select committee hearing and the Cuban government crackdown after recent protests.
Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins The Post to discuss the rise in ransomware attacks and misinformation campaigns.
Oncologists Ezekiel J. Emanuel and Otis Brawley join The Post to discuss the impact of covid-19 on cancer, lessons learned and how the vaccine has not protected some immunocompromised patients as hoped.
Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) joins The Post to discuss long-standing barriers to health care in the Latino community and his recent legislation to address the physician shortage in underserved and rural areas.
Leana Wen, an emergency physician and professor at George Washington University, joins The Post to discuss her new book, "Lifelines: A Doctor's Journey in the Fight for Public Health.”
Joby Aviation founder and CEO JoeBen Bevirt and internet entrepreneur Reid Hoffman join The Post to discuss their first fleet of electric flying taxis and how they hope to shape the future of transportation.
Author Zakiya Dalila Harris joins The Post to discuss her novel “The Other Black Girl” and its social commentary on diversity in the workplace and the challenges Black women often have to navigate.
Jonathan Capehart sits down with Washington Post correspondents and columnists to discuss the surge in covid-19 cases and the Jan. 6 Congressional investigation.
Investigative journalist Julie K. Brown joins The Post to discuss her new book, "Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story,” which chronicles the powerful people and broken system that failed to stop Epstein for nearly two decades.
Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) and business leaders Ron Busby and Lisa Mensah join The Post to discuss the future of diversity in small business and the challenges minority-owned businesses often face in raising capital.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson joins The Post to discuss the Biden administration's goals in space and the latest developments on private-public partnerships aimed at commercializing space travel.
Three-time Olympic gold medalist and NBC Olympics swimming analyst Rowdy Gaines joins The Post to discuss the Summer Games and what world records he believes may be broken.
Vice president of inclusion strategy at Netflix Vernā Myers joins The Post to discuss strategies for ensuring productive, inclusive workplaces that lead to mutual respect among colleagues.
Washington Post reporters Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker discuss their highly anticipated new book, “I Alone Can Fix It: Donald J. Trump’s Catastrophic Final Year,” which chronicles the former president's last year in office.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona joins The Post to discuss long-standing disparities in education made worse by covid-19 and what policies can aid schools in reopening this fall.
Health experts join The Post to discuss how COVID-19 exposed health systems and how they can work toward greater equity while providing effective health outcomes for communities.
Francis Collins, MD, director of the National Institutes of Health, joins The Post to discuss where we are in the pandemic and assess what more can be done to vaccinate the globe.
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy joins The Post to discuss the rapid spread of the delta variant throughout the United States and the campaign against vaccine misinformation.
Jonathan Capehart sits down with Washington Post correspondents and columnists to discuss the latest on the infrastructure bill, voting rights and the billionaire space race.
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) joins The Post to discuss his efforts to expand the child tax credit, and why he views this as a legislative priority.
Rep. John Curtis (R-Utah) joins The Post to discuss his role as chair of the newly launched Conservative Climate Caucus, the historic drought in his home state and infrastructure negotiations in Congress.
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba joins The Post to discuss efforts to get more Mississippians vaccinated and his message to those who are hesitant to get their shots.
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo joins The Post to discuss plans to reignite the post-pandemic economy through the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package.
Margrethe Vestager, the European Commission executive vice president, joins The Post to discuss her efforts to curtail the power of big tech companies and whether privacy concerns can be used to limit competition.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) joins The Post to discuss how his state is handling the pandemic, his forecast for an increase in tourism this summer and his decision on masks in schools when they reopen this fall.
Washington Post opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy sits down with Washington Post correspondents and columnists to discuss the Kaseya ransomware attack, the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and what awaits Congress after recess.
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan joins The Post to discuss how the historic drought in the West is impacting her city and where the city’s reopening efforts stand.
Author Clint Smith joins The Post to discuss his new book “How The Word is Passed” about the legacy of slavery and its aftermath.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joins The Post to discuss the spike in new covid-19 cases, vaccination efforts and the state’s severe drought.
The number of coronavirus infections is rising again as the delta variant becomes more dominant in the United States. Medical experts Ashish K. Jha, MD, and Céline Gounder, MD, join The Post to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
Louisville Police Chief Erika Shields joins The Post to discuss the nationwide spike in violent crime and strategies to keep communities safe.
Actor, rapper and producer Daveed Diggs joins The Post to discuss his versatile career and the frequent themes of race and class in his work.
Alaska Air Group CEO Ben Minicucci and Neste US President Jeremy Baines join The Post to discuss the financial impact the coronavirus has had on major airlines and the path forward as millions return to the friendly skies.
The president of the Kennedy Center Deborah F. Rutter joins The Post to discuss how the arts have adapted during the pandemic, what reopening could look like and how the arts have reckoned with the times we live in.
Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) and FireEye CEO Kevin Mandia join The Post to discuss the looming cybersecurity threats to both government and private systems and share what measures can be deployed to counter the growing problem.
Washington Post journalists Yasmeen Abutaleb and Damian Paletta join Post Live to discuss their new book “Nightmare Scenario: Inside the Trump Administration’s Response to the Pandemic That Changed History.”
Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) joins The Post to discuss his policy priorities around racial and economic equality, the impact of diverse voices in policymaking and the state of LGBTQ rights as the country marks Pride Month.
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville and The Washington Post's Jason Rezaian discuss Neville’s highly anticipated new film, "Roadrunner: A Film about Anthony Bourdain," which explores the life and premature death of the superstar chef and TV host.
Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) the top Republican on the House Judiciary antitrust subcommittee, joins Washington Post Live to discuss the proposed bills and other items on the legislative agenda.
Jonathan Capehart sits down with Dan Balz, Ruth Marcus & George Will to discuss President Biden’s agenda and the Supreme Court’s recent rulings.
CNN’s chief media correspondent Brian Stelter joins The Post to discuss his book "Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News, and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth” and how Fox became deeply aligned with Donald Trump over the course of his presidency.
Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, John Brownstein, PhD, Tufia C. Haddad, MD, and Jack Resneck Jr., MD, discuss the future of digital health care, and how to make it efficient and safe.
Google CFO Ruth Porat, former TaskRabbit CEO Stacy Brown-Philpot and former IBM CEO Ginni Rometty — three trailblazers in the industry — join The Post to discuss their paths to leadership and the big questions that will define the future of technology.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez joins Washington Post Live for a conversation on how the pandemic exposed and exacerbated vulnerabilities in health-care institutions and proposes solutions for a more equitable health-care system.
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) joins The Post to discuss his fight to protect the cattle industry and his bill to repeal outdated or discriminatory laws targeting Native Americans.
Fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff joins The Post to discuss post-pandemic challenges facing the fashion industry and her new book, “Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success.”
Cecilia Rouse, chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, and John Rogers Jr., co-CEO and chairman of Ariel Investments, discuss the impact of the racial wealth gap on Black communities and solutions to promote economic mobility.
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed joins The Post to discuss her new book “On Juneteenth,” the legacy of slavery and the struggles that remain to achieve racial equality.
Jonathan Capehart sits down with Washington Post correspondents and columnists to discuss President Biden’s meeting with Vladimir Putin and the significance of Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday.
Craig Melvin is a co-host on the 3rd hour of NBC News’ “TODAY Show,” an anchor on MSNBC Live and a host of “Dateline.” He joins The Post to discuss his new book “Pops: Learning to Be a Son and a Father.”
Director Dawn Porter and journalist DeNeen L. Brown join The Post to discuss “Rise Again: Tulsa and The Red Summer,” their new documentary about the Tulsa Race Massacre and the years of violence that preceded it.
2021 marks 50 years since the National Cancer Act was signed into law.National Cancer Institute DirectorNed E. Sharpless, MD, and Andrew Kaczynski join The Post to discuss how far we’ve come and how much further we can go.
Ben Rhodes, a former top national security adviser to President Barack Obama, joins The Post to discuss President Biden’s first international trip, the administration’s foreign policy and why he thinks democracy is being threatened in America and abroad.
Andy Slavitt, former White House senior adviser on coronavirus response, joins The Post to discuss his new book, “Preventable: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U.S. Coronavirus Response.”
Chuck Robbins, chair and CEO of Cisco, joins The Post to discuss the future of work, the future of the internet and the cost of cybersecurity.
Mission Blue president & chair Sylvia Earle sits down with The Post to examine innovative ideas and solutions for keeping our oceans clean. Dan Laffoley, a leading global expert on ocean conservation, also joins the conversation.
Musician Wolfgang Van Halen joins The Post to discuss his debut solo album “Mammoth WVH” and his experience playing alongside his father in Van Halen.
Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Mark Warner (D-Va.) joins The Post to discuss how to respond to vulnerabilities in our cybersecurity, the latest in the bipartisan negotiations over infrastructure and President Biden’s first overseas trip.
Author James Patterson joins The Post to talk about his new novel “The President’s Daughter: A Thriller,” which he co-wrote with former president Bill Clinton.
Former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard joins The Post to discuss how the global education crisis was exacerbated by the pandemic and why it should matter to the U.S. and the rest of the world.
Jonathan Capehart sits down with Washington Post correspondents and columnists to discuss President Biden’s pledge to donate millions of vaccine doses, the G-7 Summit and a new bipartisan infrastructure proposal.
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, chair José Manuel Barroso and Unilever CEO Alan Jope join The Post to discuss strengthening the covid-19 recovery response globally and the role of hygiene, sanitation and clean water in fighting the spread of new strains.
Acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor joins The Post for a rare, in-depth interview to discuss her new memoir, “Rememberings.”
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and Kayak CEO Steve Hafner join The Post to discuss the future of travel and live events.
There is a bipartisan push in Congress to find out once and for all: Are we alone? Lue Elizondo, former director of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program, joins The Post to discuss a report on UAPs that is due to Congress this month.
Lawrence Wright, author of “The Plague Year: America in the Time of COVID,” joins The Post to discuss what he’s learned from investigating the origins, handling and ongoing threats of the pandemic.
The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross Peter Maurer joins The Post to discuss the humanitarian crisis caused by covid-19 and what can be done to tackle global inequities.
Actor Jonathan Majors joins The Post to discuss how his performances have portrayed Black masculinity, the role of culture in reckoning with race and history, and his latest projects.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) join The Post to discuss the role of the Problem Solvers Caucus, its recent legislative negotiations and its support for a 9/11-style commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
“First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart sits down with Dan Balz, Donna F. Edwards and Hugh Hewitt to discuss President Biden’s infrastructure plan, voting rights and former vice president Mike Pence’s speech.
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and IHS Markit Vice Chair Daniel Yergin join The Post to discuss the goal to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Citi CFO Mark Mason joins The Post to discuss the company’s efforts to tackle the racial wealth gap and corporate America’s role in addressing systemic racism.
The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre is one of the country’s deadliest episodes of racial violence. Mary Elliott and Paul Gardullo from the National Museum of African American History and Culture discuss the century-old massacre and its enduring impact.
Washington Post opinions columnist Michele Norris speaks with Barry Jenkins about his new series, "The Underground Railroad," the lessons of history and the challenge of depicting its darker chapters.
Author Mitch Albom joins Washington Post Live to discuss his charitable work aimed at ramping up coronavirus testing, improving vaccine access and helping families hit hardest by the pandemic. He will also discuss his latest book.
From rising inflation to staggering debt, IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva joins Washington Post columnist David Ignatius to discuss the financial challenges ahead and how the IMF is working to reignite the global economy.
Join actor Mila Kunis, director Rodrigo García, and co-screenwriter Eli Saslow, for a conversation about the trauma of addiction and bringing "Four Good Days" to life on the big screen.
Former presidential candidate and chair of the Senate antitrust subcommittee Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) has written “ANTITRUST: Taking on Monopoly Power from the Gilded Age to the Digital Age” pushing for the breakup of big platforms.
Malcolm Gladwell's latest book, “The Bomber Mafia," explores the greatest moral challenges in modern American history - how technology and best intentions collide in the heat of war.
Co-stars Ruth Wilson and Andrew Scott and renowned director Bartlett Sher join Washington Post chief film critic Ann Hornaday for a conversation about bringing the film, "Oslo" to life on the big screen.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, the lead prosecutor in the case against former police officer Derek Chauvin, joins The Post to discuss how the country should move forward.
Patrick Harker, president & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, joins The Post to discuss the debate over increasing interest rates and the Fed’s investment in education and skill programs to bolster the U.S. workforce.
Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant join The Post to discuss their HBO series “The Undoing” and the creative opportunities in the streaming television landscape.
Anthony S. Fauci, the government’s leading infectious-disease expert, joins The Post to discuss the CDC’s updated guidance for fully vaccinated people.
White House national climate advisor Gina McCarthy joins The Post to discuss the critical role renewable energy will play in addressing America’s energy needs.
Washington Post national investigative reporter Carol Leonnig joins Washington Post Live to discuss her new book “Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service.”
Ursula Burns, the former CEO of Xerox, joins The Post to discuss the ways companies can help facilitate greater gender and ethnic diversity in the boardroom.
Former Texas congressman Will Hurd joins The Post to discuss the national security threats posed by artificial intelligence, the immigration crisis at the border and the future of the Republican Party.
CNN anchor and chief Washington correspondent Jake Tapper joins The Post to discuss his new book, “The Devil May Dance,” and covering politics today in the new media era.
Sonal Shah, president of The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), and Jerry Yang, TAAF founding board member, join The Post to discuss the new organization and share personal reflections on AAPI Heritage Month.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins The Post to discuss the Biden administration’s infrastructure agenda and response to the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack.
Sen. Thomas R. Carper (D-Del.) and Julia Hamm, the president and CEO of Smart Electric Power Alliance, join The Post to discuss the future of America’s power grid and how to safely transform the country’s infrastructure
Former Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina joins The Post to discuss leadership of the Republican Party, the role of women and what Republican voters want from their elected officials.
Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian, and Anthea M. Hartig, the Elizabeth MacMillan director of the National Museum of American History, join The Post to discuss the challenges museums face as they reopen to the public.
Director and screenwriter Oliver Stone joins The Post to discuss his new memoir, “Chasing The Light,” which explores his complicated childhood, his time in combat in Vietnam and his career in filmmaking.
Vin Gupta, MD, and Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, join The Post to discuss where we are in the pandemic as global virus cases reach alarming heights and doctors combat vaccine hesitancy here at home.
Sen. Mazie Hirono, who led the push for the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act that recently passed the Senate, joins The Post to discuss the legislation and personal reflections from her new memoir.
Director Alex Gibney and Washington Post investigative reporters Scott Higham and Sari Horwitz discuss “The Crime of the Century,” a new documentary that investigates the origins and extent of the opioid crisis in the U.S.
BM CEO Arvind Krishna joins The Post to discuss the company’s latest innovations and what the workplace could look like post-pandemic.
D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser joins The Post to discuss her plans to reopen the city, the progress being made getting residents vaccinated and the status of the push for D.C. statehood.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren joins The Post to discuss her top legislative priorities following President Biden’s joint session speech.
Mastercard executive vice chair Ann Cairns joins The Post to discuss the importance of inclusion and gender diversity in leadership positions in the business world.
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) joins The Post to discuss immigration reform, the infrastructure bill and his legislative goals for 2021.
Medical experts join The Post to discuss the state of diabetes care in America, including the high cost of insulin and the little-understood link between covid-19 and diabetes.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) joins The Post to discuss antitrust reform and the Republican Party in the post-Trump era.
Former congresswoman Jane Harman joins The Post to discuss her new book and why she’s calling for national security reforms.
Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, the first chief of space operations of the U.S. Space Force, joins The Post to discuss the biggest threats to the nation in space.
House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) joins The Post to discuss police reform legislation, race relations in America and President Biden’s first 100 days.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby joins The Post to discuss how airlines are innovating while keeping safety a top priority.
Cindy McCain joins The Post to discuss her new memoir, "Stronger: Courage, Hope & Humor in My Life with John McCain,” and her new role as political power player.
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Jeni Britton Bauer, District of Clothing founder Dionna Dorsey and Casper co-founder and CEO Philip Krim join The Post to discuss what's next for retail.
Mastercard executive chairman Ajay Banga joins The Post to discuss how companies can build a more resilient, sustainable and equitable future.
Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) joins The Post to discuss the Endless Frontier Act, a bipartisan effort to preserve America’s global leadership by making bold investments in the research, development and manufacturing of critical technology.
Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, joins The Post to discuss the importance of transparency, corporate social responsibility and Apple’s commitment to fight climate change.
DJ Paoni, president of SAP North America, joins The Post to discuss SAP’s first-ever Global Mental Health Day, the importance of prioritizing employee health and the future of work.
Former vice president Al Gore joins The Post to discuss climate change, how to fight disinformation with science and the importance of cutting global emissions.
Former undersecretary of state Keith Krach and retired four-star Gen. Stanley McChrystal join The Post to explore how the U.S. and its strategic partners can build a global cyber-trust network to protect the innovation of tomorrow.
School administrators and health experts weigh in on how schools across the country are preparing for in-classroom learning and what life will look like when school is fully back in session.
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Tex.) joins The Post to discuss the timetable for U.S. troops to leave Afghanistan, the relationship with China and the Biden administration’s domestic agenda.
John Kerry, President Biden’s International Climate Envoy, joins The Post to discuss the importance of setting ambitious goals to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and how the U.S. plans to lead by example.
Former U.S. treasury secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr. joins The Post to discuss the role of business in addressing climate change.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) joins The Post to discuss the surge in covid-19 cases and the slate of 39 election reform bills proposed by state Republicans.
Reporters Without Borders joins The Post to unveil its 2021 World Press Freedom Index. PBS NewsHour anchor Judy Woodruff and international journalists Maria Ressa and Barkha Dutt discuss this year’s findings.
John Boehner, the former speaker of the House, joins The Post to discuss his new book, his tumultuous relationship with former president Donald Trump and his take on the future of the Republican Party.
Sen. Roy Blunt joins The Post to discuss why he wants President Biden to slash two-thirds of his infrastructure bill, Capitol Hill security and his decision not to seek reelection.
Washington Post opinions columnist Karen Tumulty sits down with opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy to talk about her new book, “The Triumph of Nancy Reagan.”
PwC U.S. chair and senior partner Tim Ryan joins the Post to discuss his company’s efforts to promote diversity and inclusion and corporate America’s role in addressing systemic racism.
Director Alexander Nanau and investigative journalist Cătălin Tolontan join The Post to discuss The Academy Award-nominated documentary film "Collective.”
Fran Katsoudas, EVP and chief people, policy and purpose officer of Cisco, and Lindsey Pollak, career expert and author, join The Post to explore the benefits of a workforce that spans across generations.
Retired Navy Adm. William H. McRaven, who directed the 2011 U.S. Joint Special Operations Command mission that killed terrorist leader Osama bin Laden, joins The Post to discuss his new book, “The Hero Code: Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived.”
Medical experts Julie Morita and Céline Gounder join The Post to discuss where we are in the coronavirus pandemic from vaccines to variants.
Hamdi Ulukaya, founder and CEO of Chobani, joins The Post to discuss food insecurity and the company’s commitment to improving the lives of its employees and communities.
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) joins The Post to discuss the future of the Republican Party, calls from GOP lawmakers to boycott corporations that have been critical of Georgia’s new voting laws and the Biden administration’s immigration policies.
Army Chief of Staff Gen. James C. McConville joins The Post to discuss how the Army intends to transform into a modern multi-domain organization that is prepared for competition and potential conflict.
Grover Norquist, the founder and president of Americans for Tax Reform joins The Post to discuss President Biden’s proposed tax increases and his $2 trillion infrastructure plan.
National League of Cities CEO Clarence Anthony and YMCA of the USA president and CEO Kevin Washington join The Post to discuss vaccine hesitancy and a nationwide vaccine equity and education initiative aimed at the Black community.
The Post’s John Woodrow Cox sits down with former U.S. congresswoman Gabby Giffords and others to talk about his new book and what’s being done to protect children physically and emotionally from the epidemic of gun violence in the U.S.
John C. Yang and Sherrilyn Ifill join The Post to talk about the long roots of allyship across communities in fighting systemic racism.
Bharat Ramamurti, deputy director of the White House National Economic Council, joins The Post to discuss President Biden’s proposed $2 trillion infrastructure plan.
The Academy Award®-nominated documentary "The Mole Agent” is about a private investigator who hires an 83-year-old man to go undercover in a nursing home. The Post's Ann Hornaday spoke with director Maite Alberdi and producer Marcela Santibáñez.
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, who also serves as president for the U.S. Conference of Mayors, joins The Post to discuss the Biden administration’s $2 trillion infrastructure and green energy proposal .
“Time,” which follows Sibil Fox Richardson in her fight for the release of her husband, has been nominated for an Academy Award for best documentary feature. Director Garrett Bradley and the Richardsons join The Post to discuss the film.
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu joins The Post to discuss vaccine distribution and reopening plans in his state.
Actor Colman Domingo, who is in the Oscar-nominated film adaptation of “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” joins The Post to discuss Rainey’s story, his own wide-ranging career and how art can give voice to issues around racial injustice.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont joins The Post to discuss why he decided to ease restrictions in his state and the lessons he’s learned one year into the pandemic.
Directors Nicole Newnham and Jim LeBrecht join The Post to discuss “Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution” and its Academy Award® nomination for best documentary feature.
“My Octopus Teacher” directors Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed join The Post to discuss the film and its Academy Award® nomination for best documentary feature.
UNICEF executive director Henrietta Fore joins The Post to discuss the impact of the pandemic on the world’s children and the agency’s work with the rollout of vaccines.
Former energy secretary Ernest Moniz and Duke Energy CEO Lynn Good join The Post to discuss how we can help meet America’s future energy needs.
Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro, Rep. Marilyn Strickland and Ford Foundation president Darren Walker join The Post to discuss how we can build a more resilient, sustainable and equitable future.
Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) and Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) join The Post to discuss the alarming rise in verbal and physical attacks against Asian Americans and calls for action.
“The Trial of the Chicago 7” earned six Oscar® nominations, including best picture and best supporting actor for Sacha Baron Cohen. Cohen joins The Post to discuss the film, how it resonates today and his wide-ranging career.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) joins The Post to discuss vaccine distribution in his state, lessons learned and his plans for reopening.
Leslie Fenwick, dean emeritus of the Howard University School of Education, and André Dua, senior partner at McKinsey & Company, join The Post to discuss the evolving role of higher education.
NBA champion Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors and Sen. Chris Murphy join The Post to discuss the debate surrounding compensating student-athletes and how this new legislation could change the game for the NCAA.
Cynthia Germanotta launched the Born This Way Foundation with her daughter, Lady Gaga, in 2012. She joins The Post to talk about the mental health strain on young people during the pandemic and the latest research from the foundation.
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) joins The Post to share his concerns about the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, his priorities on energy and the future of the Republican Party.
Matt Damon and Gary White, co-founders of Water.org and WaterEquity, and Arun Krishnamurthy, founder of the Environmentalist Foundation of India, join The Post to discuss innovative ideas for expanding access to clean and safe sources of water.
Fresno, California Mayor Jerry Dyer and Columbia, South Carolina Mayor Steve Benjamin join The Post to discuss the rise in violent crimes, strategies to keep their communities safe and the challenges of policing in a pandemic.
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price joins The Post to discuss her city’s covid-19 response and the impact of the recent winter storms.
The Chopra Foundation founder Deepak Chopra, MD, Thrive Global CEO Arianna Huffington and Yale psychologist Laurie Santos join The Post to discuss the value of self-care.
Children’s National Hospital CEO Dr. Kurt Newman, science journalist Laurie Garrett and former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden reflect on the lessons learned from the coronavirus pandemic.
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) joins The Post to share his views about the influence of special interests on the country’s judicial system and his push for an increase in the federal minimum wage.
Author Viet Thanh Nguyen joins The Post to talk about his new book, “The Committed,” how history and memory have shaped his life and writing, and his thoughts on the rising attacks against Asian Americans.
Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly joins The Post to discuss his projection for air travel in 2021 and the role the latest coronavirus relief package may play in the industry’s recovery.
Author Walter Isaacson and biochemist Jennifer Doudna, PhD, join The Post to discuss “The Code Breaker,” Isaacson’s new book about Doudna and her work on the powerful gene editing tool known as CRISPR.
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo and Police Executive Research Forum executive director Chuck Wexler join The Post to discuss the rise in violent crime in the U.S.
One year ago, the World Health Organization declared the covid-19 outbreak a pandemic. Scott Gottlieb, MD, and Leana S. Wen, MD, join The Post to take a look back at the most disruptive global health crisis in over 100 years.
General Motors president Mark Reuss joins The Post to discuss what is needed to drive mass electric vehicle adoption and how GM plans to lead the way.
Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg joins The Post to discuss her new book, “Own It: The Secret to Life,” and her work supporting feminist causes.
Several animal populations are in danger of extinction. Wildlife conservationist Jeff Corwin and other scientists join The Post to discuss the new proposals they’re championing to protect the health of our living planet.
Asian Americans have experienced a sharp increase in racist verbal abuse and physical attacks. Author and historian Erika Lee and author and activist Helen Zia join The Post to discuss how the past can help inform our understanding of where we are today.
Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, one of the world’s most dedicated champions of women’s rights, joins The Post for International Women’s Day.
Neel Kashkari, the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, joins The Post to discuss his views on the long-term outlook for America’s economic recovery.
Actors Daniel Dae Kim and Daniel Wu have been using their platforms to spread awareness about the rise in attacks against the Asian American community. They join The Post to discuss growing fears in the community, calls for action and their own advocacy.
Johnson & Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky joins The Post to discuss the company’s covid-19 vaccine, which is easier to use and store, requires only a single dose and was recently granted emergency use authorization in the U.S.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joins The Post to discuss her state’s vaccine distribution and her plan to ensure vaccine equity.
Danny Meyer, CEO and chairman of Union Square Hospitality Group and founder of Shake Shack, joins The Post to discuss what the restaurant industry needs to make it through the remainder of the pandemic.
CNN international anchor Christiane Amanpour, filmmaker Jeff Kaufman and The Post’s Jason Rezaian discuss “NASRIN,” a new documentary about imprisoned human rights activist Nasrin Sotoudeh and Iran’s women’s rights movement.
Former General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt joins The Post to discuss the challenges of leading during a crisis and the importance of innovation and perseverance.
Mae Jemison, the first woman of color to go to space, joins The Post to discuss her inspirational life, the 100 Year Starship global initiative and her new book.
Former U.S. secretary of defense Robert M. Gates joins The Post to discuss the pressing foreign policy priorities for the Biden administration, including the relationships with Russia, China and Iran.
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal joins The Post to discuss the state’s new use-of-force policies and whether there are lessons for other states around the country.
Headspace CEO CeCe Morken and other leaders join The Post to discuss how digital tools are helping people achieve wellness at work.
Rite Aid CEO Heyward Donigan, Delta Airlines Chief Health Officer Henry Ting, MD, and other leaders join The Post to discuss how private companies are responding to the many health challenges of the day.
Leaders in education and manufacturing join The Post for a deep dive into the incredible change their industries have seen in the last year.
Gregory M. Glenn, MD, president of research and development at Novavax, joins The Post to discuss the drug developer’s covid-19 vaccine candidate.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed joins The Post to discuss her city’s covid-19 response and the recent attacks against Asian Americans in the Bay Area.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan joins The Post to discuss his plan to reopen schools and the state’s $1.1 billion coronavirus relief package.
Mellody Hobson, Ariel Investments co-CEO and president, joins The Post to discuss her company’s new initiative to help minority-owned businesses and the role corporate America can play in addressing systemic racism.
California Surgeon General Nadine Burke Harris, MD, joins The Post to discuss how the coronavirus vaccine rollout highlights long-standing racial inequities in health care and the path forward as the state confronts new variants of the virus.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards joins The Post to discuss the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, vaccine rollout and the latest on the winter weather that has gripped his state.
Award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay joins The Post to discuss her latest initiative to promote diverse representation in Hollywood through her narrative change collective ARRAY.
Andy Slavitt, the White House senior advisor on COVID-19 response, joins The Post to discuss vaccine production and delivery, and the challenges of slowing community spread.
Lee Daniels and Andra Day join The Post to discuss their new film, “The United States vs. Billie Holiday,” which explores the revolutionary jazz singer’s struggles with addiction and the racism she experienced throughout her career.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot joins The Post to discuss the city’s reopening plans, vaccine rollout and Lightfoot’s strategy for driving economic recovery.
Evan McMullin, the former chief policy director for the House Republican Conference and a 2016 presidential candidate, joins The Post to discuss the future of the Republican Party
Historians Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain join The Post to discuss their new book, “Four Hundred Souls,” an anthology that highlights pivotal figures and untold stories from the 400-year journey of African Americans.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger joins The Post to discuss his thoughts on the impeachment trial, former president Donald Trump’s legacy and the future of the GOP.
Sen. Tim Kaine joins The Post to discuss the impeachment trial, the coronavirus relief package and the rest of President Biden’s agenda.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins The Post to discuss why his caucus believes former president Donald Trump should be convicted for inciting the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and the covid-19 relief bill negotiations.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and Team Rubicon CEO Jake Wood join The Post to discuss coronavirus vaccine rollout.
Carla Hayden, who made history as the first woman and the first African American to lead the Library of Congress, joins The Post to discuss how the past informs our understanding of the present.
Jared Bernstein, a member of the president’s Council of Economic Adviser, joins The Post to discuss the administration’s pandemic relief package and President Biden’s economic agenda to help the U.S. recover from the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis.
U.N. Secretary General António Guterres joins The Post to discuss vaccine rollout, geopolitical stability and how the U.N. is encouraging countries to work together.
Rep. Val Demings joins The Post to discuss how Congress is charting a course forward, her legislative priorities and the ongoing fight for racial justice.
Anthony S. Fauci, President Biden’s chief medical adviser, joins The Post to discuss the latest developments in vaccine research, the mutated coronavirus strains and how to remain vigilant against the spread of the virus.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice joins The Post to talk about the state’s vaccine distribution success, the advice he’d give his fellow governors and what he wants to see from the federal government.
Billionaire hedge fund manager and philanthropist Ray Dalio joins The Post to discuss the massive gaps in wealth, value and politics, and what President Biden can do to restore U.S. prosperity.
Warby Parker co-founder Neil Blumenthal, former Xerox CEO Ursula burns and Wharton dean Erika James join The Post to discuss how businesses are making their employees’ well-being a priority.
U.S. surgeon general nominee Vivek H. Murthy, MD, and Sen. Bill Cassidy join The Post to discuss the country’s progress on COVID-19 response, testing and vaccine development.
Melinda and Bill Gates join The Post to discuss the impact of covid-19 around the world, how to prioritize an equitable recovery and how to prepare for the next pandemic.
Zoom COO Aparna Bawa, McKinsey Global Institute’s Susan Lund and Professor Adam Grant join The Post to discuss the ways the pandemic has changed the workplace, and how the structure and culture of work could continue to evolve in the future.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. joins The Post to discuss what it means to be the first Black chief of a U.S. military service and how artificial intelligence will reshape air combat.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers joins The Post to discuss the state’s plan to speed up vaccine rollout and his vision for economic recovery in 2021.
As a new era in American politics begins, Rep. Nikema Williams (D-Ga.) offers her perspective on critical issues facing the incoming Biden administration and lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Angie Thomas, author of “The Hate U Give,” joins The Post to discuss her new book, “Concrete Rose,” and the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement on her work.
House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) joins the Washington Post the day before the inauguration to discuss goals for the incoming administration.
Montgomery, Ala. Mayor Steven L. Reed and Birmingham, Ala. Mayor Randall Woodfin join The Post to discuss the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and where we are today.
Ronald Klain, President-elect Joe Biden’s White House chief of staff, joins The Post to lay out the goals of the new administration.
Former FBI Director James Comey joins The Post to discuss his latest book, “Saving Justice” and his perspective on the political and legal ramifications of a post-Trump Washington.
Bryan Fogel, Omar Abdulaziz and Hatice Cengiz join The Post to discuss “The Dissident,” a new documentary about the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Experts and innovators join The Post to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming medical care as we know it, including in the fight against covid-19.
Jack Goldsmith, co-author of “After Trump: Reconstructing the Presidency,” joins The Post to explore the legalities and political parameters of removing a president from power.
William Evanina, director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, joins The Post to discuss the most pressing intelligence concerns today and on the horizon.
Alex Padilla will soon be sworn in to finish out the Senate term of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. He joins The Post to discuss his hopes for the Biden administration
Michael Osterholm, one of President-elect Joe Biden’s COVID-19 advisers, joins The Post to discuss the next critical steps in the fight against the deadly virus.
Columbia, South Carolina Mayor Steve Benjamin and Morehouse School of Medicine president and dean Valerie Montgomery Rice join The Post Live to discuss building trust in the coronavirus vaccine.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, former Sen. Jeff Flake and Rep. Nancy Mace join The Post to discuss the unprecedented assault on the U.S. Capitol and what it means for the future of American democracy.
Alexander Karp, CEO and co-founder of Palantir, joins The Post to talk about the challenges faced by governments around the world in relying on technology and software to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
Former secretary of defense Chuck Hagel and former secretary of commerce Penny Pritzker join The Post to discuss the Biden administration and its agenda, and the importance of a peaceful transition of power.
NIH director Francis Collins joins The Post to discuss the latest updates on coronavirus treatment and how public health officials are combating skepticism and educating the public about vaccines.
“THE STAND,” based on one of Stephen King’s most acclaimed novels, depicts his apocalyptic vision of a world enveloped by a deadly plague. Actor Jovan Adepo and executive producer Benjamin Cavell join The Post to discuss the new CBS miniseries.
Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks joins The Post to discuss the latest developments with the company’s coronavirus treatments as cases continue to climb across the country.
Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield and Box CEO Aaron Levie join The Post for a deep dive into the expanding world of cloud computing for the new workforce and the new normal.
Princeton University’s Eddie Glaude Jr., Operation HOPE’s John Hope Bryant and other leaders and scholars join The Post to discuss the factors that have allowed the racial wealth gap to endure and ways to address that inequality today.
Former U.S. attorneys general Loretta E. Lynch and Alberto Gonzales, the bipartisan co-chairs of a new report by the Council on Criminal Justice, join The Post to discuss their proposals for criminal justice reform.
Benjamin Ginsberg, a Republican election lawyer who helped lead the 2000 Florida GOP recount legal strategy, joins The Post to discuss the today’s electoral college vote and ways to strengthen the country’s election system.
Rep. Sharice Davids (D-Kan.) and Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.), the first Native American women elected to Congress, join The Post to discuss the impact of a more diverse Congress, Native American history and their legislative priorities.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation president and CEO Richard Besser, MD, and George Washington University public health professor Leana Wen, MD, join The Post to discuss the next critical steps in the fight against covid-19.
Accenture CEO Julie Sweet joins the Post to discuss how the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the necessity of operating digitally for most global businesses.
NextGen America Founder Tom Steyer and other leaders join The Post to discuss climate change, the economy and how policymakers can reimagine the ways we tackle these challenges.
Joe Scarborough joins The Post to discuss his new book, “Saving Freedom,” which explores the Truman Doctrine, and how it transformed the U.S. and its role in the world.
As the nation prepares for final vaccine approval, retired Lt. Gen. Paul Ostrowski joins The Post to discuss Operation Warp Speed’s effort to deliver the vaccine safely, securely and as soon as possible to the American people.
AT&T CEO John Stankey joins The Post to discuss how the telecommunications giant is working to enable the adoption of high-speed internet in communities that need it most.
White House Chief Economic Adviser Larry Kudlow joins The Post to discuss the state of the U.S. economy, whether Congress can pass a COVID-19 relief bill before adjourning and the economic challenges the next administration will face.
Sen. Mark Warner and Lyft President John Zimmer join The Washington Post for a conversation about the future of work.
Former CISA Director Christopher Krebs joins The Washington Post to discuss his role in the 2020 election and the cyber threats facing the country.
Chief science adviser to Operation Warp Speed, Dr. Moncef Slaoui, joins The Washington Post to discuss the federal government’s aggressive COVID-19 vaccine development and distribution program.
Anthony Fauci, MD, joins The Post to discuss the growing number of coronavirus cases in the U.S., efforts to slow the spread of infection and the challenges of distributing a vaccine once it’s approved.
Former president Barack Obama joins The Post to discuss his new memoir, “A Promised Land,” the impact of his historic presidency and how he views the country today.
Former U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz, UN Under Secretary-General Vera Songwe, San José Mayor Sam Liccardo and New Bedford Mayor John Mitchell join The Post to discuss energy poverty, the scope of the problem and current solutions underway.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis joins The Post to discuss how his state is coping with the coronavirus, the new restrictions he put into place, and his hope that the recent vaccine news may mean the pandemic is nearing an end.
Opal Tometi, one of the three founders of Black Lives Matter, joins The Post to discuss the work being done in the U.S. and across the world to dismantle structural racism and injustice.
Former national security advisor John Bolton joins The Post to discuss the risks of a delayed transition, the future of the Republican Party and what he sees as the country’s most pressing national security concerns.
Shopify president Harley Finkelstein joins The Post to discuss the critical need for businesses to innovate and how his company is helping entrepreneurs around the world scale their business online and offline.
Renowned oncologists Jeffrey Drebin, MD, and Noopur Raje, MD, discuss the innovative approaches they’ve created, and actress and cancer survivor Lisa Ray shares how a then-controversial treatment saved her life.
Genentech CEO Alexander Hardy joins The Post to discuss the therapeutics the company is developing to combat COVID-19 and why his company is driven to help communities disproportionately affected by the virus.
Carl June, MD, a pioneer in immunotherapy, and Wajahat Ali and Sarah Kureshi, MD, parents of a childhood cancer survivor, join The Post to talk about the latest developments in oncology and share their inspirational stories.
Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr. (D-Pa.) & Sen. Patrick J. Toomey (R-Pa.) join The Post to discuss the legal challenges in Pennsylvania, President-elect Joe Biden's plans and President Trump's refusal to concede.
Humu CEO Laszlo Bock & ORCAA Founder Cathy O’Neil join The Post to discuss our increasingly digital lifestyle and how organizations are transforming to meet the needs of customers and employees.
Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) and Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchison (R) join the Washington Post to discuss the results of the 2020 election.
Ken Blackwell, a member of the Trump Campaign Advisory Board, and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer join The Post to discuss President-elect Joe Biden’s victory and the Trump campaign’s attempts to stay in the race.
Former secretary of state John Kerry, former president of Ireland Mary Robinson and more join The Post to discuss collective efforts to stamp out energy poverty and empower communities worldwide.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) joins The Post to discuss the Garden State’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and what future actions he’s considering.
Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang, American Conservative Union chairman Matt Schlapp and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms join The Post to discuss the latest in the presidential race.
Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt (R), Rep. Val Demings (D-Fla.) and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego join The Post on Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. ET to discuss the 2020 election.
Former White House counsel Don McGahn, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Biden campaign adviser Bob Bauer join The Post to discuss election night results and counting that continues in key battleground states.
Watch Sen. Rick Scott, Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto and Sen. Amy Klobuchar — top political leaders from four battleground states — as they join The Post to discuss the final hours of the 2020 election.
With just one day left in the 2020 election cycle, Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) and Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) join The Post’s Robert Costa to discuss the final push for both campaigns.
Ben Jealous, president of People For the American Way and former president of the NAACP, joins The Post to discuss voter suppression and his efforts to educate and encourage voter turnout in the African-American community.
Epidemiologist Christopher Golden, PhD, and field scientist Kendra Phelps, PhD, join The Post to discuss National Geographic’s "Virus Hunters," a new series about tracing the origins of deadly diseases to help stave off future pandemics.
Black Eyed Peas founder and frontman will.i.am joins The Post to discuss philanthropic work and his efforts to mobilize voters.
Peter Navarro, director of the White House Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy, and Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, National co-chair of the Biden Campaign, join The Post to discuss the 2020 election.
San José Mayor Sam Liccardo and top experts join The Post to discuss the race for 5G and the role national security plays during this pivotal time.
Larry Kudlow, White House chief economic adviser and director of the National Economic Council, joins The Post to share his views on unemployment, the recent dips in the stock market and the Trump administration’s plans to jumpstart the economy.
Former U.S. attorney general Eric Holder and former house speaker Newt Gingrich join The Post’s Robert Costa to discuss the final stretch of the 2020 election.
Commissioned by The Rockefeller Foundation, a first-of-its-kind report by the Duke-Margolis Center and Johns Hopkins Center provides covid-19 testing protocols for health officials and schools. The key players discuss strategies for a safe reopening.
Brooke Rollins, acting director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, and House Majority Whip James Clyburn join The Post's Robert Costa as we kick off Post Live's new Election Daily series.
Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin and two small business owners join The Post to discuss the hurdles facing small businesses during the pandemic and ways to forge a path forward.
Lynne Cheney, author and wife of former vice president Dick Cheney, joins The Post to discuss her new book, “The Virginia Dynasty,” which explores the leadership of four of the nation’s first five presidents.
CVS Health president & CEO Larry Merlo joins The Post to discuss his company’s strategy and what’s next for the health-care industry.
Former CIA Director John Brennan joins The Post to discuss his new new memoir, “Undaunted: My Fight Against America’s Enemies, At Home And Abroad.”
Renee Montgomery, a point guard for the Atlanta Dream, joins The Post to talk about why she decided to opt out of the WNBA season to fight racism, social injustice and voter suppression.
University of Chicago President Robert Zimmer and authors Shoshana Zuboff and Roger McNamee join The Post to discuss the future of free expression.
Alicia Garza, co-founder of Black Lives Matter, joins The Post to discuss her new book and what it means to do the work of organizing a movement and creating change.
Iceland Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir joins The Post to discuss what other countries can learn from the small island nation’s effective response to the coronavirus pandemic and how it is preparing to handle the resurgence of the virus in Europe.
Vaughn Cooper, PhD, an evolutionary microbiologist and Vin Gupta, MD, a global health policy expert, join The Post to examine the outlook on the vaccine race and what lies ahead in 2021.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, Portugal. The Man’s Zach Carothers and Evanescence’s Amy Lee join The Post to discuss how they’re working to get out the vote.
National Gallery of Art Director Kaywin Feldman joins The Post discuss her decision to postpone the Philip Guston exhibit and the impact calls for racial justice have had on the art world at large.
Former agriculture secretaries Tom Vilsack and Mike Johanns, and other leaders join The Post to discuss how to build a more sustainable and healthy food system.
Young scientists, entrepreneurs, and advocates join The Post to discuss the most innovative inventions, proposals and solutions to combat climate change.
Scripps Research executive vice president Eric Topol, MD and Pulitzer Prize-winning science journalist Laurie Garrett discuss what we have learned from the pandemic and how these new lessons will impact the overall future of health care.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar and National Association of Manufacturers president & CEO Jay Timmons joins The Post to discuss the road ahead for manufacturing, and why that road may look more green, eco-friendly and profitable than ever before.
Former Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg joins The Post to discuss the 2020 election and his new book, “Trust: America’s Best Chance.”
YouTube star Mike “Dr. Mike” Varshavski, DO, and former American Medical Association president Patrice Harris, MD, join The Post to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our primary care system and family physicians.
Elizabeth Alexander, president of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, joins The Post to discuss the foundation’s new multi-million dollar investment and her overall vision for harnessing philanthropy for social justice.
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi joins The Post to discuss how the ride-hailing service is working to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
Join the Washington Post for a discussion about the future of free expression in the U.S., featuring Lee C. Bollinger, president & Seth Low Professor of the University at Columbia University and many others.
Former director of national intelligence James Clapper, Win Black / Pa’lante's Ashley Bryant and The Atlantic Council’s Graham Brookie join The Post to explore the role of disinformation in the voting process.
Bryan Stevenson, the executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, joins The Post to discuss racial discrimination in the criminal justice system and the ongoing protests against police brutality across the United States
Sen. Ted Cruz joins The Post to discuss his new book, “One Vote Away: How a Single Supreme Court Seat Can Change History,” which gives his account on why judicial selection to the nation’s highest court matters so much.
Investor/entrepreneur Joanna Coles and podcast host Scott Galloway join The Post for one-on-one interviews about the digital innovations that will help address the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on manufacturing, the supply chain and customer demand.
Secretaries of State Jena Griswold and Kim Wyman join The Post to discuss efforts in their states to support voting this fall, and designer Tory Burch talks about why she’s encouraging her employees to volunteer as poll workers with a paid day off.
“Kingdom of Silence" director Rick Rowley and executive producer Lawrence Wright join The Post to discuss the documentary, which examines the relationship between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia as a backdrop to the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
Howard University President Wayne Frederick, MD, joins The Post to discuss how he's leading the historically Black college through a global pandemic, an economic downturn, and racial unrest.
Join award-winning directors Sebastian Junger and Nick Quested for a conversation about their new National Geographic documentary, “Blood on the Wall,” which explores the current migration crisis in Mexico.
Deutsche Bank's Apjit Walia joins The Post to discuss distance learning in the age of the coronavirus and the disproportionate impact of the digital divide on communities of color.
Former U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. joins The Post to discuss distance learning in the age of the coronavirus and the disproportionate impact of the digital divide on communities of color.
Rep. Donna Shalala & Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers join The Post to discuss distance learning in the age of the coronavirus and the disproportionate impact of the digital divide on communities of color.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine professor Chinazo Cunningham, MD joined The Post to examine the factors leading to long-standing racial disparities within our health-care system and how to tackle the problem at its root.
Former U.S. surgeon general Vivek Murthy, MD joined The Post to discuss the health preparedness efforts underway to ensure that the U.S. is prepared for the next big public health crisis.
Actor Jeff Daniels, director Billy Ray and former FBI director James Comey join The Post to discuss the upcoming television miniseries “The Comey Rule,” which is based on Comey’s book, “A Higher Loyalty.”
Former president of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf joined The Post to discuss where sustainable progress has been made for women and girls and where the most attention is needed.
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet joined The Post to discuss where sustainable progress has been made for women and girls and where the most attention is needed.
“Agents of Chaos” director Alex Gibney and cyber conflict researcher Camille François join The Post to discuss the documentary, which explores Russia’s interference in the 2016 election.
Derrick Johnson is the president & CEO of the NAACP, the nation’s foremost, largest, and most widely recognized civil rights organization. Johnson discussed the NAACP's #WeAreDoneDying national campaign and the ongoing protests against police brutality.
Plano Mayor Harry LaRosiliere and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock joined The Post to discuss their efforts to transform America’s infrastructure and foster a new resilience.
Rep. Seth Moulton joined The Post to discuss his $240 billion proposal for a nationwide high-speed rail network.
Award-winning documentarian and journalist Soledad O’Brien and Temple University professor Sara Goldrick-Rab on their work exposing hidden hunger on college campuses.
Virginia Ali, co-founder of landmark D.C. eatery Ben’s Chili Bowl, and Food Tank co-founder and president Danielle Nierenberg joined The Post to discuss fighting food insecurity, from the community level to the big think of policy creation.
Bob Woodward sits down with White House Bureau Chief Phil Rucker to discuss “Rage,” his new book his new book that details the president’s handling of the covid-19 pandemic, race relations, diplomacy with North Korea, and more.
Melinda Gates sat down with The Post to discuss the findings of the Gates Foundation’s Goalkeepers 2020 report and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the world.
Sen. Marco Rubio joins The Post to discuss the 2020 election, the stakes in his home battleground state and national security.
Faith & Freedom Coalition Founder Ralph Reed joined author and journalist Sally Quinn to discuss the power of the evangelical vote in the 2020 election.
Bishop T.D. Jakes joined author and journalist Sally Quinn to discuss the power of the evangelical vote in the 2020 election.
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kay Bailey Hutchison joined The Post to discuss the emerging challenges facing NATO, President Trump’s frequent criticisms of that alliance and the vital role it still plays in upholding democratic values around the globe.
White House Counselor Kellyanne Conway joins The Post to discuss the 2020 Republican Party platform, what we should expect from a second Trump administration and her departure from the White House.
Former Ohio secretary of state Ken Blackwell joins The Post to discuss his home battleground state, the key issues in this election and why he believes President Trump deserves four more years.
America First Action Chair Linda McMahon joined The Post to discuss her efforts to support President Trump’s reelection and the state of small businesses across the country.
House Minority Whip Steve Scalise joined The Post to discuss the issues driving the 2020 campaign and why he believes President Trump is on his way to reelection.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson joined The Post to discuss the challenges of combating the coronavirus, his efforts to get people back to work and school and what he will do to make sure the elections are safe in November.
Ben Carson, MD, joined The Post to discuss the Republican National Convention underway, top priorities for a potential second Trump term and how he characterizes the administration’s vision for the future.
Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist joined The Post to discuss the Republican National Convention and the issues driving the 2020 election.
Erin Perrine, the Trump campaign director of press communications, joins Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers to preview the message that President Trump will deliver at the Republican National Convention.
Rep. Jim Jordan joined The Post to discuss the Republican National Convention and the issues that will drive the election in November.
Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt to preview the Republican National Convention and discuss the issues that will drive the election in November.
Trump Campaign Senior Adviser Jason Miller joined The Post to discuss the Trump campaign’s strategy to win swing voters in crucial states and the key issues they believe will fuel the President’s reelection.
Sen. Bernie Sanders joined The Post to discuss what issues he believes will drive the 2020 campaign, his support for the Biden-Harris ticket, and whether he thinks progressives will vote for the Democratic nominee.
Sen. Chris Coons joined The Post to discuss his outreach to faith-based communities, election security and the critical role he will play in advancing the Biden-Harris agenda.
Ambassador Susan Rice joined The Post to discuss the dynamics shaping this historic presidential election, her thoughts on the Biden-Harris ticket and any future role she might play in a Biden administration.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joins The Post to discuss the historic Biden-Harris ticket and why she believes Joe Biden should be elected president in November.
Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang joins The Post to discuss the historic Biden-Harris ticket and the future of the Democratic Party.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins The Post to discuss her work to help win back the Upper Midwest for Democrats, the challenges of reopening safely during a pandemic and the possibility of having a role in the administration Biden win in November.
Former Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg joined The Post to discuss the Democratic National Convention and the 2020 election.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms joined The Post to discuss Sen. Kamala Harris’ (D-Calif.) historic ascent to the Democratic ticket, efforts to combat voter suppression, and how she is responding to rising COVID-19 cases in her city.
Rep. Val Demings joined The Post to discuss her views on the Biden-Harris ticket, whether President Trump will win Florida again in 2020, and how the global pandemic continues to wreak havoc on her home state.
AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka joined The Post to discuss the current COVID-19 crisis and how the AFL-CIO will organize for a Biden victory in November.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal joined The Post to discuss the selection of Sen. Kamala Harris as Joe Biden's running mate and the policies she hopes a Biden-Harris Administation would make a priority if they're elected.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joined The Post to discuss the U.S. Postal Service crisis, the coronavirus pandemic and other issues driving the 2020 election ahead of the Democratic National Convention.
Biden campaign manager Jennifer O’Malley Dillon joined The Post to preview the Democratic National Convention.
Democratic National Committee chairman Tom Perez joined The Post to preview the Democratic National Convention.
Former Minneapolis mayor Betsy Hodges joins The Post to discuss her view that White liberals were often the obstacle to change during her tenure and how cities can best move forward.
Montgomery College President DeRionne P. Pollard join The Post to discuss the coronavirus pandemic and the many challenges facing American colleges today.
Spelman College President Mary Schmidt Campbell joined The Post to discuss the coronavirus pandemic and the many challenges facing American colleges today.
23andMe CEO and Co-Founder Anne Wojcicki joined The Post to discuss the research her company is doing into COVID-19 and how companies should handle digital data concerns.
All of Us CEO Joshua Denny, MD, joined The Post to discuss what has been learned during the coronavirus pandemic and how new technologies may vastly improve the way health care is delivered.
Former CDC director Tom Frieden, MD, joined The Post to discuss what has been learned during the coronavirus pandemic and how new technologies may vastly improve the way health care is delivered.
Heifer International president and CEO Pierre Ferrari joined The Post to discuss how we can create more resilient food systems.
Ertharin Cousin, former executive director of the World Food Programme, and Ricardo Salvador, director of the Food & Environment Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists, join The Post to discuss how we can create more resilient food systems.
Former New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu and Wynton Marsalis join The Post to discuss the 2017 decision to remove the city's Confederate monuments and what their experience can tell us about the current debate.
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla joins The Post to discuss the timeline for a safe and effective vaccine and the state of the health industry.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) joined The Post to discuss the COVID-19 health crisis, tensions with China and the 2020 election.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti joined The Post to discuss how the city is preparing for the effects of global warming and how it's harnessing technology to ensure a sustainable future.
Former president of Ireland Mary Robinson and former executive secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Christiana Figueres join The Post to discuss ways conservation and sustainability spur innovation.
Washington Post Live brought together two American style icons to talk about inequality and exploitation in fashion: supermodel Beverly Johnson and designer Tina Knowles-Lawson
Chris Christie joined Washington Post national political reporter Robert Costa for a one-on-one conversation on how to get the country back to work and school in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian joins The Post to discuss the airline’s commitment to safety despite economic uncertainty and what travel will look like in the future.
Ambassador Susan Rice joins The Post to discuss U.S.-China tensions, President Trump’s relationship with Russia’s Vladimir Putin and the geopolitical impact of the coronavirus.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joins The Post to discuss her state's fight against the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth joins The Post to discuss the impact of covid-19 on her home state, the ongoing protests for police reform and her thoughts about the upcoming election.
Association of American Medical Colleges president and CEO David J. Skorton, MD joined The Post to discuss the critical choices leaders will need to make in order to stop covid-19.
Emergency physician Leana Wen, MD joined The Post to discuss the critical choices leaders will need to make in order to stop covid-19.
Lily Eskelsen García, the president of the National Education Association, joined The Post to discuss how to safely reopen K-12 schools in the U.S.
Miami-Dade County Superintendent Alberto Carvalho joined The Post to discuss how to safely reopen K-12 schools in the U.S.
Mary L. Trump joined The Post to discuss her new bestselling memoir, “Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man.”
Ariel Investments co-CEO John W. Rogers Jr. joins The Post to discuss his career and the concrete steps companies can take today to diversify their ranks and create a more equitable society.
Anthony S. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) joins The Washington Post's Robert Costa to discuss how to overcome the pandemic as schools decide whether to reopen for fall 2020.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez speaks with Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty about his strategy for leading Florida’s most populous county through the COVID-19 crisis.
Ford Foundation president Darren Walker joins Washington Post columnist David Ignatius to talk about rethinking modern capitalism to address inequality, racism and the growing wealth gap.
President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde joined Washington Post columnist David Ignatius to talk about leading monetary policy for the Euro zone and the post-COVID-19 global economy.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner in conversation with Washington Post national political reporter Robert Costa about how the city is dealing with a coronavirus resurgence and the mayor’s plans to guide his constituents through this crisis.
“Saturday Night Live” writer and co-anchor of "Weekend Update" Colin Jost speaks with Jonathan Capehart about his new memoir “A Very Punchable Face," putting on the show during a pandemic and political satire in the age of Trump.
Chef and TV host Marcus Samuelsson joins The Post to discuss the effect of the pandemic on restaurants and explain how the nation’s social justice movement is impacting the industry.
Renowned chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck joins The Post to discuss economic and safety policies aimed at reviving and sustaining the restaurant.
Prisons have become hotbeds for COVID-19 with over 57,000 cases recorded since March. Artist and activist Common joins Washington Post Live to talk about his efforts to increase awareness around prison reform.
“Just Mercy” executive producer and founder of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, Scott Budnick, and campaign ambassador for Represent Justice, Jarrett Harper, will join the program to discuss the grave impact of the pandemic on U.S. prisons.
We hear from Dempsey Center founder and actor Patrick Dempsey about the unique challenges facing cancer non-profit organizations working to improve access to care and support for families during the pandemic.
Cancer survivor and Maryland Governor Larry Hogan (R) joins The Post to discuss his new book, "Still Standing: Surviving Cancer, Riots, a Global Pandemic, and the Toxic Politics that Divide America."
Ned Sharpless, director of the National Cancer Institute, joins The Post to discuss how COVID-19 is affecting cancer care and treatment across the country.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) joins The Post to discuss her new book and her work to bring change to law enforcement across the country.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy joins The Post to discuss the toll the coronavirus has taken on the Garden State, the progress his state is making in its reopening and the challenges he sees ahead.
Arizona has emerged as a new hot spot for the coronavirus in the U.S. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego joins The Post to discuss why she believes her state’s battle against covid-19 is “nowhere near over.”
Aurora James, founder and creative director of Brother Vellies, joins The Post to discuss the 15 Percent Pledge, a campaign she created that challenges retailers to commit 15 percent of their inventory to black-owned businesses.
Siemens USA president and CEO Barbara Humpton joins The Post to look at where the national supply chain failed and what can be done today to better prepare for the crises of tomorrow.
Sen. Kamala Harris joined Washington Post Live for a live taping of Cape Up, a podcast hosted by Jonathan Capehart. She discussed the pandemic, police reform and the explosive allegation that Russia paid bounties to the Taliban for killing U.S. troops.
"Little America" executive producers and writers Lee Eisenberg, Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon for a conversation with Washington Post opinions writer Jonathan Capehart.
As COVID-19 poses a new, unexpected threat to maternal care, the mental and physical health of mothers in the U.S. is top of mind. Every Mother Counts founder Christy Turlington Burns joined The Post to discuss improving maternal health in the U.S.
Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women. Rep. Lauren Underwood joined The Post discuss the legislation she and other lawmakers are working on to address this disparity.
Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams joins The Post to discuss the protests, legislation to end police brutality and voter access for the 2020 elections.
Amtrak CEO William J. Flynn joined The Post to discuss the coronavirus pandemic and the future of train travel.
First responders are suffering from burnout, exhaustion and mental stress in the fight against COVID-19. Arianna Huffington, Dean Michelle A. Williams and Natalie Tran take a look at a this lesser-known public health crisis unfolding before us.
Goodr CEO Jasmine Crowe joined The Post to discuss the role and responsibility of CEOs and companies during a time of chaos and crisis.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce president Suzanne Clark and Bombas CEO and co-founder David Heath joined The Post to discuss the role and responsibility of CEOs and companies during a time of chaos and crisis.
Intel CEO Bob Swan joined The Post to discuss the role and responsibility of CEOs and companies during a time of chaos and crisis.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joins The Post to discuss the push to pass legislation to address police brutality and new legislation intended to lower health care costs and expand protections in the Affordable Care Act.
Otis Brawley, a globally recognized cancer specialist, discusses the coronavirus pandemic and its effect on cancer care.
Siddhartha Mukherjee, MD, a Pulitzer-prize winning author and oncologist, discusses the coronavirus pandemic and its effect on cancer care.
Washington Post fashion critic Robin Givhan speaks with Lindsay Peoples Wagner, Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue, and Kerby Jean-Raymond, founder and creative director of Pyer Moss, , about how to promote inclusivity and lasting, sustainable change.
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton joins The Post to discuss his new White House memoir, “The Room Where It Happened,” and his 453 days working with President Trump.
Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.) and Kathryn Monet, CEO of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, speak with Washington Post columnist David Ignatius about the challenges returning veterans face.
The transition from military to civilian life can be daunting for many veterans. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) talks with Washington Post columnist David Ignatius about the challenges returning veterans face.
Secretary of the Smithsonian Lonnie G. Bunch III joined Washington Post Live to discuss the legacy of Juneteenth, the commemoration of the ending of slavery in the U.S.
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki joined Washington Post Live to discuss the platform’s surging usage during the pandemic and efforts to combat misinformation.
Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) shares the legislative efforts he's working on to ensure veterans receive the highest quality of healthcare. McClatchy reporter Tara Copp joins Ruiz to share what she’s learned from her exclusive investigations.
Comedian and longtime veterans advocate Jon Stewart and Wounded Warrior Project director of Government Affairs Derek Fronabarger discuss their latest efforts on behalf of veterans facing health consequences from exposure to burn pits.
Senate Veterans Affairs member Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.). shares the legislative efforts he's working on to ensure veterans receive the highest quality of healthcare.
Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass joins The Post to discuss reforms to curb police brutality, end racial profiling, and eliminate qualified immunity with the Justice in Policing Act.
Microsoft president Brad Smith joined The Post to discuss the coronavirus pandemic and the role technology will play in shaping our society and its future.
Restaurateur and "Top Chef" judge Tom Colicchio examines the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on restaurants and explains how the industry needs to adapt in order to survive.
Obama Foundation senior adviser Valerie Jarrett joins The Post to discuss police brutality and social justice.
Salesforce chair and CEO Marc Benioff joins The Post to discuss how covid-19 has altered the working world as we know it, how companies can reopen safely and what disruptions to look for next.
Black Lives Matter activist DeRay Mckesson and former police chief Charles Ramsey join The Post to discuss policing and the impact of civil unrest on criminal justice reform.
Restaurants are struggling to stay open while millions of Americans are seeking help from food banks as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Renowned chef José Andrés and Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) have a solution.
Washington Post opinions columnist Jonathan Capehart interviews Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to hear his plan to investigate, prosecute and bring justice for George Floyd's family.
On June 4, Washington Post Live hosted Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), former mayor of Newark and former Democratic presidential candidate. Booker discussed the lack of accountability and unchecked bias in policing and his push for reform.
International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva joins The Post to discuss the coronavirus pandemic and what international leaders are doing to protect the most vulnerable.
House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn joined The Post to discuss the issues driving thousands to demonstrate against police brutality.
Symone Sanders, senior adviser to Joe Biden’s presidential campaign and author of the new book, “No, You Shut Up,” joined The Post to discuss the civil unrest in Minneapolis, the 2020 election and her new book.
Former British prime minister Gordon Brown and former U.S. treasury secretary Lawrence Summers joined The Post why they believe global collaboration is necessary to combat the coronavirus.
JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes joins Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers to discuss the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on travel and the airline industry.
Land O’Lakes president and CEO Beth Ford joined Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart on May 27 to discuss the challenges in farming, food production and distribution during the coronavirus pandemic.
Ray Dalio, co-chief investment officer and co-chairman of Bridgewater Associates, joined The Post to discuss the coronavirus and the economy.
Larry Kudlow, White House chief economic adviser and director of the National Economic Council, joined The Post to discuss the coronavirus and the economy.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez joined Washington Post national political reporter Robert Costa to discuss the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on his city.
Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts (R) joined Washington Post national political reporter Robert Costa to discuss the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in his state.
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta joins Washington Post Live to discuss the coronavirus and its impact on the travel and tourism industry.
Frederick W. Smith, chairman and CEO of FedEx, joined Washington Post Live to discuss business, the economy and the coronavirus pandemic.
Mitchell Baker, chairwoman and CEO of Mozilla, joined Washington Post Live to discuss privacy and the coronavirus pandemic. She also offered her assessment of contact tracing apps.
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo joined Washington Post Live to discuss the coronavirus pandemic and the app her state hopes to soon roll out.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) joined Washington Post national political reporter Robert Costa to discuss the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in his states.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) joined Washington Post national political reporter Robert Costa to discuss the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Virginia and its phased reopening.
Adena Friedman, president and CEO of Nasdaq, joined The Washington Post Live to discuss where the markets are headed and the path forward for the U.S. economy.
Former White House Health Policy Advisor Dr. Zeke Emanuel joined The Washington Post Live to discuss the latest developments in creating a coronavirus vaccine and more.
Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb joined The Washington Post Live to discuss the latest developments in creating a coronavirus vaccine and more.
Jane Rosenthal, film producer and Tribeca Enterprises CEO, joined The Washington Post Live to discuss how the coronavirus is affecting the entertainment industry and its path forward.
Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Hackett joined The Washington Post to discuss how Ford is aiding in the fight against the coronavirus and the future of auto manufacturing in the U.S.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan joined Washington Post Live to discuss his state’s fight against covid-19, how he is approaching Maryland’s lockdown exit strategy, and his pivotal role as the chair of the National Governors Association.
British Ambassador to the U.S. Dame Karen Pierce and German Ambassador to the U.S. Emily Haber join The Post to discuss their nations’ initial response to the coronavirus pandemic and plans for recovery.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms joins The Washington Post’s Robert Costa to discuss how she is combating the coronavirus in her city.
Save the Children’s Mark Shriver and Actress Jennifer Garner join Washington Post Live to discuss #SaveWithStories, a celebrity storytelling initiative that is raising funds to help feed and provide educational supplies to children affected by COVID-19.
She's a leader on the frontlines combating the coronavirus in a major city. San Francisco Mayor London Breed joins The Washington Post Live for an interview with Washington Post National Political Reporter Robert Costa.
She's a leader on the frontlines combating the coronavirus in a major city. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser joins The Washington Post Live for an interview with Washington Post National Political Reporter Robert Costa.
On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, former Secretary of State John Kerry and former Ohio Governor John Kasich join The Washington Post to discuss World War Zero, their partnership to mobilize citizens and address Earth's climate crisis.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is at odds with the federal government, saying he has given up on help from the Trump administration. Watch Gov. Pritzker in conversation with national political reporter Robert Costa.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is facing massive demonstrations against her stay-at-home executive order. Watch Gov. Whitmer in conversation with national political reporter Robert Costa.
As the nation grapples with the unprecedented coronavirus crisis, access to reliable data about the spread of the virus and its impact on the economy is vital. Hear from USAFacts Founder Steve Ballmer.
As the nation grapples with the unprecedented coronavirus crisis, access to reliable data about the spread of the virus and its impact on the economy is vital. Hear from FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn, a member of the White House Task Force.
The Washington Post Live welcomed Ohio Republican Governor Mike DeWine on April 13 in conversation with Washington Post National political reporter Robert Costa, as part of the series, “Coronavirus: Leadership During Crisis”.
Wealth inequality has always existed, but the extremes we see today are dramatic. In this episode, we look at what’s driving economic inequality in the U.S. and examine how race and zip code affect prosperity.
A diverse group of women spotlight the challenges working mothers face in the United States, including the soaring cost of child care, parental leave policies and work/life balance.
Rep. Ro Khanna, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer address the economic challenges facing American families today – and examine what is working and what isn't.
AbleGamers COO Steve Spohn talks about how to promote accessibility in the video game industry and shares how his own experience has informed his life’s work.
Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actress Claire Danes and the "Homeland" creative team came to The Washington Post on Feb. 7 for a rare in-depth conversation moderated by Robert Costa.
Over the past decade, competitive gaming has grown exponentially. Will the upward trajectory continue? We look at the challenges that leagues, teams and players will face in the coming years.
Video games are being used to bring communities together, engender compassion and even quell inter-ethnic animosity. Hear from a roundtable of experts about the different ways video games can influence individuals and society at large.
On Jan. 24, The Washington Post’s White House Bureau Chief Philip Rucker and National Investigative Reporter Carol Leonnig sat down with The Washington Post Live to discuss their new book, "A Very Stable Genius: Donald J. Trump's Testing of America."
On Dec. 13, 2019, The Washington Post Live welcomed Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg for an interview with The Washington Post's Robert Costa.
The Washington Post Live welcomed General James Mattis (Ret.) for a conversation with Washington Post associate editor and columnist David Ignatius.
Companies must weigh a number of competing obligations, from profit margin to employee satisfaction to civic duty. We explore the strategies CEOs deploy to be successful with a panel of experts.
What does corporate responsibility mean in 2019? A significant CEO on the frontlines discusses the Business Roundtable’s new pledge that a corporation is no longer solely beholden to profits and shareholders, but must have a wider purview.
With rising temperatures, plastic pollution and carbon emissions in dangerous numbers, environmental experts examine the impact of climate change on our oceans, the consequences for humanity, and solutions that could turn the tide before it’s too late.
Jane Fonda and Diane Lane are adding their voices and star power protesting to force politicians to address climate change. They are calling attention to the world’s oceans crisis with their plans for ongoing demonstrations in the nation’s capital.
Award-winning actor and producer Mark Ruffalo, attorney Rob Bilott and community organizer Emily Donovan joined The Washington Post Live on Nov. 19 for a conversation about the forthcoming film,"Dark Waters."
On Nov. 15, fashion designer Prabal Gurung sat down with Pulitzer Prize-winning fashion Critic Robin Givhan to talk about his design philosophy and why he uses the runway as a platform for advocacy.
David M. Rubenstein, co-founder and co-executive chairman of The Carlyle Group, and Bret Baier, an award-winning Fox News anchor, sat down with Washington Post Live on Nov. 14 for a discussion about their new books.
Retired Staff Sergeant David Bellavia’s story is one of valor and uncommon heroism. This past June, Bellavia became the first living American to receive the Medal of Honor for actions in the Iraq War.
The transition from military to civilian life poses many challenges. Some are social, some are cultural. Two veterans talk about their experiences, in conversation with a Washington Post reporter who is also a veteran.
Two of Capitol Hill’s most prominent advocates for veterans’ health care discuss their new plan to improve veterans' access to mental health care.
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke sat down with The Washington Post Live Wednesday, Oct. 23 as part of The 2020 Candidates series. O’Rourke discussed why he’s made gun control the centerpiece of his campaign and his views on immigration.
The Washington Post Live welcomed businessman and Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang on Oct. 21 to discuss his upstart presidential campaign that began as a long shot but now has everyone in politics paying close attention.
Grammy Award-winning rock band Imagine Dragons co-founded the Tyler Robinson Foundation to honor the legacy of a young fan who died from a rare form of cancer. The band explains how the foundation helps families deal with the many unseen costs of cancer.
Two renowned medical experts discuss how patients can be more autonomous with their health and possibly prevent disease before it occurs.
Three influential cancer trailblazers who are on the front lines of the war against the disease discuss the most pressing issues affecting patients from innovative new treatments to drug policy to advancements in early detection and prevention.
Blackstone Group Chairman, CEO and Co-founder Steve Schwarzman sits down for a one-on-one interview about his best-selling new book What It Takes: Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence.
Supersonic travel, and on-demand, urban aviation may significantly alter the way we travel in the near future. We’ll hear from leaders on the cutting-edge of these breakthroughs, as well as an aviation expert.
Executive Director of Port Authority Richard Cotton, and pilot and aviation expert John Nance discuss how artificial intelligence will shape the future of flight
Japanese and Chinese companies are stepping into regional aviation in Asia, as business there is expecting explosive growth in the coming years. Former FAA Administrator Michael Huerta and Aviation Analyst Michael Boyd talk about this new dynamic.
JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes shares how technology and regulation are shaping the aviation industry well into the future.
The head of U.S. counterintelligence and the first attorney to successfully indict members of the Chinese Liberation Army for economic espionage discuss global marketplace competition and security.
Encryption keeps data protected, but it can also impede law enforcement from doing its job. Criminals have learned to use encrypted messaging and privacy protections to cover their tracks. This scenario is often called “going dark.”
Google’s head of counterespionage, Shane Huntley, joins fellow security experts to discuss cybersecurity threats that impact individual users and new methods for fending off adversaries.
A top DHS official discusses how federal agencies work with state and local governments to reinforce digital infrastructure and keep our data safe.
With the rise of misinformation and fears about the vulnerability of our election systems, national security heavyweights talk about steps they are taking to shore up U.S. election security ahead of the 2020 presidential race.
Ad Astra star Brad Pitt, Director James Gray, and NASA's Dr. Sarah Noble and Lindsay Aitchison talk about what it took to bring “the most realistic depiction of space travel” to the big screen.
In this segment, leading doctors and researchers discuss groundbreaking, personalized medical treatments that they hope will cure cancer.
Chronic pain experts discuss the latest advances in pain science, examine new and innovative pain therapies and assess whether medical professionals are receiving adequate training in this area of medicine.
Innovative technologies are shaping the future of oncology. We’ll hear from science and medical experts on how technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and genome editing are being used to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.
Once there is a cancer diagnosis, the challenges that follow can be overwhelming and life-altering. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and Red Sox's Larry Lucchino share their personal stories of surviving cancer.
On Aug. 19, The Washington Post featured an interview with presidential candidate Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), as she continues her push to qualify for the fall Democratic presidential debates.
On July 22, Presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar sat down with The Washington Post to talk about the issues driving her campaign and how she plans to stand out in the crowded Democratic field.
On July 18, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker sat down with The Washington Post Live to talk about the issues driving his campaign and why he thinks he's the most qualified to be the next President of the United States.
On July 16, The Washington Post Live hosted Vermont Senator and two-time presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. The Senator laid out his vision for America, and why he believes he is the most qualified person to take on -- and defeat -- President Trump.
Mobility pioneers and business visionaries examine how new kinds of transportation, including high-speed rail and autonomous vehicles, will transforming urban environments.
Leaders in government and private business discuss how 5G will reshape how cities are run and what regulatory issues need to be addressed before mass deployment.
We’ll hear from city and industry leaders who are accelerating the use of smart technologies and cutting-edge urban planning methods to transform American cities into the urban utopias of tomorrow.
After our interview with Rep. Seth Moulton, Donna Brazile and Howard Dean, two former chairs of the DNC, offered a preview of the upcoming Democratic debates.
On June 26, Washington Post Live kicked off debate day with a one-on-one with Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Seth Moulton. Moulton discussed his campaign and his thoughts on President Trump
The Acting FDA Commissioner lays out his agenda for approving life-saving cancer drugs, innovative therapies and clinical trials. and managing product safety.
She was diagnosed with incurable cancer at 35. He is the father of a toddler going through chemo. Together, they’re a powerhouse of wisdom and unshakable strength. Acclaimed writers Kate Bowler and Wajahat Ali examine how cancer has shaped their lives.
With President Trump calling on Congress to allot $500 million towards pediatric cancer research over the next ten years, we get an assessment from a key senator who has written law on where the money should go regarding childhood cancer.
From trolls to hate speech to disinformation, internet companies have been called upon to set standards for online speech. But some lawmakers, like Sen. Ted Cruz, see a pattern of political bias and the censoring of conservative voices.
How do you determine what is a threat and what is artistic expression?A recent Supreme Court case about explicit rap lyrics provides a unique and rich example.
The recent charge of WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange for violating the Espionage Act has reignited the debate over the question: What is the line between First Amendment-protected journalism and the theft and publication of classified information?
Veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan may have been subjected to a variety of toxic exposures during their service. What is being done, and what more needs to be done, will be addressed by two experts in this nascent field.
Senator Martha McSally had an impressive military career. She also revealed in powerful Senate testimony that during her years in the military, she was raped by a superior officer. Now, she wants to do something to help prevent such abuse.
There are a record number of women veterans in Congress, and one of them wants to be the next Commander-in-Chief. We’ll hear from 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii).
An in-depth look at the current state of affairs in the U.S.-North Korea relationship and analysis of the recent diplomatic breakdown.
Washington Post Beijing Bureau Chief Anna Fifield speaks with Washington Post columnist David Ignatius about her new book "The Great Successor: The Divinely Perfect Destiny of Brilliant Comrade Kim Jong Un."
Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb talks about his new focus on healthcare entrepreneurship, innovation, and access.
One of the world’s foremost experts on HIV/AIDS will also talk about the social innovation that has helped to contain the disease globally and the Trump Administration’s goal of eradicating HIV transmission by 2030.
A spotlight on how 3-D imaging and augmented reality technology were used to perform a groundbreaking total face transplant in 2018. We’ll hear from the lead surgeon and other tech experts about how this new technology could revolutionize medicine.
With the measles outbreak top of mind for public health officials in the U.S., we gather key thought leaders in health and medicine to brainstorm innovative solutions to curb what has been declared a measles emergency.
We’ll look at the barriers to healthy eating faced by many lower wage Americans and examine how access to healthy food options and economics are contributing to obesity, malnutrition, and the chronic disease epidemic in the U.S.
We’ll examine factors such as poverty, homelessness, housing, education, access to fresh produce and other environmental determinants and weigh the cost of investing in preventative medicine versus managing disease treatment later in life.
World-renowned author and public figure Deepak Chopra examines the relationship between emotional and physical health and the impact of social media and other technology platforms on human health.
On May 23, Washington Post Live sat down one-on-one with Democratic presidential candidate Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Mayor Buttigieg discussed the issues that are driving his campaign and how he hopes to set himself apart from a crowded field.
Washington Post investigative reporters detail the findings of their series The Fentanyl Failure, examining America’s deadly opioid crisis and the U.S. government’s failure to take adequate measures to curb the epidemic.
Two prominent lawmakers and mental health advocate Glenn Close examine the state of mental health and opioid addiction crisis in the United States and discuss legislation aimed at tackling these issues.
Washington Post Live hosted Speaker Nancy Pelosi on May 8 for a conversation about her legislative priorities for the 116th Congress are, the 2020 election and where she might find common ground with President Trump
He’s the top Republican in the House of Representatives. President Trump has referred to him as “my Kevin." On May 2, The Washington Post Live hosted Republican House Leader Kevin McCarthy for a wide-ranging discussion on immigration, the fallout from the
A panel of reporters on the Mueller beat provide a roadmap on how Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election began, how the President and his top advisors responded and the ongoing legal and political implications that have gripped Washington.
The President’s supporters say the Mueller report completely exonerates Mr. Trump, but does it? Rep. Mark Meadows, one of the President’s top lieutenants from Capitol Hill, explains the GOP strategy to handle future implications of the Mueller report.
Congressional Democrats are split on their political and legal options after release of the Mueller report. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff explains what's next for the party.
Journalists discuss the challenges of reporting both here at home and in the world’s hot spots where members of the press risk their personal safety in order to get the story.
Ambassadors from two countries with disparate rankings on the press freedom index and a prominent free speech thought leader discuss the state of press freedom around the world and the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Reporters Without Borders reveals the findings of the 2019 World Press Freedom Index, measuring the degree of freedom that journalists and news organizations enjoy in more than 180 countries.
A diverse panel of award-winning investigative reporters discuss the challenges they face chasing down original stories with limited resources and examine questions about the survival of local investigative and enterprise reporting in the digital age.
Is there a local news business model that can survive in the internet age? Leaders of nonprofit journalism ventures xamine the opportunities and challenges inherent to supplying, supporting and financing essential local news coverage.
Facebook executive Anne Kornblut discusses how the company’s recent investment in local news initiatives is meant to help remedy the losses outlets have suffered and ensure that interactions on the social platform are as meaningful as possible.
Two members of the House Judiciary Committee discuss their legislative solution to saving local journalism as publications compete for audiences and ad dollars against platforms that provide free information to communities.
Over 70% of Americans cite local journalism as a highly trusted source of news, yet the industry remains replete with economic challenges. Three industry veterans discuss different approaches to revitalizing local journalism and why the fight is more imp
Members of The Washington Post tech reporting team discussed the biggest technology stories of the day and how news priorities differ in Washington, D.C. and Silicon Valley.
TaskRabbit CEO Stacy Brown-Philpot discusses the future of work, what we mean by the sharing economy and the importance of workforce diversity.
What would a federal privacy framework look like and should it preempt state laws? Experts will discuss the merits behind calls for increased oversight of tech companies and explore potential regulatory solutions.
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra discusses why he thinks California is taking the right approach with the hotly contested California Consumer Privacy Act.
As internet companies face difficult decisions regarding content permitted on their platforms, Vijaya Gadde discusses how Twitter creates policies to deal with the proliferation of offensive content while facilitating civic discourse.
Dictators and despots are nothing new in world history, but what options does America have in the 21st century to combat these tyrants? A panel of foreign policy experts discuss how the U.S. should address these regimes.
Authoritarianism has reemerged as a grave threat to freedom all over the world. How serious a danger is this, and what are the causes? Ge. John Allen, who has been in hot spots all over the globe, gives us a threat assessment.
Emmy-nominated Padma Lakshmi shares how she's leveraged her thought leadership in the food world to create broader social change.
From hyperlocal gardening to “BreadBots” in your neighborhood grocery store, the way we experience, access and enjoy food is changing, fast. Experts look at how innovations and changing priorities are revolutionizing our relationship with food from the su
How are local chefs preserving the rich and unique culinary traditions of Austin while staying on the cutting edge of food and restaurant culture? Hear from three of the city’s best chefs.
One week before the 30th anniversary of the World Wide Web, Washington Post Live sat down with the man who invented it, Sir Tim Berners-Lee. During the exclusive one-on-one, Berners-Lee shared his plans for the big day.
Just days after the release of his book "Let Me Finish," former New Jersey governor Chris Christie sat down with Washington Post Live for a one-on-one interview.
On Wednesday, Jan. 23, Washington Post Reporter Jason Rezaian discussed his new book "Prisoner" which chronicles the 544 days he spent as a prisoner in an Iranian jail and the efforts to get him home.
On January 17, Washington Post Live hosted teachers and administrators driving transformative change in the education sector to discuss how new approaches to teaching, learning and technological change are affecting the industry.
On January 17, Washington Post Live hosted teachers and administrators driving transformative change in the education sector to discuss how new approaches to teaching, learning and technological change are affecting the industry.
On January 17, Washington Post Live hosted teachers and administrators driving transformative change in the education sector to discuss how new approaches to teaching, learning and technological change are affecting the industry.
On January 17, Washington Post Live hosted teachers and administrators driving transformative change in the education sector to discuss how new approaches to teaching, learning and technological change are affecting the industry.
On January 10, The Washington Post brought together researchers, innovators and experts for Transformers: Artificial Intelligence. Speakers discussed the latest advances in AI and how the technology is changing the way we work and live.
On January 10, The Washington Post brought together researchers, innovators and experts for Transformers: Artificial Intelligence. Speakers discussed the latest advances in AI and how the technology is changing the way we work and live.
On January 10, The Washington Post brought together researchers, innovators and experts for Transformers: Artificial Intelligence. Speakers discussed the latest advances in AI and how the technology is changing the way we work and live.
On January 10, The Washington Post brought together researchers, innovators and experts for Transformers: Artificial Intelligence. Speakers discussed the latest advances in AI and how the technology is changing the way we work and live.
Two of the Senate’s leading authorities on the American job market discuss how policy can keep apace with the evolving workforce, new technology and the employment opportunities of tomorrow.
The CEO of WayUp, a platform that connects early-career candidates with employers, and the Assistant Director of MIT’s Washington Office, discuss innovative approaches to recruiting, training and effective career management.
The CEO and Co-founder of Handy, a marketplace for home services, and the Vice President of Global Public Policy for Postmates, an on-demand delivery and pickup platform, discuss what the ‘gig’ economy means for the future of work.
Innovative startups and advocates who are working with urban communities to create the digital infrastructure for the cities of tomorrow discuss the opportunities and challenges of smart cities.
Mobility innovators and experts, including executives from Uber and Bird, discuss how new kinds of transportation are transforming urban environments.
South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Chattanooga, Tennessee Mayor Andy Berke, and Charlotte Area Transit System CEO John Lewis discuss how the application of new technologies is improving their respective cities.
A spotlight on treatment models aimed at minimizing the harmful effects of drug use, including controversial “safe-injection sites” in select cities across the country.
A look at the impact of the opioid crisis on communities in the U.S. and the toll the epidemic has taken on individuals and families. Speakers offer perspectives on treatment access, racial and economic disparities, and promising new prevention models.
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams discusses the latest proposals from the federal government aimed at combating the worst addiction epidemic in American history through prevention, intervention and treatment.
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff discusses key threats facing America now and in the future, and how the U.S. military is preparing for them through technological modernization.
The head of the country’s most advanced military technology agency discusses the latest breakthroughs and research underway to safeguard U.S. national security and enhance American military superiority.
U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) discuss the latest news on the First Step Act, bipartisan legislation endorsed by President Trump which may still make its way to the Senate Floor before 2019.
Elected officials and legal experts debate the best approach to criminal justice, from the use of mandatory minimum sentencing to reexamining the country’s bail system and community-police relations.
Previously incarcerated advocates and experts discuss first-hand experiences with the prison system and the impact federal mandatory minimums and sentencing disparities have had on families across the country.
Pennsylvania elected officials, including Gov. Tom Wolf (D-Pa.), discuss steps they have taken to address the state's prison population and prevent recidivism.
Former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Michigan State University President John Engler discuss the role of government in crafting education policy and look ahead to what’s next on the agenda for the nation.
National education leaders debate school choice, standardized testing, funding for public schools, and how to prepare students for higher education and the jobs of the future.
Educators and prominent activists on the front lines of America’s K-12 classrooms address opportunities created by new technologies and challenges facing students and teachers.
Mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel, and CEO of Chicago Public Schools, Janice K Jackson, discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the third-largest public school system in the nation.
House Speaker Paul D. Ryan (R-Wisc.) took part in one of his final interviews before leaving Capitol Hill’s top job.
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra discussed his lawsuits against the EPA, the energy policies he is pursuing in California and the recent climate change report released by the Trump administration.
Representatives from the solar, nuclear and fossil fuels sectors will evaluate the trade-offs between economic opportunity and environmental protection.
Environmental Protection Agency Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler joins Washington Post Senior National Affairs Correspondent Juliet Eilperin to discuss his plans for the EPA including the removal of regulatory barriers.
President of New American Leaders, Sayu Bhojwani, CEO of Republican Main Street Partnership, Sarah Chamberlain, and other top political analysts and advocates, explore what factors propelled a record number of women to run for Congress 2018.
White House Director of Strategic Communications, Mercedes Schlapp, sat down for an in-depth interview at The Washington Post about news of the day and how the 2018 midterms will affect the administration’s agenda.
Representatives-elect Veronica Escobar (D-Tex.), Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.), Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) and Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.) discuss their role in helping the Democrats retake the House and outline their legislative priorities.
Sean Parker, founder and chairman of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy discusses his $250 million investment in the development of new technologies to combat cancer and examines which fields of research hold the most promise for patients.
Leaders in health policy examine the financial burdens facing cancer patients and their caregivers and discuss how to reduce costs.
Doctors and medical experts discuss the rising HPV-related cancer rates in the United States and how doctors are looking to treat and eradicate these preventable cancers.
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb and director of the National Cancer Institute Norman E. “Ned” Sharpless discuss the latest advances and challenges in the field of oncology.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), who represents Silicon Valley, Valerie M. Browning, of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, and executives from 3-D printing company Formlabs and quantum computing firm IonQ, discuss opportunities and challenges.
Three of President Trump’s senior technology policy advisers, Michael Kratsios, Chris Liddell and Abigail Slater, discuss the Trump administration’s technology policy priorities.
The Washington Post’s Brian Fung talks with eBay CEO Devin Wenig about how his company is affected by government regulation and the forces of global competition.
Bluemercury CEO Marla Beck tells her story of how to turn a small business into a successful nationwide powerhouse and the obstacles she faced along the way.
Small business owners and advocates discuss the realities of owning and sustaining a successful enterprise in today’s economic climate and practical solutions to common problems these business face as they grow.
National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow discusses how the administration's policies, including deregulation, tax cuts, trade and health-care reform are shaping the economic landscape for independent businesses throughout the country.
On Monday, October 29, The Washington Post hosted a conversation about the upcoming film “A Private War” with lead actress, Rosamund Pike, director, Matthew Heineman and Marie Colvin’s sister, Cat Colvin.
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich discusses how the results on November 6 will affect the Trump administration's agenda for the remainder of the president’s first term and the potential implications of a change in U.S. House control.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, outlines his party’s strategy for the final two weeks of the election, what issues are animating the Democratic base and his party’s agenda after November 6.
The Cook Political Report’s Amy Walter, The Washington Post's Seung Min Kim and Turning Point USA’s Candace Owens discuss the issues driving the electorate this midterm season.
American Conservative Union Chairman Matt Schlapp and Center for American Progress President and CEO Neera Tanden discuss what the outcome of the 2018 midterms might mean for a variety of policy issues including the real-world implications of the results.
Virgin Galactic CEO George Whitesides takes a look at the role private companies are playing in the new “space race” and how they are working with the public sector to make space more accessible to civilians.
With the first flights to space from U.S. soil since 2011 on the horizon, current astronauts Chris Ferguson and Victor Glover along with former astronauts Leland Melvin and Nicole Stott, look ahead to this new era of space travel.
Vice President Mike Pence discussed the Space Force, the midterm elections and the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi with The Washington Post's Robert Costa on Oct. 23.
On the verge of a new era in space exploration, Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.), AstroPlanetview’s Sandra Magnus and Director of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Ellen Stofan examine the factors shaping U.S. space policy and governance.
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, Executive Vice President of the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy Heidi Hammel and The Planetary Society CEO Bill Nye discuss the most important issues on the country’s space agenda.
On Wednesday, October 3, The Washington Post offered an inside look at the new book, “The Apprentice: Trump, Russia and The Subversion of American Democracy,” authored by The Post’s two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning Correspondent Greg Miller.
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen outlines the Trump administration’s cyber priorities, including election security, power grid security and how DHS is coordinating these efforts within the federal government.
Ann Johnson, Corporate Vice President of the Cybersecurity Solutions Group at Microsoft, discusses the development of cutting-edge tools to secure our increasingly connected world, protect consumer data and stop cyberattacks before they spread.
Cyber experts look at the threats posed by foreign governments and adversaries around the world and what the U.S. is doing to protect critical infrastructure, prevent intellectual property theft and secure military networks.
Former CIA Director Gen. David Petraeus and former White House Homeland Security adviser Lisa Monaco assess America’s cybersecurity posture and the cyber priorities of the Trump administration and Congress.
Bailey Edwards, Assistant Administrator for Policy, International Affairs and Environment at the Federal Aviation Administration, discusses the intersection of government policy and commercial aviation.
Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) discuss public policy issues affecting the aviation industry and key items on the legislative agenda.
Experts from the Advanced Biofuels Association, GE Aviation and Honeywell Aerospace explore the rising cost of jet fuel and the potential for new technologies and alternative fuels to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Industry leaders from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Aerospace Industries Association and Inflight Internet Company Gogo, explore how advances in technology, engineering and other innovative tools are poised to change the aviation industry.
On Wednesday, July 25, Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson sat down for an in-depth interview with Washington Post columnist and associate editor David Ignatius.
The Washington Post’s Derek Hawkins sits down with the undersecretary of National Protection and Programs Directorate at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Christopher C. Krebs, to analyze the government’s cybersecurity priorities.
The Washington Post’s Carol Leonnig talks with former House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers and former State Department Coordinator for Cyber Issues Christopher Painter to assess the cybersecurity agenda of the Trump administration.
The Washington Post’s Ellen Nakashima interviews leaders from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to discuss the most significant cyber threats facing the U.S.
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Tex.) assesses the political and policy outlook for phase two of tax reform.
Senior leaders from the business and labor communities evaluate tax reform’s effect on the corporate and manufacturing sectors as well as on American workers.
Kevin Hassett, the head of President Trump’s Council of Economic Advisers discusses whether tax reform is delivering on its promises and where tax reform goes from here.
The Washington Post’s Paige Winfield Cunningham speaks one-on-one with Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar about reducing health-care costs, Medicare payment reform, lowering prescription drug prices and expanding access to lower-cost insurance.
Former U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. David A. Kessler and former New York University Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health Dr. Marion Nestle look at the role chronic disease plays in driving up health-care spending.
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) examine the latest proposals to reduce the cost of health care for Americans.
Emmy and Grammy Award-winning comedian Patton Oswalt discusses the evolution of comedy as a form of free speech.
The co-founder of Black Lives Matter Los Angeles Melina Abdullah, comedian and documentarian Hari Kondabolu and podcast host Dylan Marron, discuss whether promoting equality and inclusion is at loggerheads with free speech.
Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Michael O’Rielly, Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), President and CEO of USTelecom Jonathan Spalter and Information Technology and Innovation Foundation President Robert Atkinson debate net neutrality rules.
Christopher Wylie, the former Cambridge Analytica research director turned whistleblower, discusses the potential uses of big data to influence behavior and assesses how online communities are facilitating free expression and thought in the digital age.
Acting Associate U.S. Attorney General Jesse Panuccio, American Civil Liberties Union President Susan N. Herman and PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel look at how key players in the free speech debate are shaping First Amendment law across the country.
On Thursday, June 14, President Trump’s former National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn sat down for a wide-ranging interview with Washington Post White House economic policy reporter Damian Paletta.
First Lady of New York City Chirlane McCray, discusses ThriveNYC, her initiative to create a model behavioral health system in America’s most populous city with a focus on serving at-risk populations.
Child psychologists and experts shine a spotlight on how media, technology and other social factors are affecting the mental health of children, teens and college-age students.
Mary Giliberti, CEO of National Alliance on Mental Illness, and Dr. Joshua A. Gordon, director of the National Institute of Mental Health, discuss some of the country’s most urgent mental health problems.
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) discuss the Congressional role in funding mental health initiatives.
On Tuesday, June 12, The Washington Post hosted a discussion about the movie, “Blindspotting,” with stars of the film, Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal. “Blindspotting” opened the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.
The Washington Post’s Robert Costa sits down with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao.
Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) and Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) discuss the latest proposals from Capitol Hill that could affect the airline industry.
Top leaders in the aviation industry address a range of regulatory questions impacting airline and airport operations and passenger experience.
On Thursday, May 31, former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright sat down for a wide-ranging interview with The Washington Post's David Ignatius.
On Tuesday, May 8, former FBI Director James Comey sat down for a one-on-one conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Carol Leonnig.
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) discuss how leaders on Capitol Hill are working with the business community to address potential regulatory issues associated with the development of artificial intelligence technology.
Peggy Johnson, executive vice president of business development at Microsoft, discusses how innovators at technology companies are working to create natural interactions between humans and machines that benefit society.
Peter Schwartz, senior vice president of strategic planning at Salesforce, Douglas Terrier, acting chief technologist at NASA, and Mona Vernon, chief technology officer at Thomson Reuters Labs, discussed how AI is likely to affect the job market.
Dario Gil, vice president of AI and IBM Q at IBM, examines the ideas of responsibility and artificial intelligence, including efforts to mitigate bias as the technology evolves.
Jack Clark, strategy and communications director at OpenAI, Milind Tambe, founding co-director of USC's Center for Artificial Intelligence in Society and Meredith Whittaker, co-founder of AI Now Institute look into the ethical implications of AI.
On International Women’s Day 2018, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde sat down for a wide-ranging interview with Washington Post Opinion Writer Catherine Rampell.
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker (R) discusses his state’s efforts to combat the opioid crisis.
Two New England mayors describe how local governments are responding to the opioid crisis. Joyce Craig, Mayor of Manchester, N.H (D) and Marty Walsh, Mayor of Boston (D), describe how the epidemic is affecting local communities.
Leading medical experts discuss how doctors and healthcare providers are working to limit the over-prescription of drugs.
Patient advocates and community leaders share their stories of hope and resilience and offer solutions to support the families of those struggling with addiction.
On Tuesday, February 13, The Washington Post hosted a live discussion with stars and producers of the Hulu original series, “The Looming Tower.”
On the eve of President Trump’s first State of the Union address, White House Counselor Kellyanne Conway talks with Washington Post White House Bureau Chief Philip Rucker.
On the eve of President Trump’s first State of the Union address, Washington Post national political correspondent Karen Tumulty talks with House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.
On the eve of President Trump’s first State of the Union address, three seasoned political operatives and a Congressional rising star offer their predictions for the president’s speech.
On the eve of President Trump’s first State of the Union address, Washington Post congressional reporter Ed O’Keefe talks with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) about the legislative climate of Trump's first year.
Washington Post Columnist David Ignatius sits down with author Robert Harris to discuss his latest book, “Munich,” as well as some of his previous novels including “Fatherland,” “Pompeii” and “An Officer and a Spy.”
The Washington Post’s Ed O’Keefe talks with U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin for a wide-ranging conversation about the most critical issues affecting America’s 22 million veterans and their families.
José Andrés and Alice Waters, the world-renowned chefs and food activists, sit down for a joint interview with The Washington Post’s Food Anchor Mary Beth Albright.
Washington Post fashion critic Robin Givhan talks with designer Christian Siriano about his headline-grabbing runway show at New York Fashion Week and the design inspirations that have shaped his career.
Reporters behind a joint Washington Post-CBS News investigation discuss how the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s efforts to crack down on the opioid epidemic were derailed as the number of opioid drug deaths increased.
A family from Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, an area that has been especially hard-hit by the crisis, speaks out about the toll the epidemic has taken on the lives of their loved ones.
Three of Capitol Hill’s leading voices on this issue discuss how the epidemic has impacted their home states and whether congressional action can address a growing national health crisis.
Washington Post columnist Kathleen Parker talks with former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson about her experience as a leading news anchor who decided to speak out about sexual harassment in the workplace.
A look at how the U.S. government and Congress are responding to the opioid epidemic. Senior elected officials discuss what proposals are on the table and talk about the prospects for bipartisan action on Capitol Hill and in the states.
An in-depth medical exploration of this public health crisis. Experts will discuss how doctors and prescription providers are looking at new approaches to prevent, treat, and break patterns of addiction in communities across the country.
Former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy left behind a career in politics to focus on tackling addiction and mental health issues. Kennedy joins us to share his personal journey to sobriety and his latest efforts to combat the opioid crisis.
Washington Post fashion critic Robin Givhan talks with Vogue contributing editor André Leon Talley about his life and career at the intersection of fashion, politics, business and culture.
The Washington Post’s Damian Paletta talks with Bank of America Chief Executive Brian Moynihan about the bank’s growth strategy in a post-crisis economy, whether change in Washington may impact financial regulation and much more.
Washington Post fashion critic Robin Givhan talks with Diane von Furstenberg about her career spanning more than four decades, the trends that are upending the fashion industry and how fashion intersects politics and culture.
In the rapidly changing workplace, business leaders are identifying new ways to manage employees, communicate their priorities and compete for talent. On Wednesday, June 28 at 4:00 p.m. ET, Deb Liu, CEO of Ancestry, and Kelly Jones, senior vice president and chief people officer at Cisco, join Washington Post Live to discuss the evolving leadership playbook and the expectations of a new generation of employees.
Washington Post senior news anchor Libby Casey speaks with Emily Oster, PhD, professor of economics at Brown University, and Leana S. Wen, MD, emergency physician, to answer your questions on protecting young children from COVID-19 as guidelines have changed across the country. Recorded on Thursday, May 5, 2022.
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