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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.
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