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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.
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