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Mar 28, 2025 • 1h 21min

The future of tech: AI, robotics & quantum computing

Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-Kentucky), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute President Martin A. Schmidt and Apptronik CEO Jeff Cardenas discuss the global AI race, the role of education in America’s competitiveness and the future of humanoid robots. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
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Mar 14, 2025 • 1h 25min

The impact of gun violence on children and communities across America

Experts, advocates and Post reporters share their perspectives on the impact of gun violence on children and communities across America. Conversation recorded on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
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Mar 7, 2025 • 49min

Boomer Esiason on his son’s “miracle story”

Boomer Esiason talks about his son’s cystic fibrosis journey, his foundation’s work and the path forward for rare diseases. Conversation recorded on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
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Feb 28, 2025 • 1h 6min

Rep. Jay Obernolte on why bipartisan regulation is essential for the future of AI

The artificial intelligence revolution has arrived in full force and could usher in the biggest technological shift in generations. Join Washington Post Live as Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.), Cohere President Martin Kon and Writer CEO May Habib engage in a series of conversations to discuss the evolution of AI and the impact on America’s economic competitiveness. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
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Feb 7, 2025 • 30min

Reid Hoffman on DeepSeek - 'necessity is the mother of invention'

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman joins The Post’s Bina Venkataraman to discuss his new book, “Superagency,” about an AI-powered future and the global race for technological primacy. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
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Jan 31, 2025 • 34min

Ikea's top executive on why “climate-smart” is "cost-smart"

David Ignatius speaks with Ingka Group CEO Jesper Brodin about Ikea’s investments in sustainability, the digital revolution in retail and why U.S. tariffs are not “on the top ten list” of his worries right now. Conversation recorded in Davos, Switzerland on January 23, 2025.
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Jan 24, 2025 • 36min

Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein on Washington power shift and U.S. economy

Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein discusses the new balance of power in Washington, the road ahead for the U.S. economy and why Donald J. Trump may be “the most powerful president” since Franklin D. Roosevelt. Conversation recorded in Davos, Switzerland on January 21, 2024.
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Jan 23, 2025 • 21min

Nobel prize winner Demis Hassabis on what’s next with AI

Google DeepMind co-founder & CEO Demis Hassabis speaks with columnist Bina Venkataraman about AI’s role in enabling scientific breakthroughs, why human-level intelligence is an “important benchmark” and the challenge of regulating AI globally. Conversation recorded in Davos, Switzerland on January 22, 2025.
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Jan 22, 2025 • 43min

Poland’s President on Ukraine, NATO and Europe’s future

Polish President Andrzej Duda speaks with columnist David Ignatius about the war in Ukraine, the future of NATO and what a second Trump term could mean for Europe. Conversation recorded in Davos, Switzerland on January 21, 2024.
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Jan 17, 2025 • 33min

First Look with The Post's Jonathan Capehart, Dan Balz, Eugene Robinson and George F. Will

On the final installment of Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, George F. Will and Eugene Robinson about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, President-elect Trump’s cabinet nominees and President Biden’s presidential legacy. Conversation recorded on Friday, January 17, 2024.

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