Washington Post Live
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A podcast from Washington Post Live, the newsroom’s live journalism platform, where top-level government officials, business leaders, cultural influencers and emerging voices discuss the most pressing issues driving the news cycle nationally and across the globe.
From one-on-one newsmaker interviews to in-depth multi-segment programs, Washington Post Live brings The Post’s newsroom to life.
From one-on-one newsmaker interviews to in-depth multi-segment programs, Washington Post Live brings The Post’s newsroom to life.
Episodes
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May 9, 2025 • 16min
Sally Jenkins joins The 'Ship
The Post’s Sally Jenkins delivers a dynamic talk about what sports can teach us all cultivating our inner champion and athletic heart.
Talk recorded on April 23, 2025.
Event sponsored by The Executive Leadership Council.
May 2, 2025 • 33min
Sen. Dave McCormick, Dina Powell McCormick and Mary Barra join The 'Ship
The Post's Bina Venkataraman speaks with Dina Powell McCormick and her husband, Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), authors of a new book, “Who Believed in You?” They were also joined by Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors. They discussed the power of mentorship, how mentorship fits into the American dream and what we can all learn from failure.
Conversation recorded on April 23, 2025. Event sponsored by The Executive Leadership Council.
Apr 25, 2025 • 1h 6min
Christine Lagarde and Tara VanDerveer join The 'Ship
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde speaks with The Post's David Ignatius about her stewardship of the European Central Bank at a pivotal moment for the global economy (2:04). Then, Hall of Fame Stanford women's basketball coach Tara VanDerveer joins Sally Jenkins to discuss her storied career and her lasting lessons on leadership (44:00).
Conversations recorded on April 23, 2025. Event sponsored by The Executive Leadership Council.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
