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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Jul 16, 2021 • 33min
117th Congress: Sen. Michael Bennet
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.
Jul 15, 2021 • 49min
Opportunity in Crisis: Investing in Educational Equity
The coronavirus pandemic upended education and generated concern about millions of students falling behind, especially those of color and in high-poverty communities. Linda Darling-Hammond and DeRionne Pollard, two leaders in education, join Washington Post Live to examine ways to create a more equitable path forward and equip students with the skills needed for a rapidly changing world.
Jul 15, 2021 • 31min
117th Congress: Rep. John Curtis
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.
Jul 15, 2021 • 31min
Race in America: Black Culinary History with Jessica B. Harris, PhD & Stephen Satterfield
“High on the Hog” is a new docuseries about Black culinary history. Based on the seminal book of the same name by Jessica B. Harris, it follows the host Stephen Satterfield as he travels from West Africa to the Deep South. Satterfield and Harris join Washington Post Live to discuss how African-American food has shaped our culinary landscape.
Jul 14, 2021 • 26min
Leadership During Crisis with Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba
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.
Jul 14, 2021 • 48min
Disability in America with Jen Deerinwater, Andraéa LaVant & Reyma McCoy McDeid
Elevating the voices of the historically marginalized, like those who identify as disabled, can have the power to shift stereotypes and build a more inclusive future. Andraéa LaVant, Reyma McCoy McDeid and Jen Deerinwater join The Washington Post to discuss the power of representation and the state of disability activism.
Jul 14, 2021 • 22min
The Biden Administration: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo
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.
Jul 12, 2021 • 31min
The Path Forward: Tech Regulation
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.
Jul 12, 2021 • 26min
Leadership During Crisis with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy
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.
Jul 12, 2021 • 26min
First Look
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.
