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.
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Jun 11, 2021 • 33min
Global Vaccine Divide
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, chair José Manuel Barroso and Unilever CEO Alan Jope join The Post to discuss strengthening the covid-19 recovery response globally and the role of hygiene, sanitation and clean water in fighting the spread of new strains.
Jun 10, 2021 • 32min
Singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor talks about her new memoir “Rememberings”
Acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor joins The Post for a rare, in-depth interview to discuss her new memoir, “Rememberings.”
Jun 10, 2021 • 48min
Life After Vaccines: Future of Travel and Live Events
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and Kayak CEO Steve Hafner join The Post to discuss the future of travel and live events.
Jun 9, 2021 • 30min
UFOs and National Security with former AATIP director Luis Elizondo
There is a bipartisan push in Congress to find out once and for all: Are we alone? Lue Elizondo, former director of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program, joins The Post to discuss a report on UAPs that is due to Congress this month.
Jun 9, 2021 • 31min
Author Lawrence Wright talks about his new book “The Plague Year: America in the Time of COVID”
Lawrence Wright, author of “The Plague Year: America in the Time of COVID,” joins The Post to discuss what he’s learned from investigating the origins, handling and ongoing threats of the pandemic.
Jun 8, 2021 • 31min
International Committee of the Red Cross President Peter Maurer
The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross Peter Maurer joins The Post to discuss the humanitarian crisis caused by covid-19 and what can be done to tackle global inequities.
Jun 7, 2021 • 32min
Race in America: Giving Voice with Actor Jonathan Majors
Actor Jonathan Majors joins The Post to discuss how his performances have portrayed Black masculinity, the role of culture in reckoning with race and history, and his latest projects.
Jun 7, 2021 • 32min
117th Congress: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) & Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.)
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) join The Post to discuss the role of the Problem Solvers Caucus, its recent legislative negotiations and its support for a 9/11-style commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
Jun 4, 2021 • 34min
First Look
“First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart sits down with Dan Balz, Donna F. Edwards and Hugh Hewitt to discuss President Biden’s infrastructure plan, voting rights and former vice president Mike Pence’s speech.
Jun 4, 2021 • 45min
The Path to Net Zero with Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and IHS Markit Vice Chair Daniel Yergin
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and IHS Markit Vice Chair Daniel Yergin join The Post to discuss the goal to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
