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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Jun 3, 2021 • 31min
Race in America: Corporate Initiatives with Mark Mason, Citi Chief Financial Officer
Citi CFO Mark Mason joins The Post to discuss the company’s efforts to tackle the racial wealth gap and corporate America’s role in addressing systemic racism.
Jun 2, 2021 • 32min
Race in America: History Matters with Mary Elliott and Paul Gardullo
The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre is one of the country’s deadliest episodes of racial violence. Mary Elliott and Paul Gardullo from the National Museum of African American History and Culture discuss the century-old massacre and its enduring impact.
May 27, 2021 • 35min
Race in America: History Matters with Academy Award-Winning Writer & Director Barry Jenkins
Washington Post opinions columnist Michele Norris speaks with Barry Jenkins about his new series, "The Underground Railroad," the lessons of history and the challenge of depicting its darker chapters.
May 26, 2021 • 31min
The Optimist: A Conversation with Mitch Albom
Author Mitch Albom joins Washington Post Live to discuss his charitable work aimed at ramping up coronavirus testing, improving vaccine access and helping families hit hardest by the pandemic. He will also discuss his latest book.
May 25, 2021 • 33min
The Path Forward: The Global Economy with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva
From rising inflation to staggering debt, IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva joins Washington Post columnist David Ignatius to discuss the financial challenges ahead and how the IMF is working to reignite the global economy.
May 25, 2021 • 32min
Mila Kunis, Rodrigo García & Eli Saslow, “Four Good Days”
Join actor Mila Kunis, director Rodrigo García, and co-screenwriter Eli Saslow, for a conversation about the trauma of addiction and bringing "Four Good Days" to life on the big screen.
May 24, 2021 • 33min
117th Congress: Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)
Former presidential candidate and chair of the Senate antitrust subcommittee Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) has written “ANTITRUST: Taking on Monopoly Power from the Gilded Age to the Digital Age” pushing for the breakup of big platforms.
May 24, 2021 • 31min
Malcolm Gladwell, Author, “The Bomber Mafia"
Malcolm Gladwell's latest book, “The Bomber Mafia," explores the greatest moral challenges in modern American history - how technology and best intentions collide in the heat of war.
May 24, 2021 • 33min
Ruth Wilson, Andrew Scott and Bartlett Sher, “Oslo”
Co-stars Ruth Wilson and Andrew Scott and renowned director Bartlett Sher join Washington Post chief film critic Ann Hornaday for a conversation about bringing the film, "Oslo" to life on the big screen.
May 21, 2021 • 31min
Race in America: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, the lead prosecutor in the case against former police officer Derek Chauvin, joins The Post to discuss how the country should move forward.
