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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Mar 24, 2021 • 32min
New Government: 117th Congress with Sen. Kevin Cramer
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) joins The Post to share his concerns about the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, his priorities on energy and the future of the Republican Party.
Mar 24, 2021 • 45min
Climate Solutions: Preserving Our Water Systems with Matt Damon, Arun Krishnamurthy & Gary White
Matt Damon and Gary White, co-founders of Water.org and WaterEquity, and Arun Krishnamurthy, founder of the Environmentalist Foundation of India, join The Post to discuss innovative ideas for expanding access to clean and safe sources of water.
Mar 24, 2021 • 32min
Rise in Violent Crime with Columbia, S.C. Mayor Steve Benjamin & Fresno, Calif. Mayor Jerry Dyer
Fresno, California Mayor Jerry Dyer and Columbia, South Carolina Mayor Steve Benjamin join The Post to discuss the rise in violent crimes, strategies to keep their communities safe and the challenges of policing in a pandemic.
Mar 19, 2021 • 28min
Coronavirus: Leadership During Crisis with Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price joins The Post to discuss her city’s covid-19 response and the impact of the recent winter storms.
Mar 19, 2021 • 51min
Be Well: The Value of Self-Care
The Chopra Foundation founder Deepak Chopra, MD, Thrive Global CEO Arianna Huffington and Yale psychologist Laurie Santos join The Post to discuss the value of self-care.
Mar 18, 2021 • 18min
The Lessons of a Pandemic
Children’s National Hospital CEO Dr. Kurt Newman, science journalist Laurie Garrett and former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden reflect on the lessons learned from the coronavirus pandemic.
Mar 18, 2021 • 32min
New Government: 117th Congress with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) joins The Post to share his views about the influence of special interests on the country’s judicial system and his push for an increase in the federal minimum wage.
Mar 16, 2021 • 28min
Race in America: History & Memory with Viet Thanh Nguyen
Author Viet Thanh Nguyen joins The Post to talk about his new book, “The Committed,” how history and memory have shaped his life and writing, and his thoughts on the rising attacks against Asian Americans.
Mar 16, 2021 • 34min
The Path Forward: The Airline Industry with Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly
Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly joins The Post to discuss his projection for air travel in 2021 and the role the latest coronavirus relief package may play in the industry’s recovery.
Mar 15, 2021 • 31min
A Conversation with Jennifer Doudna & Walter Isaacson
Author Walter Isaacson and biochemist Jennifer Doudna, PhD, join The Post to discuss “The Code Breaker,” Isaacson’s new book about Doudna and her work on the powerful gene editing tool known as CRISPR.
