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 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.
Mar 12, 2021 • 30min
Rise in Violent Crime
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo and Police Executive Research Forum executive director Chuck Wexler join The Post to discuss the rise in violent crime in the U.S.
Mar 12, 2021 • 34min
Coronavirus: One Year Later with Scott Gottlieb & Leana S. Wen
One year ago, the World Health Organization declared the covid-19 outbreak a pandemic. Scott Gottlieb, MD, and Leana S. Wen, MD, join The Post to take a look back at the most disruptive global health crisis in over 100 years.
Mar 12, 2021 • 31min
The Path Forward: Electric Vehicles with General Motors President Mark Reuss
General Motors president Mark Reuss joins The Post to discuss what is needed to drive mass electric vehicle adoption and how GM plans to lead the way.
Mar 10, 2021 • 31min
A Conversation with Diane von Furstenberg
Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg joins The Post to discuss her new book, “Own It: The Secret to Life,” and her work supporting feminist causes.
Mar 10, 2021 • 46min
Climate Solutions: Saving Our Living Planet
Several animal populations are in danger of extinction. Wildlife conservationist Jeff Corwin and other scientists join The Post to discuss the new proposals they’re championing to protect the health of our living planet.
