Washington Post Live
The Washington Post
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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Feb 19, 2021 • 19min
Coronavirus: Leadership During Crisis with Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards joins The Post to discuss the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, vaccine rollout and the latest on the winter weather that has gripped his state.
Feb 19, 2021 • 30min
Race in America: Giving Voice with Ava DuVernay
Award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay joins The Post to discuss her latest initiative to promote diverse representation in Hollywood through her narrative change collective ARRAY.
Feb 19, 2021 • 30min
Coronavirus: Leadership During Crisis with Andy Slavitt
Andy Slavitt, the White House senior advisor on COVID-19 response, joins The Post to discuss vaccine production and delivery, and the challenges of slowing community spread.
Feb 17, 2021 • 10min
Race in America: The United States vs. Billie Holiday with Lee Daniels & Andra Day
Lee Daniels and Andra Day join The Post to discuss their new film, “The United States vs. Billie Holiday,” which explores the revolutionary jazz singer’s struggles with addiction and the racism she experienced throughout her career.
Feb 17, 2021 • 24min
Coronavirus: Leadership During Crisis with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot joins The Post to discuss the city’s reopening plans, vaccine rollout and Lightfoot’s strategy for driving economic recovery.
Feb 17, 2021 • 33min
Transfer of Power: Fracture or Faction? The Future of the Republican Party
Evan McMullin, the former chief policy director for the House Republican Conference and a 2016 presidential candidate, joins The Post to discuss the future of the Republican Party
Feb 12, 2021 • 31min
Race in America: History Matters with Keisha N. Blain & Ibram X. Kendi
Historians Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain join The Post to discuss their new book, “Four Hundred Souls,” an anthology that highlights pivotal figures and untold stories from the 400-year journey of African Americans.
Feb 12, 2021 • 32min
117th Congress: Rep. Adam Kinzinger
Rep. Adam Kinzinger joins The Post to discuss his thoughts on the impeachment trial, former president Donald Trump’s legacy and the future of the GOP.
Feb 9, 2021 • 22min
117th Congress: Sen. Tim Kaine
Sen. Tim Kaine joins The Post to discuss the impeachment trial, the coronavirus relief package and the rest of President Biden’s agenda.
Feb 9, 2021 • 33min
117th Congress: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins The Post to discuss why his caucus believes former president Donald Trump should be convicted for inciting the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and the covid-19 relief bill negotiations.
