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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Jan 12, 2021 • 21min
Coronavirus: Vaccine Distribution with Michael Osterholm
Michael Osterholm, one of President-elect Joe Biden’s COVID-19 advisers, joins The Post to discuss the next critical steps in the fight against the deadly virus.
Jan 12, 2021 • 31min
Race in America: Building Trust in Vaccines
Columbia, South Carolina Mayor Steve Benjamin and Morehouse School of Medicine president and dean Valerie Montgomery Rice join The Post Live to discuss building trust in the coronavirus vaccine.
Jan 8, 2021 • 1h 1min
Transfer of Power: Storming the Capitol
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, former Sen. Jeff Flake and Rep. Nancy Mace join The Post to discuss the unprecedented assault on the U.S. Capitol and what it means for the future of American democracy.
Jan 8, 2021 • 28min
The Path Forward: Combating COVID-19 with Palantir CEO Alexander Karp
Palantir CEO Alexander Karp discusses the challenges governments face in utilizing technology during the pandemic. Topics include Palantir's data analysis services, vaccine distribution support, and the role of Silicon Valley in political action.
Jan 8, 2021 • 41min
New Government with Chuck Hagel & Penny Pritzker
Former secretary of defense Chuck Hagel and former secretary of commerce Penny Pritzker join The Post to discuss the Biden administration and its agenda, and the importance of a peaceful transition of power.
Jan 8, 2021 • 29min
The Path Forward: Combating COVID-19 with NIH Director Francis Collins, MD
NIH director Francis Collins joins The Post to discuss the latest updates on coronavirus treatment and how public health officials are combating skepticism and educating the public about vaccines.
Dec 18, 2020 • 32min
“THE STAND”: A Conversation with Actor Jovan Adepo and Executive Producer Benjamin Cavell
“THE STAND,” based on one of Stephen King’s most acclaimed novels, depicts his apocalyptic vision of a world enveloped by a deadly plague. Actor Jovan Adepo and executive producer Benjamin Cavell join The Post to discuss the new CBS miniseries.
Dec 16, 2020 • 31min
The Path Forward: Combating COVID-19 with Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks
Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks joins The Post to discuss the latest developments with the company’s coronavirus treatments as cases continue to climb across the country.
Dec 16, 2020 • 41min
The Future of Work with Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield & Box CEO Aaron Levie
Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield and Box CEO Aaron Levie join The Post for a deep dive into the expanding world of cloud computing for the new workforce and the new normal.
Dec 15, 2020 • 58min
The Future Reset: Closing the Racial Wealth Gap
Princeton University’s Eddie Glaude Jr., Operation HOPE’s John Hope Bryant and other leaders and scholars join The Post to discuss the factors that have allowed the racial wealth gap to endure and ways to address that inequality today.
