
Washington Post Live
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.
Latest episodes

Mar 11, 2024 • 29min
Neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi: Menopause ‘literally leads to a rewiring inside the brain’
Neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi discusses her new book “The Menopause Brain” based on two decades of research, the social stigma around menopause and her perspective on the right terminology around these issues.
Conversation recorded on Monday, March 11, 2024.

Mar 8, 2024 • 29min
First Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Hugh Hewitt and Jason Willick
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell, Hugh Hewitt and Jason Willick about President Biden’s State of the Union, Donald Trump’s third presidential nomination and where Nikki Haley's voters turn now.
Conversation recorded on Friday, March 8, 2024.

Mar 6, 2024 • 29min
Rep. Ro Khanna on Israel-Gaza ceasefire: ‘That word used to be taboo in this town’
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) discusses his concern that the Biden administration’s Israel policy is fraying the Democratic coalition, the U.S.’s continued arms sales to Israel, the potential for a ceasefire and what he hopes to hear from President Biden’s State of the Union speech.
Conversation recorded on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

Mar 5, 2024 • 30min
Adobe CEO on the impacts of AI on upcoming elections, the future for creators and regulation
Adobe chair and CEO Shantanu Narayen speaks with technology columnist Geoffrey Fowler about Adobe’s suite of creative software incorporating AI, the company’s work to tackle misinformation and the balance between innovation and risk with the advent of new technologies.
Conversation recorded on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

Mar 4, 2024 • 27min
Michael McFaul on Alexei Navalny: ‘Even for me, it was a shock that they decided to kill him’
Former U.S. ambassador to Moscow Michael McFaul speaks with associate editor David Ignatius about the death of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, how his wife Yulia Navalnaya could continue his legacy, U.S. aid for Ukraine and his hopes for Russia.
Conversation recorded on Monday, March 4, 2024.

Mar 1, 2024 • 31min
First Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Toluse Olorunnipa, Robert Kagan and Josh Rogin
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Toluse Olorunnipa, Robert Kagan and Josh Rogin about President Biden and Donald Trump's border visits, Vladimir Putin's nuclear threats, 'eroding' support for Ukraine across the U.S. and more.
Conversation recorded on Friday, March 1, 2024.

Feb 29, 2024 • 52min
Rare diseases research, challenges and firsthand accounts
FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf and rare disease nonprofit founders, Katie Gregg and Rich Horgan, discuss the ongoing challenges around rare diseases, the paucity of medical data and the role of citizens in advancing research and solutions.
Conversation recorded on Thursday, February 29, 2024.

Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 7min
How young Americans are navigating today’s economy and finding financial solutions
Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) and other financial experts examine the unique challenges young Americans entering adulthood are facing. Including continued inflation, industry-wide job cuts and high student debt, and how young people are navigating today’s economic landscape, learning about financial solutions in online communities and investing in their future.
Conversation recorded on Thursday, February 29, 2024.

Feb 28, 2024 • 30min
2024 Roundtable: Sen. McConnell stepping down, Immigration and Biden's fundraising advantage
Reporters Tyler Pager, Meryl Kornfield and Michael Scherer discuss Sen. Mitch McConnell's plans to step down from leadership in Novermber, the economic impact of immigration and what Biden's fundraising advantage over Trump signals for the general election.
Conversation recorded on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.

Feb 27, 2024 • 34min
Kara Swisher on her 'big falling out' with Elon Musk, big tech and 'Burn Book'
The long-time tech journalist discusses her memoir, "Burn Book," her relationships with tech leaders over the course of her career, including what led to her 'inexplicable falling out' with Elon Musk, and the Supreme Court's landmark social media cases.
Conversation recorded on Tuesday, February 27, 2024