

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.
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Mar 13, 2024 • 45min
Rep. Scott Peters and Birger Steen on the IRA and competing with China in green energy
Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.) and Birger Steen, CEO of Freyr Battery, discuss the United State’s investments in renewable energy, the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act and China's green energy transition.
Conversations recorded on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Mar 12, 2024 • 49min
Ginni Rometty and Dragoș Tudorache on global regulation of artificial intelligence
Ginni Rometty, former IBM chair and CEO, and Dragoș Tudorache, member of the European Parliament, discuss how AI could impact the workforce and global efforts to regulate the fast evolving technology.
Conversation recorded on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

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.