
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

Dec 21, 2023 • 26min
NBA All-Star Chris Paul on lessons in family, from his grandfather to his kids
NBA All-Star Chris Paul discusses his memoir “Sixty-One,” which explores the lasting impact of his grandfather on the course of Paul’s life, from lessons in how he raises his children to how he commemorates and remembers those closest to him.
Conversation recorded on Monday, June 26, 2023.

Dec 20, 2023 • 31min
Sally Jenkins on the 'athletic heart' and growing popularity of women’s sports
Washington Post sportswriter Sally Jenkins talks about her new book exploring the lessons of sports for life, the growing popularity of women’s sports, and her piece about the relationship between tennis legends and cancer survivors Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova.
Conversation recorded on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

Dec 19, 2023 • 18min
Best of: Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Tobias Menzies dig into ‘You Hurt My Feelings’
Award-winning actors Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Tobias Menzies speak with chief film critic Ann Hornaday about their movie, “You Hurt My Feelings,” which explores communication breakdowns in a long-term relationship, and how their relationships with director Nicole Holofcener ground their performances.
Conversation recorded on Monday, May 22, 2023.

Dec 18, 2023 • 26min
Best of: Sean Sherman on preserving Indigenous culinary traditions and founding ‘The Sioux Chef’
Chef Sean Sherman, whose Minneapolis restaurant Owamni won the James Beard award for Best New Restaurant last year, speaks with senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan about Indigenous culinary history and his restaurant’s mission to “decolonize” the dining experience.
Conversation recorded on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023.

Dec 15, 2023 • 29min
First Look with The Post’s Tyler Pager, Jennifer Rubin and Max Boot
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Tyler Pager, Jennifer Rubin and Max Boot about the Ukraine aid package, President Biden on Israel and the race for the Republican presidential nomination.
Conversation recorded on Friday, December 15, 2023.

Dec 13, 2023 • 43min
Jay Chaudhry and James Lewis on the new cybersecurity landscape
Jay Chaudhry, CEO and founder of Zscaler, and James Lewis, director of the strategic technologies program at the Center for Strategic & International Studies, join Washington Post Live to discuss securing cloud infrastructure and advances in artificial intelligence.
Conversation recorded on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.

Dec 12, 2023 • 42min
Investing in scientific and technological innovation
Washington Post tech policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski speaks with Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.), José-Marie Griffiths, Dakota State University president, and Erika Shugart, National Science Teaching Association executive director, about America’s status as one of the world’s leaders in innovation and efforts to build a talent pipeline of future pioneers across industries.
Conversation recorded on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

Dec 12, 2023 • 29min
Gabriela Hearst on the ‘fusion’ of sustainability and fashion
Gabriela Hearst joins Washington Post Live for a conversation about her longtime commitment to sustainability, her case for fusion energy at the COP28 global climate talks and her personal journey through fashion.
Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.

Dec 11, 2023 • 28min
Patrick Stewart on humble beginnings in England, "Star Trek" fame and new memoir
Washington Post chief film critic Ann Hornaday speaks with veteran Actor Patrick Stewart, known for his acclaimed performances on stage and his iconic roles in the “Star Trek” and “X-Men" franchises about his new memoir “Making it So," and his storied career.
Conversation recorded on Monday, December 11, 2023.

Dec 11, 2023 • 32min
2024 roundtable: Balance of power in the House. A new Iowa poll. Liz Cheney’s next move
Join The Post Political Roundtable as campaign editor Sean Sullivan speaks with Paul Kane, Colby Itkowitz and Meryl Kornfield about a new Iowa caucus poll showing Trump with a commanding lead, Liz Cheney’s possible third party run for president, and Dean Phillip's challenge to President Joe Biden.
Conversations recorded on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023.