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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.
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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.

Dec 8, 2023 • 27min
First Look with The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ruth Marcus and Ramesh Ponnuru
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ruth Marcus and Ramesh Ponnuru about the latest in Congress, this year’s last Republican presidential debate and what a second Trump term might look like.
Conversation recorded on Friday, December 8, 2023.

Dec 8, 2023 • 6sec
Innovating and investing in artificial intelligence
The Biden administration recently announced new safety measures and called on federal agencies to mitigate the risks of artificial intelligence. On Thursday, Dec. 7 at 9:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post Live for timely conversations about the latest efforts to govern the technology, America’s technological competitiveness and innovative use cases for AI.

Dec 4, 2023 • 44min
Conserving land, water and wildlife amidst growing climate threats
Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning and Connected Conservation Foundation executive director Sophie Maxwell speak The Post's Juliet Eilperin about efforts to protect land and water systems amidst growing climate threats.
Conversations recorded on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023.

Dec 1, 2023 • 31min
David Petraeus on Israel-Gaza conflict, Ukraine and evolution of warfare
Washington Post columnist and associate editor David Ignatius speaks with Gen. David H. Petraeus about the conflict between Israel and Hamas, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and his new book, “Conflict,” which traces the evolution of warfare from 1945 to the present.
Conversation recorded on Friday, December 1, 2023.

Dec 1, 2023 • 27min
First Look with The Post’s John Hudson, E.J. Dionne and Hugh Hewitt
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s John Hudson, E.J. Dionne and Hugh Hewitt about the resumption of fighting in the Mideast, Antony Blinken’s trip to the region, the successful release of hostages and the legacy of Henry Kissinger.
Conversation recorded on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.

Nov 30, 2023 • 30min
Hong Kong, China and the threats to global democracy
Journalists Shibani Mahtani and Timothy McLaughlin join Washington Post Live to discuss their new book “Among the Braves,” which explores Beijing's crackdown on Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement through the eyes of four leading activists.
Conversation recorded on Nov. 30, 2023.

Nov 28, 2023 • 30min
Chile’s environment minister Maisa Rojas on COP28 global climate talks
Senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Maisa Rojas, Chile’s environment minister and a climate scientist who played a central role in the establishment of a loss and damage fund to support vulnerable countries after climate disasters about the next steps for the fund, what she hopes will be achieved at COP28 in Dubai and the impact of climate change on Latin America.
Conversation recorded on Monday, November 27, 2023.

Nov 27, 2023 • 31min
The Post’s Political Roundtable with Ashley Parker, Brianna Tucker and Marianne LeVine
Join The Post’s Political Roundtable as campaign editor Sean Sullivan speaks with Ashley Parker, Brianna Tucker and Marianne LeVine about attempts to ease anxiety over Biden’s reelection campaign, Nikki Haley’s growing momentum and Mike Johnson’s meeting with Trump.