
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

Oct 30, 2024 • 26min
CISA director Jen Easterly on election security landscape in 2024 contest
As election day nears, Jen Easterly outlines what CISA is doing to protect the 2024 contest from disinformation, cyber hacks and physical violence.
Conversation recorded on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

Oct 29, 2024 • 1h 18min
Lessons in service, resilience and leadership from the nation’s veterans
Top officials and advocates join Washington Post Live to discuss efforts to aid veterans readjusting to civilian life and the powerful lessons of service and leadership veterans offer the nation.
Conversation recorded on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

Oct 25, 2024 • 46min
How technology is reshaping the future of money and finance
Cornell University professor and Brookings Institution senior fellow Eswar Prasad, IDB Lab CEO Irene Arias Hofman and Mastercard chief services officer Craig Vosburg join Washington Post Live to discuss the global payments landscape and the future of money.
Conversation recorded on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024.

Oct 16, 2024 • 45min
Why cancer among younger Americans is on the rise
Veda Giri, an expert in early onset cancers from Yale, and Rebecca Siegel, a cancer statistics specialist at the American Cancer Society, explore the rising rates of cancers among young Americans and the socio-economic factors at play. Stephen Rosenberg discusses groundbreaking advancements in immunotherapy, highlighting their potential to revolutionize treatment. Otis Brawley and Valerie Lee focus on the unique needs of younger colorectal cancer patients, stressing the importance of tailored care and addressing disparities in health outcomes.

Oct 14, 2024 • 26min
Georgia Secretary of State on early voting, election security and 2024 presidential race
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) joins Washington Post Live to discuss the ongoing battles in Georgia over election rules, the threat of political misinformation and how the key swing state is preparing for early voting.
Conversation recorded on Monday, October 14, 2024.

Oct 9, 2024 • 49min
Peter Kyle and Alex Kendall on how the U.K. is investing in the AI revolution
Peter Kyle MP, U.K. secretary of state for science, innovation and technology, and Wayve CEO Alex Kendall join Washington Post Live from London to discuss how the U.K. is investing in AI’s economic potential, navigating the balance between innovation and risk and shaping the future of regulation.
Conversation recorded on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

Oct 2, 2024 • 48min
David Autor and Garry Tan on AI’s impact on businesses, consumers and employees
MIT economics professor David Autor and president and CEO of Y Combinator Garry Tan join Washington Post Live to discuss how the next phase of the artificial intelligence revolution could impact America’s businesses, workforce and economy.
Conversation recorded on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Oct 1, 2024 • 47min
Top medical leaders on how AI could transform the patient journey in health care
Dean of Stanford University's School of Medicine, Lloyd Minor, associate professor at University of California at Berkeley, Ziad Obermeyer and vice president and chief health AI officer at UCSF Health, Sara Murray, join Washington Post Live to discuss the potential solutions artificial intelligence could usher in for a new era of medicine.
Conversation recorded on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

Sep 27, 2024 • 54min
Innovation for a new climate industrial revolution in the age of AI
Ali Zaidi, assistant to the president and national climate advisor, and James Manyika, senior vice president for technology and society research at Google, join Washington Post Live's "This is Claime: Innovating for the Future" event for conversations about the innovative climate solutions that could reduce carbon emissions and shape the future of the planet.
Conversation recorded on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

Sep 26, 2024 • 20min
This is Climate Summit: Jennifer Morgan on Europe's green energy transition
Germany’s top climate official, Jennifer Morgan, details the steps Europe is taking to accelerate the green transition while navigating the energy challenges sparked by the Ukraine war.
Conversation recorded on Monday, September 23, 2024.