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Law enforcement voices pushing for an assault weapons ban Police Executive Research Forum executive director Chuck Wexler and Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore about why they are pushing for an assault weapons ban. Conversation recorded on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

Join Washington Post Live for conversations with top journalists and an exclusive interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken about the state of global press freedom and get an early look at this year’s findings from The World Press Freedom Index, an annual assessment from Reporters Without Borders (RSF) about the state of journalism in 180 countries and territories. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

Washington Post contributing columnist Sally Quinn speaks with historian Carl Sferrazza Anthony abouthis new book, “Camera Girl,” which uses unseen archives to explore Jackie Kennedy’s early life and gives insight into who she was before she became the country’s first lady. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

Washington Post Justice Department and civil rights reporter David Nakamura speaks with Erika L. Moritsugu, the first White House senior liaison to the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities, about her work elevating AA and NHPI voices and addressing rising anti-Asian hate crimes.

Editor Joanna Coles speaks with author Tina Brown about the coronation of King Charles II, the upcoming ceremonies and the lingering questions about the role of the British monarchy. Conversation recorded on Monday, May 1, 2023.

In a series of conversations about bridging the digital divide in education, finance and health care, Washington Post journalists Jonathan Capehart, Damian Paletta and Paige Winfield Cunningham speak with Kristina Ishmael, deputy director of the Office of Ed Tech, Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli, an IMF division chief focused on monetary and capital markets, Gina Lucarelli, a team leader at the UNDP’s Accelerator Labs Network, David Goode-Cross, psychologist, group practice owner and advocate for culturally responsible psychotherapy, and Neal Sikka, chief of the innovative practice and telemedicine section at GW Medical Faculty Associates. Conversations recorded on Friday, April 28, 2023.

Washington Post criminal justice reporter Tom Jackman speaks with Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer about the city’s decline in shootings over the past 15 years and strategies his department uses to keep communities safe. Conversation recorded on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

Washington Post national arts reporter Geoff Edgers speaks with actors, Bel Powley and Liev Schreiber, of “A Small Light” about their new series about Miep Gies, the woman who helped hide Anne Frank and her family from Nazis during World War II.

Washington Post senior writer speaks with billionaire philanthropist and co-founder of the Carlyle Group David Rubenstein joins Washington Post Live to discuss his new PBS series, “Iconic America,” which explores national symbols and stories with historians and history makers. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

Washington Post national health reporter Dan Diamond speaks with co-authors of The Covid Crisis Group’s sweeping new report “Lessons from the Covid War,” Philip Zelikow and Charity Dean, about their findings as the United States prepares to end the public health emergency declaration for the pandemic. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.