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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.
Episodes
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May 11, 2023 • 29min
Luke Russert on grieving his father and finding his own path
Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Luke Russert, the son of legendary journalist Tim Russert, about his new book, “Look for Me There,” which charts his journey coming to terms with the loss of his father and what happened when he left Washington, D.C.
Conversation recorded on Thursday, May 11, 2023.

May 9, 2023 • 29min
Reid Hoffman on the future of artificial intelligence
Washington Post editor of technology coverage Christina Passariello speaks with Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn co-founder and a partner at the venture firm Greylock, about the promise, risks and future of artificial intelligence.

May 9, 2023 • 27min
Leveling the playing field for female soccer players
Washington Post congressional investigations reporter Jacqueline Alemany speaks with Jessica Berman, commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League, about her efforts to level the playing field for female soccer players, gender pay equity and the upcoming Women’s World Cup.
Conversation recorded on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.

May 8, 2023 • 22min
Maya MacGuineas on the debt ceiling, federal spending and the looming default date
Washington Post editorial writer and columnist Heather Long speaks with Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, about the current standoff between Congress and the White House over the federal debt ceiling and what’s at stake for the U.S. economy.
Conversation recorded on Monday, May 8, 2023.

May 5, 2023 • 31min
First Look with The Post's Paul Kane, Danielle Allen and Robert Kagan
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Paul Kane, Danielle Allen and Robert Kagan about talks to raise the nation’s borrowing limit, the stakes over the debt ceiling standoff and the latest with Russia's war in Ukraine.

May 4, 2023 • 24min
Law enforcement voices pushing for an assault weapons ban
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.

May 3, 2023 • 1h 22min
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and top journalists on global press freedom
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.

May 2, 2023 • 31min
Carl Sferrazza Anthony on Jackie Kennedy’s life before becoming first lady
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.

May 1, 2023 • 27min
Erika Moritsugu on work as Biden’s liaison to Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians & Pacific Islanders
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.

May 1, 2023 • 43min
Tina Brown on King Charles III’s coronation and monarchy
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.


