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Feb 10, 2023 • 27min

DOJ’s Vanita Gupta on policing in America

Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta about policing in America, the role of the federal government and the calls for justice for the family of Tyre Nichols. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023.
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Feb 9, 2023 • 1h 19min

A look ahead at the new Congress, the Biden administration and the impact across the country

Washington Post Live anchor and co-author of the Early 202 Leigh Ann Caldwell, associate editor Jonathan Capehart and national political reporter Theodoric Meyer speak with Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.), White House senior advisor Mitch Landrieu and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) about their inside take on the new Congress, the Biden administration and priorities for statehouses across the country. Conversation recorded on Thursday, February 9, 2023.
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Feb 7, 2023 • 30min

Robert Kagan on America’s role in the world

Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Robert Kagan, a veteran of the Reagan administration and scholar of foreign policy, about his new book, “The Ghost at the Feast,” the global role of the United States and its historical parallels between the 20th century and today. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023.
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Feb 6, 2023 • 32min

Lauren “Lolo” Spencer on visibility for the disabled community

Washington Post investigative reporter Nicole Dungca speaks with Lauren “Lolo” Spencer, a disability lifestyle influencer, author, model and actor who stars in HBO’s comedy series “The Sex Lives of College Girls,” about living with ALS, representation for the disability community and her new book, “Access Your Drive and Enjoy the Ride.” This conversation is followed by a roundtable discussion featuring Teddy Amenabar and Amanda Morris from The Post’s Well+Being team.
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Feb 6, 2023 • 26min

Jelani Cobb on debate over how race and history are taught

Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Jelani Cobb, dean of Columbia Journalism School, about the growing debate across the country over how the history of systemic racism is taught in schools and universities.
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Feb 3, 2023 • 28min

First Look with The Post’s Toluse Olorunnipa, George F. Will and Jennifer Rubin

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Toluse Olorunnipa, George F. Will and Jennifer Rubin about the death of Tyre Nichols and President Biden’s meeting with leaders of the Congressional Black Caucus. Conversation recorded on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023.
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Feb 2, 2023 • 29min

Author Chris Whipple on Biden presidency and next chief of staff

Washington Post White House reporter Yasmeen Abutaleb speaks with Chris Whipple about his new book, “The Fight of His Life,” about President Biden’s first two years in office, as well as the President’s handling of classified information and what lies ahead for his new chief of staff. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023.
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Feb 1, 2023 • 29min

Brent Leggs on preserving historic Black churches

Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Brent Leggs, who leads the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, about a recent multi-million-dollar grant to preserve Black churches and better serve the needs of their communities. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
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Feb 1, 2023 • 41min

Robert Gates on Ukraine, China and the international order

Washington Post foreign affairs columnist David Ignatius speaks with former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates about the path forward in Ukraine nearly on year after Russia’s invasion, the current international order and the geopolitical dynamics of the U.S-China relationship. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.
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Feb 1, 2023 • 30min

Rep. Ted Lieu on regulating AI, gun laws and the 118th Congress

Washington Post tech policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski speaks with Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) about his calls for more regulation of AI, the recent string of gun violence in his state and the balance of power in the 118th Congress. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

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