Washington Post Live
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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
Mentioned books
Jan 23, 2023 • 32min
Historians on race, identity and immigration in new book ‘Myth America’
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with historians Carol Anderson and Erika Lee about the role of race, identity and immigration in the American narrative.
Jan 20, 2023 • 27min
First Look with Isabelle Khurshudyan, Eugene Robinson and David Von Drehle
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Isabelle Khurshudyan, Eugene Robinson and David Von Drehle about the latest on the war in Ukraine and the political standoff over raising the debt ceiling.
Conversation recorded on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023.
Jan 19, 2023 • 30min
Rep. Nancy Mace on tackling the debt ceiling, Republican missteps in abortion legislation and more
Washington Post Live anchor and co-author of The Early 202 newsletter Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) about how she wants her party to govern and why she has split with more conservative factions on issues like abortion.
Jan 18, 2023 • 45min
Top government officials on land and ocean conservation efforts
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Mayor Lauren McLean (D) of Boise, Idaho, and Enric Sala, National Geographic explorer in residence and National Geographic Pristine Seas founder, about global efforts to protect the world’s lands and oceans as part of our ongoing series, “This is Climate.”
Jan 18, 2023 • 29min
National Endowment for the Humanities chair on new initiatives to grapple with America’s history
Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Shelly C. Lowe, the chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities about the NEH’s newest initiatives, the role of education in grappling with America’s history and her personal journey as the first Native American and only the second woman to lead the organization.
Conversation recorded on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023.
Jan 17, 2023 • 29min
Booger McFarland on NFL player safety and the path to the Super Bowl
Washington Post sports columnist Jerry Brewer speaks with former NFL player and two-time Super Bowl winner, Booger McFarland about player safety in the aftermath of the injury to Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, the paucity of Black coaches in the NFL and his predictions for the Super Bowl.
Jan 17, 2023 • 19min
Sacramento mayor on California storms and his city’s response
Washington Post climate zeitgeist reporter Shannon Osaka speaks with Darrell Steinberg, the mayor of Sacramento, Calif., about the string of deadly storms to hit the state, the latest on the ground in his city and the role of climate change in fueling extreme weather.
Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.
Jan 13, 2023 • 29min
First Look with Dan Balz, Hugh Hewitt and Ruth Marcus
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, Hugh Hewitt and Ruth Marcus about the review of President Biden’s classified documents and the political fallout as well as Kevin McCarthy’s first week as speaker of the House.
Conversation recorded on Friday, Jan. 13, 2022.
Jan 12, 2023 • 31min
Ex-Capitol police chief on Jan. 6 insurrection and threat of domestic violent extremism
Washington Post investigative reporter Aaron Davis speaks with former police chief Steven A. Sund about his new book, “Courage Under Fire,” a firsthand account of the Jan. 6 riot, the government failures leading up to the insurrection and whether another mob riot could happen again.
Conversation recorded on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023.
Jan 11, 2023 • 30min
Leading venture capitalist Theresia Gouw on diversifying the entrepreneurial landscape
Washington Post editor of technology coverage Christina Passariello speaks with Theresia Gouw, the founding partner of Acrew Capital and one of Silicon Valley’s top VC investors, about the company’s recent investments, the future of technology and her work to diversify the entrepreneurial landscape.
Conversation recorded on Wednesday, January 11, 2023
