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
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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
Jan 10, 2023 • 30min
NASA’s Johnson Space Center director on the new space age
Science reporter Joel Achenbach speaks with Vanessa Wyche, the director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, about the future of the Artemis lunar-exploration program, NASA’s objectives and the geopolitics of space.
Jan 10, 2023 • 30min
Signal president on future of Big Tech and protecting consumer data
Washington Post tech policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski speaks with Meredith Whittaker, the president of the encrypted messaging app Signal, about the company’s efforts to protect consumer data, her criticisms of Big Tech and the social implications of artificial intelligence.
Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2023.
Jan 9, 2023 • 30min
Video game creator on ‘The Last of Us’ and new HBO series
Video games and gaming culture reporter Gene Park speaks with Neil Druckmann, the co-president of the video game development company Naughty Dog and creator of the game “The Last of Us,” about his new HBO series and the overall state of the gaming industry.
Jan 9, 2023 • 29min
Pro Football Hall of Famer Harry Carson on player safety in the NFL
Washington Post sports columnist Jerry Brewer speaks with Pro Football Hall of Famer Harry Carson about his experiences on the field, the dangers of the game and the questions reignited by Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest about player safety.
Conversation recorded on Monday, Jan. 9. 2023.
Jan 6, 2023 • 29min
First Look with Marianna Sotomayor, E.J. Dionne and Jennifer Rubin
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Marianna Sotomayor, E.J. Dionne and Jennifer Rubin about the results of the speaker of the House race, the future of congressional relations and the Biden Administrations latest border policy.
