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.
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Sep 19, 2022 • 30min
Former U.K. Foreign Secretary David Miliband on Queen Elizabeth’s legacy
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with David Miliband, former U.K. foreign secretary and International Rescue Committee president, about the queen’s legacy, his reflections on the day’s ceremonies and the past and future of the British monarchy.
Conversation recorded on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022.
Sep 19, 2022 • 47min
The challenges and resilience of American small business
Washington Post tech at work writer Danielle Abril speaks with New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell and entrepreneur Pinky Cole, founder of Slutty Vegan, about the critical role small business plays in revitalizing communities and the larger economy and how continuing digital acceleration has opened up new strategies for resilience.
Sep 16, 2022 • 27min
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman on Americans held hostage abroad
Washington Post global opinions writer Jason Rezaian speaks with Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman for a conversation about wrongful detentions around the world and efforts to bring American hostages home.
Conversation recorded on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022.
Sep 16, 2022 • 28min
First Look for September 16 with Dan Lamothe, Hugh Hewitt and Ruth Marcus
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Lamothe, Hugh Hewitt and Ruth Marcus about what’s at stake for President Biden regarding the war in Ukraine, record high inflation and the complex legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.
Conversation recorded on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022
Sep 15, 2022 • 32min
General Motors CEO Mary Barra on future of auto industry
Washington Post columnist and associate editor David Ignatius speaks with GM’s chair and CEO Mary Barra about the company’s investments in more sustainable technologies, the global chip shortage and the future of the auto industry.
Conversation recorded on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.
Sep 14, 2022 • 28min
Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Kirsten Gillibrand on state of bipartisanship
Washington Post Live anchor and co-author of the Early 202 Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) about the upcoming Congressional Women’s Softball Game, the state of bipartisanship and their legislative priorities.
Conversation recorded on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022.
Sep 14, 2022 • 29min
Ada Limón on reclaiming humanity through poetry
Washington Post reporter Arelis R. Hernández speaks with Ada Limón, the 24th poet laureate of the United States, about her new role, her acclaimed body of work and how poetry helps readers reclaim their humanity.
Sep 13, 2022 • 1h 16min
Business founders and policymakers on entrepreneurial equity
Join Washington Post Live for a series of conversations with business owners and policymakers about the entrepreneurial landscape, equitable access to economic opportunity and the role of early investment in BIPOC enterprises.
Conversation recorded Tuesday, Sept. 13.
Sep 12, 2022 • 27min
Tapestry CEO on the business of fashion and future of retail
Washington Post critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Joanne Crevoiserat, CEO of Tapestry, about the business of fashion, how the industry has contended with disruptions from COVID-19 to labor shortages as well as what’s next for the future of retail.
Conversation recorded on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.
Sep 9, 2022 • 57min
Experts on how businesses are now engaging and listening to their employees
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Selles speaks with Hubert Joly, former chair and CEO of Best Buy, Rashad Robinson, president of Color of Change, and Martin Whittaker, CEO of Just Capital about how the labor market is responding to dramatic disruptions brought on by inflation, automation, gigification and the pandemic.
Conversation recorded on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022.
