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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Aug 9, 2022 • 47min
Tim Ryan and Ian Siegel on the great resignation and advantages of job seekers in today's workforce
Washington Post tech at work writer Danielle Abril speaks with Tim Ryan, U.S. chair and senior partner at PwC, and Ian Siegel, CEO and co-founder of ZipRecruiter, join Washington Post Live to discuss leadership, employee well-being and trends that are shaping the future of work.
Aug 5, 2022 • 29min
First Look for August 5 with Jonathan Capehart, Amber Phillips, George Will and Ruth Marcus
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Amber Phillips, George Will and Ruth Marcus on Tuesday’s primary results and former president Donald Trump’s influence on candidates he endorsed.
Conversation recorded on Friday, August 5, 2022.
Aug 2, 2022 • 29min
Hannah Einbinder on her Emmy-nominated show 'Hacks,' her comedic background and recent success
Washington Post pop culture reporter Helena Andrews-Dyer speaks with Emmy-nominated actor Hannah Einbinder about her critically acclaimed series “Hacks,” her role on the multigenerational show and the changing landscape for women in comedy.
Aug 2, 2022 • 31min
Loretta J. Mester on the economy, inflation and fears of a recession
Washington Post global economics correspondent David J. Lynch speaks with Loretta J. Mester, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, to discuss the Fed’s plan to tamp down on inflation and the concerns that it could induce a recession.
Conversation recorded on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.
Aug 1, 2022 • 31min
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on the impact of overturning Roe v. Wade and the future of the GOP
Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks to Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) about the impact of overturning of Roe v. Wade, the abortion law he signed three years ago, why he believes Donald Trump has been disqualified from a 2024 presidential run and whether he will make a run for the Oval Office himself.
Conversation recorded on Monday, August 8, 2022.
Jul 29, 2022 • 27min
First Look for July 29 with Jeff Stein, Josh Rogin and Jennifer Rubin
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Jeff Stein, Josh Rogin and Jennifer Rubin about how the economy will affect the midterm elections, the future of the GOP and Nancy Pelosi’s possible trip to Taiwan.
Conversation recorded on Friday, July 29, 2022.
Jul 28, 2022 • 33min
Ron Howard and Joel Edgerton on their new film 'Thirteen Lives' and the true story that inspired it
Washington Post congressional investigations reporter Jacqueline Alemany speaks with Academy Award winner Ron Howard and actor Joel Edgerton about their latest film “Thirteen Lives,” which recounts the true story of the global effort in 2018 to rescue a Thai soccer team that was trapped in a flooded cave for 18 days, and the process of recreating the dramatic rescue that captivated the world.
Jul 28, 2022 • 30min
Rep. Kat Cammack on the post-Roe landscape and the Republican party
Washington Post congressional reporter Marianna Sotomayor speaks with Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) about her role as the House Pro-Life Caucus co-chair, why she believes it’s proper for states to decide abortion law and why she opposes congressional Democrats’ attempts to codify abortion rights.
Conversation recorded on Thursday, July 28, 2022.
Jul 27, 2022 • 26min
Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Todd Young on their legislation to help the U.S. semiconductor sector
On Washington Post Live’s “Across the Aisle,” Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Anne Caldwell speaks with Sens. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) about their bipartisan effort to to help American businesses with manufacturing and advanced technologies, bolster national security and get their bill to President Biden soon for his signature.
Jul 26, 2022 • 29min
Ken Auletta on the culture of silence that enabled Harvey Weinstein
Washington Post staff writer Sarah Ellison speaks with author and journalist Ken Auletta about his latest book “Hollywood Ending: Harvey Weinstein and the Culture of Silence,” which chronicles Weinstein’s path to power, his downfall and the culture of silence that enabled his rampant sexual abuses.
Conversation recorded on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.
