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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Jul 22, 2022 • 30min
Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, on possibility of new COVID variants and the rise in monkeypox cases
Washington Post health politics and policy reporter Dan Diamond speaks with Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about the new coronavirus variants, the recent monkeypox outbreak and the path forward for public health safety.
Jul 20, 2022 • 28min
Thomas Zurbuchen on the success of the James Webb Telescope and what the future holds
Science reporter Joel Achenbach speaks with Thomas Zurbuchen, PhD, NASA’s associate administrator for the science mission directorate, about what these images mean for the future of space exploration, the significance of the technology that enabled this level of astronomical discovery and the element of wonder attached to seeing the depths of distant space.
Jul 19, 2022 • 28min
Malcolm Nance on the rise of domestic terrorism and extremism in the United States
National political reporter Eugene Scott speaks with counterterrorism expert and best-selling author Malcolm Nance about his new book, “They Want to Kill Americans" and the threat of political violence and domestic extremism.
Jul 19, 2022 • 30min
Jack Conte on the future of the creator economy
Washington Post senior video reporter Dave Jorgenson speaks with Jack Conte, CEO and co-founder of Patreon, about the growth and future of the creator economy.
Conversation recorded on Monday, July 18, 2022.
Jul 15, 2022 • 27min
First Look for July 15 with Dan Balz, E.J. Dionne and David Von Drehle
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, E.J. Dionne and David Von Drehle about President Biden’s low poll numbers, the 2022 midterm election, whether the GOP will win the House and Senate.
Jul 14, 2022 • 29min
Zoe Saldaña and Claudia Forestieri on their new series, 'Gordita Chronicles'
Washington Post media writer Elahe Izadi speaks with Claudia Forestieri and Zoe Saldaña about their new comedy series “Gordita Chronicles,” how their own stories informed the show and their work to bring more Latino narratives to television.
Conversation was recorded on Thursday, July 14, 2022.
Jul 14, 2022 • 28min
Deputy Labor Secretary Julie Su on the job shortage and how technology has altered the workforce
Economics editor Damian Paletta speaks with Deputy Labor Secretary Julie Su about how the increasing use of technology in the workplace will impact the future of work.
Jul 13, 2022 • 47min
Entrepreneurs on how the pandemic caused them to reinvent their businesses
Washington Post tech at work writer Danielle Abril speaks to entrepreneurs Brit Morin, Minnie Luong and Shiza Shahid for conversations about how they have reinvented their businesses in the face of record high inflation, supply chain disruptions and an evolving pandemic.
Conversations recorded on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.
Jul 13, 2022 • 30min
Scott Higham and Sari Horwitz on their new book "American Cartel" and the ongoing opioid epidemic
Director Alex Gibney and Washington Post investigative reporters Scott Higham and Sari Horwitz discuss their new book, “American Cartel,” which documents the culpability and complicity of the big business behind the opioid epidemic.
Jul 11, 2022 • 28min
Debra and Marc Tice on their efforts to free their son Austin after being kidnapped in Syria in 2012
Global opinions writer, Jason Rezaian, speaks with Debra and Marc Tice, the parents of freelance journalist Austin Tice, who was kidnapped in Syria during that country’s civil war in August 2012, to discuss their efforts to secure his freedom, their meeting with President Biden about his case and why they remain “100 percent certain” their son is still alive.
