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 11, 2022 • 44min
Valerie Montgomery Rice and Michael Makanga on disparities in clinical trials
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Valerie Montgomery Rice, president and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine, and Michael Makanga, executive director of the European and Development Countries Clinical Trials Partnership, about how medical research has historically excluded diverse groups, how to make research more representative and the lessons learned from the coronavirus pandemic.
Conversation recorded on Monday, July 11, 2022.
Jul 11, 2022 • 32min
Former federal judge Thomas Griffith on the state of the Supreme Court
Washington Post senior news anchor Libby Casey speaks with retired Judge Thomas Griffith, who served on President Biden’s Commission on the Supreme Court assessing proposals for reform, about the impact of the recent decisions and perceptions of the institution.
Jul 8, 2022 • 29min
First Look for July 8 with Karoun Demirjian, Charles Lane and Eugene Robinson
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Karoun Demirjian, Charles Lane and Eugene Robinson about Russian troops advancing in Ukraine, Biden’s pledge to support Ukraine and if Congress will pursue more gun legislation.
Jul 8, 2022 • 29min
Lena Waithe and Rishi Rajani on their company Hillman Grad and expanding diversity in storytelling
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with writer, actor and founder of Hillman Grad Lena Waithe and Hillman Grad CEO Rishi Rajani about the mission of the company and its new projects.
Jul 8, 2022 • 28min
Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening on their new film "Jerry & Marge Go Large"
Movie critic Ann Hornaday speaks with stars Annette Bening and Bryan Cranston to discuss their new Paramount+ film "Jerry & Marge Go Large" and their storied careers.
Jul 7, 2022 • 29min
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on the decisions of the Supreme Court and next steps for Democrats
Washington Post congressional investigations reporter Jacqueline Alemany speaks with Washington Gov. Jay Inslee about the impact of the Supreme Court decisions on climate change, abortion and public safety.
Jul 1, 2022 • 27min
First Look for July 1 with Leigh Ann Caldwell, Amber Phillips, Ruth Marcus and Jennifer Rubin
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with The Post’s Amber Phillips, Ruth Marcus and Jennifer Rubin about the Jan. 6 hearings, Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony and the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Conversation recorded on Friday, July 1, 2022
Jun 29, 2022 • 20min
Roberta Metsola on the role of the European Parliament in the war in Ukraine
Washington Post national security reporter Missy Ryan speaks with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola about the war in Ukraine, E.U. membership and the E.U.’s role in the conflict.
Conversation recorded on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.
Jun 28, 2022 • 1h 28min
Local, federal and community leaders discuss comprehensive approaches to public safety
Join Washington Post Live for conversations with a cross-section of local law enforcement, federal government and community leaders about how they are responding to soaring homicide rates while also working to strengthen police accountability and improve public trust.
Washington Post criminal justice reporter Tom Jackman speaks with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael S. Harrison, Former Chief of Police in Austin, Houston and Miami Art Acevedo and Campaign Zero Co-Founder & Executive Director DeRay Mckesson.
Washington Post opinions writer and associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta.
Conversation was recorded on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.
Jun 27, 2022 • 33min
Chris Pratt and Jack Carr on their new series, 'The Terminal List'
Washington Post senior video producer Dave Jorgenson speaks with actor Chris Pratt and author Jack Carr about their new series, “The Terminal List,” which follows a former Navy SEAL investigating why his entire platoon was ambushed during a covert mission.
Conversation recorded on Monday, June 27, 2022.
