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The Washington Post
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 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.

Jun 27, 2022 • 24min
Marjorie Dannenfelser on the impact of SCOTUS overturning Roe v. Wade
Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Marjorie Dannenfelser, president and co-founder of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, about the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Conversation recorded on Monday, June 27, 2022.

Jun 27, 2022 • 30min
Sen. Tina Smith on the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) about the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the right to abortion established nearly 50 years ago in Roe v. Wade, the impact of the landmark ruling and how Congress might respond.
Conversation recorded on Monday, June 27, 2022.

Jun 24, 2022 • 30min
First Look for June 24 with David Lynch, Josh Rogin and Jennifer Rubin
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s David Lynch, Josh Rogin and Jennifer Rubin about the Jan. 6 House select committee hearing and assess the latest from on the ground in Ukraine.
Conversation recorded on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Jun 23, 2022 • 43min
Catherine Lhamon, Briana Scurry and Jasmyne Spencer on the impact of Title IX after 50 years
Washington Post congressional investigations reporter Jacqueline Alemany and Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Anne Caldwell speak with Catherine Lhamon, assistant secretary for civil rights at the U.S. Department of Education, Briana Scurry, former goalkeeper for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, and Jasmyne Spencer, fora series of conversation about the impact of Title IX 50 years after its passage.
Recorded on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

Jun 23, 2022 • 29min
Brad Smith on cybersecurity and Microsoft's role in aiding Ukraine against Russian cyberattacks
Washington Post associate editor and columnist David Ignatius speaks with Brad Smith, Microsoft’s president and vice chair, about foreign information operations, online disinformation, what the U.S. government should be doing about it and how tech companies continue to assess their role in the fight against it.


