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.
Episodes
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Jun 17, 2022 • 43min
Jonathan Van Ness talks about Pride Month, his new book and storytelling
Washington Post senior video reporter Dave Jorgenson speaks with Jonathan Van Ness for Washington Post Live’s NEXT, discussing a conversation about his recent book, “Love That Story,” and the role of storytelling in paving the way for change. This conversation will be followed by a roundtable discussion with Post journalists.
Conversation recorded on Thursday, June 16, 2022.
Jun 15, 2022 • 29min
Kenny Loggins reflects on his music career and details stories from his new memoir, “Still Alright"
Washington Post national arts reporter Geoff Edgers speaks with singer and songwriter Kenny Loggins about his iconic career and new memoir, “Still Alright.”
Jun 15, 2022 • 45min
Experts and elected officials on energy efficiency as a means to combat climate change
Washington Post deputy editor Juliet Eilperin speaks with Donnel Baird, CEO of BlocPower, Jason F. McLennan, CEO of McLennan Design, and Lauren Faber O’Connor, chief sustainability officer for the Office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, about energy efficiency as a means to combat climate change, clean the air we breathe and reduce energy costs.
Jun 15, 2022 • 30min
Dwight Chapin and Ken Khachigian on the 50th anniversary of Watergate and President Nixon's legacy
Washington Post chief correspondent Dan Balz speaks with former top Nixon aides Dwight Chapin and Ken Khachigian as they discuss the 50th anniversary of the Watergate break-in, how that story played out inside the White House and what they believe the legacy of the 37th president should be.
Jun 15, 2022 • 29min
Miles Teller, Matthew Goode and Nikki Toscano on their new Paramount+ series, 'The Offer'
Media reporter Elahe Izadi speaks with actors Miles Teller, Matthew Goode and showrunner Nikki Toscano about their new Paramount+, "The Offer," which offers a behind-the-scenes look at the experience of making the film, “The Godfather.”
Conversation recorded on Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Jun 13, 2022 • 26min
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Tex.) on the Uvalde shooting and the Senate's recent gun safety proposal
Washington Post Live anchor, Leigh Ann Caldwell, speaks with Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Tex.) about how the residents of Uvalde are coping, the reaction to the police response and what gun legislation may come out of this national tragedy.
Jun 10, 2022 • 32min
Richard Ben-Veniste and William Cohen on the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Watergate break-in
Washington Post chief correspondent Dan Balz speaks with former House Judiciary Committee member William Cohen (R-Maine) and Richard Ben-Veniste, former chief of the Watergate Task Force, as they reflect on the 50th anniversary of the Watergate break-in, which eventually led to Richard Nixon becoming the only U.S. president to resign from office.
Jun 10, 2022 • 44min
Ellyn Shook and Drew Houston on leadership amidst growing shift to a hybrid workplace
Washington Post tech at work writer Danielle Abril speaks with Ellyn Shook, chief leadership and human resources officer at Accenture, and Drew Houston, founder and CEO of Dropbox, about leadership and innovation amidst the growing shift to a hybrid workplace.
Recorded on Friday, June 10, 2022.
Jun 10, 2022 • 29min
First Look for June 10 with Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ruth Marcus and George F. Will
On “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ruth Marcus and George F. Will about the Jan. 6 hearings, threats made against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and the West’s support for Ukraine.
Jun 8, 2022 • 1h 24min
Policymakers and experts discuss the future of cryptocurrency regulation
Join Washington Post Live journalists Leigh Ann Caldwell and Tory Newmyer for a series of conversations with Rostin Behnam, chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Dante Disparte, chief strategy officer and head of global policy at Circle, and Tomicah Tillemann, global chief policy officer at Haun Ventures, about what oversight of digital assets should look like and their impact on the larger financial system and economy.
