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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Apr 19, 2022 • 29min
Rob Meyerson on the first all-private space mission and the future of the space industry
Washington Post NASA and the space industry reporter Christian Davenport speaks with Rob Meyerson, the CEO of Delalune Space, to discuss the first all-private mission to the International Space Station and what role the private sector plays in space exploration and infrastructure.
Apr 18, 2022 • 31min
Ed Bastian on the state of air travel heading into the busy summer season
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian about how airlines are handling the issues of consumer demand, mask mandates and pilot fatigue as they gear up for a busy summer season.
Apr 18, 2022 • 29min
Janelle Monáe on her new book, 'The Memory Librarian' and challenges facing the LBGTQIA+ community
Washington Post Associate Editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with Janelle Monáe about her new book “The Memory Librarian” which explores themes of queerness, race, gender plurality and love.
Conversation recorded on April 18, 2022
Apr 18, 2022 • 29min
Oksana Markarova on the current state of Ukraine and negotiation talks with Russia
Investigative foreign correspondent, Greg Miller talks with Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova about the support her country is looking for from the U.S. and the international community as fears grow about the scope of battles to come.
Apr 18, 2022 • 27min
First Look for April 15 with Jonathan Capehart, Damian Paletta, Eugene Robinson and George F. Will
Damian Paletta joins First Look to discuss how the U.S. plans to tackle inflation and the overall economic outlook of 2022. Post columnists, Eugene Robinson and George F. Will discuss how the West can continue to aid Ukraine and if Finland and Sweden should join NATO.
Conversation recorded on April 15, 2022
Apr 15, 2022 • 27min
Greg Sarris discusses his new memoir and representation within Indigenous communities
Washington Post immigration reporter, Arelis R. Hernandez speaks with Greg Sarris, the long-time chair of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, a Northern California confederation of tribes, about his new memoir and how America can truthfully reckon with the history of its Indigenous peoples.
Apr 13, 2022 • 30min
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford on his recent bill to restrict the use of no-knock warrants
Nicole Dungca, co-creator of the new Washington Post podcast about no-knock warrants entitled "Broken Doors," speaks with Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, who has pushed for statewide restrictions on no-knock warrants.
Conversation recorded on Wednesday April 13, 2022
Apr 13, 2022 • 30min
Gillian Anderson and Susanne Bier discuss their new series, 'The First Lady'
Washington Post deputy editorial page editor and columnist Karen Tumulty speaks with actor Gillian Anderson and director Susanne Bier about their new series, "The First Lady," which explores the stories behind the First Ladies of the United States.
Apr 12, 2022 • 29min
Michael Herzog on recent terror attacks on Israel and the country's response to the war in Ukraine
Washington Post national security reporter Souad Mekhennet speaks with the Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, about the focus on Israeli security, the hopes for diplomacy in the Middle East and the array of challenges facing Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
Conversation recorded on Monday April 11, 2022
Apr 11, 2022 • 31min
Ben Foster and Barry Levinson on their new film, 'The Survivor'
Washington Post chief film critic Ann Hornaday speaks with actor Ben Foster and director Barry Levinson about their new film, “The Survivor,” which follows the true story of boxer and Holocaust survivor Harry Haft and his life after escaping Auschwitz.
