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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Apr 10, 2022 • 45min
Cathy Mulligan and Rep. Darren Soto on the societal impact of blockchain technology
Washington Post national economic policy reporter Tory Newmyer leads a series of conversations that look at the societal impact of blockchain technology and the security standards needed to keep pace with increased interest and investments in cryptocurrencies.
Conversation recorded on Tuesday April 5, 2022.
Apr 10, 2022 • 29min
Cristiano R. Amon on heading towards a global chip shortage
Washington Post technology policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski speaks with Cristiano R. Amon, CEO of Qualcomm, about why he thinks the world was headed towards a global chip shortage, and why he believes that the semiconductor problem will greatly improve in the second half of 2022.
Conversation recorded on Tuesday April 5, 2022.
Apr 9, 2022 • 27min
Alex Bornyakov about Ukraine's efforts to pressure tech companies to aid his country
Washington Post technology policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski speaks with Alex Bornyakov, deputy minister of digital transformation of Ukraine, about his country’s efforts to pressure tech companies to come to Ukraine’s aid and wage what is being called the world’s first “crypto war.”
Conversation recorded on Tuesday April 5, 2022.
Apr 9, 2022 • 30min
Mark Brzezinski on Poland's mounting refugee needs and diplomacy during crisis
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with the U.S. ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski about the mounting refugee needs, the U.S. influence on the situation in Ukraine and diplomacy during crisis.
Conversation record on Monday April 4, 2022.
Apr 9, 2022 • 48min
Mitch Landrieu and Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on the opportunities behind infrastructure investment
Washington Post congressional investigations reporter Jacqueline Alemany speaks with Mitch Landrieu and Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) for conversations that explore both the challenges and the opportunities that lay ahead with critical infrastructure investment and the impact it may have on job creation and quality of life.
Conversation recorded on Friday April 1, 2022.
Apr 8, 2022 • 27min
Rep. Ayanna Pressley on her push for federal legislation banning hair-related discrimination
Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) about her push for federal legislation banning hair-related discrimination, her personal journey living with alopecia and the conversations spurred by the recent Academy Awards.
Conversation recorded on Thursday March 31, 2022.
Apr 8, 2022 • 30min
Andrew Adams on the U.S. Justice Department's 'KleptoCapture' task force
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Andrew Adams, the federal prosecutor leading the Justice Department’s new “KleptoCapture” task force about his efforts to investigate and prosecute those whose unlawful accumulation of wealth enables the Russian government in its war against Ukraine.
Conversation recorded on Thursday April 8th, 2022.
Apr 8, 2022 • 27min
First Look for April 8 with Jonathan Capehart, Isabelle Khurshudyan, Christine Emba and Charles Lane
Washington Post Live’s “First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart will host a reporter debrief followed by a roundtable discussion with Washington Post opinions columnists. Tune in for news and analysis you can’t get anywhere else.
Apr 8, 2022 • 30min
Cappy McGarr and Kevin Nealon on the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with Cappy McGarr, the Emmy-nominated co-founder of the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, and comedian Kevin Nealon to celebrate the importance of humor and highlight the history of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Conversation recorded Thursday March 21, 2022.
Apr 7, 2022 • 26min
First Look for April 1 with The Post's Jonathan Capehart, David Von Drehle and Jennifer Rubin
Washington Post Live’s “First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart will host a reporter debrief followed by a roundtable discussion with Washington Post opinions columnists. Tune in for news and analysis you can’t get anywhere else.
Conversation recorded on Friday April 1, 2022.
