Washington Post Live

Washington Post investigative reporter Carol Leonnig speaks with Marie Yovanovitch, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine from 2016 to 2019, about the current situation in Ukraine, and her new memoir, “Lessons from the Edge,” which discusses how her tenure ended after she was criticized as being disloyal to President Donald Trump.

Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert to discuss his new memoir, “Searching for Peace,” his rise and fall from power, the future of the Middle East and the position he believes Israel should take on the war in Ukraine.

Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with David Malpass, the president of the World Bank Group, about the global financial impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine, the latest on the effect of sanctions against Russia and what support is being offered to the people of Ukraine and neighboring countries.

Washington Post columnist Heather Long speaks with Fatih Birol, the executive director of the International Energy Agency, about how Russia’s war in Ukraine has impacted energy markets and how the U.S. ban on Russian energy imports has reverberated throughout the global economy.

Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Julianne Smith, the United States Ambassador to NATO, about the state of the allies’ response to Russia, continued aid for Ukraine and how NATO is working to avoid an escalating conflict in Europe.

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 columnists. Tune in for news and analysis you can’t get anywhere else on Friday, March 11 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Bear Grylls, one of the most recognizable faces of outdoor adventure, shares thrilling insights from his new autobiography. He reflects on defining childhood experiences that ignited his love for nature and exploration. The conversation dives into humorous survival escapades with celebrity guests and lessons learned from extreme challenges. Grylls candidly discusses balancing fame, adventure, and family life, emphasizing resilience and smart decision-making in the wild. With captivating anecdotes, he inspires listeners to embrace their adventurous spirit.

Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Emily Haber, the German Ambassador to the United States, about Germany’s perspective on the unprecedented sanctions package against Russia, her nation’s defense budget and the $11 billion Nord Stream 2 pipeline project.

Washington Post foreign investigative correspondent Greg Miller speaks with Pavel Khodorkovskiy, the son of a Russian oligarch-turned-dissident, about the latest news out of Ukraine, how the sanctions are impacting oligarchs and what the invasion means for young Russians.

Washington Post reporter David Nakamura speaks with actor John Cho about his new young adult novel, "TroubleMaker," the impact of representation and how he sees the rise in anti-Asian racism during the coronavirus pandemic.