

Washington Post Live
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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Mar 11, 2022 • 28min
First Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Damian Paletta, Megan McArdle & Eugene Robinson
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.

Mar 11, 2022 • 30min
Bear Grylls discusses his new autobiography, 'Never Give Up'
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.

Mar 10, 2022 • 29min
Emily Haber discusses Germany's perspective on sanctions against Russia
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.

Mar 10, 2022 • 25min
Pavel Khodorkovskiy on what the invasion of Ukraine means for young Russians
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.

Mar 9, 2022 • 29min
John Cho on his new young adult novel, 'TroubleMaker,' and the impact of representation
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.

Mar 8, 2022 • 29min
International Women's Day with Maria Ressa on the state of journalism and disinformation
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Maria Ressa, winner of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize and founder of the media company Rappler, about her path as a journalist and the threat of what she calls “gendered disinformation.”

Mar 7, 2022 • 47min
Xavier Becerra and Vicente Sarmiento on health disparities during the pandemic
Washington Post opinions writer Jonathan Capehart speaks with Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Santa Ana Mayor Vicente Sarmiento about why Latinos have been among the communities hit hardest during the coronavirus pandemic and structural solutions for the future.

Mar 4, 2022 • 25min
John Bolton on the U.S. response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Washington Post opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy speaks with John Bolton, former national security advisor and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, America’s response and how President Biden is handling this crisis.

Mar 4, 2022 • 35min
First Look with The Post’s Michael Duffy, Dan Lamothe, Charles Lane & Ruth Marcus
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy speaks with The Post’s Dan Lamothe, Charles Lane and Ruth Marcus about the latest from Ukraine, President Biden’s State of the Union address and where the country stands with covid.

Mar 3, 2022 • 29min
Enrique 'Ric' Prado on his new book, 'Black Ops: The Life of a CIA Shadow Warrior'
Washington Post reporter for the The Cybersecurity 202 newsletter Joseph Marks speaks with Enrique “Ric” Prado about his new memoir, “Black Ops: The Life of a CIA Shadow Warrior.”


