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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Jan 4, 2022 • 30min
Kizzmekia Corbett on the omicron variant and the the future of mRNA vaccines
Kizzmekia S. Corbett, PhD, assistant professor at Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health and recently named one of Time magazine’s 2021 Heroes of the Year, speaks with Washington post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers about leading the team behind Moderna’s mRNA vaccine, the omicron variant and the development and future possibilities of mRNA vaccine technology.
Jan 4, 2022 • 38min
Donell Harvin and Sgt. Aquilino Gonell reflect on Jan 6. one year later
Washington Post investigative reporter Aaron C. Davis speaks with Donell Harvin, the former Chief of Homeland Security and Intelligence for the District of Columbia, and U.S. Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell about how the Jan. 6 insurrection played out and how it has impacted their lives over the last year.
Jan 4, 2022 • 30min
Roy Wood Jr. on exploring America through the lens of comedy
Washington Post media reporter Elahe Izadi speaks with Roy Wood Jr., correspondent for “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,” about his recent special, “Imperfect Messenger,” exploring America through the lens of comedy and his Alabama roots.
Jan 3, 2022 • 29min
Best of: Jon Batiste on his Oscar win for Pixar's 'Soul' and taking music to the streets
Musician Jon Batiste joins The Post to discuss his Oscar win, his new album and why he took his music to the streets of New York during the nationwide protests over the killing of George Floyd last year.
Dec 31, 2021 • 32min
Best of: Karamo Brown on his optimism and advocacy around mental health
“Queer Eye” host Karamo Brown joins The Post to discuss his advocacy around mental health and to share advice on how to adjust to our new normal as society reopens.
Dec 30, 2021 • 30min
Best of: Revathi Advaithi on the causes and solutions for the supply chain crisis
Washington Post columnist Heather Long speaks with Revathi Advaithi, CEO of Flex, to discuss the structural causes and potential solutions for the current supply chain bottlenecks and the future of manufacturing.
Dec 29, 2021 • 29min
Best of: SEC Chair Gary Gensler on regulating cryptocurrencies
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler joins Washington Post Live to discuss the cryptocurrency landscape, the growth in digital trading platforms and his call for more stringent financial disclosures around sustainability.
Dec 28, 2021 • 28min
Best of: American Airlines chair & CEO Doug Parker on the path forward for the airline industry
American Airlines chair and CEO Doug Parker join The Post to discuss how the carrier is keeping its passengers and employees safe, its efforts to address the environmental cost of flying and the future of the travel industry.
This interview does not discuss the omicron variant as it was recorded before the variant emerged.
Dec 27, 2021 • 28min
Best of: Stevie Van Zandt's new book takes readers on a deep dive into his rock-and-roll journey
Rock-and-roll guitarist, “Sopranos” actor and activist Stevie Van Zandt joins Washington Post Live to discuss his new memoir, “Unrequited Infatuations,” which chronicles the twists and turns of his nearly nonstop career
Dec 24, 2021 • 53min
Best of: Bob Woodward on his 50 Years at the Washington Post
In a special Washington Post Live program, veteran journalist Bob Woodward will be interviewed by his wife, Elsa Walsh, about his 50-year career at the Post.
