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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.

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Dec 19, 2025

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Global Women’s Summit: Post Reporters on the Midterms 15.11.2022

In this conversation recorded during Washington Post Live's Global Women's Summit, Kara Swisher speaks with Washington Post reporters Jacqueline Alemany, Ashley Parker and Leigh Ann Caldwell about the midterm elections, the state of the Republican and Democratic parties, the Biden agenda and their predictions for the 2024 presidential race. Conversation recorded on Nov. 15, 2022.

Global Women's Summit: The Republican Rebel with Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) 15.11.2022

In this conversation recorded during Washington Post Live's Global Women's Summit, The Post’s senior congressional correspondent Paul Kane speaks with Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) about her political career, the Republican Party, her work on the January 6th committee and holding Donald Trump accountable. Conversation recorded on Nov. 15, 2022.

First Look for Nov. 11 with Dan Balz, Charles Lane and Jennifer Rubin 11.11.2022

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, Charles Lane and Jennifer Rubin about the midterm results, the Georgia Senate runoff and why inflation continues to rise despite the Fed raising interest rates.

Terence Winter on new show ‘Tulsa King’ 10.11.2022

Washington Post senior video producer Dave Jorgenson speaks with Terence Winter about his new show “Tulsa King, a mob drama starring Sylvester Stallone, and his storied career behind the camera. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022.

Filmmaker Nelson George on the legacy of Willie Mays 10.11.2022

Washington Post national sports columnist Jerry Brewer speaks with filmmaker Nelson George about his new documentary exploring the life and legacy of Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, Willie Mays. Conversation recorded on Thursday, November 10, 2022.

Fat Joe on the future of rap and his efforts to protect artistic expression 08.11.2022

Washington Post pop culture reporter Helena Andrews-Dyer speaks with Grammy-nominated artist Fat Joe about his new memoir, “The Book of Jose,” the evolution of hip-hop and his advice to the next generation of rappers.

Chris Krebs on midterm elections security and state of American democracy 07.11.2022

Washington Post columnist and associate editor David Ignatius speaks with Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, about the midterm elections, threats to the nation’s election infrastructure and the state of American democracy. Conversation recorded on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022.

First Look for Nov. 4 with Annie Linskey, Hugh Hewitt and Eugene Robinson 04.11.2022

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Annie Linskey, Hugh Hewitt and Eugene Robinson about the state of the midterms, the 2024 GOP presidential field and the potential of a looming recession.

Filmmaker Ken Burns on learning from the past 03.11.2022

Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with documentarian about discuss his new book, “Our America” and how the past can shape our understanding of the present. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022.

Public officials on the call to serve and attracting a new generation to government service 02.11.2022

Washington Post Live anchor and co-author of The Early 202 Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Will Hurd, former Republican congressman, Jennifer Gerbi, ARPA-E acting director, and Varun Sivaram, senior advisor to the U.S. climate envoy, about the rewards and challenges of being part of the federal workforce. Conversations recorded on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022.

Expanding access to STEM education and opportunities 01.11.2022

Sandra Cauffman, deputy director for astrophysics at NASA, Valerie Sheares Ashby, president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and other leading experts join Washington Post Live for conversations about the role of education, public policy and the private sector in building a diverse STEM workforce.

Bob Woodward on ‘The Trump Tapes’ we haven’t heard 31.10.2022

Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Bob Woodward, associate editor at The Washington Post, about his new audiobook, “The Trump Tapes,” his warning about the former president and his assessment of the state of American democracy heading into the midterms. Conversation recorded on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022.

Harnessing technology to combat climate change 28.10.2022

Washington Post national environmental reporter Brady Dennis speaks with Jigar Shah, director of the Energy Department’s Loan Programs Office, and Liane Randolph, chair of the California Air Resources Board, about the role of technology in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating a more sustainable economy. Conversations recorded on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022.

First Look for Oct. 28 with Amy Gardner, Hugh Hewitt and Ruth Marcus 28.10.2022

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Amy Gardner, Hugh Hewitt and Ruth Marcus about the state of the economy and the upcoming Supreme Court case on affirmative action.

Amazon’s ambition to provide the world with broadband access 27.10.2022

Dave Limp, senior vice president of devices and services at Amazon, joins Washington Post Live to discuss Amazon’s plan to expand broadband access through satellites, his company’s satellite internet technology and ambitions in space. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022.

Experts on changing attitudes about work and aging 26.10.2022

Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Jason Furman, former economic advisor to President Obama, and Laura Carstensen, founding director of Stanford’s Center on Longevity, about the opportunities and challenges of an aging workforce and the impact on the national economy.

Kelly Ripa on her new book, mental health and her decades long TV career 25.10.2022

Washington Post national arts reporter Geoff Edgers speaks with Kelly Ripa about her new memoir, “Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories,” which recounts her long career, complex relationship with former co-host Regis Philbin and her struggles with mental health.

Polish Prime Minister on war in Ukraine and European energy crisis 25.10.2022

Washington Post columnist and associate editor David Ignatius speaks with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki about the current course of the war in Ukraine, fears of a growing energy crisis this winter and his country’s relationship with the European Union. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022.

First Look for Oct. 21 with Eugene Scott, E.J. Dionne and George Will 21.10.2022

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Eugene Scott, E.J. Dionne and George Will to discuss how the war in Ukraine and the national abortion debate are impacting the upcoming midterm elections, and more. Conversation recorded on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.

Domestic violence victim advocates on case uptick during pandemic 20.10.2022

Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Rosie Hidalgo, senior advisor on gender-based violence for the White House Gender Policy Council, and Deborah J. Vagins, president and CEO of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, about the contributing risk factors to what has been called a “shadow pandemic,” the public policy response and the use of social media to educate...

Two veteran journalists on the impeachments and acquittals of Donald Trump 19.10.2022

Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with the Post’s Karoun Demirjian and Politico’s Rachael Bade about their new book, “Unchecked,” which reveals fresh details about what happened behind the scenes of the two impeachments and acquittals of former president Donald Trump. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022.

Rep. Langevin and Dmitri Alperovitch on cybersecurity and the national economy 19.10.2022

Author of the Cybersecurity 202 newsletter at The Washington Post, Tim Starks, speaks with Rep. Jim Langevin (D-R.I.), co-chair of the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus, and Dmitri Alperovitch, co-founder and chair of Silverado Policy Accelerator, about how businesses can navigate the threat landscape, the impact on the national economy and ways to grow the cyber workforce.

Buttigieg and the United Airlines CEO on state and future of aviation industry 18.10.2022

Washington Post global economics correspondent David J. Lynch speaks with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby to discuss the current state of the aviation industry and what the future holds. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022.

First Look for Oct. 14 with Yasmeen Abutaleb, Charles Lane and Jennifer Rubin 14.10.2022

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Yasmeen Abutaleb, Charles Lane and Jennifer Rubin about President Biden’s efforts to keep a pro-Ukraine coalition together and the top issues leading into next month’s midterms.

Sen. Warner and Gov. Holcomb on geopolitical and economic impact of bipartisan chips bill 13.10.2022

Congressional economic policy reporter Tony Romm speaks with Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb (R) about the bipartisan bill’s geopolitical and economic impact. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022

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