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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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Public officials and business leaders on the global cybersecurity landscape 13.10.2022

Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technology, Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.), the ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, Jeanette Manfra, the global director of risk and compliance at Google Cloud, and Sean Joyce, the global and U.S. cybersecurity and privacy leader at PwC, join Washington Post Live to discuss the importance of cybersecurity in bus...

Rep. Ro Khanna and MIT president on economic competitiveness and jobs of the future 11.10.2022

Washington Post global economics correspondent David J. Lynch speaks with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and MIT President L. Rafael Reif about the state of American innovation, the drivers of economic competitiveness and preparing the workforce for the jobs of the future. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022.

Temple Grandin on visual thinking and neurodiversity 10.10.2022

Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with best-selling author and scientist Temple Grandin about her new book, “Visual Thinking,” which broadens the conversation on neurodiversity and the value of different types of thinking. Conversation recorded on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022.

Creator and actor on hit British crime series ‘Sherwood’ 07.10.2022

The crime series “Sherwood” is inspired by the 2004 murders in Nottinghamshire, England. Washington Post senior video producer Dave Jorgenson speaks with creator, writer and executive producer James Graham and lead actor David Morrissey about bringing the story on screen.

First Look for Oct. 7 with Robert Barnes, George F. Will and Eugene Robinson 07.10.2022

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Robert Barnes, George F. Will and Eugene Robinson about the Alabama Voting Rights case, Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago search case and the upcoming midterm elections. Conversation recorded on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.

Medical experts on cancer treatments and expanding access 06.10.2022

Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Carol Brown, chief health equity officer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and David Agus, the founding director and CEO of the Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine, about the latest medical breakthroughs and ways to scale those advances, promote access and reduce disparities.

Editor-in-chief of British Vogue discusses inclusion and his new memoir, ‘A Visible Man’ 06.10.2022

Washington Post critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with editor-in-chief of British Vogue Edward Enninful about diversity and inclusion in the fashion industry, his unexpected journey and his new memoir, “A Visible Man.” Conversation recorded on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022.

Penn Jillette on new crime novel ‘Random’ 05.10.2022

Washington Post national arts reporter Geoff Edgers speaks with Penn Jillette, one half of the popular magic duo Penn & Teller and the author of several books, about his new crime novel, “Random,” about making life choices based on a roll of the dice and his decades-long career as a magician.

Directors Fisher Stevens and Karim Amer on going inside the war rooms of the Lincoln Project 04.10.2022

Washington Post senior news anchor Libby Casey speaks with directors Fisher Stevens and Karim Amer about their new Showtime documentary series, “The Lincoln Project” and what went into covering the team of elite GOP strategists in their effort to defeat their own party’s sitting president.

Billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman on his mission into space and future of space travel 03.10.2022

Washington Post reporter covering the space industry Christian Davenport speaks with Jared Isaacman, the billionaire entrepreneur who led the first all-private citizen crew into orbit last year, about his partnership with SpaceX and the future of commercial space exploration. Conversation recorded on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022.

First Look for Sept. 30 with Karoun Demirjian, E.J. Dionne and Josh Rogin 30.09.2022

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Karoun Demirjian, E.J. Dionne and Josh Rogin about President Putin’s military mobilization, the midterm elections and the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipeline. Conversation recorded on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022.

Key lawmakers on data protection and privacy legislation 29.09.2022

Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.) and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), about the work of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, new consumer privacy legislation, the prospects for a bipartisan bill and the future of tech regulation. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.

Cybersecurity thought leaders on internet security 28.09.2022

Washington Post technology policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski speaks with Bret Arsenault, Corporate Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer at Microsoft, about strategies to succeed in the cloud, guard against cyber intrusions and technological advances that could reshape the digital infrastructure of businesses in the coming decades.

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta president on U.S. income and wealth inequality 26.09.2022

Washington Post global economics correspondent David J. Lynch speaks with Raphael W. Bostic, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, about the causes and impact of such persistent economic inequality. Conversation recorded on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.

Public health experts on health equity and the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic 23.09.2022

California’s Health and Human Services Secretary Mark Ghaly and Kizzmekia S. Corbett, assistant professor, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, join Washington Post Live to discuss health equity, the lessons learned from the pandemic and how we can better prepare and respond to the next one.

First Look for September 23 with Jacqueline Alemany, Eugene Robinson and Jennifer Rubin 23.09.2022

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy speaks with The Post’s Jacqueline Alemany, Eugene Robinson and Jennifer Rubin about the Justice Department’s investigation into former president Donald Trump and the upcoming midterm elections. Conversation recorded on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.

The real cost of unpaid caregiving and impact of the pandemic 22.09.2022

The pandemic highlighted the real cost of unpaid caregiving, prompting new conversations about affordable care and proper compensation. Join Washington Post Live for conversations about the state of caregiving and the impact on the workforce and the economy with Care.com CEO Tim Allen, Wives and Girlfriends of Spinal Cord Injury co-founders Brooke Pagé and Elena Pauly, and Marshall Plan for Moms f...

Leading cancer expert and advocate on new approaches to treatment 21.09.2022

Worta McCaskill-Stevens, the National Cancer Institute’s director of the Community Oncology and Research Program and Joan Lunden, journalist and advocate, join Washington Post Live to discuss long-standing health disparities, new approaches to treatment and providing holistic care to patients beyond medicine.

Administration and industry leaders on the challenges of meeting America’s broadband needs 21.09.2022

Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Andy Berke, special representative for broadband at the Commerce Department, and Michael Powell, president and CEO of the National Cable & Television Association, about the plans and the timetable for upgrading the country’s high-speed internet with

Sen. Schatz, Patagonia CEO and young activists on climate change 20.09.2022

Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert, and Wanjiku “Wawa” Gatheru, Sophia Kianni and Miranda Wang join Washington Post Live for conversations about the human, environmental and economic consequences of climate change and the efforts to combat them. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022.

Former U.K. Foreign Secretary David Miliband on Queen Elizabeth’s legacy 19.09.2022

Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with David Miliband, former U.K. foreign secretary and International Rescue Committee president, about the queen’s legacy, his reflections on the day’s ceremonies and the past and future of the British monarchy. Conversation recorded on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022.

The challenges and resilience of American small business 19.09.2022

Washington Post tech at work writer Danielle Abril speaks with New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell and entrepreneur Pinky Cole, founder of Slutty Vegan, about the critical role small business plays in revitalizing communities and the larger economy and how continuing digital acceleration has opened up new strategies for resilience.

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman on Americans held hostage abroad 16.09.2022

Washington Post global opinions writer Jason Rezaian speaks with Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman for a conversation about wrongful detentions around the world and efforts to bring American hostages home. Conversation recorded on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022.

First Look for September 16 with Dan Lamothe, Hugh Hewitt and Ruth Marcus 16.09.2022

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Lamothe, Hugh Hewitt and Ruth Marcus about what’s at stake for President Biden regarding the war in Ukraine, record high inflation and the complex legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. Conversation recorded on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022

General Motors CEO Mary Barra on future of auto industry 15.09.2022

Washington Post columnist and associate editor David Ignatius speaks with GM’s chair and CEO Mary Barra about the company’s investments in more sustainable technologies, the global chip shortage and the future of the auto industry. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.

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