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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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Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Tex.) on the Uvalde shooting and the Senate's recent gun safety proposal 13.06.2022

Washington Post Live anchor, Leigh Ann Caldwell, speaks with Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Tex.) about how the residents of Uvalde are coping, the reaction to the police response and what gun legislation may come out of this national tragedy.

Richard Ben-Veniste and William Cohen on the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Watergate break-in 10.06.2022

Washington Post chief correspondent Dan Balz speaks with former House Judiciary Committee member William Cohen (R-Maine) and Richard Ben-Veniste, former chief of the Watergate Task Force, as they reflect on the 50th anniversary of the Watergate break-in, which eventually led to Richard Nixon becoming the only U.S. president to resign from office.

Ellyn Shook and Drew Houston on leadership amidst growing shift to a hybrid workplace 10.06.2022

Washington Post tech at work writer Danielle Abril speaks with Ellyn Shook, chief leadership and human resources officer at Accenture, and Drew Houston, founder and CEO of Dropbox, about leadership and innovation amidst the growing shift to a hybrid workplace. Recorded on Friday, June 10, 2022.

First Look for June 10 with Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ruth Marcus and George F. Will 10.06.2022

On “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ruth Marcus and George F. Will about the Jan. 6 hearings, threats made against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and the West’s support for Ukraine.

Policymakers and experts discuss the future of cryptocurrency regulation 08.06.2022

Join Washington Post Live journalists Leigh Ann Caldwell and Tory Newmyer for a series of conversations with Rostin Behnam, chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Dante Disparte, chief strategy officer and head of global policy at Circle, and Tomicah Tillemann, global chief policy officer at Haun Ventures, about what oversi...

Michael Berube and Wes Edens on the future of green energy transportation 07.06.2022

Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Michael Berube, deputy assistant secretary for sustainable transportation at the Department of Energy, and Wes Edens, founder and co-CEO of Fortress Investment Group, about the progress made and the potential that remains to expedite a transition to more affordable, environmentally friendly modes of transportation.

Joanne Lee Molinaro on using food to explore family, history and race 07.06.2022

Washington Post Tokyo bureau chief Michelle Ye Hee Lee speaks with Joanne Lee Molinaro about her plant-based recipes, how her TikToks have become a phenomenon, how she is uses food to explore family, history and race, and her debut cookbook, "The Korean Vegan." Recorded on Thursday, June 7, 2022.

Rep. Jamie Raskin on the Jan. 6 select committee's upcoming public hearings 06.06.2022

Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) about the Jan. 6 select committee’s upcoming prime time public hearings, what questions the committee still has and what they know about what Donald Trump was doing that day. Recorded on Monday, June 6, 2022.

First Look for June 3 with Dan Balz, Charles Lane and Jennifer Rubin 03.06.2022

On "First Look," associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post's Dan Balz, Charles Lane and Jennifer Rubin about President Biden’s approval rating, his messaging on inflation, congressional redistricting and the legitimacy of the Supreme Court.

Laura Modi on the infant formula crisis 03.06.2022

Laura Modi, CEO and co-founder of Bobbie Organic Infant Formula, speaks with Washington Post opinions columnist Alyssa Rosenberg about the ongoing formula supply crisis, the financial burden on families and how the shortage impacts parents in the workplace. Following the conversation, Rosenberg leads a roundtable discussion with The Post’s pop culture reporter Helena Andres-Dyer and Amy Joyce, wri...

Patricia Espinosa and Susan Stone on the role of technology in combating climate change 02.06.2022

National environmental reporter Brady Dennis speaks with Patricia Espinosa, executive secretary of U.N. Climate Change, and Susan Stone, CEO of Ubiquitous Energy, about the role of technology in curbing the human impact on climate change. Conversation recorded on Thursday, June 2, 2022

Sergiy Kyslytsya on Biden's recent provision of missiles to Ukraine and the future of his country 01.06.2022

Diplomacy and national security reporter Missy Ryan speaks with Ukraine’s representative to the United Nations, Sergiy Kyslytsya about the latest developments in the conflict, the world’s response and what he has learned about Russia over his career in Ukraine’s foreign service. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Lawrence H. Summers on the future of inflation and the Fed's response 31.05.2022

Washington Post associate editor and columnist David Ignatius speaks with former treasury secretary Lawrence H. Summers about his assessment of the U.S. economy and the Biden administration’s efforts to control inflation.

First Look for May 27 with Jonathan Capehart, Marianna Sotomayor, Hugh Hewitt and Dana Milbank 27.05.2022

On "First Look," associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post's Marianna Sotomayor, Hugh Hewitt and Dana Milbank about the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas and the conversation surrounding mental health and gun control.

David Simon on his new limited series, 'We Own This City' 26.05.2022

Washington Post national arts reporter Geoff Edgers speaks to David Simon about his new HBO limited series, “We Own This City,” the war on the drugs and the future of local journalism. Record on Thursday, May 26, 2022.

Lisa Fitzpatrick, MD, Susanna Gallani, PhD, and Dan Buettner on telemedicine and aging in America 25.05.2022

Washington Post deputy editor of The Post's 202 newsletter franchise Paige Winfield Cunningham speaks with Lisa Fitzpatrick, MD, Susanna Gallani, PhD, and author Dan Buettner to explore the ways telemedicine can provide better access especially for seniors working full-time at the highest rate on record. Recorded on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

Bill Cassidy, Chris Murphy, Miana Bryant and Anna King discuss the recent Texas shooting 25.05.2022

Washington Post Live anchor, Leigh Ann Caldwell, speaks with Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Miana Bryant, founder of The Mental Elephant, and Anna King, president of the National Parent Teacher Association, about the school shooting in Texas and how the pandemic has impacted youth mental health.

Kellyanne Conway on her new book, 'Here's the Deal: A Memoir' 24.05.2022

Washington Post White House Bureau Chief Ashley Parker speaks with Kellyanne Conway, former senior counselor to President Trump, to discuss her four years in the Trump White House, the 2020 election and her new book “Here’s the Deal: A Memoir.” Record on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

Ukraine’s prosecutor general Iryna Venediktova on suspected war crimes committed by Russian military 24.05.2022

Washington Post associate editor and columnist David Ignatius speaks with Ukraine’s prosecutor general Iryna Venediktova about her investigation into suspected war crimes committed by the Russian government and military and the state of the war in Ukraine.

Ben Crump and Anthonio Romanucci on the legacy of George Floyd two years after his murder 23.05.2022

Washington Post national political enterprise reporter Robert Samuels speaks with Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci, who represented the family of George Floyd in their civil suit against the city of Minneapolis, about where the country is today two years after Floyd’s murder. Recorded on Monday, May 23, 2022.

First Look for May 20 with Jonathan Capehart, Annie Linskey, Eugene Robinson and Josh Rogin 20.05.2022

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Annie Linskey, Eugene Robinson and Josh Rogin about the results of Tuesday’s primary election, the November midterms and the latest developments from Ukraine. Recorded on Friday, May 20, 2022.

Sec. Marty Walsh and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan discuss the future of the infrastructure workforce 19.05.2022

Economics editor Damian Paletta speaks with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) & Labor Secretary Marty Walsh about the recent bipartisan infrastructure bill and building and maintaining a skilled infrastructure workforce.

Mark Esper on his new book, 'A Sacred Oath' 19.05.2022

Washington Post associate editor and columnist David Ignatius speaks with former defense secretary Mark T. Esper about his new book, “A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times.” Recorded on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

Rep. Michael McCaul, Rep. Elissa Slotkin and Bob Kolasky on the current cyber landscape 18.05.2022

Washington Post reporter for the Cybersecurity 202 newsletter Joseph Marks speaks with Bob Kolasky, senior vice president for critical infrastructure at Exiger, and Reps. Michael McCaul (R-Tex.) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) to assess the current cyber landscape and discuss how to strengthen private/public sector cooperation in securing cyberspace. Recorded on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

TaskRabbit CEO Ania Smith on the rise of the gig economy and the future landscape of the workforce 18.05.2022

Technology reporter Danielle Abril speak with Ania Smith, CEO of TaskRabbit, about how the gig economy will shape the future of work.

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