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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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Episodes

International Women's Day with Maria Ressa on the state of journalism and disinformation 08.03.2022

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.”

Xavier Becerra and Vicente Sarmiento on health disparities during the pandemic 07.03.2022

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.

John Bolton on the U.S. response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine 04.03.2022

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.

First Look with The Post’s Michael Duffy, Dan Lamothe, Charles Lane & Ruth Marcus 04.03.2022

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.

Enrique 'Ric' Prado on his new book, 'Black Ops: The Life of a CIA Shadow Warrior' 03.03.2022

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.”

Rep. John Katko on cybersecurity concerns around the Russian invasion 01.03.2022

The Washington Post's Jacqueline Alemany, anchor of The Early 202 newsletter, speaks with Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.), ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee Rep. John Katko, about the latest cybersecurity concerns regarding Russia and looks ahead to the State of the Union address.

Philippe Étienne on Russia's invasion of Ukraine 01.03.2022

Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with French Ambassador Philippe Étienne about the geopolitical implications of Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine.

Sen. Mark Warner on the threat of cyberattacks as part of the Russian invasion of Ukraine 28.02.2022

Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, about the latest developments in Ukraine, Putin and sanctions on Russia.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte discusses the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine 28.02.2022

Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Lithuania’s Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte about how she thinks the world should respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and what is at stake for her country.

First Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Dan Balz, E.J. Dionne & Jennifer Rubin 25.02.2022

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” opinions writer Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, E.J. Dionne and Jennifer Rubin about the latest updates from Ukraine and the state of U.S. sanctions against Russia.

Karen Pierce on the evolving invasion of Ukraine 25.02.2022

Washington Pot columnist David Ignatius speaks with Dame Karen Pierce, British Ambassador to the United States, about the large-scale invasion Russia has launched by land, by sea and by air in Ukraine.

Jason Reynolds on his writing and why his books are 'love letters' to Black children 25.02.2022

Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Jason Reynolds about his latest work, “Ain’t Burned All the Bright,” and why he calls his books “love letters” to Black children.

Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw and Isabel May discuss their new show, "1883" 24.02.2022

The Washington Post's Dave Jorgenson speaks with Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw and Isabel May about their new show “1883,” following the Dutton family as they embark on a journey west through the last bastion of untamed America.

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Thalie Martin discuss the burden of cancer on women 23.02.2022

Washington Post national health policy reporter Yasmeen Abutaleb speaks with Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), a cancer survivor, and Thalie Martini, the CEO of Breast Cancer UK, to examine the status of cancer around the world with a particular focus on how women are impacted.

Brian Koppelman, David Levien and Beth Schacter on new series "Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber" 22.02.2022

Washington Post editor of technology coverage Christina Passariello speaks with Brian Koppelman, David Levien and Beth Schacter about their new series, “Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber,” which looks at the rise and fall of Uber’s former CEO Travis Kalanick.

Sara A. Jahnke, PhD, Rowena Johnston, PhD & Catherine Sanz on the path to gender equity 18.02.2022

Washington Post politics and accountability anchor Libby Casey speaks with Sara A. Jahnke, PhD, Rowena Johnston, PhD & Catherine Sanz about how the omission of women in research, development and design across industries can have a significant impact on their health and safety.

Rep. Joyce Beatty and Janai S. Nelson on the women who inspired them 18.02.2022

Washington Post opinions writer Jonathan Capehart speaks with Rep. Joyce Beatty, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, and Janai S. Nelson, associate director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, about the women who inspired them and the continued structural barriers Black women face.

World Stage: Crisis in Ukraine with William B. Taylor 17.02.2022

William B. Taylor, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, discusses Russia-Ukraine tensions and the prospects for a diplomatic solution.

Helen Clark and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on pandemic preparedness 15.02.2022

Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former President of Liberia, about how the world can better prepare for another pandemic and the role of global collaboration between the public and private sectors.

Dwight Chapin on his new memoir, "The President's Man," about his years working for Richard Nixon 15.02.2022

Washington Post opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy speaks with Dwight L. Chapin, secretary and deputy assistant to President Richard M. Nixon from 1969 to 1973, about his new memoir, “The President’s Man: The Memoirs of Nixon’s Trusted Aide.”

First Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Ashley Parker, Hugh Hewitt & Eugene Robinson 11.02.2022

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” opinions writer Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Ashley Parker, Hugh Hewitt and Eugene Robinson about the continuing situation on the Ukraine border, inflation and the former president’s documents kept at Mar-A-Lago.

Anne Zink, MD and Shereef Elnahal, MD on the impact of the coronavirus on hospitals 10.02.2022

Washington Post health politics and policy reporter Dan Diamond speaks with Anne Zink, MD, chief medical officer of Alaska, and Shereef Elnahal, MD, president and CEO of the University Hospital in Newark, about the impact the coronavirus pandemic continues to have on hospitals and health systems.

Tomiko Brown-Nagin on the legacy of Judge Constance Baker Motley 10.02.2022

Washington Post Congressional reporter Rhonda Colvin speaks with Tomiko Brown-Nagin about her new book, “Civil Rights Queen: Constance Baker Motley and the Struggle for Equality." Judge Constance Baker Motley was the first Black woman appointed to the federal judiciary and the only woman on the NAACP legal team who won the landmark school desegregation case, Brown v. Board of Education.

Rohit Chopra on consumer protection amid rising inflation and cryptocurrency 10.02.2022

Washington Post editorial writer Heather Long speaks with Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, about consumer protection in the era of big banks and big tech, competition in the financial sector and how Americans can protect their finances in this turbulent time.

Sen. Robert Menendez on U.S. response to crisis in Ukraine and possible sanctions on Russia 08.02.2022

Washington Post opinions writer Jonathan Capehart speaks with Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, about possible sanctions the Senate may impose on Russia and how the Biden administration should respond to any Russian aggression.

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