Washington Post Live

Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Misty Copeland, the American Ballet Theatre’s first female Black principal dancer, about her trailblazing career and new book, “Black Ballerinas: My Journey to Our Legacy.”

Kelly Marie Tran, star of Disney’s "Raya and the Last Dragon" joins The Post to discuss her varied roles and the power of representation.

Legendary actress and singer Rita Moreno joins The Post to discuss her new documentary, “Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It,” and the power of representation.

Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart speaks with actor and singer Billy Porter about his new memoir, “Unprotected,” his role on the groundbreaking drama “Pose” and the healing power of art.

Washinton Post senior writer Francis Stead Sellers speaks Francis S. Collins, the Director of the National Institutes of Health, about stepping down from the agency after serving three U.S. presidents and assessing the latest developments in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

First Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Jacqueline Alemany, Donna F. Edwards & Charles Lane discuss the future for President Biden’s Build Back Better plan and the latest updates from the January 6th Congressional committee.

Washington Post chief film critic Ann Hornaday speaks with award-winning actor Maggie Gyllenhaal about her feature directorial debut with her adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s novel, “The Lost Daughter.”

Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with USAID Deputy Administrator for Policy and Programming Isobel Coleman, U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul and former Director for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Christopher Krebs about the greatest threats faced by democracies worldwide.

Washington Post reporter Arelis R. Hernández speaks with actor and showrunner Gloria Calderón Kellett about her new comedy series, “With Love,” her mission to reflect more joy in the representation of Latinos on screen and the changing entertainment landscape for creators.

Washington Post senior writer Francis Stead Sellers speaks with Kelly Speakes-Backman, principal deputy assistant secretary for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy, and John Doerr, venture capitalist, about how green energy investments impact manufacturing, business development and international trade.

Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post's Annie Linskey, Hugh Hewitt & Eugene Robinson about Russia’s military offensive against Ukraine, the growing Olympics boycott, the latest developments out of the Jan. 6 committee and the passing of The Post’s Fred Hiatt.

Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary speaks with Rep. Sharice Davids, chair of the House Small Business Subcommittee, and sisters and business partners Vanessa Pham and Kim Pham about how small businesses are responding to new pressures in the economy.

Washington Post editorial writer and columnist Heather Long speaks with Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, and John Drake, vice president of supply chain policy for U.S. Chamber of Commerce, about the impact, causes and potential solutions to resolve the unprecedented supply chain problems.

Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Anthony S. Fauci, MD, Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Debra Duardo, Superintendent of Schools for Los Angeles County, and Gustavo Balderas, Superintendent for the Edmonds School District in Washington State, for back-to-back conversations about how COVID-19 will impact 2022, from getting childr...

Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough and Hope For The Warriors CEO Robin Kelleher join Washington Post Live to discuss veterans and the digital divide, how to improve health-care options, and strategies for veterans to find work and engage with community.

Actor and producer Brian Baumgartner joins Washington Post Live to discuss his new book, “Welcome to Dunder Mifflin: The Ultimate Oral History of The Office.”

Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), vice-chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, joins The Post to discuss the historic investments in the recent infrastructure bill, the latest on the Jan. 6 probe and the nation’s fight against COVID-19.

Jonathan Capehart sits down with The Washington Post's Dan Balz, Ruth Marcus & George F. Will to discuss Congress narrowly avoiding a government shutdown, how the omicron variant is impacting the Biden administration, the Supreme Court’s consideration of a Mississippi abortion law and much more.

Tristan Walker, CEO of Walker & Company Brands, and Cheetie Kumar, a North Carolina restaurant owner and chef, join The Post to share their journeys as entrepreneurs and how they use their platforms to affect change.

José Manuel Barroso, board chair of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, joins Washington Post Live to discuss navigating the global vaccine divide, growing concern over the omicron variant, rising coronavirus cases in Europe and how global health leaders are preparing for the next pandemic.

Peabody and duPont Award-winning journalist Mariana van Zeller joins The Post to discuss the new season of National Geographic’s “Trafficked,” which looks at the underworld’s most dangerous black markets.

CEO of Tilting the Lens Sinéad Burke, entrepreneur Wesley Hamilton and architect Jeffrey Mansfield join Washington Post Live for back-to-back conversations about how disability can spur ingenuity and adaptability, and drive innovation.

Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with the 22nd U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Stefanie Tompkins, the director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on strategies to galvanize a new generation of public servants and instill a “start-up” kind of enthusiasm.

Race in America: History Matters Washington Post reporter Arelis R. Hernández speaks with Kevin Gover, the Smithsonian’s under secretary for museums and culture, and Angeline Boulley, author of the bestselling book, “’Firekeeper’s Daughter," about their reflections on Native American Heritage Month.

Jonathan Capehart sits down with The Washington Post's Charles Lane, Annie Linskey and Ruth Marcus to discuss the Build Back Better plan, inflation concerns and President Biden’s current approval rating.