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Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) joins The Post to discuss his efforts to expand the child tax credit, and why he views this as a legislative priority.

The coronavirus pandemic upended education and generated concern about millions of students falling behind, especially those of color and in high-poverty communities. Linda Darling-Hammond and DeRionne Pollard, two leaders in education, join Washington Post Live to examine ways to create a more equitable path forward and equip students with the skills needed for a rapidly changing world.

Rep. John Curtis (R-Utah) joins The Post to discuss his role as chair of the newly launched Conservative Climate Caucus, the historic drought in his home state and infrastructure negotiations in Congress.

“High on the Hog” is a new docuseries about Black culinary history. Based on the seminal book of the same name by Jessica B. Harris, it follows the host Stephen Satterfield as he travels from West Africa to the Deep South. Satterfield and Harris join Washington Post Live to discuss how African-American food has shaped our culinary landscape.

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba joins The Post to discuss efforts to get more Mississippians vaccinated and his message to those who are hesitant to get their shots.

Elevating the voices of the historically marginalized, like those who identify as disabled, can have the power to shift stereotypes and build a more inclusive future. Andraéa LaVant, Reyma McCoy McDeid and Jen Deerinwater join The Washington Post to discuss the power of representation and the state of disability activism.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo joins The Post to discuss plans to reignite the post-pandemic economy through the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package.

Margrethe Vestager, the European Commission executive vice president, joins The Post to discuss her efforts to curtail the power of big tech companies and whether privacy concerns can be used to limit competition.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) joins The Post to discuss how his state is handling the pandemic, his forecast for an increase in tourism this summer and his decision on masks in schools when they reopen this fall.

Washington Post opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy sits down with Washington Post correspondents and columnists to discuss the Kaseya ransomware attack, the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and what awaits Congress after recess.

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan joins The Post to discuss how the historic drought in the West is impacting her city and where the city’s reopening efforts stand.

Author Clint Smith joins The Post to discuss his new book “How The Word is Passed” about the legacy of slavery and its aftermath.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joins The Post to discuss the spike in new covid-19 cases, vaccination efforts and the state’s severe drought.

The number of coronavirus infections is rising again as the delta variant becomes more dominant in the United States. Medical experts Ashish K. Jha, MD, and Céline Gounder, MD, join The Post to discuss the latest on the pandemic.

Louisville Police Chief Erika Shields joins The Post to discuss the nationwide spike in violent crime and strategies to keep communities safe.

Actor, rapper and producer Daveed Diggs joins The Post to discuss his versatile career and the frequent themes of race and class in his work.

Alaska Air Group CEO Ben Minicucci and Neste US President Jeremy Baines join The Post to discuss the financial impact the coronavirus has had on major airlines and the path forward as millions return to the friendly skies.

The president of the Kennedy Center Deborah F. Rutter joins The Post to discuss how the arts have adapted during the pandemic, what reopening could look like and how the arts have reckoned with the times we live in.

Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) and FireEye CEO Kevin Mandia join The Post to discuss the looming cybersecurity threats to both government and private systems and share what measures can be deployed to counter the growing problem.

Washington Post journalists Yasmeen Abutaleb and Damian Paletta join Post Live to discuss their new book “Nightmare Scenario: Inside the Trump Administration’s Response to the Pandemic That Changed History.”

Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) joins The Post to discuss his policy priorities around racial and economic equality, the impact of diverse voices in policymaking and the state of LGBTQ rights as the country marks Pride Month.

Documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville and The Washington Post's Jason Rezaian discuss Neville’s highly anticipated new film, "Roadrunner: A Film about Anthony Bourdain," which explores the life and premature death of the superstar chef and TV host.

Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) the top Republican on the House Judiciary antitrust subcommittee, joins Washington Post Live to discuss the proposed bills and other items on the legislative agenda.

Jonathan Capehart sits down with Dan Balz, Ruth Marcus & George Will to discuss President Biden’s agenda and the Supreme Court’s recent rulings.

CNN’s chief media correspondent Brian Stelter joins The Post to discuss his book "Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News, and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth” and how Fox became deeply aligned with Donald Trump over the course of his presidency.