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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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Digital Health 25.06.2021

Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, John Brownstein, PhD, Tufia C. Haddad, MD, and Jack Resneck Jr., MD, discuss the future of digital health care, and how to make it efficient and safe.

Women in Tech: Trailblazers 24.06.2021

Google CFO Ruth Porat, former TaskRabbit CEO Stacy Brown-Philpot and former IBM CEO Ginni Rometty — three trailblazers in the industry — join The Post to discuss their paths to leadership and the big questions that will define the future of technology.

Opportunity in Crisis: Health Care with Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez 24.06.2021

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez joins Washington Post Live for a conversation on how the pandemic exposed and exacerbated vulnerabilities in health-care institutions and proposes solutions for a more equitable health-care system.

117th Congress: Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) 24.06.2021

Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) joins The Post to discuss his fight to protect the cattle industry and his bill to repeal outdated or discriminatory laws targeting Native Americans.

Rebecca Minkoff discusses post-pandemic challenges in the fashion industry and her new book 22.06.2021

Fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff joins The Post to discuss post-pandemic challenges facing the fashion industry and her new book, “Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success.”

Race in America: Black Economic Mobility 19.06.2021

Cecilia Rouse, chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, and John Rogers Jr., co-CEO and chairman of Ariel Investments, discuss the impact of the racial wealth gap on Black communities and solutions to promote economic mobility.

Race in America: History Matters with Annette Gordon-Reed, Historian & Author, “On Juneteenth” 19.06.2021

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed joins The Post to discuss her new book “On Juneteenth,” the legacy of slavery and the struggles that remain to achieve racial equality.

First Look 18.06.2021

Jonathan Capehart sits down with Washington Post correspondents and columnists to discuss President Biden’s meeting with Vladimir Putin and the significance of Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday.

Craig Melvin on his new book, “Pops: Learning to Be a Son and a Father” 18.06.2021

Craig Melvin is a co-host on the 3rd hour of NBC News’ “TODAY Show,” an anchor on MSNBC Live and a host of “Dateline.” He joins The Post to discuss his new book “Pops: Learning to Be a Son and a Father.”

Race in America: History Matters 18.06.2021

Director Dawn Porter and journalist DeNeen L. Brown join The Post to discuss “Rise Again: Tulsa and The Red Summer,” their new documentary about the Tulsa Race Massacre and the years of violence that preceded it.

Chasing Cancer with Ned E. Sharpless, MD, and Andrew Kaczynski 17.06.2021

2021 marks 50 years since the National Cancer Act was signed into law. National Cancer Institute DirectorNed E. Sharpless, MD, and Andrew Kaczynski join The Post to discuss how far we’ve come and how much further we can go.

Ben Rhodes, Former Obama Deputy National Security Adviser 17.06.2021

Ben Rhodes, a former top national security adviser to President Barack Obama, joins The Post to discuss President Biden’s first international trip, the administration’s foreign policy and why he thinks democracy is being threatened in America and abroad.

Andy Slavitt on his new book “Preventable" 17.06.2021

Andy Slavitt, former White House senior adviser on coronavirus response, joins The Post to discuss his new book, “Preventable: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U.S. Coronavirus Response.”

The Path Forward: America’s Digital Infrastructure with Chuck Robbins, Chair & CEO, Cisco 17.06.2021

Chuck Robbins, chair and CEO of Cisco, joins The Post to discuss the future of work, the future of the internet and the cost of cybersecurity.

Climate Solutions: A Conversation with Sylvia Earle 15.06.2021

Mission Blue president & chair Sylvia Earle sits down with The Post to examine innovative ideas and solutions for keeping our oceans clean. Dan Laffoley, a leading global expert on ocean conservation, also joins the conversation.

Wolfgang Van Halen: “Mammoth WVH” 15.06.2021

Musician Wolfgang Van Halen joins The Post to discuss his debut solo album “Mammoth WVH” and his experience playing alongside his father in Van Halen.

117th Congress: Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) 15.06.2021

Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Mark Warner (D-Va.) joins The Post to discuss how to respond to vulnerabilities in our cybersecurity, the latest in the bipartisan negotiations over infrastructure and President Biden’s first overseas trip.

Author James Patterson on his new book 'The President’s Daughter: A Thriller' 14.06.2021

Author James Patterson joins The Post to talk about his new novel “The President’s Daughter: A Thriller,” which he co-wrote with former president Bill Clinton.

The Path Forward: Global Education 11.06.2021

Former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard joins The Post to discuss how the global education crisis was exacerbated by the pandemic and why it should matter to the U.S. and the rest of the world.

First Look 11.06.2021

Jonathan Capehart sits down with Washington Post correspondents and columnists to discuss President Biden’s pledge to donate millions of vaccine doses, the G-7 Summit and a new bipartisan infrastructure proposal.

Global Vaccine Divide 11.06.2021

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, chair José Manuel Barroso and Unilever CEO Alan Jope join The Post to discuss strengthening the covid-19 recovery response globally and the role of hygiene, sanitation and clean water in fighting the spread of new strains.

Singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor talks about her new memoir “Rememberings” 10.06.2021

Acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor joins The Post for a rare, in-depth interview to discuss her new memoir, “Rememberings.”

Life After Vaccines: Future of Travel and Live Events 10.06.2021

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and Kayak CEO Steve Hafner join The Post to discuss the future of travel and live events.

UFOs and National Security with former AATIP director Luis Elizondo 09.06.2021

There is a bipartisan push in Congress to find out once and for all: Are we alone? Lue Elizondo, former director of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program, joins The Post to discuss a report on UAPs that is due to Congress this month.

Author Lawrence Wright talks about his new book “The Plague Year: America in the Time of COVID” 09.06.2021

Lawrence Wright, author of “The Plague Year: America in the Time of COVID,” joins The Post to discuss what he’s learned from investigating the origins, handling and ongoing threats of the pandemic.

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