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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

Coronavirus: Leadership During Crisis with Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards 19.02.2021

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards joins The Post to discuss the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, vaccine rollout and the latest on the winter weather that has gripped his state.

Race in America: Giving Voice with Ava DuVernay 19.02.2021

Award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay joins The Post to discuss her latest initiative to promote diverse representation in Hollywood through her narrative change collective ARRAY.

Coronavirus: Leadership During Crisis with Andy Slavitt 19.02.2021

Andy Slavitt, the White House senior advisor on COVID-19 response, joins The Post to discuss vaccine production and delivery, and the challenges of slowing community spread.

Race in America: The United States vs. Billie Holiday with Lee Daniels & Andra Day 17.02.2021

Lee Daniels and Andra Day join The Post to discuss their new film, “The United States vs. Billie Holiday,” which explores the revolutionary jazz singer’s struggles with addiction and the racism she experienced throughout her career.

Coronavirus: Leadership During Crisis with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot 17.02.2021

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot joins The Post to discuss the city’s reopening plans, vaccine rollout and Lightfoot’s strategy for driving economic recovery.

Transfer of Power: Fracture or Faction? The Future of the Republican Party 17.02.2021

Evan McMullin, the former chief policy director for the House Republican Conference and a 2016 presidential candidate, joins The Post to discuss the future of the Republican Party

Race in America: History Matters with Keisha N. Blain & Ibram X. Kendi 12.02.2021

Historians Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain join The Post to discuss their new book, “Four Hundred Souls,” an anthology that highlights pivotal figures and untold stories from the 400-year journey of African Americans.

117th Congress: Rep. Adam Kinzinger 12.02.2021

Rep. Adam Kinzinger joins The Post to discuss his thoughts on the impeachment trial, former president Donald Trump’s legacy and the future of the GOP.

117th Congress: Sen. Tim Kaine 09.02.2021

Sen. Tim Kaine joins The Post to discuss the impeachment trial, the coronavirus relief package and the rest of President Biden’s agenda.

117th Congress: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries 09.02.2021

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins The Post to discuss why his caucus believes former president Donald Trump should be convicted for inciting the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and the covid-19 relief bill negotiations.

Race in America: History Matters with Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden 08.02.2021

Carla Hayden, who made history as the first woman and the first African American to lead the Library of Congress, joins The Post to discuss how the past informs our understanding of the present.

Coronavirus: Leadership During Crisis with Va. Gov. Ralph Northam & Team Rubicon CEO Jake Wood 08.02.2021

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and Team Rubicon CEO Jake Wood join The Post to discuss coronavirus vaccine rollout.

New Government: The First 100 Days with Jared Bernstein 08.02.2021

Jared Bernstein, a member of the president’s Council of Economic Adviser, joins The Post to discuss the administration’s pandemic relief package and President Biden’s economic agenda to help the U.S. recover from the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis.

A Conversation with U.N. Secretary General António Guterres 08.02.2021

U.N. Secretary General António Guterres joins The Post to discuss vaccine rollout, geopolitical stability and how the U.N. is encouraging countries to work together.

A Conversation with Rep. Val Demings (D-Fla.) 03.02.2021

Rep. Val Demings joins The Post to discuss how Congress is charting a course forward, her legislative priorities and the ongoing fight for racial justice.

Coronavirus: Leadership During Crisis with Anthony S. Fauci 03.02.2021

Anthony S. Fauci, President Biden’s chief medical adviser, joins The Post to discuss the latest developments in vaccine research, the mutated coronavirus strains and how to remain vigilant against the spread of the virus.

Coronavirus: Leadership During Crisis with West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice 03.02.2021

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice joins The Post to talk about the state’s vaccine distribution success, the advice he’d give his fellow governors and what he wants to see from the federal government.

The Path Forward: The Global Economy with Ray Dalio 31.01.2021

Billionaire hedge fund manager and philanthropist Ray Dalio joins The Post to discuss the massive gaps in wealth, value and politics, and what President Biden can do to restore U.S. prosperity.

Be Well: Leading with Purpose 31.01.2021

Warby Parker co-founder Neil Blumenthal, former Xerox CEO Ursula burns and Wharton dean Erika James join The Post to discuss how businesses are making their employees’ well-being a priority.

Prognosis 2021 31.01.2021

U.S. surgeon general nominee Vivek H. Murthy, MD, and Sen. Bill Cassidy join The Post to discuss the country’s progress on COVID-19 response, testing and vaccine development.

A Conversation with Melinda and Bill Gates 27.01.2021

Melinda and Bill Gates join The Post to discuss the impact of covid-19 around the world, how to prioritize an equitable recovery and how to prepare for the next pandemic.

The Future of Work 27.01.2021

Zoom COO Aparna Bawa, McKinsey Global Institute’s Susan Lund and Professor Adam Grant join The Post to discuss the ways the pandemic has changed the workplace, and how the structure and culture of work could continue to evolve in the future.

The Path Forward: Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. 26.01.2021

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. joins The Post to discuss what it means to be the first Black chief of a U.S. military service and how artificial intelligence will reshape air combat.

Coronavirus: Leadership During Crisis with Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers 26.01.2021

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers joins The Post to discuss the state’s plan to speed up vaccine rollout and his vision for economic recovery in 2021.

New Government: The First 100 Days with Rep. Nikema Williams 22.01.2021

As a new era in American politics begins, Rep. Nikema Williams (D-Ga.) offers her perspective on critical issues facing the incoming Biden administration and lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

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