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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

Race in America: Giving Voice with Angie Thomas 22.01.2021

Angie Thomas, author of “The Hate U Give,” joins The Post to discuss her new book, “Concrete Rose,” and the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement on her work.

New Government with House Majority Whip Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) 22.01.2021

House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) joins the Washington Post the day before the inauguration to discuss goals for the incoming administration.

Race in America: MLK’s Legacy with Mayor Steven L. Reed & Mayor Randall Woodfin 15.01.2021

Montgomery, Ala. Mayor Steven L. Reed and Birmingham, Ala. Mayor Randall Woodfin join The Post to discuss the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and where we are today.

New Government with Ronald A. Klain 15.01.2021

Ronald Klain, President-elect Joe Biden’s White House chief of staff, joins The Post to lay out the goals of the new administration.

A Conversation with James B. Comey 15.01.2021

Former FBI Director James Comey joins The Post to discuss his latest book, “Saving Justice” and his perspective on the political and legal ramifications of a post-Trump Washington.

“The Dissident”: A Conversation with Bryan Fogel, Omar Abdulaziz & Hatice Cengiz 15.01.2021

Bryan Fogel, Omar Abdulaziz and Hatice Cengiz join The Post to discuss “The Dissident,” a new documentary about the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi

Artificial Intelligence in Health Care 14.01.2021

Experts and innovators join The Post to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming medical care as we know it, including in the fight against covid-19.

Transfer of Power: Impeachment, Pardons and the 25th Amendment 14.01.2021

Jack Goldsmith, co-author of “After Trump: Reconstructing the Presidency,” joins The Post to explore the legalities and political parameters of removing a president from power.

A Conversation with William Evanina 14.01.2021

William Evanina, director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, joins The Post to discuss the most pressing intelligence concerns today and on the horizon.

New Government with Alex Padilla 13.01.2021

Alex Padilla will soon be sworn in to finish out the Senate term of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. He joins The Post to discuss his hopes for the Biden administration

Coronavirus: Vaccine Distribution with Michael Osterholm 12.01.2021

Michael Osterholm, one of President-elect Joe Biden’s COVID-19 advisers, joins The Post to discuss the next critical steps in the fight against the deadly virus.

Race in America: Building Trust in Vaccines 12.01.2021

Columbia, South Carolina Mayor Steve Benjamin and Morehouse School of Medicine president and dean Valerie Montgomery Rice join The Post Live to discuss building trust in the coronavirus vaccine.

Transfer of Power: Storming the Capitol 08.01.2021

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, former Sen. Jeff Flake and Rep. Nancy Mace join The Post to discuss the unprecedented assault on the U.S. Capitol and what it means for the future of American democracy.

The Path Forward: Combating COVID-19 with Palantir CEO Alexander Karp 08.01.2021

Alexander Karp, CEO and co-founder of Palantir, joins The Post to talk about the challenges faced by governments around the world in relying on technology and software to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.

New Government with Chuck Hagel & Penny Pritzker 08.01.2021

Former secretary of defense Chuck Hagel and former secretary of commerce Penny Pritzker join The Post to discuss the Biden administration and its agenda, and the importance of a peaceful transition of power.

The Path Forward: Combating COVID-19 with NIH Director Francis Collins, MD 08.01.2021

NIH director Francis Collins joins The Post to discuss the latest updates on coronavirus treatment and how public health officials are combating skepticism and educating the public about vaccines.

“THE STAND”: A Conversation with Actor Jovan Adepo and Executive Producer Benjamin Cavell 18.12.2020

“THE STAND,” based on one of Stephen King’s most acclaimed novels, depicts his apocalyptic vision of a world enveloped by a deadly plague. Actor Jovan Adepo and executive producer Benjamin Cavell join The Post to discuss the new CBS miniseries.

The Path Forward: Combating COVID-19 with Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks 16.12.2020

Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks joins The Post to discuss the latest developments with the company’s coronavirus treatments as cases continue to climb across the country.

The Future of Work with Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield & Box CEO Aaron Levie 16.12.2020

Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield and Box CEO Aaron Levie join The Post for a deep dive into the expanding world of cloud computing for the new workforce and the new normal.

The Future Reset: Closing the Racial Wealth Gap 15.12.2020

Princeton University’s Eddie Glaude Jr., Operation HOPE’s John Hope Bryant and other leaders and scholars join The Post to discuss the factors that have allowed the racial wealth gap to endure and ways to address that inequality today.

Race in America: Criminal Justice Reform with Alberto Gonzales & Loretta E. Lynch 15.12.2020

Former U.S. attorneys general Loretta E. Lynch and Alberto Gonzales, the bipartisan co-chairs of a new report by the Council on Criminal Justice, join The Post to discuss their proposals for criminal justice reform.

A Conversation with Benjamin L. Ginsberg 15.12.2020

Benjamin Ginsberg, a Republican election lawyer who helped lead the 2000 Florida GOP recount legal strategy, joins The Post to discuss the today’s electoral college vote and ways to strengthen the country’s election system.

Race in America: The Power of Representation with Rep. Sharice Davids & Rep. Deb Haaland 15.12.2020

Rep. Sharice Davids (D-Kan.) and Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.), the first Native American women elected to Congress, join The Post to discuss the impact of a more diverse Congress, Native American history and their legislative priorities.

Coronavirus: Vaccine Distribution with Richard E. Besser & Leana S. Wen 11.12.2020

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation president and CEO Richard Besser, MD, and George Washington University public health professor Leana Wen, MD, join The Post to discuss the next critical steps in the fight against covid-19.

The Path Forward: Digital Acceleration with Accenture CEO Julie Sweet 11.12.2020

Accenture CEO Julie Sweet joins the Post to discuss how the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the necessity of operating digitally for most global businesses.

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