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Matthew Desmond, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and Princeton sociologist, discusses his book “Poverty, by America,” how those with privilege benefit from the persistence of poverty in ways "known and unknown” and ways to counteract economic inequality. Conversation recorded on March 30, 2023.

Oscar-winning costume artist Ruth E. Carter, the creative mind behind the outfits in films such as “Do The Right Thing,” “Malcom X” and “Black Panther,” joins Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart to discuss her tabletop book detailing her craft, her designs for actors from Samuel L. Jackson to Halle Berry and the strides made by Black women in Hollywood. Conversation recorded on June...

NBA All-Star Chris Paul discusses his memoir “Sixty-One,” which explores the lasting impact of his grandfather on the course of Paul’s life, from lessons in how he raises his children to how he commemorates and remembers those closest to him. Conversation recorded on Monday, June 26, 2023.

Washington Post sportswriter Sally Jenkins talks about her new book exploring the lessons of sports for life, the growing popularity of women’s sports, and her piece about the relationship between tennis legends and cancer survivors Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

Award-winning actors Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Tobias Menzies speak with chief film critic Ann Hornaday about their movie, “You Hurt My Feelings,” which explores communication breakdowns in a long-term relationship, and how their relationships with director Nicole Holofcener ground their performances.   Conversation recorded on Monday, May 22, 2023.  

Chef Sean Sherman, whose Minneapolis restaurant Owamni won the James Beard award for Best New Restaurant last year, speaks with senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan about Indigenous culinary history and his restaurant’s mission to “decolonize” the dining experience.   Conversation recorded on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023.

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Tyler Pager, Jennifer Rubin and Max Boot about the Ukraine aid package, President Biden on Israel and the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Conversation recorded on Friday, December 15, 2023.

Jay Chaudhry, CEO and founder of Zscaler, and James Lewis, director of the strategic technologies program at the Center for Strategic & International Studies, join Washington Post Live to discuss securing cloud infrastructure and advances in artificial intelligence. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.

Washington Post tech policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski speaks with Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.), José-Marie Griffiths, Dakota State University president, and Erika Shugart, National Science Teaching Association executive director, about America’s status as one of the world’s leaders in innovation and efforts to build a talent pipeline of future pioneers across industries. Conversation recorded on Tu...

Gabriela Hearst joins Washington Post Live for a conversation about her longtime commitment to sustainability, her case for fusion energy at the COP28 global climate talks and her personal journey through fashion. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.

Washington Post chief film critic Ann Hornaday speaks with veteran Actor Patrick Stewart, known for his acclaimed performances on stage and his iconic roles in the “Star Trek” and “X-Men" franchises about his new memoir “Making it So," and his storied career. Conversation recorded on Monday, December 11, 2023.

Join The Post Political Roundtable as campaign editor Sean Sullivan speaks with Paul Kane, Colby Itkowitz and Meryl Kornfield about a new Iowa caucus poll showing Trump with a commanding lead, Liz Cheney’s possible third party run for president, and Dean Phillip's challenge to President Joe Biden. Conversations recorded on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023.

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ruth Marcus and Ramesh Ponnuru about the latest in Congress, this year’s last Republican presidential debate and what a second Trump term might look like. Conversation recorded on Friday, December 8, 2023.

The Biden administration recently announced new safety measures and called on federal agencies to mitigate the risks of artificial intelligence. On Thursday, Dec. 7 at 9:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post Live for timely conversations about the latest efforts to govern the technology, America’s technological competitiveness and innovative use cases for AI.

Bureau of Land Management Director Tracy Stone-Manning and Connected Conservation Foundation executive director Sophie Maxwell speak The Post's Juliet Eilperin about efforts to protect land and water systems amidst growing climate threats. Conversations recorded on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023.

Washington Post columnist and associate editor David Ignatius speaks with Gen. David H. Petraeus about the conflict between Israel and Hamas, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and his new book, “Conflict,” which traces the evolution of warfare from 1945 to the present. Conversation recorded on Friday, December 1, 2023.

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s John Hudson, E.J. Dionne and Hugh Hewitt about the resumption of fighting in the Mideast, Antony Blinken’s trip to the region, the successful release of hostages and the legacy of Henry Kissinger. Conversation recorded on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.

Journalists Shibani Mahtani and Timothy McLaughlin join Washington Post Live to discuss their new book “Among the Braves,” which explores Beijing's crackdown on Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement through the eyes of four leading activists. Conversation recorded on Nov. 30, 2023.

Senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Maisa Rojas, Chile’s environment minister and a climate scientist who played a central role in the establishment of a loss and damage fund to support vulnerable countries after climate disasters about the next steps for the fund, what she hopes will be achieved at COP28 in Dubai and the impact of climate change on Latin America. Conversation recorded...

Join The Post’s Political Roundtable as campaign editor Sean Sullivan speaks with Ashley Parker, Brianna Tucker and Marianne LeVine about attempts to ease anxiety over Biden’s reelection campaign, Nikki Haley’s growing momentum and Mike Johnson’s meeting with Trump.

Journalist Rana Ayyub, human rights defender Anaïse Kanimba and human rights activist Areej al-Sadhan recount their attempts to hold powerful leaders accountable and how they persevere despite the reprisals they have faced. Then, Mexican investigative journalist Anabel Hernández discusses her work investigating Mexico’s drug cartels and the role of journalism in accountability and justice. Convers...

Writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie joined the Global Women’s Summit to discuss how political polarization is driving book bans, and how she envisions a different way of teaching American history. Then, political consultant Alicia Roth Weigel and Montana State Rep. Zooey Zephyr spoke about how they’re challenging the gender binary and the politicization of gender in the United States. Conversations re...

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Marianna Sotomayor, Max Boot and Ruth Marcus about Congress averting a government shutdown, incivility on Capitol Hill and improving relations with China. Conversation recorded on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.

Jessica Berman joined The Post's Sally Jenkins at the Global Women’s Summit to discuss the rapid growth of women's sports and her own rise to becoming the commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League. Then, Tara Raghuveer, director of KC Tenants, speaks about her organization's work in making Kansas City ground zero for renters’ rights and her push for federal rent regulation. Conversations...

Sherrilyn Ifill, visiting professor at Harvard Law School, Rebecca Ulam Weiner, NYPD deputy commissioner of the Intelligence & Counterterrorism Bureau and Yasmin Green, CEO of Jigsaw, spoke at the Global Women’s Summit about the rise in domestic extremism and how Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack on Israel has changed the global threat landscape. Then, CBS News president Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews, MSNBC preside...