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Washington Post Live

by The Washington Post

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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Episodes

  1. The new leadership playbook in a rapidly changing workplace

    In the rapidly changing workplace, business leaders are identifying new ways to manage employees, communicate their priorities and compete for talent. On Wednesday, June 28 at 4:00 p.m. ET, Deb Liu, CEO of Ancestry, and Kelly Jones, senior vice president and chief people officer at Cisco, join...

  2. Emily Oster, PhD and Leana Wen, MD answer viewer questions on protecting children from COVID-19

    Washington Post senior news anchor Libby Casey speaks with Emily Oster, PhD, professor of economics at Brown University, and Leana S. Wen, MD, emergency physician, to answer your questions on protecting young children from COVID-19 as guidelines have changed across the country. Recorded on...

  3. The future of sports, powered by AI

    Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing sports from optimizing athlete performance to transforming fan experiences. On Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 1:00 p.m. EST, join Washington Post Live for conversations with leaders in sports, technology and business about the innovations shaping the future of...

  4. The next chapter in cancer treatment

    Scientific breakthroughs and technological innovation are transforming cancer care and improving outcomes for millions of patients and survivors. On Thursday, Dec. 4, join Washington Post Live for in-depth conversations about the progress made and the future of treatment and care.

  5. Conversations from the Global Women's Summit

    Amber Venz Box of LTK and Jo Cronk of Whalar explore how influencers are redefining content, commerce and the future of the creator economy. Then, Poppi co-founder Allison Ellsworth and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and Floura founder Jeni Britton share their entrepreneurial paths and how they’ve...

  6. Conversations from the Global Women's Summit

    Ballet superstar Misty Copeland reflected on her groundbreaking career, the power of representation in the arts, and her journey to becoming the first Black principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre. Next, bestselling author Rebecca Yarros shared the story behind her Fourth Wing series, the...

  7. Conversations from the Global Women's Summit

    Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Olga Stefanishyna discussed the pivotal moment in the war in Ukraine, the country’s relationship with the U.S. and her family's experiences. Next, House Republican Conference Lisa McClain talked about the latest from Capitol Hill and her political path…

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  8. The revolution in cancer care

    Dr. Samir Khleif, CEO of biotech company Georgiamune, and medical researcher Georgina Long joined Frances Stead Sellers to discuss how immunotherapy, AI-assisted drug development and novel therapeutic strategies could transform cancer care. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.…

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  9. Conversations from The Washington Post’s inaugural Global AI Summit

    Silicon Valley investor Reid Hoffman and cancer scientist Siddhartha Mukherjee join David Ignatius to discuss their new AI health start-up and the future of scientific discovery. Then, a global roundtable with voices from the Vatican, the United Nations and Kenya on how AI could impact the…

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  10. Conversations from The Washington Post’s inaugural Global AI Summit

    IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and Google SVP James Manyika joined David Ignatius to discuss how AI could reshape the global economy and workforce. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Event sponsored by the University of Maryland.

  11. How AI is shaping the future of cancer care

    Colin Murdoch, president of Isomorphic Labs and Ron Alfa, CEO and co-founder of Noetik, join Washington Post Live to discuss the future of diagnostics, precision medicine, the Trump administration's recent cuts to cancer research and the evolution of cancer care. Conversation recorded on…

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  12. How AI could transform the future of medicine

    Prominent tech and health care leaders join Washington Post Live to discuss how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the future of medicine.

  13. Future of health policy in the United States

    Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) joins The Post's Paige Winfield Cunningham to discuss Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act and the GOP budget bill. (1:22) Then, a panel of experts offer perspective on the drivers of health care costs in America (33:26) and ways to harness AI to make the health care...

  14. Creator to Creator

    Today’s creators are rewriting the rules, reshaping culture, and setting the stage for the future of media. YouTube creators and podcasters Colin Rosenblum and Samir Chaudry join The Post’s Dave Jorgenson from Cannes to break down the evolution of the creator economy (00:05:53), balancing…

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  15. Post Next: Siemens CEO Barbara Humpton on the 'fourth industrial revolution'

    During Washington Post Live's 'Post Next: Manufacturing' event on Thursday, May 15, 2025, The Post's David J. Lynch spoke with Barbara Humpton, president and CEO of Siemens Corporation about the future of manufacturing and how AI could bring about what she calls the "fourth industrial…

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  16. Post Next: How America invests in the industries and workforce of the future

    During Washington Post Live's 'Post Next: Manufacturing' event on Thursday, May 15, 2025, The Post's Dan Merica spoke with Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) about the future of manufacturing, the Chips Act and why his home state of Texas is a powerhouse of semiconductor manufacturing. Then, The…

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  17. Chasing Cancer: Combatting Disparities from the Frontlines

    The Post's Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Dr. Shana O. Ntiri and Saint Louis University professor Kimberly Enard about the progress made in cancer prevention and ways to promote trust, access and care in the battle against cancer and disparities that create barriers. Conversation recorded on...

  18. Sally Jenkins joins The 'Ship

    The Post’s Sally Jenkins delivers a dynamic talk about what sports can teach us all cultivating our inner champion and athletic heart. Talk recorded on April 23, 2025. Event sponsored by The Executive Leadership Council.

  19. Sen. Dave McCormick, Dina Powell McCormick and Mary Barra join The 'Ship

    The Post's Bina Venkataraman speaks with Dina Powell McCormick and her husband, Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), authors of a new book, “Who Believed in You?” They were also joined by Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors. They discussed the power of mentorship, how mentorship fits into the American…

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  20. Christine Lagarde and Tara VanDerveer join The 'Ship

    European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde speaks with The Post's David Ignatius about her stewardship of the European Central Bank at a pivotal moment for the global economy (2:04). Then, Hall of Fame Stanford women's basketball coach Tara VanDerveer joins Sally Jenkins to discuss her...

  21. The future of tech: AI, robotics & quantum computing

    Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-Kentucky), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute President Martin A. Schmidt and Apptronik CEO Jeff Cardenas discuss the global AI race, the role of education in America’s competitiveness and the future of humanoid robots. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

  22. The impact of gun violence on children and communities across America

    Experts, advocates and Post reporters share their perspectives on the impact of gun violence on children and communities across America. Conversation recorded on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

  23. Boomer Esiason on his son’s “miracle story”

    Boomer Esiason talks about his son’s cystic fibrosis journey, his foundation’s work and the path forward for rare diseases. Conversation recorded on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

  24. Rep. Jay Obernolte on why bipartisan regulation is essential for the future of AI

    The artificial intelligence revolution has arrived in full force and could usher in the biggest technological shift in generations. Join Washington Post Live as Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.), Cohere President Martin Kon and Writer CEO May Habib engage in a series of conversations to discuss the...

  25. Reid Hoffman on DeepSeek - 'necessity is the mother of invention'

    LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman joins The Post’s Bina Venkataraman to discuss his new book, “Superagency,” about an AI-powered future and the global race for technological primacy. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

  26. Ikea's top executive on why “climate-smart” is "cost-smart"

    David Ignatius speaks with Ingka Group CEO Jesper Brodin about Ikea’s investments in sustainability, the digital revolution in retail and why U.S. tariffs are not “on the top ten list” of his worries right now. Conversation recorded in Davos, Switzerland on January 23, 2025.

  27. Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein on Washington power shift and U.S. economy

    Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein discusses the new balance of power in Washington, the road ahead for the U.S. economy and why Donald J. Trump may be “the most powerful president” since Franklin D. Roosevelt. Conversation recorded in Davos, Switzerland on January 21, 2024.

  28. Nobel prize winner Demis Hassabis on what’s next with AI

    Google DeepMind co-founder & CEO Demis Hassabis speaks with columnist Bina Venkataraman about AI’s role in enabling scientific breakthroughs, why human-level intelligence is an “important benchmark” and the challenge of regulating AI globally. Conversation recorded in Davos, Switzerland on…

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  29. Poland’s President on Ukraine, NATO and Europe’s future

    Polish President Andrzej Duda speaks with columnist David Ignatius about the war in Ukraine, the future of NATO and what a second Trump term could mean for Europe. Conversation recorded in Davos, Switzerland on January 21, 2024.

  30. First Look with The Post's Jonathan Capehart, Dan Balz, Eugene Robinson and George F. Will

    On the final installment of Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, George F. Will and Eugene Robinson about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, President-elect Trump’s cabinet nominees and President Biden’s presidential legacy....

  31. First Look with The Post's Jonathan Capehart, Cat Zakrzewski, Jim Geraghty and Jennifer Rubin

    On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Cat Zakrzewski, Jim Geraghty and Jennifer Rubin about Elon Musk roiling EU politics, former President Jimmy Carter’s legacy and the ongoing fires in Los Angeles. Conversation recorded on Friday,...

  32. Warrior of Truth

    Human rights attorney Caoilfhionn Gallagher talks about her cases for fearless media figures and political dissidents in the global battle for freedom of speech. Next, a conversation with two mothers – one Israeli, one Palestinian – about their shared bond from having each lost a son to the...

  33. Parenting and girlhood in the digital age

    An urgent conversation about the devastating effects of social media on young girls, the latest scientific studies of the impact on the brain and holding big tech accountable. Next, a discussion about the top challenges in raising children today and how changing cultural attitudes are shaping a…

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  34. Sisterhood of Governors

    The governors of New Mexico, Massachusetts and Kansas discuss how they will navigate a new Trump era, their priorities in their states and what they've learned from each other as leaders. Conversation recorded on November 21, 2024 at Global Women’s Summit

  35. Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on 2024, lessons for Democrats and the art of power

    One of the most formidable House speakers ever to hold the gavel talks with Jonathan Capehart about wielding power and winning and losing in the 2024 election. Conversation recorded on November 21, 2024 at Global Women’s Summit

  36. First Look with the Post's Jonathan Capehart, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ramesh Ponnuru and Jennifer Rubin

    On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ramesh Ponnuru and Jennifer Rubin about FBI Director Christopher Wray’s decision to resign at the end of the Biden presidency and the challenges Trump’s Cabinet choices face as…

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  37. Global trust in news, technological change and the future of journalism

    ProRata CEO Bill Gross and journalist and entrepreneur Faye D'Souza join Washington Post Live for conversations about global trust in news, the pace of technological change and the future of journalism as

  38. First Look with the Post's Jonathan Capehart, Hannah Knowles, Jim Geraghty and Ruth Marcus

    On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Hannah Knowles, Jim Geraghty and Ruth Marcus about the bumpy process Trump could face in assembling his Cabinet and President Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter. Conversation recorded on…

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  39. Tech leaders on next phase of the artificial intelligence revolution

    Join Washington Post Live in New York for conversations with Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar, Runway CEO Cristóbal Valenzuela and top economic experts about the impact of AI on companies across industries and America’s global technological competitiveness. Conversation recorded on Thursday, December 5,...

  40. Kerry Washington on "the burden to be better"

    Actor and executive producer talks about her upcoming film about an all-Black female battalion in World War II and getting untold stories to the screen. Then, two Afghan human rights activists address the lives of women under the Taliban and their hopes for the next generation of Afghan women....

  41. Two WNBA sisters and one woman entrepreneur making waves in their industries through storytelling

    In a groundbreaking year for women’s sports, sisters Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike unpack all things WNBA, the exploding fan base for women’s basketball and why “feminism is not exclusive to women.” Then, entrepreneur Fawn Weaver shares her powerful story of creating a billion-dollar whiskey empire...

  42. Doris Kearns Goodwin, "We've endured before. We can endure again."

    Doris Kearns Goodwin analyzes the perspective history offers on the challenges the country faces today, the role of government and presidential transitions. Conversation recorded on November 21, 2024 at Global Women’s Summit.

  43. A powerhouse political panel on the roar for change in 2024

    Republican strategist Kellyanne Conway, Democratic strategist Minyon Moore and political columnist Meghan McCain break down the 2024 election, President-elect Donald Trump’s personnel appointments and the changing information and media landscape. Conversation recorded on November 21, 2024 at…

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  44. Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) on growing the GOP coalition

    The congresswoman speaks with Leigh Ann Caldwell about the 2024 Latino vote, immigration reform and Matt Gaetz withdrawing his bid to be attorney general. Conversation recorded on November 21, 2024 at Global Women’s Summit.

  45. CISA director Jen Easterly on election security landscape in 2024 contest

    As election day nears, Jen Easterly outlines what CISA is doing to protect the 2024 contest from disinformation, cyber hacks and physical violence. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

  46. Lessons in service, resilience and leadership from the nation’s veterans

    Top officials and advocates join Washington Post Live to discuss efforts to aid veterans readjusting to civilian life and the powerful lessons of service and leadership veterans offer the nation. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

  47. How technology is reshaping the future of money and finance

    Cornell University professor and Brookings Institution senior fellow Eswar Prasad, IDB Lab CEO Irene Arias Hofman and Mastercard chief services officer Craig Vosburg join Washington Post Live to discuss the global payments landscape and the future of money. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Oct....

  48. Why cancer among younger Americans is on the rise

    Yale School of Medicine’s Veda Giri, the American Cancer Society’s Rebecca Siegel and the National Cancer Institute’s Steven Rosenberg join Washington Post Live to discuss what is driving higher cancer rates in young people, how the disease is impacting under-resourced communities and the new...

  49. Georgia Secretary of State on early voting, election security and 2024 presidential race

    Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) joins Washington Post Live to discuss the ongoing battles in Georgia over election rules, the threat of political misinformation and how the key swing state is preparing for early voting. Conversation recorded on Monday, October 14, 2024.

  50. Peter Kyle and Alex Kendall on how the U.K. is investing in the AI revolution

    Peter Kyle MP, U.K. secretary of state for science, innovation and technology, and Wayve CEO Alex Kendall join Washington Post Live from London to discuss how the U.K. is investing in AI’s economic potential, navigating the balance between innovation and risk and shaping the future of regulation....

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