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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.
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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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 more affordable. (44:29)
Conversation recorded on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
Program sponsored by Oscar.
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 business with authenticity (00:09:40), the rise of personalized AI-driven content (00:25:43), and why “YouTube is the new TV” (00:31:48).
Conversation recorded on Monday, June 16, 2025 at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
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 revolution."
Event sponsored by Samsung.
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 Post's David Lynch sat with Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) to discuss America’s economic competitiveness and his growing concern about the cuts to federal funding for science.
Event sponsored by Samsung.
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 Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Event sponsored by Pfizer.
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.
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 dream and what we can all learn from failure.
Conversation recorded on April 23, 2025. Event sponsored by The Executive Leadership Council.
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 storied career and her lasting lessons on leadership (44:00).
Conversations recorded on April 23, 2025. Event sponsored by The Executive Leadership Council.
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.
1Experts, 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.
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.
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 evolution of AI and the impact on America’s economic competitiveness.
Conversation recorded on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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 January 22, 2025.
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.
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.
Conversation recorded on Friday, January 17, 2024.
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, January 10, 2025.
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 decades-long Mideast conflict and their continuing work for reconciliation.
Conversations recorded on November 21, 2024 at Global Women’s Summit.
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Biden saying what he's not going to do is giving Putin the okay to do whatever he wants. it's disgusting. if not for Ukraine Biden's poll numbers would be in the teens.
Christie needs to read Jonathan Karl's book Betrayal. The American people need people who do not lie.
poor people are still poor. the average family would be homeless after 4 months no one is talking about oil Biden can not negotiate..
you lost me when you all described your clothes he her whatever what are women doing to each other? what your wearing should not matter.
Just unsubscribed. That's some embarrassing coverage.
good good... why would you use such a fast talker with a valley girl mannerism. I can understand the experts talking like drones, but not the interviewer. You lost me in the first 2 minutes. Bye