Washington Post Live
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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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Jul 14, 2021 • 48min
Disability in America with Jen Deerinwater, Andraéa LaVant & Reyma McCoy McDeid
Elevating the voices of the historically marginalized, like those who identify as disabled, can have the power to shift stereotypes and build a more inclusive future. Andraéa LaVant, Reyma McCoy McDeid and Jen Deerinwater join The Washington Post to discuss the power of representation and the state of disability activism.
Jul 14, 2021 • 22min
The Biden Administration: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo joins The Post to discuss plans to reignite the post-pandemic economy through the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package.
Jul 12, 2021 • 31min
The Path Forward: Tech Regulation
Margrethe Vestager, the European Commission executive vice president, joins The Post to discuss her efforts to curtail the power of big tech companies and whether privacy concerns can be used to limit competition.
Jul 12, 2021 • 26min
Leadership During Crisis with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) joins The Post to discuss how his state is handling the pandemic, his forecast for an increase in tourism this summer and his decision on masks in schools when they reopen this fall.
Jul 12, 2021 • 26min
First Look
Washington Post opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy sits down with Washington Post correspondents and columnists to discuss the Kaseya ransomware attack, the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and what awaits Congress after recess.
Jul 9, 2021 • 26min
Leadership During Crisis: Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan joins The Post to discuss how the historic drought in the West is impacting her city and where the city’s reopening efforts stand.
Jul 9, 2021 • 31min
Race in America: History Matters with “How the Word is Passed” Author Clint Smith
Author Clint Smith joins The Post to discuss his new book “How The Word is Passed” about the legacy of slavery and its aftermath.
Jul 9, 2021 • 32min
Leadership During Crisis with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R)
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joins The Post to discuss the spike in new covid-19 cases, vaccination efforts and the state’s severe drought.
Jul 8, 2021 • 30min
Coronavirus: Vaccines & Variants with Céline Gounder, MD, and Ashish K. Jha, MD
The number of coronavirus infections is rising again as the delta variant becomes more dominant in the United States. Medical experts Ashish K. Jha, MD, and Céline Gounder, MD, join The Post to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
Jul 8, 2021 • 28min
Protecting Public Safety with Louisville Police Chief Erika Shields
Louisville Police Chief Erika Shields joins The Post to discuss the nationwide spike in violent crime and strategies to keep communities safe.
