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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Sep 30, 2020 • 21min
America’s Health Future | Vivek H. Murthy, MD
Former U.S. surgeon general Vivek Murthy, MD joined The Post to discuss the health preparedness efforts underway to ensure that the U.S. is prepared for the next big public health crisis.
Sep 24, 2020 • 47min
The Comey Rule: A Conversation with Jeff Daniels, Billy Ray and James Comey
Actor Jeff Daniels, director Billy Ray and former FBI director James Comey join The Post to discuss the upcoming television miniseries “The Comey Rule,” which is based on Comey’s book, “A Higher Loyalty.”
Sep 24, 2020 • 9min
The Future Reset: Accelerating Progress for Women & Girls | Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Former president of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf joined The Post to discuss where sustainable progress has been made for women and girls and where the most attention is needed.
Sep 24, 2020 • 16min
The Future Reset: Accelerating Progress for Women & Girls | Michelle Bachelet
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet joined The Post to discuss where sustainable progress has been made for women and girls and where the most attention is needed.
Sep 23, 2020 • 29min
“Agents of Chaos”: A Conversation with Alex Gibney and Camille François
“Agents of Chaos” director Alex Gibney and cyber conflict researcher Camille François join The Post to discuss the documentary, which explores Russia’s interference in the 2016 election.
Sep 21, 2020 • 30min
Race in America: Civil Rights and Social Justice | NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson
Derrick Johnson is the president & CEO of the NAACP, the nation’s foremost, largest, and most widely recognized civil rights organization. Johnson discussed the NAACP's #WeAreDoneDying national campaign and the ongoing protests against police brutality.
Sep 21, 2020 • 22min
Infrastructure & Innovation | Plano Mayor Harry LaRosiliere and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock
Plano Mayor Harry LaRosiliere and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock joined The Post to discuss their efforts to transform America’s infrastructure and foster a new resilience.
Sep 21, 2020 • 18min
Infrastructure & Innovation | Rep. Seth Moulton
Rep. Seth Moulton joined The Post to discuss his $240 billion proposal for a nationwide high-speed rail network.
Sep 18, 2020 • 19min
Fighting Food Insecurity | Soledad O’Brien and Sara Goldrick-Rab
Award-winning documentarian and journalist Soledad O’Brien and Temple University professor Sara Goldrick-Rab on their work exposing hidden hunger on college campuses.
Sep 18, 2020 • 21min
Fighting Food Insecurity | Virginia Ali and Danielle Nierenberg
Virginia Ali, co-founder of landmark D.C. eatery Ben’s Chili Bowl, and Food Tank co-founder and president Danielle Nierenberg joined The Post to discuss fighting food insecurity, from the community level to the big think of policy creation.
