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.
Episodes
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Jun 20, 2019 • 35min
Artistic Expression and The First Amendment
How do you determine what is a threat and what is artistic expression?A recent Supreme Court case about explicit rap lyrics provides a unique and rich example.
Jun 20, 2019 • 39min
Free Speech Online: One U.S. Senator's Perspective
From trolls to hate speech to disinformation, internet companies have been called upon to set standards for online speech. But some lawmakers, like Sen. Ted Cruz, see a pattern of political bias and the censoring of conservative voices.
Jun 20, 2019 • 39min
The Assange Effect
The recent charge of WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange for violating the Espionage Act has reignited the debate over the question: What is the line between First Amendment-protected journalism and the theft and publication of classified information?
Jun 19, 2019 • 21min
Toxic Exposure: A Looming Crisis
Veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan may have been subjected to a variety of toxic exposures during their service. What is being done, and what more needs to be done, will be addressed by two experts in this nascent field.
Jun 19, 2019 • 32min
Women in Combat: A Senator’s Story
Senator Martha McSally had an impressive military career. She also revealed in powerful Senate testimony that during her years in the military, she was raped by a superior officer. Now, she wants to do something to help prevent such abuse.
Jun 19, 2019 • 32min
Taking Care of our Warriors: The View from a Candidate
There are a record number of women veterans in Congress, and one of them wants to be the next Commander-in-Chief. We’ll hear from 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii).
Jun 19, 2019 • 28min
Worldview: North Korea |The State of North Korea
An in-depth look at the current state of affairs in the U.S.-North Korea relationship and analysis of the recent diplomatic breakdown.
Jun 19, 2019 • 34min
Worldview: North Korea | Behind The Great Successor
Washington Post Beijing Bureau Chief Anna Fifield speaks with Washington Post columnist David Ignatius about her new book "The Great Successor: The Divinely Perfect Destiny of Brilliant Comrade Kim Jong Un."
Jun 19, 2019 • 20min
Transformers Health |America’s Health Care Future
Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb talks about his new focus on healthcare entrepreneurship, innovation, and access.
Jun 19, 2019 • 21min
Transformers Health|Chasing a Cure: The Global Outlook on HIV/AIDS
One of the world’s foremost experts on HIV/AIDS will also talk about the social innovation that has helped to contain the disease globally and the Trump Administration’s goal of eradicating HIV transmission by 2030.
