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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Apr 5, 2019 • 27min
The Growing Fight to Save Local News Across TV, Radio and Print
Over 70% of Americans cite local journalism as a highly trusted source of news, yet the industry remains replete with economic challenges. Three industry veterans discuss different approaches to revitalizing local journalism and why the fight is more imp
Mar 29, 2019 • 19min
The Technology 202: Washington Post Tech Reporters Roundtable
Members of The Washington Post tech reporting team discussed the biggest technology stories of the day and how news priorities differ in Washington, D.C. and Silicon Valley.
Mar 29, 2019 • 22min
The Technology 202: Challenges of the New Gig Economy
TaskRabbit CEO Stacy Brown-Philpot discusses the future of work, what we mean by the sharing economy and the importance of workforce diversity.
Mar 29, 2019 • 21min
Contending with Techlash: Federal Regulation of Big Tech
What would a federal privacy framework look like and should it preempt state laws? Experts will discuss the merits behind calls for increased oversight of tech companies and explore potential regulatory solutions.
Mar 29, 2019 • 22min
Contending with Techlash: One State's Approach
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra discusses why he thinks California is taking the right approach with the hotly contested California Consumer Privacy Act.
Mar 29, 2019 • 23min
The Technology 202: Who Controls the Public Conversation Online?
As internet companies face difficult decisions regarding content permitted on their platforms, Vijaya Gadde discusses how Twitter creates policies to deal with the proliferation of offensive content while facilitating civic discourse.
Mar 22, 2019 • 34min
The Opinions Forum: America’s Response to the Strongmen
Dictators and despots are nothing new in world history, but what options does America have in the 21st century to combat these tyrants? A panel of foreign policy experts discuss how the U.S. should address these regimes.
Mar 22, 2019 • 28min
The Opinions Forum: The Rise of Authoritarianism
Authoritarianism has reemerged as a grave threat to freedom all over the world. How serious a danger is this, and what are the causes? Ge. John Allen, who has been in hot spots all over the globe, gives us a threat assessment.
Mar 13, 2019 • 33min
Serving Up Social Change with Padma Lakshmi
Emmy-nominated Padma Lakshmi shares how she's leveraged her thought leadership in the food world to create broader social change.
Mar 13, 2019 • 26min
Food Innovations: Keeping it Local
From hyperlocal gardening to “BreadBots” in your neighborhood grocery store, the way we experience, access and enjoy food is changing, fast. Experts look at how innovations and changing priorities are revolutionizing our relationship with food from the su
