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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Apr 15, 2022 • 27min
Greg Sarris discusses his new memoir and representation within Indigenous communities
Washington Post immigration reporter, Arelis R. Hernandez speaks with Greg Sarris, the long-time chair of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, a Northern California confederation of tribes, about his new memoir and how America can truthfully reckon with the history of its Indigenous peoples.
Apr 13, 2022 • 30min
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford on his recent bill to restrict the use of no-knock warrants
Nicole Dungca, co-creator of the new Washington Post podcast about no-knock warrants entitled "Broken Doors," speaks with Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, who has pushed for statewide restrictions on no-knock warrants.
Conversation recorded on Wednesday April 13, 2022
Apr 13, 2022 • 30min
Gillian Anderson and Susanne Bier discuss their new series, 'The First Lady'
Washington Post deputy editorial page editor and columnist Karen Tumulty speaks with actor Gillian Anderson and director Susanne Bier about their new series, "The First Lady," which explores the stories behind the First Ladies of the United States.
Apr 12, 2022 • 29min
Michael Herzog on recent terror attacks on Israel and the country's response to the war in Ukraine
Washington Post national security reporter Souad Mekhennet speaks with the Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, about the focus on Israeli security, the hopes for diplomacy in the Middle East and the array of challenges facing Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
Conversation recorded on Monday April 11, 2022
Apr 11, 2022 • 31min
Ben Foster and Barry Levinson on their new film, 'The Survivor'
Washington Post chief film critic Ann Hornaday speaks with actor Ben Foster and director Barry Levinson about their new film, “The Survivor,” which follows the true story of boxer and Holocaust survivor Harry Haft and his life after escaping Auschwitz.
Apr 10, 2022 • 45min
Cathy Mulligan and Rep. Darren Soto on the societal impact of blockchain technology
Washington Post national economic policy reporter Tory Newmyer leads a series of conversations that look at the societal impact of blockchain technology and the security standards needed to keep pace with increased interest and investments in cryptocurrencies.
Conversation recorded on Tuesday April 5, 2022.
Apr 10, 2022 • 29min
Cristiano R. Amon on heading towards a global chip shortage
Washington Post technology policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski speaks with Cristiano R. Amon, CEO of Qualcomm, about why he thinks the world was headed towards a global chip shortage, and why he believes that the semiconductor problem will greatly improve in the second half of 2022.
Conversation recorded on Tuesday April 5, 2022.
Apr 9, 2022 • 27min
Alex Bornyakov about Ukraine's efforts to pressure tech companies to aid his country
Washington Post technology policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski speaks with Alex Bornyakov, deputy minister of digital transformation of Ukraine, about his country’s efforts to pressure tech companies to come to Ukraine’s aid and wage what is being called the world’s first “crypto war.”
Conversation recorded on Tuesday April 5, 2022.
Apr 9, 2022 • 30min
Mark Brzezinski on Poland's mounting refugee needs and diplomacy during crisis
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with the U.S. ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski about the mounting refugee needs, the U.S. influence on the situation in Ukraine and diplomacy during crisis.
Conversation record on Monday April 4, 2022.
Apr 9, 2022 • 48min
Mitch Landrieu and Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on the opportunities behind infrastructure investment
Washington Post congressional investigations reporter Jacqueline Alemany speaks with Mitch Landrieu and Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) for conversations that explore both the challenges and the opportunities that lay ahead with critical infrastructure investment and the impact it may have on job creation and quality of life.
Conversation recorded on Friday April 1, 2022.
