Washington Post Live

Washington Post Live

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.

Episodes

Future of health policy in the United States

June 27, 2025 • 45 mins
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) joins The Post's Paige Winfield Cunningham to discuss Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act and the GOP budget bill. (1:22) Then, a panel of experts offer perspective on the drivers of health care costs in America (33:26) and ways to harness AI to make the health care more affordable. (44:29) Conversation recorded on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Program sponsored by Oscar.
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Creator to Creator

June 20, 2025 • 35 mins
Today’s creators are rewriting the rules, reshaping culture, and setting the stage for the future of media. YouTube creators and podcasters Colin Rosenblum and Samir Chaudry join The Post’s Dave Jorgenson from Cannes to break down the evolution of the creator economy (00:05:53), balancing business with authenticity (00:09:40), the rise of personalized AI-driven content (00:25:43), and why “YouTube is the new TV” (00:31:48). Conver...
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Post Next: Siemens CEO Barbara Humpton on the 'fourth industrial revolution'

May 30, 2025 • 20 mins
During Washington Post Live's 'Post Next: Manufacturing' event on Thursday, May 15, 2025, The Post's David J. Lynch spoke with Barbara Humpton, president and CEO of Siemens Corporation about the future of manufacturing and how AI could bring about what she calls the "fourth industrial revolution." Event sponsored by Samsung.
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Post Next: How America invests in the industries and workforce of the future

May 23, 2025 • 53 mins
During Washington Post Live's 'Post Next: Manufacturing' event on Thursday, May 15, 2025, The Post's Dan Merica spoke with Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) about the future of manufacturing, the Chips Act and why his home state of Texas is a powerhouse of semiconductor manufacturing. Then, The Post's David Lynch sat with Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) to discuss America’s economic competitiveness and his growing concern about the cuts to fe...
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Chasing Cancer: Combatting Disparities from the Frontlines

May 16, 2025 • 46 mins
The Post's Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Dr. Shana O. Ntiri and Saint Louis University professor Kimberly Enard about the progress made in cancer prevention and ways to promote trust, access and care in the battle against cancer and disparities that create barriers. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Event sponsored by Pfizer.
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Sally Jenkins joins The 'Ship

May 9, 2025 • 15 mins
The Post’s Sally Jenkins delivers a dynamic talk about what sports can teach us all cultivating our inner champion and athletic heart. Talk recorded on April 23, 2025. Event sponsored by The Executive Leadership Council.
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Sen. Dave McCormick, Dina Powell McCormick and Mary Barra join The 'Ship

May 2, 2025 • 32 mins
The Post's Bina Venkataraman speaks with Dina Powell McCormick and her husband, Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), authors of a new book, “Who Believed in You?” They were also joined by Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors. They discussed the power of mentorship, how mentorship fits into the American dream and what we can all learn from failure. Conversation recorded on April 23, 2025. Event sponsored by The Executive Leadership Council.
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Christine Lagarde and Tara VanDerveer join The 'Ship

April 25, 2025 • 65 mins
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde speaks with The Post's David Ignatius about her stewardship of the European Central Bank at a pivotal moment for the global economy (2:04). Then, Hall of Fame Stanford women's basketball coach Tara VanDerveer joins Sally Jenkins to discuss her storied career and her lasting lessons on leadership (44:00). Conversations recorded on April 23, 2025. Event sponsored by The Executive Lea...
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The future of tech: AI, robotics & quantum computing

March 28, 2025 • 81 mins
Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-Kentucky), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute President Martin A. Schmidt and Apptronik CEO Jeff Cardenas discuss the global AI race, the role of education in America’s competitiveness and the future of humanoid robots. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
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The impact of gun violence on children and communities across America

March 14, 2025 • 85 mins
Experts, advocates and Post reporters share their perspectives on the impact of gun violence on children and communities across America. Conversation recorded on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
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Boomer Esiason on his son’s “miracle story”

March 7, 2025 • 49 mins
Boomer Esiason talks about his son’s cystic fibrosis journey, his foundation’s work and the path forward for rare diseases. Conversation recorded on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
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Rep. Jay Obernolte on why bipartisan regulation is essential for the future of AI

February 28, 2025 • 65 mins
The artificial intelligence revolution has arrived in full force and could usher in the biggest technological shift in generations. Join Washington Post Live as Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.), Cohere President Martin Kon and Writer CEO May Habib engage in a series of conversations to discuss the evolution of AI and the impact on America’s economic competitiveness. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
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Reid Hoffman on DeepSeek - 'necessity is the mother of invention'

February 7, 2025 • 30 mins
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman joins The Post’s Bina Venkataraman to discuss his new book, “Superagency,” about an AI-powered future and the global race for technological primacy. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
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Ikea's top executive on why “climate-smart” is "cost-smart"

January 31, 2025 • 34 mins
David Ignatius speaks with Ingka Group CEO Jesper Brodin about Ikea’s investments in sustainability, the digital revolution in retail and why U.S. tariffs are not “on the top ten list” of his worries right now. Conversation recorded in Davos, Switzerland on January 23, 2025.
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Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein on Washington power shift and U.S. economy

January 24, 2025 • 36 mins
Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein discusses the new balance of power in Washington, the road ahead for the U.S. economy and why Donald J. Trump may be “the most powerful president” since Franklin D. Roosevelt. Conversation recorded in Davos, Switzerland on January 21, 2024.
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Nobel prize winner Demis Hassabis on what’s next with AI

January 23, 2025 • 21 mins
Google DeepMind co-founder & CEO Demis Hassabis speaks with columnist Bina Venkataraman about AI’s role in enabling scientific breakthroughs, why human-level intelligence is an “important benchmark” and the challenge of regulating AI globally. Conversation recorded in Davos, Switzerland on January 22, 2025.
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Poland’s President on Ukraine, NATO and Europe’s future

January 22, 2025 • 43 mins
Polish President Andrzej Duda speaks with columnist David Ignatius about the war in Ukraine, the future of NATO and what a second Trump term could mean for Europe. Conversation recorded in Davos, Switzerland on January 21, 2024.
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First Look with The Post's Jonathan Capehart, Dan Balz, Eugene Robinson and George F. Will

January 17, 2025 • 33 mins
On the final installment of Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, George F. Will and Eugene Robinson about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, President-elect Trump’s cabinet nominees and President Biden’s presidential legacy. Conversation recorded on Friday, January 17, 2024.
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First Look with The Post's Jonathan Capehart, Cat Zakrzewski, Jim Geraghty and Jennifer Rubin

January 10, 2025 • 38 mins
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Cat Zakrzewski, Jim Geraghty and Jennifer Rubin about Elon Musk roiling EU politics, former President Jimmy Carter’s legacy and the ongoing fires in Los Angeles. Conversation recorded on Friday, January 10, 2025.
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Warrior of Truth

January 2, 2025 • 23 mins
Human rights attorney Caoilfhionn Gallagher talks about her cases for fearless media figures and political dissidents in the global battle for freedom of speech. Next, a conversation with two mothers – one Israeli, one Palestinian – about their shared bond from having each lost a son to the decades-long Mideast conflict and their continuing work for reconciliation. Conversations recorded on November 21, 2024 at Global Women’s Summ...
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