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

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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Parenting and girlhood in the digital age

January 2, 2025 • 62 mins
An urgent conversation about the devastating effects of social media on young girls, the latest scientific studies of the impact on the brain and holding big tech accountable. Next, a discussion about the top challenges in raising children today and how changing cultural attitudes are shaping a new generation. Conversations recorded on November 21, 2024 at Global Women’s Summit.
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Sisterhood of Governors

January 2, 2025 • 27 mins
The governors of New Mexico, Massachusetts and Kansas discuss how they will navigate a new Trump era, their priorities in their states and what they've learned from each other as leaders. Conversation recorded on November 21, 2024 at Global Women’s Summit
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on 2024, lessons for Democrats and the art of power

January 2, 2025 • 26 mins
One of the most formidable House speakers ever to hold the gavel talks with Jonathan Capehart about wielding power and winning and losing in the 2024 election. Conversation recorded on November 21, 2024 at Global Women’s Summit
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First Look with the Post's Jonathan Capehart, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ramesh Ponnuru and Jennifer Rubin

December 13, 2024 • 33 mins
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ramesh Ponnuru and Jennifer Rubin about FBI Director Christopher Wray’s decision to resign at the end of the Biden presidency and the challenges Trump’s Cabinet choices face as they work towards confirmation. Conversation recorded on Friday, December 13, 2024.
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Global trust in news, technological change and the future of journalism

December 10, 2024 • 39 mins
ProRata CEO Bill Gross and journalist and entrepreneur Faye D'Souza join Washington Post Live for conversations about global trust in news, the pace of technological change and the future of journalism as
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First Look with the Post's Jonathan Capehart, Hannah Knowles, Jim Geraghty and Ruth Marcus

December 6, 2024 • 36 mins
On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Hannah Knowles, Jim Geraghty and Ruth Marcus about the bumpy process Trump could face in assembling his Cabinet and President Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter. Conversation recorded on Friday, December 6, 2024.
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