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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.

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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.

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Post Next: Siemens CEO Barbara Humpton on the 'fourth industrial revolution'

5/30/2025
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.

Duration:00:20:46

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How America invests in the industries and workforce of the future

5/23/2025
The drive to revive U.S. manufacturing has been at the center of national policy shifts about international trade and tariffs. On May 15 at 9:00 a.m. ET, top lawmakers and business leaders join Washington Post Live to discuss how America invests in the industries and workforce of the future.

Duration:00:00:06

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Chasing Cancer: Combatting Disparities from the Frontlines

5/16/2025
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.

Duration:00:46:06

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Sally Jenkins joins The ‘Ship

5/9/2025
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.

Duration:00:16:00

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Sen. Dave McCormick, Dina Powell McCormick and Mary Barra join The 'Ship

5/2/2025
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.

Duration:00:32:40

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Christine Lagarde and Tara VanDerveer join The 'Ship

4/25/2025
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 Leadership Council.

Duration:01:05:42

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America’s quest for tech dominance

3/28/2025
The United States is racing to make America the “world capital of AI” as countries and companies invest billions of dollars in the breakthrough technology. On Tuesday, March 25 at 9:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post Live for conversations with Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-Kentucky), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute President Martin A. Schmidt and Apptronik CEO Jeff Cardenas about the global AI race, the technology’s next frontiers and the role of education in America’s competitiveness.

Duration:00:00:06

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The impact of gun violence on children and communities across America

3/14/2025
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.

Duration:01:25:16

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Boomer Esiason on his son’s “miracle story”

3/7/2025
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.

Duration:00:49:13

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Rep. Jay Obernolte on why bipartisan regulation is essential for the future of AI

2/28/2025
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.

Duration:01:05:47

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Reid Hoffman on DeepSeek - 'necessity is the mother of invention'

2/7/2025
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.

Duration:00:30:25

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Ikea's top executive on why “climate-smart” is "cost-smart"

1/31/2025
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.

Duration:00:34:25

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Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein on Washington power shift and U.S. economy

1/24/2025
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.

Duration:00:36:07

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Nobel prize winner Demis Hassabis on what’s next with AI

1/23/2025
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.

Duration:00:21:05

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Poland’s President on Ukraine, NATO and Europe’s future

1/22/2025
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.

Duration:00:43:12

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First Look with The Post's Jonathan Capehart, Dan Balz, Eugene Robinson and George F. Will

1/17/2025
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.

Duration:00:33:05

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First Look with The Post's Jonathan Capehart, Cat Zakrzewski, Jim Geraghty and Jennifer Rubin

1/10/2025
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.

Duration:00:38:33

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Warrior of Truth

1/2/2025
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 Summit.

Duration:00:23:51

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Parenting and girlhood in the digital age

1/2/2025
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.

Duration:01:02:22

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Sisterhood of Governors

1/2/2025
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

Duration:00:27:00