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| Rep. James Clyburn on Democrats' enthusiasm around the Harris-Walz presidential campaign | 22 Aug 2024 | 00:22:25 | |
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) joins The Post's Jonathan Capehart from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to talk about the Harris-Walz 2024 campaign strategy, the prospects for Democrats to regain control of the House of Representatives and why he feels Kamala Harris' 2024 campaign "surpasses" Barack Obama's 2008 campaign run.
Conversation recorded on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. | |||
| Best Of: The state of global press freedom and the threats to democracy | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:24:51 | |
On the heels of the historic prisoner swap that led to the release of detained journalists Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva, we revisit a conversation from Post Live's World Press Freedom Day May 3 event. Jonathan Capehart speaks with Committee to Protect Journalists CEO Jodie Ginsberg, RSF USA executive director Clayton Weimers and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty CEO Steve Capus about the state of global press freedom, the technological shifts reshaping the media and what's at stake as billions around the world head to the polls this year. | |||
| Hoa Xuande on his breakout role in 'The Sympathizer' and his journey from Australia to Hollywood | 23 May 2024 | 00:29:00 | |
Actor Hoa Xuande, star of the new espionage thriller "The Sympathizer," talks about his role as a double agent in the miniseries, how the show reexamines the Vietnam war through the Vietnamese perspective and how growing up in Australia led him on a path to "figure out who he really is."
Conversation recorded on Thursday, May 23 2024. | |||
| The Midwest mayor fighting gun violence and defending abortion | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:30:18 | |
In this Washington Post Live conversation from Aug. 4, Quinton Lucas, the mayor of Kansas City, Mo., discusses his leadership role in the big Midwest city, his efforts to protect abortion in neighboring Kansas and how to reduce gun violence by keeping gun manufacturers accountable. | |||
| Heather McGhee on how to move past racist ‘zero sum politics’ and prosper together | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:29:04 | |
In this Washington Post Live conversation from July 21, author Heather McGhee discusses her best-selling book, “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together,” and her new podcast series that continues her cross-country examination of the economic and social costs of racism. | |||
| Inside the personal and political life of Democratic strategist Lis Smith | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:51:10 | |
In this Washington Post Live conversation from July 20, veteran Democratic political strategist Lis Smith discusses her new memoir, “Any Given Tuesday,” a behind-the-scenes look at the fine line between personal and professional life while working at the top of Democratic politics. | |||
| Tonya Lewis Lee on ‘Aftershock’ and America’s Black maternal mortality crisis | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:29:32 | |
In this Washington Post Live conversation from July 6, filmmaker Tonya Lewis Lee discusses her new documentary “Aftershock,” racial disparities in maternal mortality rates and how Black women have affected reproductive care in the United States. | |||
| Vanita Gupta on the future of policing and American democracy | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:27:06 | |
In this conversation recorded on June 28 as part of Washington Post Live’s ongoing series “Protecting Public Safety,” Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta discusses issues central to the future of American democracy, from how the department of justice is fighting violent crime to the impact of the Supreme Court’s recent decisions. | |||
| Danyel Smith’s ‘Very Personal History’ gives Black women of pop music their due | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:31:22 | |
In this rerun conversation from May 4, author Danyel Smith explains why she wanted to give Black women their due in “Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop.” | |||
| Raphael Warnock’s push for a new America | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:31:54 | |
In this conversation recorded June 20 for Washington Post Live, Sen. Raphael G. Warnock (D-Ga.), who is also a reverend, discusses his new memoir and the arc of American history. | |||
| Robin Thede on comedically reflecting on Black America through ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:29:33 | |
In this conversation recorded on June 14 for Washington Post Live, Robin Thede, creator, showrunner, executive producer, writer and star of HBO’s “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” joins Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart to discuss the third season of the Emmy Award-winning series and her career as a comedy writer.
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| Michael R. Jackson’s ‘big, Black and queer’ musical, ‘A Strange Loop’ | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:28:56 | |
In this conversation recorded on June 9 for Washington Post Live, writer Michael R. Jackson discusses his now-Tony Award-winning musical “A Strange Loop.” | |||
| Eric Holder on the violent past and imperiled future of voting | 07 Jun 2022 | 00:31:00 | |
In this interview recorded on June 6 for Washington Post Live, Eric Holder, the 82nd U.S. attorney general, joins Jonathan Capehart to discuss his book, “Our Unfinished March: The Violent Past and Imperiled Future of the Vote.” | |||
| Robert Kagan on his latest book 'Rebellion,' and why a country led by Trump would be 'frightening' | 16 May 2024 | 00:31:51 | |
Historian and Washington Post editor at large Robert Kagan joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about the stakes in the 2024 presidential election, the historical parallels to this moment in American politics and what he calls the “anti-liberal rebellion.”
Conversation recorded on Thursday, May 16, 2024. | |||
| Jeff Nussbaum on history’s ‘undelivered’ speeches | 31 May 2022 | 00:29:04 | |
In this conversation recorded on May 27 for Washington Post Live, political speechwriter Jeff Nussbaum talks about the undelivered speeches that would have rewritten history from the likes of John Lewis, Richard Nixon and Hillary Clinton. | |||
| The ‘constant barrage of tragedy’ shaping Black America | 24 May 2022 | 00:28:34 | |
In this conversation recorded on May 19 for Washington Post Live, Minneapolis City Council President Andrea Jenkins discusses the two-year anniversary of George Floyd’s death and the murder of 10 African Americans at a grocery store in Buffalo. | |||
| “Broken Doors,” Episode 1 | 20 May 2022 | 00:42:43 | |
An unusual warrant. A pattern of questionable no-knock raids. A reporting thread that just kept going. “Broken Doors” is a new investigative podcast series from The Washington Post. Hosted by Jenn Abelson and Nicole Dungca. Read more: No-knock warrants allow police to force their way into people’s homes without warning. What happens when this aggressive police tactic becomes the rule, rather than the exception? “Broken Doors” is a new investigative podcast series about how no-knock warrants are deployed in the American justice system — and the consequences for communities when accountability is flawed at every level. Hosted by Jenn Abelson and Nicole Dungca. In the first episode of this series, sheriff’s deputies burst through the front door of a man’s home as he slept. He said they pointed a gun at his head and ransacked his home in search of drugs and cash. The no-knock search warrant they used was threadbare. But that wasn’t the worst of it. The six-episode series is out now wherever you get your podcasts. You can email the “Broken Doors” team with any tips or feedback at BrokenDoors@washpost.com | |||
| Illinois governor says ‘hell no’ to overturning Roe v. Wade | 17 May 2022 | 00:27:58 | |
In a conversation recorded May 12 for Washington Post Live, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) discusses abortion and the leaked Supreme Court draft. | |||
| Danyel Smith’s ‘Very Personal History’ gives Black women of pop music their due | 10 May 2022 | 00:31:52 | |
In this Washington Post Live conversation from May 4, author Danyel Smith explains why she wanted to give Black women their due in “Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop.” | |||
| Four years in Jackie Robinson’s life | 29 Apr 2022 | 00:31:12 | |
In this conversation recorded on April 29 for Washington Post Live, author Kostya Kennedy discusses his new book “True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson.” | |||
| Janelle Monáe redefines the American Dream | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:28:24 | |
In this conversation recorded on April 18 for Washington Post Live, singer, actor and activist Janelle Monáe discusses her latest album, and her debut book, “The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer.” | |||
| Telling the full history of a Founding Father’s plantation | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:25:39 | |
James Madison was the fourth president of the United States, and his Montpelier estate was maintained by about 300 enslaved people over more than 140 years. In this conversation recorded on April 14 for Washington Post Live, James French, chair of the Montpelier Descendants Committee, joins Jonathan Capehart to discuss. | |||
| Harvey Fierstein on his memoir and LGBT kids today | 12 Apr 2022 | 00:31:09 | |
In this conversation recorded on April 6 for Washington Post Live, Tony Award winning playwright and actor Harvey Fierstein discusses his memoir “I Was Better Last Night” and his advice to LGBT kids growing up in America today. | |||
| The significance of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:27:05 | |
In this conversation recorded on March 30 for Washington Post Live, New York University Professor of Law Melissa Murray discusses the significance of the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, as well as the news swirling around Ginni Thomas and her quest to overturn the 2020 election. | |||
| The state of global press freedom and the threats to democracy | 09 May 2024 | 00:25:10 | |
During Washington Post Live's World Press Freedom Day event on May 3, Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists, Clayton Weimers, executive director of RSF USA and president and CEO of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Stephen Capus assess the state of global press freedom, ensuring the safety for journalists around the world, the technological shifts reshaping the industry and what's at stake as billions around the world head to the polls this year. | |||
| Mariama Diallo and Zoe Renee on the horror of microaggressions in ‘Master’ | 29 Mar 2022 | 00:29:24 | |
In this conversation recorded on March 23 for Washington Post Live, director Mariama Diallo and actor Zoe Renee discuss the psychological horror thriller “Master.” | |||
| Wil Haygood on representation and ‘colorization’ in film | 22 Mar 2022 | 00:28:35 | |
Journalist Wil Haygood joins Jonathan Capehart to discuss his new book, “Colorization: One Hundred Years of Black Films in a White World.” This conversation was recorded on March 16 for Washington Post Live. | |||
| Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on how sanctions work to isolate Russia | 15 Mar 2022 | 00:18:41 | |
In this conversation recorded on March 10 for Washington Post Live, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discusses the effects of sanctions on Russia's economy, record-high inflation and gas prices affecting American consumers. | |||
| Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy on Russia, Jan. 6 and why she isn't seeking a fourth term | 08 Mar 2022 | 00:29:35 | |
First elected to Congress in 2016, Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.) speaks to Jonathan Capehart about U.S. involvement in the defense of Ukraine, the investigation into Jan. 6 and what's next in her career. This conversation was recorded on March 2 for Washington Post Live. | |||
| Rep. Joyce Beatty on the nomination of a Black woman to the Supreme Court | 01 Mar 2022 | 00:12:15 | |
As Black History Month comes to a close, Rep. Joyce Beatty of Ohio, who serves as chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, discusses her heroes, and the racism she and other Black women on Capitol Hill face. This conversation was recorded on Feb. 16 for "Washington Post Live." | |||
| A conversation with Janai S. Nelson | 22 Feb 2022 | 00:22:31 | |
Next month, Janai S. Nelson, who currently serves as the associate director counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, will succeed Sherrilyn Ifill as president of the legendary civil rights organization. This conversation was recorded Feb. 18 for Washington Post Live. | |||
| Al Franken is 'the only former U.S. senator currently on tour' | 15 Feb 2022 | 00:26:28 | |
In a conversation recorded Feb. 9 for Washington Post Live, the former senator and "Saturday Night Live" star discusses the possibility of running for elected office again and whether he'd take over "SNL" if Lorne Michaels retires. | |||
| Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn talks hard-fought success in 'Rise' | 08 Feb 2022 | 00:26:56 | |
The most decorated female ski racer in history, Lindsey Vonn writes about her Olympic victories, as well as her battle with depression, in "Rise: My Story." This conversation was recorded for Washington Post Live on Jan. 11. | |||
| Is the U.S. on a path to civil war? This political scientist thinks so. | 01 Feb 2022 | 00:29:36 | |
In “How Civil Wars Start: And How to Stop Them,” Barbara F. Walter argues that the United States has not been a traditional democracy for a few years, and worse, that we are following a well-worn path to civil war. This conversation was recorded for Washington Post Live on Jan. 26. | |||
| What happens if Russia invades Ukraine? | 25 Jan 2022 | 00:27:36 | |
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, joins Jonathan Capehart for a discussion about forestalling conflicts abroad, particularly as Russia amasses troops on the Ukrainian border. (This conversation was recorded for Washington Post Live on Jan. 18, 2022.) | |||
| Percival Everett on reimagining ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ | 02 May 2024 | 00:27:43 | |
Acclaimed author Percival Everett joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about Everett’s latest novel, “James,” which reexamines Jim from Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” in an attempt to give the character “control of his own story.” Everett also tackles the issue of book bans across the country, Twain’s use of the n-word in his literature and why Everett believes “it belongs there.”
Conversation recorded on Thursday, April 25, 2024. | |||
| The Rev. Al Sharpton on voting rights and 'righteous troublemakers' | 18 Jan 2022 | 00:25:43 | |
In this conversation recorded on Jan. 13 for Washington Post Live, the Rev. Al Sharpton talks about the battle over voting rights and his new book, "Righteous Troublemakers: Untold Stories of the Social Justice Movement in America." | |||
| Jamie Raskin on 'Trauma, Truth and the Trials of American Democracy' | 11 Jan 2022 | 00:27:20 | |
In his moving new book, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) recalls the death of his son, Tommy, in the days before the Jan. 6 insurrection and how he and his family endured a year of unthinkable loss. This conversation first aired on Washington Post Live on Jan. 5. | |||
| Carmelo Anthony shares his story in 'Where Tomorrows Aren't Promised' | 04 Jan 2022 | 00:26:54 | |
One of the NBA's biggest stars, Carmelo Anthony goes back to his Baltimore beginnings in "Where Tomorrows Aren't Promised." The conversation was originally recorded September 14 for Washington Post Live. | |||
| A holiday message from Jonathan | 28 Dec 2021 | 00:01:18 | |
As 2021 comes to a close, Jonathan Capehart reflects on the year — its challenges, curiosities and inspirations — and looks forward to 2022. | |||
| 'Citizen Ashe' traces the life and career of a tennis legend | 21 Dec 2021 | 00:27:17 | |
Tennis great Arthur Ashe was the first Black man to win the Australian Open, the U.S. Open, and Wimbledon. Now, he is the subject of a new documentary, called "Citizen Ashe," directed by Rex Miller and Sam Pollard. (This interview with Miller and Pollard was adapted from Washington Post Live.) | |||
| Billy Porter on growing up Black and gay in America | 14 Dec 2021 | 00:25:15 | |
“Pose” star Billy Porter joins Jonathan Capehart to discuss his memoir, “Unprotected,” and his journey from poverty to stardom. This conversation is adapted from Washington Post Live. | |||
| Charles Blow's memoir is now an operatic masterpiece | 07 Dec 2021 | 00:29:13 | |
| Michael J. Fox gets personal about Parkinson's | 30 Nov 2021 | 00:22:46 | |
In his latest memoir, "No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality," veteran actor Michael J. Fox discusses how he's adapted to life with Parkinson's disease. This conversation was recorded in September for Washington Post Live. See more from Jonathan Capehart | |||
| Stevie Van Zandt's 'Unrequited Infatuations' | 23 Nov 2021 | 00:27:14 | |
| Billie Jean King writes her biography — again | 16 Nov 2021 | 00:28:06 | |
| Jon Bon Jovi on a new Hulu docuseries and the 40th anniversary of his band's debut album | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:29:13 | |
Legendary musician Jon Bon Jovi of the band Bon Jovi, joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about the group’s new Hulu docuseries, “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story,” which chronicles their journey from Jersey Shore clubs to some of the largest stages in the world, their trials and triumphs, what their legacy means and the 40th anniversary of their self-titled debut album.
Conversation recorded on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at the Motion Picture Association. | |||
| Paris Hilton's fight against the 'troubled teen industry' | 09 Nov 2021 | 00:29:59 | |
| John Legend isn't just an artist. He's an activist. | 02 Nov 2021 | 00:30:19 | |
| A message from Jonathan | 28 Sep 2021 | 00:01:13 | |
After five years of incredible conversations, the curtain is coming down on "Cape Up." But that doesn't mean Jonathan is going away. Tune in for a special announcement. See more from Jonathan Capehart | |||