Explore every episode of the podcast Washington Post Live

Jen O’Malley Dillon, campaign chair for Vice President Kamala Harris, joins The Post’s Michael Scherer from the Democratic National Convention to discuss Harris’s speech in Chicago, the Democrats’ economic message and the campaign’s strategy to reach undecided voters in battleground states. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, August 22, 2024.

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joins The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to discuss the stakes for the 2024 election, Democrats’ vision for America and U.S. support for Israel. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, August 22, 2024.

Ziyad Al-Aly, chief of research for the VA St. Louis Health Care System and Jaime Seltzer, scientific director of #MEAction and Stanford University research scientist, discuss the ranging impacts of long covid and how health care institutions can improve in educating the public on the diagnosis. Then, Chimére L. Sweeney, founder and director of The Black Long Covid Experience and Linda Sprague Martinez, director of the Health Disparities Institute at UConn Health discuss the challenges people of color and marginalized communities face in the health care system. Finally, Ashwin Vasan, commissioner of the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene discusses how the city is implementing new strategies to aid long covid patients. Conversation recorded on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dylan Wells, Max Boot and Jennifer Rubin about the Republican South Carolina primary, the death of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny and the war in Ukraine. Conversation recorded on Friday, February 23, 2024.

Andy Slavitt, former White House senior adviser on coronavirus response, joins The Post to discuss his new book, “Preventable: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U.S. Coronavirus Response.”

Chuck Robbins, chair and CEO of Cisco, joins The Post to discuss the future of work, the future of the internet and the cost of cybersecurity.

Mission Blue president & chair Sylvia Earle sits down with The Post to examine innovative ideas and solutions for keeping our oceans clean. Dan Laffoley, a leading global expert on ocean conservation, also joins the conversation.

Musician Wolfgang Van Halen joins The Post to discuss his debut solo album “Mammoth WVH” and his experience playing alongside his father in Van Halen.

Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Mark Warner (D-Va.) joins The Post to discuss how to respond to vulnerabilities in our cybersecurity, the latest in the bipartisan negotiations over infrastructure and President Biden’s first overseas trip.

Author James Patterson joins The Post to talk about his new novel “The President’s Daughter: A Thriller,” which he co-wrote with former president Bill Clinton.

Former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard joins The Post to discuss how the global education crisis was exacerbated by the pandemic and why it should matter to the U.S. and the rest of the world.

Jonathan Capehart sits down with Washington Post correspondents and columnists to discuss President Biden’s pledge to donate millions of vaccine doses, the G-7 Summit and a new bipartisan infrastructure proposal.

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, chair José Manuel Barroso and Unilever CEO Alan Jope join The Post to discuss strengthening the covid-19 recovery response globally and the role of hygiene, sanitation and clean water in fighting the spread of new strains.

Acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor joins The Post for a rare, in-depth interview to discuss her new memoir, “Rememberings.”

Roberts M. Gates, former defense secretary and CIA director, speaks with The Post’s associate editor David Ignatius about the death of Alexei Navalny, continuing economic and military aid to Ukraine, the Biden administration’s response to the Israel-Gaza war and why U.S. allies are “hedging” by increasing their national defense spending. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and Kayak CEO Steve Hafner join The Post to discuss the future of travel and live events.

There is a bipartisan push in Congress to find out once and for all: Are we alone? Lue Elizondo, former director of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program, joins The Post to discuss a report on UAPs that is due to Congress this month.

Lawrence Wright, author of “The Plague Year: America in the Time of COVID,” joins The Post to discuss what he’s learned from investigating the origins, handling and ongoing threats of the pandemic.

The President of the International Committee of the Red Cross Peter Maurer joins The Post to discuss the humanitarian crisis caused by covid-19 and what can be done to tackle global inequities.

Actor Jonathan Majors joins The Post to discuss how his performances have portrayed Black masculinity, the role of culture in reckoning with race and history, and his latest projects.

Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) join The Post to discuss the role of the Problem Solvers Caucus, its recent legislative negotiations and its support for a 9/11-style commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

“First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart sits down with Dan Balz, Donna F. Edwards and Hugh Hewitt to discuss President Biden’s infrastructure plan, voting rights and former vice president Mike Pence’s speech.

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and IHS Markit Vice Chair Daniel Yergin join The Post to discuss the goal to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Citi CFO Mark Mason joins The Post to discuss the company’s efforts to tackle the racial wealth gap and corporate America’s role in addressing systemic racism.

The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre is one of the country’s deadliest episodes of racial violence. Mary Elliott and Paul Gardullo from the National Museum of African American History and Culture discuss the century-old massacre and its enduring impact.

Former House Speaker Paul Ryan speaks with Washington Post senior congressional correspondent Paul Kane about how he sees 2024 Republican front-runner Donald Trump’s hold on the Republican Party, the future of the GOP and the issues at stake this election cycle. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

Washington Post opinions columnist Michele Norris speaks with Barry Jenkins about his new series, "The Underground Railroad," the lessons of history and the challenge of depicting its darker chapters.

Author Mitch Albom joins Washington Post Live to discuss his charitable work aimed at ramping up coronavirus testing, improving vaccine access and helping families hit hardest by the pandemic. He will also discuss his latest book.

From rising inflation to staggering debt, IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva joins Washington Post columnist David Ignatius to discuss the financial challenges ahead and how the IMF is working to reignite the global economy.

Join actor Mila Kunis, director Rodrigo García, and co-screenwriter Eli Saslow, for a conversation about the trauma of addiction and bringing "Four Good Days" to life on the big screen.

Former presidential candidate and chair of the Senate antitrust subcommittee Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) has written “ANTITRUST: Taking on Monopoly Power from the Gilded Age to the Digital Age” pushing for the breakup of big platforms.

Malcolm Gladwell's latest book, “The Bomber Mafia," explores the greatest moral challenges in modern American history - how technology and best intentions collide in the heat of war.

Co-stars Ruth Wilson and Andrew Scott and renowned director Bartlett Sher join Washington Post chief film critic Ann Hornaday for a conversation about bringing the film, "Oslo" to life on the big screen.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, the lead prosecutor in the case against former police officer Derek Chauvin, joins The Post to discuss how the country should move forward.

Patrick Harker, president & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, joins The Post to discuss the debate over increasing interest rates and the Fed’s investment in education and skill programs to bolster the U.S. workforce.

Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant join The Post to discuss their HBO series “The Undoing” and the creative opportunities in the streaming television landscape.

French ambassador to the United States Laurent Bili speaks with The Post’s associate editor David Ignatius about the course of Russia’s war in Ukraine two years on, France’s new bilateral security agreement with Ukraine and Germany, the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and Ukraine’s bids to join the E.U. and NATO. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024.

Anthony S. Fauci, the government’s leading infectious-disease expert, joins The Post to discuss the CDC’s updated guidance for fully vaccinated people.

White House national climate advisor Gina McCarthy joins The Post to discuss the critical role renewable energy will play in addressing America’s energy needs.

Washington Post national investigative reporter Carol Leonnig joins Washington Post Live to discuss her new book “Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service.”

Ursula Burns, the former CEO of Xerox, joins The Post to discuss the ways companies can help facilitate greater gender and ethnic diversity in the boardroom.

Former Texas congressman Will Hurd joins The Post to discuss the national security threats posed by artificial intelligence, the immigration crisis at the border and the future of the Republican Party.

CNN anchor and chief Washington correspondent Jake Tapper joins The Post to discuss his new book, “The Devil May Dance,” and covering politics today in the new media era.

Sonal Shah, president of The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), and Jerry Yang, TAAF founding board member, join The Post to discuss the new organization and share personal reflections on AAPI Heritage Month.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins The Post to discuss the Biden administration’s infrastructure agenda and response to the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack.

Sen. Thomas R. Carper (D-Del.) and Julia Hamm, the president and CEO of Smart Electric Power Alliance, join The Post to discuss the future of America’s power grid and how to safely transform the country’s infrastructure

Former Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina joins The Post to discuss leadership of the Republican Party, the role of women and what Republican voters want from their elected officials.

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Shane Harris, Ruth Marcus and Ramesh Ponnuru about the 'mysterious' death of Alexei Navalny, Fani Willis' disqualification hearing in Georgia and the future of the Republican party. Conversation recorded on Friday, February 16, 2024.

Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian, and Anthea M. Hartig, the Elizabeth MacMillan director of the National Museum of American History, join The Post to discuss the challenges museums face as they reopen to the public.

Director and screenwriter Oliver Stone joins The Post to discuss his new memoir, “Chasing The Light,” which explores his complicated childhood, his time in combat in Vietnam and his career in filmmaking.