Washington Post Live

Washington Post health politics and policy reporter Dan Diamond speaks with Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about the new coronavirus variants, the recent monkeypox outbreak and the path forward for public health safety.

Science reporter Joel Achenbach speaks with Thomas Zurbuchen, PhD, NASA’s associate administrator for the science mission directorate, about what these images mean for the future of space exploration, the significance of the technology that enabled this level of astronomical discovery and the element of wonder attached to seeing the depths of distant space.

National political reporter Eugene Scott speaks with counterterrorism expert and best-selling author Malcolm Nance about his new book, “They Want to Kill Americans" and the threat of political violence and domestic extremism.

Washington Post senior video reporter Dave Jorgenson speaks with Jack Conte, CEO and co-founder of Patreon, about the growth and future of the creator economy. Conversation recorded on Monday, July 18, 2022.

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, E.J. Dionne and David Von Drehle about President Biden’s low poll numbers, the 2022 midterm election, whether the GOP will win the House and Senate.

Washington Post media writer Elahe Izadi speaks with Claudia Forestieri and Zoe Saldaña about their new comedy series “Gordita Chronicles,” how their own stories informed the show and their work to bring more Latino narratives to television. Conversation was recorded on Thursday, July 14, 2022.

Economics editor Damian Paletta speaks with Deputy Labor Secretary Julie Su about how the increasing use of technology in the workplace will impact the future of work.

Washington Post tech at work writer Danielle Abril speaks to entrepreneurs Brit Morin, Minnie Luong and Shiza Shahid for conversations about how they have reinvented their businesses in the face of record high inflation, supply chain disruptions and an evolving pandemic. Conversations recorded on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

Director Alex Gibney and Washington Post investigative reporters Scott Higham and Sari Horwitz discuss their new book, “American Cartel,” which documents the culpability and complicity of the big business behind the opioid epidemic.

Global opinions writer, Jason Rezaian, speaks with Debra and Marc Tice, the parents of freelance journalist Austin Tice, who was kidnapped in Syria during that country’s civil war in August 2012, to discuss their efforts to secure his freedom, their meeting with President Biden about his case and why they remain “100 percent certain” their son is still alive.

Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Valerie Montgomery Rice, president and CEO of Morehouse School of Medicine, and Michael Makanga, executive director of the European and Development Countries Clinical Trials Partnership, about how medical research has historically excluded diverse groups, how to make research more representative and the lessons learned from the coronavirus pandemic. Conversation recorded on Monday, July 11, 2022.

Washington Post senior news anchor Libby Casey speaks with retired Judge Thomas Griffith, who served on President Biden’s Commission on the Supreme Court assessing proposals for reform, about the impact of the recent decisions and perceptions of the institution.

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Karoun Demirjian, Charles Lane and Eugene Robinson about Russian troops advancing in Ukraine, Biden’s pledge to support Ukraine and if Congress will pursue more gun legislation.

Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with writer, actor and founder of Hillman Grad Lena Waithe and Hillman Grad CEO Rishi Rajani about the mission of the company and its new projects.

Movie critic Ann Hornaday speaks with stars Annette Bening and Bryan Cranston to discuss their new Paramount+ film "Jerry & Marge Go Large" and their storied careers.

Washington Post congressional investigations reporter Jacqueline Alemany speaks with Washington Gov. Jay Inslee about the impact of the Supreme Court decisions on climate change, abortion and public safety.

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with The Post’s Amber Phillips, Ruth Marcus and Jennifer Rubin about the Jan. 6 hearings, Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony and the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Conversation recorded on Friday, July 1, 2022

Washington Post national security reporter Missy Ryan speaks with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola about the war in Ukraine, E.U. membership and the E.U.’s role in the conflict. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

Join Washington Post Live for conversations with a cross-section of local law enforcement, federal government and community leaders about how they are responding to soaring homicide rates while also working to strengthen police accountability and improve public trust. Washington Post criminal justice reporter Tom Jackman speaks with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael S. Harrison, Former Chief of Police in Austin, Houston and Miami Art Acevedo and Campaign Zero Co-Founder & Executive Director DeRay Mckesson. Washington Post opinions writer and associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta. Conversation was recorded on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

Washington Post senior video producer Dave Jorgenson speaks with actor Chris Pratt and author Jack Carr about their new series, “The Terminal List,” which follows a former Navy SEAL investigating why his entire platoon was ambushed during a covert mission. Conversation recorded on Monday, June 27, 2022.