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Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) joins Washington Post senior congressional correspondent and columnist Paul Kane to discuss why he is standing by Biden’s candidacy, the divisions in the Democratic Party and how he sees the stakes for the presidential contest. Conversation recorded on Friday, July 12, 2024.

Trump’s former national security advisor John Bolton joins Washington Post Live to discuss the state of NATO, what a second Trump administration’s foreign policy might look like and the latest on the war in Ukraine. Conversation recorded on Thursday, July 11, 2024.

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) discusses the looming questions around President Biden’s candidacy, the role of progressives in the 2024 election and whether the Democratic Party needs generational change at the top of their ticket. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” Washington Post Live anchor Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, Jennifer Rubin and Max Boot about Biden’s faltering debate performance amid Trump’s untruths, where the presidential race goes from here and rising gloom among many Israeli citizens. Conversation recorded on Friday, June 28, 2024.

U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about NATO's upcoming 75th anniversary summit, the alliance's role in helping to "build a bridge" to Ukraine's membership within NATO and the "continued unity" among NATO allies in supporting Ukraine's defense efforts. Conversation recorded on Thursday, June 27, 2024.

Rural Utilities Service Administrator Andrew Berke and Virginia’s broadband office director Tamarah Holmes join Washington Post Live to discuss the latest efforts to address the persistent gaps in broadband connectivity and the obstacles in providing universal high-speed internet access. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

Sierra co-founder and OpenAI chair Bret Taylor discusses why the current AI revolution could be "a bit of a bubble" and how he believes the technology will "almost certainly" displace certain jobs. Then, Stanford School of Medicine dean Lloyd Minor and Mass General Brigham chief medical information officer Rebecca G. Mishuris talk about how AI could shape the future of health care and combat burnout among providers. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Marianne LeVine, E.J. Dionne and George F. Will about Trump’s quest for a running mate, the upcoming presidential debate and the legacy of baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays. Conversation recorded on Friday, June 21, 2024.

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona discusses what's behind the growing teacher shortage and how modifications to the education system, including adequate compensation can help replenish the need for educators in the U.S. Then, Ford Foundation program officer for U.S. disability rights Rebecca Cokley and the National Center for Learning Disabilities CEO Jacqueline Rodriguez talk about the lasting impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the continued strain on resources that have hit America’s 7 million students with disabilities especially hard. Conversation recorded on Thursday, June 20, 2024.

Kai-Fu Lee, chair of Sinovation Ventures and CEO of 01.AI discusses the latest advances from his AI start-up and his hopes to usher in China’s ChatGPT moment. Then, Post reporters, Eva Dou and Gerrit De Vynck talk about the Biden administration’s efforts to preserve America’s technological edge amid a global race to be the leader in the AI revolution. Conversation recorded on June 13, 2024 at The Futurist: The Age of AI summit.

Journalist, editor and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa discusses why she believes "Americans are really not prepared" for the 2024 presidential election and how generative AI could impact democracies around the world. Conversation recorded on June 13, 2024 at The Futurist: The Age of AI summit.

Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and Inflection AI discusses the possibilities and risks that artificial intelligence could pose over the next decade and why he believes everyone could have an AI agent in the future. Then, ARPA-H director, Renee Wegrzyn and MIT professor Renee Wegrzyn discuss how AI is changing the health-care landscape. Conversation recorded on June 13, 2024 at The Futurist: The Age of AI summit.

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” opinions editor at large Michael Duffy speaks with The Post’s Toluse Olorunnipa, Hugh Hewitt and Eugene Robinson about how the Biden campaign is handling the conviction of the President’s son, the upcoming Biden-Trump debate and how the U.S. is trying to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Conversation recorded on Friday, June 14, 2024.

Gen. Mark A. Milley, former chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Jen Easterly, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, discuss how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence are shaping our military and national security. Conversation recorded on June 13, 2024 at The Futurist: The Age of AI summit.

Lisa Bluder, former head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball program, joins The Post’s Sally Jenkins to reflect on her coaching career, the Caitlin Clark phenomenon and the evolution of the women’s game. Conversation recorded on Monday, June 10, 2024.

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Tyler Pager, Danielle Allen and Megan McArdle about Biden’s immigration executive order and the GOP’s aggressive investigations following Trump’s conviction. Conversation recorded on Friday, June 7, 2024.

Former acting national cyber director Kemba Walden discusses the recent Change Healthcare cyberattack and why the healthcare providers should "view themselves" as a tech company. Then, the State Department’s top cyber diplomat Nathaniel C. Fick talks about the tech race between the U.S. and China and threats posed by foreign actors. Finally, former National Security Agency director Gen. Paul M. Nakasone (U.S. Army, Ret.) assesses the cyberthreat landscape, the impact of emerging technologies and safeguarding America’s critical infrastructure ahead of the 2024 elections. Conversation recorded on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Conversation recorded on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

Ralph Reed, founder of the Faith and Freedom Coalition, joins Washington Post Live to discuss about the impact of Trump’s conviction, the issues driving the Republican electorate, and the political evolution of the evangelical movement. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen join Washington Post Live to discuss their upcoming Artemis II mission, efforts to build a more sustainable presence around the moon and the new age of space exploration. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, June 5, 2024.

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Perry Stein, E.J. Dionne and Ramesh Ponnuru about the prosecution strategy that resulted in the historic conviction of Donald Trump, the political fallout of the verdict and its potential impact on swing voters. Conversation recorded on Friday, May 31, 2023.