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With rising temperatures, plastic pollution and carbon emissions in dangerous numbers, environmental experts examine the impact of climate change on our oceans, the consequences for humanity, and solutions that could turn the tide before it’s too late.

Jane Fonda and Diane Lane are adding their voices and star power protesting to force politicians to address climate change. They are calling attention to the world’s oceans crisis with their plans for ongoing demonstrations in the nation’s capital.

Award-winning actor and producer Mark Ruffalo, attorney Rob Bilott and community organizer Emily Donovan joined The Washington Post Live on Nov. 19 for a conversation about the forthcoming film,"Dark Waters."

On Nov. 15, fashion designer Prabal Gurung sat down with Pulitzer Prize-winning fashion Critic Robin Givhan to talk about his design philosophy and why he uses the runway as a platform for advocacy.

David M. Rubenstein, co-founder and co-executive chairman of The Carlyle Group, and Bret Baier, an award-winning Fox News anchor, sat down with Washington Post Live on Nov. 14 for a discussion about their new books.

Retired Staff Sergeant David Bellavia’s story is one of valor and uncommon heroism. This past June, Bellavia became the first living American to receive the Medal of Honor for actions in the Iraq War.

The transition from military to civilian life poses many challenges. Some are social, some are cultural. Two veterans talk about their experiences, in conversation with a Washington Post reporter who is also a veteran.

Two of Capitol Hill’s most prominent advocates for veterans’ health care discuss their new plan to improve veterans' access to mental health care.

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke sat down with The Washington Post Live Wednesday, Oct. 23 as part of The 2020 Candidates series. O’Rourke discussed why he’s made gun control the centerpiece of his campaign and his views on immigration.

The Washington Post Live welcomed businessman and Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang on Oct. 21 to discuss his upstart presidential campaign that began as a long shot but now has everyone in politics paying close attention.

Grammy Award-winning rock band Imagine Dragons co-founded the Tyler Robinson Foundation to honor the legacy of a young fan who died from a rare form of cancer. The band explains how the foundation helps families deal with the many unseen costs of cancer.

Two renowned medical experts discuss how patients can be more autonomous with their health and possibly prevent disease before it occurs.

Three influential cancer trailblazers who are on the front lines of the war against the disease discuss the most pressing issues affecting patients from innovative new treatments to drug policy to advancements in early detection and prevention.

Blackstone Group Chairman, CEO and Co-founder Steve Schwarzman sits down for a one-on-one interview about his best-selling new book What It Takes: Lessons in the Pursuit of Excellence.

Supersonic travel, and on-demand, urban aviation may significantly alter the way we travel in the near future. We’ll hear from leaders on the cutting-edge of these breakthroughs, as well as an aviation expert.

Executive Director of Port Authority Richard Cotton, and pilot and aviation expert John Nance discuss how artificial intelligence will shape the future of flight

Japanese and Chinese companies are stepping into regional aviation in Asia, as business there is expecting explosive growth in the coming years. Former FAA Administrator Michael Huerta and Aviation Analyst Michael Boyd talk about this new dynamic.

JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes shares how technology and regulation are shaping the aviation industry well into the future.

The head of U.S. counterintelligence and the first attorney to successfully indict members of the Chinese Liberation Army for economic espionage discuss global marketplace competition and security.

Encryption keeps data protected, but it can also impede law enforcement from doing its job. Criminals have learned to use encrypted messaging and privacy protections to cover their tracks. This scenario is often called “going dark.”