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Washington Post Live
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A podcast from Washington Post Live, the newsroom’s live journalism platform, where top-level government officials, business leaders, cultural influencers and emerging voices discuss the most pressing issues driving the news cycle nationally and across the globe.
From one-on-one newsmaker interviews to in-depth multi-segment programs, Washington Post Live brings The Post’s newsroom to life.
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The future of sports, powered by AI
Dec 1900:00:06Tap to summarizeArtificial intelligence is revolutionizing sports from optimizing athlete performance to transforming fan experiences. On Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 1:00 p.m. EST, join Washington Post Live for conversations with leaders in sports, technology and business about the innovations shaping the future of athletics.
Transcribe →The next chapter in cancer treatment
Dec 1200:00:06Tap to summarizeScientific breakthroughs and technological innovation are transforming cancer care and improving outcomes for millions of patients and survivors. On Thursday, Dec. 4, join Washington Post Live for in-depth conversations about the progress made and the future of treatment and care.
Transcribe →Conversations from the Global Women's Summit
Dec 501:06:53Tap to summarizeAmber Venz Box of LTK and Jo Cronk of Whalar explore how influencers are redefining content, commerce and the future of the creator economy. Then, Poppi co-founder Allison Ellsworth and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and Floura founder Jeni Britton share their entrepreneurial paths and how they’ve disrupted the food industry. Conversations recorded on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. Event sponsored by Capital One.
Transcribe →Conversations from the Global Women's Summit
Nov 2801:04:26Tap to summarizeBallet superstar Misty Copeland reflected on her groundbreaking career, the power of representation in the arts, and her journey to becoming the first Black principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre. Next, bestselling author Rebecca Yarros shared the story behind her Fourth Wing series, the impact of BookTok, and how her life as a mother, military wife, and advocate for chronic illness shapes her writing. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Nov 20, 2025. Event sponsored by AARP.
Transcribe →Conversations from the Global Women's Summit
Nov 2101:11:23Tap to summarizeUkrainian Ambassador to the United States Olga Stefanishyna discussed the pivotal moment in the war in Ukraine, the country’s relationship with the U.S. and her family's experiences. Next, House Republican Conference Lisa McClain talked about the latest from Capitol Hill and her political path from Michigan to Washington. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Nov 20, 2025. Event sponsored by A Better Balance.
Transcribe →The revolution in cancer care
Oct 1000:46:31Tap to summarizeDr. Samir Khleif, CEO of biotech company Georgiamune, and medical researcher Georgina Long joined Frances Stead Sellers to discuss how immunotherapy, AI-assisted drug development and novel therapeutic strategies could transform cancer care. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Event sponsored by Pfizer.
Transcribe →Conversations from The Washington Post’s inaugural Global AI Summit
Oct 300:48:07Tap to summarizeSilicon Valley investor Reid Hoffman and cancer scientist Siddhartha Mukherjee join David Ignatius to discuss their new AI health start-up and the future of scientific discovery. Then, a global roundtable with voices from the Vatican, the United Nations and Kenya on how AI could impact the digital divide, people’s everyday lives and human trust. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Event sponsored by the University of Maryland.
Transcribe →Conversations from The Washington Post’s inaugural Global AI Summit
Sep 2601:02:38Tap to summarizeIMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and Google SVP James Manyika joined David Ignatius to discuss how AI could reshape the global economy and workforce. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Event sponsored by the University of Maryland.
Transcribe →How AI is shaping the future of cancer care
Sep 1900:41:44Tap to summarizeColin Murdoch, president of Isomorphic Labs and Ron Alfa, CEO and co-founder of Noetik, join Washington Post Live to discuss the future of diagnostics, precision medicine, the Trump administration's recent cuts to cancer research and the evolution of cancer care. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Program sponsored by Pfizer
Transcribe →How AI could transform the future of medicine
Sep 1201:19:05Tap to summarizeProminent tech and health care leaders join Washington Post Live to discuss how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the future of medicine.
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