Washington Post Live

Scientific 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.

Amber 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.

Ballet 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.

Ukrainian 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.

Dr. 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.

Silicon 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.

IMF 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.

Colin 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

Prominent tech and health care leaders join Washington Post Live to discuss how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the future of medicine.

Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) joins The Post's Paige Winfield Cunningham to discuss Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act and the GOP budget bill. (1:22) Then, a panel of experts offer perspective on the drivers of health care costs in America (33:26) and ways to harness AI to make the health care more affordable. (44:29)

Conversation recorded on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Program sponsored by Oscar.