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Washington Post congressional investigations reporter Jacqueline Alemany speaks with Jessica Berman, commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League, about her efforts to level the playing field for female soccer players, gender pay equity and the upcoming Women’s World Cup.

Conversation recorded on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.

Washington Post editorial writer and columnist Heather Long speaks with Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, about the current standoff between Congress and the White House over the federal debt ceiling and what’s at stake for the U.S. economy.

Conversation recorded on Monday, May 8, 2023.

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Paul Kane, Danielle Allen and Robert Kagan about talks to raise the nation’s borrowing limit, the stakes over the debt ceiling standoff and the latest with Russia's war in Ukraine.

Law enforcement voices pushing for an assault weapons ban Police Executive Research Forum executive director Chuck Wexler and Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore about why they are pushing for an assault weapons ban.

Conversation recorded on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

Join Washington Post Live for conversations with top journalists and an exclusive interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken about the state of global press freedom and get an early look at this year’s findings from The World Press Freedom Index, an annual assessment from Reporters Without Borders (RSF) about the state of journalism in 180 countries and territories.

Conversation recorded on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

Washington Post contributing columnist Sally Quinn speaks with historian Carl Sferrazza Anthony abouthis new book, “Camera Girl,” which uses unseen archives to explore Jackie Kennedy’s early life and gives insight into who she was before she became the country’s first lady.

Conversation recorded on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

Washington Post Justice Department and civil rights reporter David Nakamura speaks with Erika L. Moritsugu, the first White House senior liaison to the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities, about her work elevating AA and NHPI voices and addressing rising anti-Asian hate crimes.

Editor Joanna Coles speaks with author Tina Brown about the coronation of King Charles II, the upcoming ceremonies and the lingering questions about the role of the British monarchy.

Conversation recorded on Monday, May 1, 2023.

In a series of conversations about bridging the digital divide in education, finance and health care, Washington Post journalists Jonathan Capehart, Damian Paletta and Paige Winfield Cunningham speak with Kristina Ishmael, deputy director of the Office of Ed Tech, Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli, an IMF division chief focused on monetary and capital markets, Gina Lucarelli, a team leader at the UNDP’s Accelerator Labs Network, David Goode-Cross, psychologist, group practice owner and advocate for culturally responsible psychotherapy, and Neal Sikka, chief of the innovative practice and telemedicine section at GW Medical Faculty Associates.

Conversations recorded on Friday, April 28, 2023.

Washington Post criminal justice reporter Tom Jackman speaks with Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer about the city’s decline in shootings over the past 15 years and strategies his department uses to keep communities safe.

Conversation recorded on Thursday, April 27, 2023.