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During Washington Post Live's 'Post Next: Manufacturing' event on Thursday, May 15, 2025, The Post's David J. Lynch spoke with Barbara Humpton, president and CEO of Siemens Corporation about the future of manufacturing and how AI could bring about what she calls the "fourth industrial revolution." Event sponsored by Samsung.

During Washington Post Live's 'Post Next: Manufacturing' event on Thursday, May 15, 2025, The Post's Dan Merica spoke with Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) about the future of manufacturing, the Chips Act and why his home state of Texas is a powerhouse of semiconductor manufacturing. Then, The Post's David Lynch sat with Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) to discuss America's economic competitiveness and his growing concern about the cuts to federal funding for science. Event sponsored by Samsung.

The Post's Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Dr. Shana O. Ntiri and Saint Louis University professor Kimberly Enard about the progress made in cancer prevention and ways to promote trust, access and care in the battle against cancer and disparities that create barriers. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Event sponsored by Pfizer.

The Post's Sally Jenkins delivers a dynamic talk about what sports can teach us all cultivating our inner champion and athletic heart. Talk recorded on April 23, 2025. Event sponsored by The Executive Leadership Council.

The Post's Bina Venkataraman speaks with Dina Powell McCormick and her husband, Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), authors of a new book, “Who Believed in You?” They were also joined by Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors. They discussed the power of mentorship, how mentorship fits into the American dream and what we can all learn from failure. Conversation recorded on April 23, 2025. Event sponsored by The Executive Leadership Council.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde speaks with The Post's David Ignatius about her stewardship of the European Central Bank at a pivotal moment for the global economy (2:04). Then, Hall of Fame Stanford women's basketball coach Tara VanDerveer joins Sally Jenkins to discuss her storied career and her lasting lessons on leadership (44:00). Conversations recorded on April 23, 2025. Event sponsored by The Executive Leadership Council.

Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-Kentucky), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute President Martin A. Schmidt and Apptronik CEO Jeff Cardenas discuss the global AI race, the role of education in America's competitiveness and the future of humanoid robots. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Experts, advocates and Post reporters share their perspectives on the impact of gun violence on children and communities across America. Conversation recorded on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

Boomer Esiason talks about his son's cystic fibrosis journey, his foundation's work and the path forward for rare diseases. Conversation recorded on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

The artificial intelligence revolution has arrived in full force and could usher in the biggest technological shift in generations. Join Washington Post Live as Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.), Cohere President Martin Kon and Writer CEO May Habib engage in a series of conversations to discuss the evolution of AI and the impact on America's economic competitiveness. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman joins The Post's Bina Venkataraman to discuss his new book, “Superagency,” about an AI-powered future and the global race for technological primacy. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

David Ignatius speaks with Ingka Group CEO Jesper Brodin about Ikea's investments in sustainability, the digital revolution in retail and why U.S. tariffs are not “on the top ten list” of his worries right now. Conversation recorded in Davos, Switzerland on January 23, 2025.

Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein discusses the new balance of power in Washington, the road ahead for the U.S. economy and why Donald J. Trump may be “the most powerful president” since Franklin D. Roosevelt. Conversation recorded in Davos, Switzerland on January 21, 2024.

Google DeepMind co-founder & CEO Demis Hassabis speaks with columnist Bina Venkataraman about AI's role in enabling scientific breakthroughs, why human-level intelligence is an “important benchmark” and the challenge of regulating AI globally. Conversation recorded in Davos, Switzerland on January 22, 2025.

Polish President Andrzej Duda speaks with columnist David Ignatius about the war in Ukraine, the future of NATO and what a second Trump term could mean for Europe. Conversation recorded in Davos, Switzerland on January 21, 2024.

On the final installment of Washington Post Live's “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post's Dan Balz, George F. Will and Eugene Robinson about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, President-elect Trump's cabinet nominees and President Biden's presidential legacy. Conversation recorded on Friday, January 17, 2024.

On Washington Post Live's “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post's Cat Zakrzewski, Jim Geraghty and Jennifer Rubin about Elon Musk roiling EU politics, former President Jimmy Carter's legacy and the ongoing fires in Los Angeles. Conversation recorded on Friday, January 10, 2025.

Human rights attorney Caoilfhionn Gallagher talks about her cases for fearless media figures and political dissidents in the global battle for freedom of speech. Next, a conversation with two mothers – one Israeli, one Palestinian – about their shared bond from having each lost a son to the decades-long Mideast conflict and their continuing work for reconciliation. Conversations recorded on November 21, 2024 at Global Women's Summit.

An urgent conversation about the devastating effects of social media on young girls, the latest scientific studies of the impact on the brain and holding big tech accountable. Next, a discussion about the top challenges in raising children today and how changing cultural attitudes are shaping a new generation. Conversations recorded on November 21, 2024 at Global Women's Summit.

The governors of New Mexico, Massachusetts and Kansas discuss how they will navigate a new Trump era, their priorities in their states and what they've learned from each other as leaders. Conversation recorded on November 21, 2024 at Global Women's Summit

One of the most formidable House speakers ever to hold the gavel talks with Jonathan Capehart about wielding power and winning and losing in the 2024 election. Conversation recorded on November 21, 2024 at Global Women's Summit

On Washington Post Live's “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post's Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ramesh Ponnuru and Jennifer Rubin about FBI Director Christopher Wray's decision to resign at the end of the Biden presidency and the challenges Trump's Cabinet choices face as they work towards confirmation. Conversation recorded on Friday, December 13, 2024.

ProRata CEO Bill Gross and journalist and entrepreneur Faye D'Souza join Washington Post Live for conversations about global trust in news, the pace of technological change and the future of journalism as

On Washington Post Live's “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post's Hannah Knowles, Jim Geraghty and Ruth Marcus about the bumpy process Trump could face in assembling his Cabinet and President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter. Conversation recorded on Friday, December 6, 2024.

Join Washington Post Live in New York for conversations with Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar, Runway CEO Cristóbal Valenzuela and top economic experts about the impact of AI on companies across industries and America's global technological competitiveness. Conversation recorded on Thursday, December 5, 2024.

Parenting thought leaders discuss a shifting cultural landscape, the top challenges in raising children today and how changing attitudes are shaping a new generation.

Actor and executive producer talks about her upcoming film about an all-Black female battalion in World War II and getting untold stories to the screen. Then, two Afghan human rights activists address the lives of women under the Taliban and their hopes for the next generation of Afghan women. Conversations recorded on November 21, 2024 at Global Women's Summit.

In a groundbreaking year for women's sports, sisters Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike unpack all things WNBA, the exploding fan base for women's basketball and why “feminism is not exclusive to women.” Then, entrepreneur Fawn Weaver shares her powerful story of creating a billion-dollar whiskey empire while honoring the untold story of Jack Daniel's master distiller Nearest Green. Conversation recorded on November 21, 2024 at Global Women's Summit.

Doris Kearns Goodwin analyzes the perspective history offers on the challenges the country faces today, the role of government and presidential transitions. Conversation recorded on November 21, 2024 at Global Women's Summit.

Republican strategist Kellyanne Conway, Democratic strategist Minyon Moore and political columnist Meghan McCain break down the 2024 election, President-elect Donald Trump's personnel appointments and the changing information and media landscape. Conversation recorded on November 21, 2024 at Global Women's Summit.

The congresswoman speaks with Leigh Ann Caldwell about the 2024 Latino vote, immigration reform and Matt Gaetz withdrawing his bid to be attorney general. Conversation recorded on November 21, 2024 at Global Women's Summit.

As election day nears, Jen Easterly outlines what CISA is doing to protect the 2024 contest from disinformation, cyber hacks and physical violence. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

Top officials and advocates join Washington Post Live to discuss efforts to aid veterans readjusting to civilian life and the powerful lessons of service and leadership veterans offer the nation. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

Cornell University professor and Brookings Institution senior fellow Eswar Prasad, IDB Lab CEO Irene Arias Hofman and Mastercard chief services officer Craig Vosburg join Washington Post Live to discuss the global payments landscape and the future of money. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024.

Yale School of Medicine's Veda Giri, the American Cancer Society's Rebecca Siegel and the National Cancer Institute's Steven Rosenberg join Washington Post Live to discuss what is driving higher cancer rates in young people, how the disease is impacting under-resourced communities and the new cutting-edge immunotherapy treatments that aim to transform the cancer care landscape. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) joins Washington Post Live to discuss the ongoing battles in Georgia over election rules, the threat of political misinformation and how the key swing state is preparing for early voting. Conversation recorded on Monday, October 14, 2024.

Peter Kyle MP, U.K. secretary of state for science, innovation and technology, and Wayve CEO Alex Kendall join Washington Post Live from London to discuss how the U.K. is investing in AI's economic potential, navigating the balance between innovation and risk and shaping the future of regulation. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

MIT economics professor David Autor and president and CEO of Y Combinator Garry Tan join Washington Post Live to discuss how the next phase of the artificial intelligence revolution could impact America's businesses, workforce and economy. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Dean of Stanford University's School of Medicine, Lloyd Minor, associate professor at University of California at Berkeley, Ziad Obermeyer and vice president and chief health AI officer at UCSF Health, Sara Murray, join Washington Post Live to discuss the potential solutions artificial intelligence could usher in for a new era of medicine. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

Ali Zaidi, assistant to the president and national climate advisor, and James Manyika, senior vice president for technology and society research at Google, join Washington Post Live's "This is Claime: Innovating for the Future" event for conversations about the innovative climate solutions that could reduce carbon emissions and shape the future of the planet. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

Germany's top climate official, Jennifer Morgan, details the steps Europe is taking to accelerate the green transition while navigating the energy challenges sparked by the Ukraine war. Conversation recorded on Monday, September 23, 2024.

CEO & co-founder of Fervo Energy Tim Latimer, CEO & co-founder of Form Energy Mateo Jaramillo and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory director Kimberly Budil join Washington Post Live to speak about the groundbreaking research and breakthroughs that could usher in a new energy era in North America and beyond. Then, founder and CEO of Africa Climate Ventures James I. Mwangi, Majik Water founder Beth Koigi and managing director of Africa and global partnerships at the World Resources Institute Wanjira Mathai discuss the entrepreneurs in Africa forging bold climate solutions from the ground up and the impact on local communities. Conversation recorded at the This is Climate Summit in New York, NY on Monday, September 23, 2024.