Bridging the Digital Divide

  • Bridging the Digital Divide

    Bridging the Digital Divide

    November 5, 2013

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  • Chasing the Cup

    Chasing the Cup

    November 6, 2013

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  • Caregiving in America

    Caregiving in America

    November 14, 2013

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Past Events

Post Sports Live: The Future of the Franchise

Post Sports Live: The Future of the Franchise

On Oct. 29, Post Sports Live held a discussion on the future of Washington’s football franchise. Defensive end Kedric Golston will join The Washington Post’s Mike Wise, Dan Steinberg and Jonathan Forsythe to take questions on the direction of the team this season, playing for Jim Haslett, Coach Mike Shanahan’s future with the franchise and more.

Wonkblog: Is America a Good Investment?

Wonkblog: Is America a Good Investment?

Investors have a world of options to choose from so how does the United States stack up? Does it make sense to bet on America in an era of messy politics, government shutdowns and debt ceiling shenanigans? In a lively conversation with cutting-edge thinkers led by Ezra Klein, we look at the forces from Washington that are determining America’s economic future and ask what America is getting right, and wrong, in positioning its 21st century economy.

Wonkblog: Is Congress Killing the Economy

Wonkblog: Is Congress Killing the Economy

Washington is a mess, with political dysfunction, government shutdowns and debt ceiling chicanery. Is Congress crushing the nation’s economic prospects? What are lawmakers getting wrong, and right, and how much of the blame do they get for an economic recovery that has been sorely lacking?

Cybersecurity: A Special Report

Cybersecurity: A Special Report

As part of the 2013 Cybersecurity Summit, Washington Post Live convened leading national security officials, industry experts and journalists for conversations addressing cyber risks and the future of cyber defense. Click here for video highlights.

Childhood Obesity: A Special Report

Childhood Obesity: A Special Report

Nearly one in three American children are overweight or obese. But after decades of rising rates, we may be turning a corner on the health crisis. This 2013 Washington Post conference gathered experts across fields to discuss strategies resulting in healthier children. Click here for video highlights.

The Promise and the Patience: A Conversation on RGIII

The Promise and the Patience: A Conversation on RGIII

What makes RGIII such a phenomenon? The Washington Post’s Mike Wise, Jason Reid, and Jonathan Forsythe answer questions on Robert Griffin III’s wide appeal, his recovery, the marketing of a superstar and more.

Wonkblog Debates Obamacare

Wonkblog Debates Obamacare

Will the sweeping overhaul of the U.S. health-care system cut costs and improve accessibility, or will the handling of new policy leave it in tatters? Ezra Klein stirred the pot as part of the Wonkblog Debate series, with Young Invincibles’ Aaron Smith, Enroll America’s Anne Filipic, Project HOPE’s Gail Wilensky and The Federalist’s Ben Domenech. Click here for video highlights

Small Business Forum

Small Business Forum

Washington Post Live convened small business owners, as well as other recognized industry leaders, to discuss ways to help millions of America’s small business owners flourish. Click here for video highlights.

Spectrum Supply & Demand

Spectrum Supply & Demand

This Washington Post Live forum on June 18, 2013 convened experts to discuss solutions to balance the growing demands on wireless bandwidth. Click here for video highlights.

Privacy in a Digital World

Privacy in a Digital World

Washington Post Live hosted a forum on digitial privacy on June 11. Click here for video highlights.

Reading Milestones

Reading Milestones

Washington Post Live convened governors & education influentials from key states to raise awareness of the importance of literacy by the third grade. Click here for video highlights.

Future of Food 2013

Future of Food 2013

Agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack and leading experts discussed ways to expand a healthy and sustainable food system. Click here for video highlights.

America’s New Manufacturing:
A Special Report

America’s New Manufacturing: <br>A Special Report

Washington Post Live hosted a summit on manufacturing on April 23, 2013. Click here for video highlights.

Children and Families

Children and Families

On March 5, Washington Post Live convened parents, policymakers, and experts to address the greatest needs of America’s children and families.

Video highlights

Rep. Rogers: Snowden might have outside help

Rep. Rogers: Snowden might have outside help

Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) says NSA leaker Edward Snowden might have help analyzing information about U.S. national security.
Ex-NSA chief Michael Hayden on Edward Snowden

Ex-NSA chief Michael Hayden on Edward Snowden

"How on earth did Edward Snowden get access to so much stuff?" Washington Post syndicated columnist David Ignatius asks former CIA and NSA director Michael Hayden.
New USDA rules on snack foods 'a big deal' says Sam Kass

New USDA rules on snack foods 'a big deal' says Sam Kass

"This is big," said Sam Kass of the White House, referring to new USDA regulations on snacks and a la carte lunch menu items in schools. "The question is how do we instill and inspire our kids [to choose healthier options]."
'Basic hygiene' reducing the risk of cyber attacks

'Basic hygiene' reducing the risk of cyber attacks

Visa handles 30,000 transactions a second, 56 billion transactions a year, according to Ellen Richey, Visa's chief enterprise risk officer. “The payment industry is losing $10 billion a year from [cyber] theft,” she adds, at Washington Post Live's 2013 Cybersecurity Summit. Former deputy secretary of Homeland Security Jane Lute nods at another summit theme — we’re not talking about cyber prevention anymore. “There are a number of things we can do — basic hygiene we can do, but we’re not doing.”
Michelle Kwan: 'It's about personal fitness goals'

Michelle Kwan: 'It's about personal fitness goals'

Olympian and President’s Fitness Council member Michelle Kwan recounts her training regime for the Olympics and givees life advice to young people dealing with everyday stresses. “Life isn’t only smooth sailing. You have to keep it simple,” she said to Washington Post Live editor Mary Jordan at the 2013 Childhood Obesity Summit.
A World Health Organization for cyber defense

A World Health Organization for cyber defense

At Washington Post Live's 2013 Cybersecurity Summit, Microsoft’s Craig Mundie cites a health space analogy for what companies and government bodies need in a vulnerable cyber world. He says we need a World Health Organization equivalent for networks. ”This is where I think government has a role to play,” Mundie says. “If all governments are late to the party, you do have the tendency for the private sector to come forward. In the U.S., it’s vigilantism, it’s illegal to chase bad guys up the wire and certainly illegal to shoot back."
Kissinger on human rights and democracy

Kissinger on human rights and democracy

Henry Kissinger says the United States should focus on human rights.
'Good food doesn't have to taste bad,' says Dr. Regina Benjamin

'Good food doesn't have to taste bad,' says Dr. Regina Benjamin

Former Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin told Washington Post Live editor Mary Jordan, "We have to put the joy back into being healthy." "Good food doesn't have to taste bad," she said at the 2013 Childhood Obesity Summit.
Andrea Mitchell on what it’s like to be a woman on TV

Andrea Mitchell on what it’s like to be a woman on TV

Andrea Mitchell, chief foreign affairs correspondent, NBC News, said, “Women of all sizes and descriptions are doing very important on-camera work because they’re smart.”
Schwarzenegger on the importance of personality in debates

Schwarzenegger on the importance of personality in debates

Recalling his gubernatorial debate, Arnold Schwarzenegger says, “My strength was not my policy in 2003, my strength was me,” and talks about Arianna Huffington’s “whining.”