Upcoming Events
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Caregiving Atlanta | Jan. 30
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, founder of the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving in Georgia, headlines a forum in Atlanta.
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Caregiving Seattle | Feb. 19
A look at best practices in the workplace as more companies address the needs of employees who are caregivers.
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The Future of Transatlantic Trade | April 10
The Washington Post and EuropeanVoice join forces to talk about the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.
Photos: 21 people who took the stage in 2013
They discussed topics ranging from cyber threats to football in forums at The Washington Post.
Hockey Chalk Talk
December 10, 2013 | Hill Country Former Capitals player Paul Mulvey joined The Washington Post’s Mike Wise, Neil Greenberg and Jonathan Forsythe as they discussed recent roster changes, the Winter Olympic disruption, George McPhee’s future and the overall state of the franchise.
Guaranteed Income for All: Fantasy or Possibility?
December 3, 2013 | DC Improv Switzerland is considering a radical reimagining of its welfare state. Instead of mish-mash of different programs, they’re thinking of simply guaranteeing every resident a basic income. Ezra Klein and top experts discussed whether this is a good idea or a nutty European fantasy.
Caregiving in America
November 14, 2013 | Chicago Washington Post Live’s Caregiving in America forum highlighted the critical work of the growing number of people who take care of an aging parent, often while working and raising children. It’s stressful and there is a financial -- along with emotional -- toll. Experts offered advice and shared caregiving strategies and resources.
Bridging the Digital Divide: A Special Report
November 5, 2013 | The Washington Post While the U.S. government has spent billions of dollars to increase wired and wireless infrastructure, tens of millions of Americans still lack access. Tech professionals and policy makers convened at Washington Post Live’s Bridging the Digital Divide forum to discuss why the digital gap matters and who is still left out.
Wonkblog: Is America a Good Investment?
October 28, 2013 | New York City Investors have a world of options to choose from so how does the United States stack up? 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.
Cybersecurity: A Special Report
October 3, 2013 | The Washington Post 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.
Childhood Obesity: A Special Report
September 20, 2013 | The Washington Post 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.
Small Business Forum
June 20, 2013 | The Washington PostWashington 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.
Spectrum Supply & Demand
June 18, 2013 | The Washington Post This Washington Post Live forum convened experts to discuss solutions to balance the growing demands on wireless bandwidth.
Privacy in a Digital World
June 11, 2013 | The Washington Post New technologies make it ever easier to collect the personal information of internet users, raising privacy concerns. What should consumers know and do to protect themselves? What role should industry and government play?
Reading Milestones
June 4, 2013 | The Washington Post Washington Post Live convened governors and education influentials from key states to raise awareness of the importance of literacy by the third grade.
Future of Food 2013
May 22, 2013 | The Washington Post Agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack and leading experts discussed ways to expand a healthy and sustainable food system.
America’s New Manufacturing:
A Special Report
April 23, 2013 | The Washington Post Washington Post Live convened top elected officials, executives and innovators to discuss the new era of manufacturing in America.
Children and Families
March 5, 2013 | The Washington Post Washington Post Live convened parents, policymakers, and experts to address the greatest needs of America’s children and families.