First Look

Washington Post Live’s “First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart will host a reporter debrief followed by a roundtable discussion with Washington Post columnists. Tune in for news and analysis you can’t get anywhere else.

Episodes

First Look with The Post’s Mary Ilyushina, Ramesh Ponnuru and Jennifer Rubin

June 30, 2023 • 26 mins

On Washington Post Live’s First Look, associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Mary Ilyushina, Ramesh Ponnuru and Jennifer Rubin about the aftermath of the Wagner rebellion, the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action and President Biden's latest economic message for his reelection campaign.

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First Look with The Post’s Toluse Olorunnipa, E.J. Dionne and Hugh Hewitt

June 23, 2023 • 29 mins

On Washington Post Live’s First Look, associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Toluse Olorunnipa, E.J. Dionne and Hugh Hewitt about the U.S. strategy in Asia, Hunter Biden’s guilty plea, and renewed questions around ethics rules for justices of the Supreme Court. Conversations recorded on Friday, June 23, 2023.

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First Look with The Post’s Jacqueline Alemany, Megan McArdle and Jennifer Rubin

June 16, 2023 • 28 mins

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Jacqueline Alemany, Megan McArdle and Jennifer Rubin about the legal and political challenges facing Donald Trump regarding his latest indictment and Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia. Conversation recorded on Friday, June 16, 2023

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First Look with The Post's Missy Ryan, Ruth Marcus and Ramesh Ponnuru

June 9, 2023 • 25 mins

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy speaks with Missy Ryan, Ruth Marcus and Ramesh Ponnuru about Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia, the expanding list of Republican presidential candidates and the indictment of Donald Trump.

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First Look with The Post's Dan Balz, Jason Willick and Christine Emba

June 2, 2023 • 28 mins

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, Jason Willick and Christine Emba about the debt ceiling bill, the latest on the presidential race and new recordings of Donald Trump talking about classified documents.

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First Look with The Post's Leigh Ann Caldwell, Hugh Hewitt and Jennifer Rubin

May 26, 2023 • 27 mins

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell, Hugh Hewitt and Jennifer Rubin about the economic stakes around the debt limit and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s presidential campaign launch.

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First Look with Jonathan Capehart, Jeff Stein, George F. Will and Eugene Robinson

May 19, 2023 • 28 mins

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Jeff Stein, Eugene Robinson and George F. Will about prospects for a compromise on the debt ceiling, new abortion restrictions and the growing list of GOP presidential contenders. Conversation recorded on Friday, May 19, 2023.

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First Look with The Post’s Toluse Olorunnipa, Ruth Marcus and Ramesh Ponnuru

May 12, 2023 • 27 mins

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Toluse Olorunnipa, Ruth Marcus and Ramesh Ponnuru about President Biden’s border plans, the debt ceiling showdown and the verdict in the E. Jean Carroll trial. Conversation recorded on Friday, May 12, 2023.

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First Look with The Post's Paul Kane, Danielle Allen and Robert Kagan

May 5, 2023 • 30 mins

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.

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First Look with The Post’s Marianna Sotomayor, E.J. Dionne and Jennifer Rubin

April 21, 2023 • 27 mins

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Marianna Sotomayor, E.J. Dionne and Jennifer Rubin about the Dominion v. Fox News settlement, a potential debt ceiling bill and rising tension between Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump.

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First Look with The Post’s Jacqueline Alemany, Eugene Robinson and David Von Drehle

April 7, 2023 • 29 mins

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Jacqueline Alemany, Eugene Robinson and David Von Drehle to discuss Donald Trump’s indictment, how Republicans are responding and progressive wins in Wisconsin and Chicago. Conversation recorded on Friday, April 7, 2023.

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First Look with The Post’s Karen Tumulty, Dan Balz, Hugh Hewitt and E.J. Dionne

March 31, 2023 • 28 mins

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” deputy opinion editor and columnist Karen Tumulty speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, Hugh Hewitt and E.J. Dionne about the historic indictment of former president Donald Trump, the political fallout from the indictment, the potential for political violence and how prospective 2024 GOP hopefuls are responding to the news. Conversation recorded on Friday, March 31, 2023.

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First Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Dan Balz, E.J. Dionne and Jennifer Rubin

March 24, 2023 • 30 mins

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, E.J. Dionne and Jennifer Rubin about a possible Donald Trump indictment, the Fed's interest rate hikes, TikTok CEO's contentious testimony before Congress and Xi Jinping’s Russia trip.

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First Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, David J. Lynch and George F. Will

March 17, 2023 • 27 mins

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s David J. Lynch, George F. Will and Eugene Robinson about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the Russian assault of a U.S. drone and a rift among GOP presidential hopefuls on Ukraine.

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First Look with The Post’s Abha Bhattarai, Ruth Marcus and David Von Drehle

March 10, 2023 • 29 mins

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Abha Bhattarai, Ruth Marcus and David Von Drehle about President Biden’s budget proposal, Dominion’s lawsuit against Fox News and the Senate vote on the D.C. crime bill. Conversation recorded on Friday, March 10, 2023.

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First Look with The Post’s Carol Leonnig, Ramesh Ponnuru and Christine Emba

March 3, 2023 • 26 mins

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Carol Leonnig, Ramesh Ponnuru and Christine Emba about the saga to secure classified documents from former president Trump, the beginning of the 2024 presidential race and more. Conversation recorded on Friday, March 3, 2023.

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First Look with The Post's Dan Balz, Josh Rogin and Jennifer Rubin

February 24, 2023 • 28 mins

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with Dan Balz, Josh Rogin and Jennifer Rubin about President Biden’s unwavering support for Ukraine, the state of U.S.-China relations and the Republican 2024 presidential race.

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First Look with The Post’s Yasmeen Abutaleb, Hugh Hewitt and Ruth Marcus

February 17, 2023 • 26 mins

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with Yasmeen Abutaleb, Hugh Hewitt and Ruth Marcus about the unidentified aerial objects in the North American airspace as well as Nikki Haley’s presidential candidacy. Conversation recorded on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.

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First Look with The Post’s Dan Lamothe, Jason Willick and Christine Emba

February 10, 2023 • 29 mins

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Lamothe, Jason Willick and Christine Emba about the latest on China’s balloon surveillance program and the U.S. response as well as key takeaways from Biden’s State of the Union speech. Conversation recorded on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023.

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First Look with The Post’s Toluse Olorunnipa, George F. Will and Jennifer Rubin

February 3, 2023 • 28 mins

On Washington Post Live’s “First Look,” associate editor Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Toluse Olorunnipa, George F. Will and Jennifer Rubin about the death of Tyre Nichols and President Biden’s meeting with leaders of the Congressional Black Caucus. Conversation recorded on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023.

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Episodes

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First Look with The Post’s Jacqueline Alemany, Megan McArdle and Jennifer Rubin

First Look with The Post's Missy Ryan, Ruth Marcus and Ramesh Ponnuru

First Look with The Post's Dan Balz, Jason Willick and Christine Emba

First Look with The Post's Leigh Ann Caldwell, Hugh Hewitt and Jennifer Rubin

First Look with Jonathan Capehart, Jeff Stein, George F. Will and Eugene Robinson

First Look with The Post’s Toluse Olorunnipa, Ruth Marcus and Ramesh Ponnuru

First Look with The Post's Paul Kane, Danielle Allen and Robert Kagan

First Look with The Post’s Marianna Sotomayor, E.J. Dionne and Jennifer Rubin

First Look with The Post’s Jacqueline Alemany, Eugene Robinson and David Von Drehle

First Look with The Post’s Karen Tumulty, Dan Balz, Hugh Hewitt and E.J. Dionne

First Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, Dan Balz, E.J. Dionne and Jennifer Rubin

First Look with The Post’s Jonathan Capehart, David J. Lynch and George F. Will

First Look with The Post’s Abha Bhattarai, Ruth Marcus and David Von Drehle

First Look with The Post’s Carol Leonnig, Ramesh Ponnuru and Christine Emba

First Look with The Post's Dan Balz, Josh Rogin and Jennifer Rubin

First Look with The Post’s Yasmeen Abutaleb, Hugh Hewitt and Ruth Marcus

First Look with The Post’s Dan Lamothe, Jason Willick and Christine Emba

First Look with The Post’s Toluse Olorunnipa, George F. Will and Jennifer Rubin

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First Look with The Post’s Mary Ilyushina, Ramesh Ponnuru and Jennifer Rubin

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