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NIH Director Francis Collins: 'High priority' to speed up development of non-addictive pain killers
On September 20, The Washington Post brought together doctors, researchers, scientists, medical technology pioneers and business leaders who are pushing boundaries in the health sector and transforming the way we live. NIH Director Francis Collins discusses the role of his agency in combating the opioid crisis in the United States.
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September 25
Film Screening of "Mark Felt - The Man Who Brought Down the White House"
On Monday, September 25, The Washington Post will host the D.C. premiere of "Mark Felt - The Man Who Brought Down the White House.” After the screening, Chief Film Critic Ann Hornaday will talk with director Peter Landesman about the film which profiles Mark Felt -- also known as “Deep Throat"-- the FBI informant who helped Post reporters uncover the Watergate scandal.
October 3
Cybersecurity Summit
From hacks to cybercrime and cyberspying to protecting consumer data and critical infrastructure, cybersecurity is an urgent domestic and global challenge. On October 3, 2017, The Washington Post will convene government leaders, business executives and security experts to discuss and debate top issues in cybersecurity.
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Transformers: Health
On September 20, The Washington Post brought together doctors, researchers, scientists, medical technology pioneers and business leaders who are pushing boundaries in the health sector and transforming the way we live. They discussed advances in genetics, immunology and technology that are poised to transform human health and make treatments more affordable, accessible -- and ultimately -- more effective.
Chasing Cancer
On September 18, The Washington Post brought together scientists, doctors, health-care innovators, patients and policymakers for Chasing Cancer, a two-hour summit where experts discussed the latest advances in cancer detection and treatment and how the U.S. health-care system is being shaped by a disease that touches the lives of millions.
The Daily 202 Live with Karen Tumulty and John Podesta
On May 23, The Washington Post’s Karen Tumulty hosted The Daily 202 Live with former Hillary Clinton campaign Chairman John Podesta. They discussed President Trump’s first months in office, including the latest developments with the FBI, the reported sharing of sensitive intelligence and allegations of Russian interference in American politics.
Addiction in America
On June 21 at The Washington Post, policymakers, researchers and health care experts examined the roots of the country’s opioid crisis and discussed solutions for combating addiction in America. They discussed the role of doctors in managing patients’ pain and helping to fight the epidemic and described what’s being done to reduce the abuse of opioids as recreational drugs.
Free to State: A New Era for the First Amendment
On June 20, The Washington Post brought together journalists, scholars, business leaders and advocates to explore how the interpretation of our First Amendment rights have evolved in principle and practice, and what it means for a modern democracy.
Transformers: Food
On June 13, The Washington Post brought entrepreneurs, food industry executives, scientists and farmers together to discuss how technology and science are changing our modern food systems. They discussed the business practices that are driving consumer demand, the innovations and new ideas that are shaping the future of what – and how – we eat and consider the policies that will regulate an increasingly complex global food market.
Securing Tomorrow with David Ignatius and Rep. Adam Schiff
On June 7, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) spoke one-on-one with columnist David Ignatius at The Washington Post. Schiff, the ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, discussed the committee’s investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and potential ties to the Trump White House, ahead of fired FBI Director James Comey's testimony on Capitol Hill.
The Daily 202 Live with James Hohmann and Sen. Ben Sasse
On May 17, The Daily 202’s James Hohmann sat down with Republican Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight. The two discussed recent actions by the Trump White House, the policy landscape facing Senate Republicans and the senator’s new book, “The Vanishing American Adult,” on the week of its release.
A New Line with Robin Givhan and André Leon Talley
On April 5 Washington Post fashion critic Robin Givhan interviewed Vogue contributing editor André Leon Talley about his life and career at the intersection of fashion, politics, business and culture.
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    SEPTEMBER 20 - Transformers: Health
    SEPTEMBER 25 - Screening of "Mark Felt - The Man Who Brought Down the White House"
    OCTOBER 3 - Cybersecurity Summit