Actor, producer and entrepreneur Robert Downey Jr. is deploying "fast grants” in an effort to expedite the way early scientific research receives funding. Downey joins Washington Post Live on Thursday, April 21 at 3:30 p.m. ET to discuss his company, Footprint Coalition, and its work scaling technology to combat climate change.

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 on Friday, April 22 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Bill Browder, the founder and CEO of Hermitage Capital Management, is an outspoken Putin critic and human rights advocate. On Friday April 22 at 11:30 a.m. ET, Washington Post columnist David Ignatius talks with Browder about why he was declared a threat to Russian national security as detailed in his new book, “Freezing Order: A True Story of Money Laundering, Murder, and Surviving Vladimir Putin's Wrath.”

America’s workforce is aging, while the traditional work environment is changing. On Monday, April 25 at 12:00 p.m. ET, Susan Wilner Golden, the director of dciX at the Stanford Distinguished Careers Institute, and Katia Walsh, senior vice president and chief strategy and artificial intelligence officer at Levi Strauss & Co. join Washington Post Live to discuss reskilling America’s workforce to meet the evolving demands of an increasingly digital economy.

“The Palace Papers” reveals how the royal family continues to reinvent itself, even after the shock of Princess Diana’s explosive celebrity and the crisis of “Megxit.” Join Washington Post Live on Tuesday, April 26 at 11:00 a.m. ET. for a conversation with the book’s author Tina Brown, hosted by entrepreneur, producer and author Joanna Coles.

Arooj Aftab won her first Grammy this year for best global music performance and was also nominated for best new artist. On Thursday, April 28 at 11:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post media reporter Elahe Izadi for a conversation with Aftab about her creative roots and the power of music to build bridges.

“Gaslit” is a new series looking at the Watergate scandal from the perspective of Martha Mitchell, wife of former U.S. attorney general John N. Mitchell. She was the first person to publicly accuse President Nixon of being involved in Watergate, causing both the presidency and her personal life to unravel. Join Washington Post Live on Tuesday, April 19 at 1:00 p.m. ET for a conversation with cast members about the STARZ limited series, moderated by veteran Post journalist Sally Quinn and featuring opening remarks from Donald E. Graham, chair of the board of Graham Holdings Company.

After the first all-private mission to the International Space Station, four Axiom Space astronauts are due to splash down on Tuesday. Join Washington Post Live on Tuesday April 19 at 11:00 a.m. ET as Rob Meyerson, the CEO of Delalune Space and a major investor in Axiom, talks with Post space reporter Christian Davenport about the role of the private sector in space exploration and infrastructure.

The global pandemic was particularly brutal on the airline industry, but consumer demand has returned to levels not seen since pre-COVID 19 days. On Monday, April 18 at 1:00 p.m. ET, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian joins the Washington Post’s David Ignatius for a conversation about how airlines are handling the issues of consumer demand, mask mandates and pilot fatigue as they gear up for a busy summer season.

“The Memory Librarian” brings together Janelle Monáe and an ensemble of writers to build on the singer-songwriter’s “Dirty Computer” album. On Monday, April 18 at 10:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post Live for a conversation with Monáe about her new book which explores themes of queerness, race, gender plurality and love.

As Russia bombards eastern towns in Ukraine, the Biden administration is poised to expand the scope of weapons it is providing Ukraine. Join Washington Post Live on Friday, April 15 at 4:00 p.m. ET for a conversation with Ukrainian ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova as fears grow about the scope of battles to come.

Washington Post Live’s “First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart will host a reporter debrief with Washington Post economics editor Damian Paletta followed by a roundtable discussion with opinions columnists Eugene Robinson and George F. Will. Tune in for news and analysis you can’t get anywhere else on Friday, April 15 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

The descendants of enslaved people from President James Madison’s Montpelier estate are seeking equal representation on the board that manages the property. The board recently voted to strip power-sharing status from the Montpelier Descendants Committee (MDC). Join Washington Post Live on Thursday, April 14 at 1:00 p.m. ET for a conversation with James French, chair of board of the MDC, about ensuring the full history of American slavery isn’t lost in preserving this historical landmark.

Author and scholar Greg Sarris is the long-time chair of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, a Northern California confederation of tribes. His work includes books, plays and a collection of short stories that were adapted for a miniseries and co-executive produced with Robert Redford. On Thursday, April 14 at 11:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post Live for a conversation with Sarris about his new memoir and how America can truthfully reckon with the history of its Indigenous peoples.

Valerie Biden Owens is one of the first women in U.S. history to run a presidential campaign―that of her brother, President Biden. On Wednesday, April 13 at 2:30 p.m. ET, Biden Owens, who also led her brother’s seven U.S. Senate victories, joins Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart to discuss the highs and lows of her family’s life story as written in her new book, “Growing Up Biden: A Memoir.”

Police deployment of no-knock warrants has increased across the United States. On Wednesday, April 13 at 12:00 p.m. ET, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, who has pushed for statewide restrictions on these permits, joins Washington Post Live for a conversation with Nicole Dungca, co-creator of the new Washington Post six-part investigative podcast about no-knock warrants entitled “Broken Doors.”

“The First Lady,” a new series from Showtime, reframes the stories of American leadership through the lens of the women at the heart of the White House. Join Washington Post Live on Tuesday, April 12 for a conversation with members of the cast about the upcoming series and the impact of the stories behind the First Ladies of the United States.

A series of recent terror attacks has Israelis and Palestinians on high alert again in the West Bank. On Monday, April 11 at 1:00 p.m. ET, join the Washington Post’s Souad Mekhennet for a conversation with the Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, focusing on Israeli security, the hopes for diplomacy in the Middle East and the array of challenges facing Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Academy Award-winning director Barry Levinson’s latest HBO film, “The Survivor,” is based on the true story of boxer and Holocaust survivor Harry Haft. On Monday, April 11 at 11:00 a.m. ET, Washington Post chief film critic Ann Hornaday talks with Levinson and the star of the film, Ben Foster, about the story of Haft’s will to reclaim his life after escaping Auschwitz.

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 on Friday, April 8 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

The U.S. Department of Justice is focusing on Russian oligarchs and the financial institutions that have helped them move money and evade U.S. sanctions. Andrew Adams, the veteran federal prosecutor tapped to lead the Justice Department’s new “KelptoCapture” task force joins Washington Post columnist David Ignatius on Thursday, April 7 at 3:30 p.m. ET to discuss efforts to investigate, arrest and prosecute those whose unlawful accumulation of wealth enables the Russian government in its war against Ukraine.

On Thursday, April 7 at 1:30 p.m. ET, join Washington Post Live for a conversation with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona about how recent state legislation on gender and sexuality is playing out in schools, the impact of the pandemic on students and the future of education.

Elizabeth Alexander is a renowned poet, playwright and scholar who is currently the president of the Mellon Foundation. On Thursday, April 7 at 11:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan for a conversation with Alexander about her new book, “The Trayvon Generation,” and the philanthropic organization’s racial justice initiatives.

Vladimir Putin’s military assault on Ukraine continues, and for Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), who lived in Ukraine when he was an FBI agent, it’s personal. On Wednesday, April 6 at 2:00 p.m. ET, join the Washington Post’s Jacqueline Alemany for a conversation with the Congressional Ukraine Caucus co-chair who will explain why he believes Ukraine should have been in the European Union and NATO a long time ago.

Harvey Fierstein is a Tony Award-winning performer and playwright. The title of his new memoir, “I Was Better Last Night,” is a self-deprecating quip he would often say to friends after a stage performance. On Wednesday, April 6 at 1:00 p.m. ET, join Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart with the ground-breaking star about being an LGBT activist at the dawn of the AIDS crisis, overcoming addiction and his latest Broadway project.

Damola Adamolekun, the CEO of P.F. Chang’s, was focused on growing the restaurant chain’s to-go services before the pandemic hit. On Wednesday, April 6 at 11:00 a.m. ET, Washington Post editorial writer and columnist Heather Long speaks with Adamolekun on the different ways restaurants can engage their customers using technology and an omni-channel approach and retain employees as the industry continues to recover.