Rates of children and young adults presenting at emergency departments for self-harm and suicidal thoughts are on the rise. And a recent report warned that the pandemic has exacerbated the mental health concerns already facing young people. On Wednesday, May 25 at 11:30 a.m. ET, join Washington Post Live for a series of conversations with Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Miana Bryant, founder of The Mental Elephant, about how the last two years have impacted youth mental health, the role that social media plays and how the government is tackling the overall problem.

The percentage of retirees returning to work has picked up momentum in recent months. Staying healthy and having access to health care are among the factors that allow people to remain in the workforce – or not. On Wednesday, May 25 at 2:00 p.m. ET, Lisa Fitzpatrick, MD, founder and CEO of Grapevine Health, Susanna Gallani, PhD, assistant professor of business administration at Harvard Business School, and explorer and author Dan Buettner join Washington Post Live to explore ways telemedicine can provide better access especially for seniors working full-time at the highest rate on record.

Jeff Nussbaum is the former senior speechwriter for President Biden, Barack Obama, Al Gore and Tom Daschle. On Thursday, May 26 at 11:00 a.m. ET, Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart talks to Nussbaum about writing speeches for a divided nation and the most consequential speeches in history that were never given as written in his new book, “Undelivered: The Never-Heard Speeches That Would Have Rewritten History.”

Journalist turned TV writer David Simon is responsible for some of the most critically acclaimed shows on television. On Thursday, May 26 at 1:00 p.m. ET, Simon joins Washington Post Live to discuss his new HBO limited series, “We Own This City,” the war on drugs and the future of local journalism.

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, May 27 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

The rise and volatility of the cryptocurrency industry is drawing growing attention from regulators in Washington and Congress. On Wednesday, June 8 at 9:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post Live for conversations with Rostin Benham, chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, lawmakers and industry leaders about what oversight of digital assets should look like and their impact on the larger financial system and economy.

Nintendo is one of the most iconic video game companies in the world. On Monday, May 23 at 2:00 p.m. ET, former Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aimé joins Washington Post Live to his discuss his journey from the Bronx to the top of the video game industry as shared in his new business memoir, “Disrupting the Game.”

Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci represented the family of George Floyd in their civil suit against the city of Minneapolis. On Monday, May 23 at 1:00 p.m. ET, join national political enterprise reporter Robert Samuels for a conversation with the attorneys about where the country is today two years after Floyd’s murder galvanized nationwide protests for racial justice and police accountability.

Ukraine's prosecutor general Iryna Venediktova is investigating suspected war crimes committed by the Russian government and military. On Monday, May 23 at 11:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post columnist David Ignatius for a conversation with Venediktova about her work and the state of the war in Ukraine.

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, May 20 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Andrea Jenkins is the first transgender official in the United States to lead a city council. Jenkins joins The Washington Post’s Jonathan Capehart to discuss the impact of the murder of George Floyd on the two-year anniversary of his death.

The recent bipartisan infrastructure bill allocates $1.2 trillion in federal spending for infrastructure-related programs. Challenges remain regarding who will do this work – from fixing and building new roads to maintaining electric grids and water systems. Join Washington Post Live on Thursday, May 19 for a series of conversations with top leaders across industries about building and maintaining a skilled infrastructure workforce.

Former defense secretary Mark T. Esper gives an insider’s account of the tense moments and darkest days of the Trump presidency, including how the former president suggested shooting protesters in the wake of George Floyd’s death. On Thursday, May 19 at 9:30 a.m. ET, Washington Post columnist David Ignatius talks with Esper about his new book, “A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times.”

Cybersecurity has become a key priority for the U.S. government and companies of all sizes. On Wednesday, May 18 at 2:30 p.m. ET, Bob Kolasky, senior vice president for critical infrastructure at Exiger, and members of the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus, Reps. Michael McCaul (R-Tex.) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), join Washington Post Live to assess the current cyber landscape and discuss how to strengthen private/public sector cooperation in securing cyberspace.

One of the biggest structural changes to our workforce has been the rise of the nontraditional, contract or short-term workers who make up the gig economy. On Wednesday, May 18 at 12:00 p.m. ET, Ania Smith, CEO of TaskRabbit, joins Washington Post Live to discuss how the gig economy will shape the future of work.

The video recording of George Floyd’s death sparked worldwide protests against police brutality and calls for reform. On Tuesday, May 17 at 12:00 p.m. ET, co-authors and Post reporters Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa join opinions columnist Michele Norris for a conversation about how systemic racism shaped Floyd’s life and legacy as explored in their new book, “His Name Is George Floyd.”

COVID-19 impacted all Americans regardless of race, class and geography but underscored the long-standing health disparities that preceded and persisted during the pandemic. Join Washington Post Live for a series of conversations with Atul Gawande, MD, USAID assistant administrator for global health, LaQuandra S. Nesbitt, MD, director of the District of Columbia Department of Health, Cheryl Bettigole, MD, health commissioner of Philadelphia, and Cameron Webb, MD, White House senior policy advisor for equity, about solutions to close the vaccine access gap and how vaccine inequities worldwide have raised the stakes in preparing for future global health crises.

Sanjena Sathian’s debut novel “Gold Diggers” attracted critical acclaim upon its release in 2021 and has already been optioned by Mindy Kaling for a television series. On Monday, May 16 at 1:00 p.m. ET, join Washington Post Live for a conversation with Sathian about how her work has explored family, community and belonging in our continuing series with cultural pioneers during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

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, May 13 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) has issued an emergency declaration extending COVID-19 restrictions through the end of May after a rise in cases in his state. On Thursday, May 12 at 4:00 p.m. ET, join Washington Post Live for a conversation with the governor about his strategy to combat the pandemic and his pledge to keep abortion legal in Illinois.

Harvard’s founding director of the Center for Public Leadership, David Gergen served as a White House adviser to four U.S. presidents – both Republicans and Democrats. On Thursday, May 12 at 1:00 p.m. ET, Washington Post opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy talks with Gergen about the leadership lessons learned from his 50-year public service career and how the best hope for the future of democracy is to prepare rising generations for lives of service and leadership, as written in his new book, “Hearts Touched with Fire: How Great Leaders Are Made.”

As Russian President Vladimir Putin brandishes his latest nuclear saber-rattling, the United Kingdom has committed to send additional warfare equipment to Ukraine. Join Washington Post’s David Ignatius in conversation with U.K. Secretary of State for Defense Ben Wallace on Thursday, May 12 at 10:30 a.m. ET about his response that NATO allies can “outgun and outnumber” Putin.

Eva Chen is the former editor of Lucky magazine and current head of fashion partnerships at Instagram. On Wednesday, May 11 at 10:00 a.m. ET, join The Washington Post’s Michelle Ye Hee Lee for a conversation with Chen about how her family history inspired her latest children’s book and the impact of the growing cultural visibility of Asian Americans. This conversation is part of a continuing series with cultural pioneers during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

The coronavirus pandemic has underlined the imbalance between the country’s scientific breakthroughs and the public health response. On Monday, May 9 at 11:30 a.m. ET, Alexander Hardy, the CEO of Genentech, and Allison Arwady, MD, the commissioner of the Chicago Department of Health, join Washington Post Live to discuss lessons from the pandemic.

Republicans are hoping to win control of the House in the 2022 midterms, but they’ll need to win most of the competitive races in November. On Monday, May 9 at 10:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post Live for a conversation with freshman Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) about the challenges in her 2022 run, the GOP’s prospects in the fall and why she believes President Biden’s economic program has led to the highest inflation in decades.

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, May 6 at 9:00 a.m. ET.