THE PATH FORWARD

David Malpass is the president of the World Bank Group and the former Under Secretary of the U.S. Treasury for International Affairs. On Monday, March 14 at 2:00 p.m. ET Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Malpass about the global financial impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine, the latest on the effect of sanctions against Russia and what support is being offered to the people of the region as economic and human toll escalates.

Kristalina Georgieva is the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In the face of record inflation and supply chain backlogs, Georgieva joins Washington Post columnist David Ignatius to discuss the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook and how the organization is using its firepower to support its member nations. Join Washington Post Live on Wednesday, Feb. 2 at 10:00 a.m. ET.

As one of the world’s largest manufacturing services companies, Flex sits at the center of the global supply chain. On Thursday, Dec. 16 at 11:00 a.m. ET, Washington Post editorial writer and columnist Heather Long speaks with Revathi Advaithi, CEO of Flex, about the structural causes and potential solutions for the current supply chain bottlenecks, the future of manufacturing and leading a company with over 160,000 employees in 30 countries through the coronavirus pandemic.

Four-star Gen. Keith Alexander (U.S. Army, Ret.) is the longest-serving director of the National Security Agency and the first commander to lead the U.S. Cyber Command. Now founder and co-CEO of IronNet, Inc., he is calling for a collective defense approach to cyber-intelligence to fight Russia and other enemies of business and government. Join Washington Post Live on Monday, Nov. 8 at 9:00 a.m. ET when Alexander will discuss the latest cyber threat landscape with Washington Post columnist David Ignatius.

Michael Dell is the chair and CEO of Dell Technologies, one of the world’s leading sellers of personal computers. In his new book, “Play Nice But Win: A CEO’s Journey from Founder to Leader,” Dell shares his story of how he took on Silicon Valley and Wall Street to turn his namesake company into one of the world’s leading technology companies with more than $92 billion in revenue.

Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal (U.S. Army, Ret.) is the former commander of U.S. Forces Afghanistan and of the nation’s premier military counter-terrorism force, Joint Special Operations Command. The warrior-scholar, comfortable with diplomats, politicians and military men alike, has lived a life full of risk. In a new book, “Risk: A User's Guide,” McChrystal and co-author Anna Butrico highlight the key factors that determine how we detect and respond to risk. Join Washington Post columnist David Ignatius on Monday, Oct. 4 at 10:00 a.m. ET.

The spread of the more contagious delta variant of COVID-19 has again disrupted travel plans and the recent summer rebound. On Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 2:00pm ET, Washington Post economics correspondent Heather Long speaks with Doug Parker, American Airlines chair and CEO, about how the carrier is keeping its passengers and employees safe, its efforts to address the environmental cost of flying and the future of the travel industry.

Gary Gensler, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair, is one of the world’s most powerful financial regulators and a key player in the push by the government to regulate the trillion-dollar plus cryptocurrency industry. On Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 12:00pm ET, Washington Post columnist David Ignatius speaks with Gensler about the cryptocurrency landscape, the growth in digital trading platforms and his call for more stringent financial disclosures around sustainability.

Just appointed Microsoft’s vice chair, Brad Smith is one of the tech industry’s top executives. Smith is also an attorney and represents the software company when it comes to matters of policy. The newly re-written paperback edition of his book, “Tools and Weapons: The Promise and the Peril of the Digital Age,” explores the balance between rewards and existential risks posed by technology through the lenses of cyberattacks, digital sovereignty and the pandemic.

David M. Rubenstein, philanthropist, historian and co-founder of the private equity firm The Carlyle Group, has written a series of books that examine how America was founded, shaped and inspired people worldwide to dream. His latest book, “The American Experiment,” gets to the heart of what it means to be an American and how that definition evolves with each generation through social movements and cultural shifts. Join Washington Post columnist David Ignatius on Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 9:00am ET.

Seth Berkley, MD is the CEO of GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, a leading global health organization racing against the clock to get poorer countries vaccinated against COVID-19 while the delta variant rages. GAVI, along with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations and the World Health Organization, is leading COVAX, a partnership dedicated to providing free COVID-19 vaccines to at least 20 percent of the population in the world’s 92 poorest countries by the end of 2021. Berkley will highlight the challenges around supply, delivery, vaccine hesitancy and poor health infrastructure in recipient countries. Join Frances Stead Sellers, senior writer on the Americas desk on Thursday, Sept. 2 at 11:30am ET for the conversation.

In 2009, glassblowing artist James McKelvey teamed up with friend and Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey to create Square after losing a sale because he couldn’t accept American Express cards. Today, through his new company, Invisibly, the serial entrepreneur is disrupting Big Tech by returning personal data back to consumers. McKelvey joins with Washington Post columnist David Ignatius to discuss the dangers of personal data online and how his company is making a difference on Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 11:30am ET.

Jodie McLean is the CEO of EDENS, one of the nation’s leading private owners, operators and developers of retail real estate. McLean has focused on transforming brick-and-mortar shopping malls into lifestyle destinations that reflect consumer preferences. As people return to in-person experiences, retailers are hitting some challenges. McLean joins Washington Post deputy editorial page editor Karen Tumulty to discuss how staffing and supply chain issues, as well as continued health safety concerns, are changing the retail experience post-COVID. Join Washington Post Live on Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 2:00pm ET.

With growing demand around the world, countries and companies are rethinking the energy sources that fuel our lives. As newer technologies emerge, Chevron Chair and CEO Michael Wirth is not only leading the oil giant’s efforts to curb its current carbon output, but he is also spearheading their investments into alternative energy sources. Wirth sits down with Washington Post columnist David Ignatius to discuss the future of energy in a rapidly changing world. Join Washington Post Live on Monday, Aug. 16 at 2:30pm ET.

The coronavirus pandemic forced thousands of restaurants to close their doors, scale back operations or shift business models altogether. From New York City restaurateur Danny Meyer recently mandating vaccinations to New Orleans chef Nina Compton rapidly building a successful take-out business, the pandemic forced difficult decisions about their enterprises and illuminated the role that restaurants play in job creation, local economies and the broader economy. On Monday, Aug. 16 at 11:00am ET, the restaurateurs join Washington Post Live to discuss a path forward for the restaurant industry after the pandemic, measures to keep customers safe and the industry’s role in the broader economy.

At a time when many restaurants have scaled back or closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Chipotle has experienced soaring growth. The company is also employing new incentives to compete for workers. Join Washington Post Live on Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 11:30am ET for a conversation with Chipotle Chair and CEO Brian Niccol about the path forward for restaurants and the state of the labor market.

COVID-19 disrupted the payment ecosystem. The explosive growth of e-commerce during the pandemic accelerated the move away from cash and toward the use of digital platforms for monetary transactions. Join Washington Post Live on Thursday, Aug. 5 at 2:00pm ET in conversation with Visa CEO Al Kelly as he discusses existing trends that were amplified as a result of the pandemic, as well as the new developments that are reshaping financial technology.

As the global economy continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the worldwide shortage of computer chips continues to be a looming challenge for the automobile industry and other sectors. On Wednesday, Aug. 4 at 1:30pm ET, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger joins technology policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski to address the future of the semiconductor industry, the digital acceleration during the pandemic and how America can maintain its technological leadership.