The Washington Post’s “Wonkblog” interviews Elton John about his philanthropic work through the Elton John AIDS Foundation, “a major non-profit working on HIV prevention, as well as care and treatment for those with the disease.” According to the interview transcript, John reflects on funding research for vaccine and antiretroviral development, highlights the need for private-sector involvement in AIDS eradication efforts, and examines PEPFAR funding in President Obama’s budget request for next year, among other issues (Matthews, 9/17).