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Washington Post investigative reporter Carol Leonnig speaks with author Jim Popkin about his new book, “Code Name Blue Wren,” and documenting the true story of Ana Montes, the senior Pentagon analyst who spent nearly 20 years handing over U.S. secrets to Cuba. Conversation recorded on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.
Immigration enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security reporter Nick Miroff speaks with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas about the Biden administration’s efforts to curb the fentanyl epidemic and the challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Washington Post senior critic-at-large Robin Givhan speaks with Las Vegas Raiders president Sandra Douglass Morgan about being the first Black woman to serve as an NFL president, helming the franchise and the opportunities and challenges facing women in male-dominated fields. Conversation recorded on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.
Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Leana Wen, emergency physician and professor of health policy and management at George Washington University, about rising cases of COVID-19, flu and RSV prompting fears about a potential “tripledemic.”
Washington Post national arts reporter Geoff Edgers speaks with director Paul Feig about his career, comedy and his new book, “Cocktail Time: The Ultimate Guide to Grown-Up Fun.” Conversation recorded on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.
Washington Post national sports columnist Jerry Brewer speaks with former NBA player Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf – who was suspended by the league for refusing to stand for the national anthem before games – about his new autobiography, his commitment to his Islamic faith and the evolution of athlete activism. Conversation recorded on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022.
Washington Post Tokyo and Seoul bureau chief Michelle Ye Hee Lee speaks with Juju Chang, co-anchor of ABC News’ “Nightline,” to discuss her decades of breaking news reporting, covering the rising hate against Asian Americans during the coronavirus pandemic and her trailblazing career. Conversation recorded on Thursday, August 4, 2022.
Washington Post senior video reporter Dave Jorgenson speaks with one of Bollywood’s biggest actors, Alia Bhatt, about her wide-ranging career, how she sees the next wave of Indian entertainment and her upcoming projects.
Economics editor Damian Paletta speaks with Ryan Reynolds about his growing business empire, philanthropy and this new model of movie stardom.
Washington Post national correspondent Dan Balz speaks with Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein about the 50th anniversary of the Watergate break-in, how they got the story and its lasting impact. Conversation was recorded on Friday, June 17, 2022.
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