From the Archives: John Dean: Watergate's Legacy in the Age of Trump

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Melissa Errico: From Sondheim to Legrand and the Great American Songbook

Melissa Errico is a Tony-nominated actress, singer, recording artist, and writer. She is known for her iconic Broadway musical roles such as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady and the title role in One Touch of Venus. She is also recognized from her roles on TV series such as Billio ...  Show more

From the Archives: Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey

Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey are the New York Times reporters who broke the Harvey Weinstein story. For five months -- perpetually in danger of losing the scoop -- they cultivated and cajoled sources ranging from the Weinsteins’ accountant to Ashley Judd. The article that emerged ...  Show more

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