The Plame Affair - Inside the Fight in Washington | 4
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Washington, D.C., erupted in a political firestorm in 2003, after Valerie Plame’s identity was revealed to the public. Host Lindsay Graham talks with Matthew Cooper, a journalist who covered the story for Time magazine. Cooper also became part of the story, when he was held in contempt of court for refusing to name the sources who disclosed Plame’s identity to him. Support our show by supporting our sponsors! thredUP - Get an extra 30% off your first order at thredUP.com/as. Policy Genius - You could save $1500 or more a year by using Policygenius.com for you life insurance.
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