Laura McGann

director of the documentary “The Deepest Breath”

Guest

Editorial director and politics reporter for Vox.

Laura McGann on KCRW

The new documentary “The Deepest Breath” tells how Stephen Keenan died six years ago while trying to rescue fellow freediver Alessia Zecchini.

The brain can turn itself off when freediving. New film shows sport’s poetic and deadly sides

The new documentary “The Deepest Breath” tells how Stephen Keenan died six years ago while trying to rescue fellow freediver Alessia Zecchini.

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A sexual assault allegation against presidential candidate Joe Biden is dividing Democrats. Some say it’s hard to know the truth.

Reporter Laura McGann on chasing Tara Reade’s assault allegations against Joe Biden

A sexual assault allegation against presidential candidate Joe Biden is dividing Democrats. Some say it’s hard to know the truth.

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Two months ago, Alabama's former Democratic Governor  Don Siegelman  was sentenced to seven years for  bribery and obstruction of justice .

Was the Justice Department Using Prosecution as a Political Strategy?

Two months ago, Alabama's former Democratic Governor Don Siegelman was sentenced to seven years for bribery and obstruction of justice .

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