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National security correspondent for the Washington Post.
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Souad Mekhennet
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Press Play with Madeleine Brand
How being a Muslim woman helps Souad Mekhennet report on terrorism Souad Mekhennet has dedicated her life to understanding people who commit terrorist acts. She’s interviewed some of western society’s most wanted men, including members of Al Qaeda, the Taliban, and the leader of ISIS’ hostage program. Her new memoir about her career covering terrorism is titled “I Was Told to Come Alone: My Journey Behind the Lines of Jihad.” Souad Mekhennet is author of "I Was Told to Come Alone: My Journey Behind the Lines of Jihad.” (Photo by Zeljko Pehar)
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