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“I just figured, for the most part, mainstream networks stopped using [mistress word]. Those are small brush fires. The election made me realize we've got forest fires that we collectively need to be focused on.”

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Paula Broadwell

Paula Broadwell is an American writer specializing in military and intelligence issues. Born in 1972, she has authored several books on these topics, including a biography of General David Petraeus. Broadwell's career has been characterized by her engagement with the military and her expertise in national security. more

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