About this episode

Terry Strada navigates the corridors of power in Washington while keeping a promise to her children.

To keep a promise to her kids, Terry Strada must master an unknown world and defy a president...all in uncomfortable shoes. She’s pounding the corridors of power in Washington, but a decisive moment comes at an opulent party on Long Island. A BBC News Long Form Audio production. Host: Jane McMullen Series producer: Neal Razzell Additional production: Sally Abrahams, Keiligh Baker, Nik Sindle Editor: Matt Willis Music: Thomas Ross-Fitzsimons Sound design: Charlie Brandon-King Production management: Phoebe Lomas Radio 4 commissioning executive: Tracy Williams Radio 4 commissioning editor: Dan Clarke

People in this episode

Host: Jane McMullen

Topics covered

• 9/11
• politics
• personal story
• Washington
• advocacy
• power dynamics

Keywords

• 9/11
• Terry Strada
• Washington
• advocacy
• politics
• Long Island
• power

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC Radio 4

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