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The new spy thriller 'The Persian' is built on real tradecraft

By Mary Louise Kelly,

Christopher Intagliata, Elena Burnett

Published September 29, 2025 at 4:48 PM EDT

Former CIA analyst David McCloskey keeps writing spy thrillers and the plots keep coming true. His latest book, The Persian, opens with an Israeli surprise attack on Iran.

Mary Louise Kelly

Mary Louise Kelly is a co-host of All Things Considered, NPR's award-winning afternoon newsmagazine.

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Christopher Intagliata

Christopher Intagliata is an editor at All Things Considered, where he writes news and edits interviews with politicians, musicians, restaurant owners, scientists and many of the other voices heard on the air.

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Elena Burnett

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A ubiquitous flower in LA brings memories of homeland for a local Salvadoran chef

Christopher Intagliata

At this time of year, the flor de izote, or yucca flower, blooms in Los Angeles. Chef Karla Vasquez bought some at a Salvadoran market, and prepared a recipe from her book The Salvisoul Cookbook.
Trump is changing public health guidance. What's it mean for you?

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Conservative podcaster Michael Knowles speaks to Charlie Kirk's impact and legacy

Mary Louise Kelly

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with the conservative podcaster Michael Knowles, who was a friend of Charlie Kirk's and will headline tonight's show of The American Comeback Tour as a tribute to Kirk.