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Sandra McElwaine is a Washington correspondent for The Daily Beast. She has been a reporter for The Washington Star, The Baltimore Sun, a correspondent for CNN and People magazine, and Washington editor of Vogue and Cosmopolitan. She has also written for The Washington Post, Time, and Forbes.

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Sally Quinn’s Shocking Next Act: Championing Spiritualism

CAREER CHANGE

In a new book, the celebrated journalist delves into matters of faith. In a candid interview, she talks about gossip, the unfun GOP, and contacting her late husband, Ben Bradlee.

Sandra McElwaine | Published Sep 17, 2017

How She Broke Into Buckingham Palace

Sleuth

A biographer fascinated by power, Sally Bedell Smith has lately focused on the British royals. But gaining entrée to the palace was almost as complex as the Windsors themselves.

Sandra McElwaine | Published Apr 09, 2017

Inauguration Announcer Dumped by Trump

That's All Folks

He has voiced every inaugural parade since Harry Truman. But now, at 89, Charlie Brotman is being confined to the bleachers. And boy, is he mad.

Sandra McElwaine | Published Jan 06, 2017

Jamie Lee Curtis: ‘I Was a Dope Fiend’

MULTITALENTED

The acclaimed actress and star of Fox’s ‘Scream Queens’ dishes on her new children’s book ‘This Is Me’ and much, much more.

Sandra McElwaine | Published Sep 25, 2016

George and Martha Up Close and Personal

First Couple

Flora Fraser talks about her joint biography of George and Martha Washington, about their passionate but childless marriage, how they helped each other, and how they inspire us.

Sandra McElwaine | Published Dec 19, 2015

The Generals Who Won World War II

Legends

<p>Winston Groom may be best known as the author of <em>Forrest Gump</em>, but he’s also an astute and entertaining military historian. He talks about three key figures in World War II.</p>

Sandra McElwaine | Published Nov 15, 2015

Was Mark Sanford the Worst Boss Ever?

Luv Guv

<p>Barton Swaim talks frankly about his controversial new book, <i>The Speechwriter,</i> and about his former boss, disgraced former S.C. governor Mark Sanford.</p>

Sandra McElwaine | Published Aug 07, 2015

Candice Bergen’s Torrid Romance

Practically Perfect

In her irreverent new memoir, she talks about fading glamour, weight gain, becoming a polarizing single mom on TV, and the real joys of actual motherhood.

Sandra McElwaine | Published Apr 10, 2015

A Gitmo Sergeant Cries Murder

Hanging Or Suicide?

The official version says three Guantanamo inmates committed suicide in their cells. Former Army sergeant Joseph Hickman insists the men were killed.

Sandra McElwaine | Published Jan 24, 2015

McCain’s 13 Favorite Soldiers

Profiles

Sen. John McCain’s latest book honors 13 soldiers who served the US over the course of the nation’s history.

Sandra McElwaine | Published Nov 11, 2014

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