Bob Woodward reveals his dream source in memoir Secrets out next month.
They publishedBob Woodward reveals "dream source" in memoir, "Secrets," out next month
First reportAxios · 19 Oct, 10:34Z
Latest reportAxios · 19 Oct, 10:34Z
Span0 hours · two reports
Base — every candidate starts here5
Public-interest topic (politics, world, science, health…)+1
Public-interest terms in the text (courts, tariffs, ceasefire…)+1.25
High-reliability source boost+0.75
Significance8
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Why it matters
What
Richard Darman discussed sensitive intelligence with Woodward across at least 58 interviews or conversations.
Why
Their friendship later frayed after a Post series damaged George H.W. Bush.
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Further details about Darman and Nancy Reagan.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Woodward previews in The New Yorker that Richard Darman was a top source.
- Darman was willing to discuss sensitive intelligence matters with Woodward.
- Their friendship deteriorated after a Post series damaged Bush 41.
- Woodward conducted at least 58 interviews or conversations with Darman.
- Secrets details Darman's role and a notable, tense dynamic with Nancy Reagan.