British author Ben Macintyre talks about his latest book, 'Redwood'

NPR | By Scott Simon

Published September 19, 2026 at 5:40 AM MDT

Facebook
Flipboard
LinkedIn
Email

Ben Macintyre is known as a master of espionage stories. NPR's Scott Simon talks to the British author about his latest book, "Redwood" - the story of Russian double agent operating in Iran.

Facebook
Flipboard
LinkedIn
Email

Scott Simon

Scott Simon is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

Make a monthly donation

Become a sustaining member for as low as $5/month

Make a one-time donation

Make an annual or one-time donation to support MTPR

Pay pledge or update info

Pay an existing pledge or update your payment information