Episode 4: The Other Army

Host Baroness Ayesha Hazarika speaks with Ali Ahn (CIA Chief Eidra Park) and Ato Essandoh (deputy chief of mission Stuart Hayford), who bring their electric chemistry to discuss their characters' emotional turmoils and connections in the show. Creator and showrunner Debora Cahn and executive producer Janice Williams discuss episode 4's magical setting in Scotland and reveal the inspiration behind that explosive final scene. Former CIA official Kari Amelung emphasizes the need for humor whilst working in such a challenging career field and balancing personal relationships with professional responsibilities. Spoilers Ahead! If you have not seen The Diplomat season 2, episode 4: The Ides of March, then go stream it now on Netflix and come back to us! Don’t miss our next episode, Episode 5: Our Lady of Immaculate Deception, dropping on November 11th. Featuring insights from Allison Janney (Vice President Grace Penn), creator Debora Cahn, executive producer Alex Graves, and Emmy-winning writer Eli Attie. The Diplomat: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix in association with Novel.