

Mary Louise Kelly
Host of NPR's newest podcast, Sources and Methods. NPR correspondent covering national security.
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Oct 5, 2025 • 20min
National Security, Unlocked
Mary Louise Kelly, a seasoned national security journalist and the host of NPR's new podcast Sources and Methods, dives deep into the world of intelligence and defense reporting. She shares her fearless interviewing style, including a viral moment with Mike Pompeo over Ukraine that highlighted journalistic accountability. Kelly discusses the intricacies of reporting on secretive agencies and the significance of source protection. Her insights from war zones like Ukraine and her thoughts on renaming the Defense Department add depth to this critical conversation.

Oct 16, 2020 • 47min
Sound And Silence
Mary Louise Kelly, NPR host, discusses her personal journey with hearing loss and its challenges, while Jim Hudspeth delves into the science behind hearing. Rebecca Knill, a cyborg with a cochlear implant, shares her experiences with technology and deafness. Sound designer Dallas Taylor explores emotional connections to sound and the beauty of silence. The conversation weaves through the complexities of auditory experiences, the resilience of the deaf community, and the transformative power of sound in our lives.