Marilyn W. Thompson

The anthrax scares that followed September 11th had many concerned that a widespread bio-terrorist attack could occur in the United States. Washington Post editor Marilyn W. Thompson examines the still-unsolved anthrax case and assesses the possibility of a future attack, The Killer Strain. Read an excerpt of Thompson's book in the Reading Room.

Music: Theme from Outbreak music by James Newtin Howard
Theme from Crimson Tide music by Hans Zimmer