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Uzo Aduba on creating a White House murder mystery

2025/3/21
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Cleve Woodson discusses the new Netflix show 'The Residence' with Uzo Aduba, exploring its unique portrayal of the White House as a crime scene.
  • The show is a murder mystery set in the White House.
  • Cleve Woodson binged a press copy before interviewing Uzo Aduba.
  • The narrative intertwines political intrigue with a whodunit plot.

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White House reporter Cleve Wootson interviews Uzo Aduba today on “Post Reports” about the new Netflix show “The Residence,” and the real dynamics the fictional show reveals. 

Read Sonia Rao’s story about “The Residence.” She says it's “Clue,” set on Pennsylvania Avenue, with a Shondaland touch. You can also read our TV critic Lili Loofbourow’s review.

Today’s show was produced and mixed by Ted Muldoon. It was edited by Maggie Penman. 

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