On today’s episode:

• Emily Steel, a business reporter for The New York Times.

• Michael S. Schmidt, a Washington correspondent for The Times.

Background reading:

• Ms. Steel and Mr. Schmidt’s article about Mr. O’Reilly’s $32 million settlement.

• Their first story on Bill O’Reilly, which broke the sexual harassment allegations against him.

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