In one of my first programs, I interview the enigmatic Washington-insider Alexander Mirtchev, founder and president of the Krull Corporation. As an economist who grew up under Communist rule in Bulgaria, served as the premier of the country briefly, and who later came to excel in the free-market of the U.S., Dr. Mirtchev provides a unique perspective on the current economic situation in the U.S. and in emerging markets.

As I first encountered Alexander Mitchev, who is a client at Qorvis, I realized he is the type of fascinating figure who general audiences have little access to, but is a major player in how Washington actually operates. Mirtchev’s first interview provides a very rare perspective on this massive bailout our government is considering. On Focus Washington, we hope to have other guests, like Mirtchev, who can provide nuggets of news that insiders actually can use.