controversial - adj. relating to or causing much discussion, disagreement, or argument
brutal - adj. extremely cruel or harsh
interview - v. to question or talk with (someone) in order to get information or learn about that person
on the lam - expression trying to avoid being caught by the police
inconsistent - adj. not in agreement with something
archaic - adj. old and no longer used
ideology - n. the set of ideas and beliefs of a group or political party
kingpin - n. a person who controls an organization or activity
conversation - n. an informal talk involving two people or a small group of people: the act of talking in an informal way