Katharine Graham and Bradlee did indeed have to go through this again. This was a rather brilliant remark, as the conversation included a satirical remark from Ben Bradlee about Richard Nixon 'falling in line'. The line 'Glad I never have to go through this again' was ad-libbed by Meryl Streep. They remarked that the set was absolutely perfect, with one of them coming to tears because of the 'time machine' effect of the experience. Veteran reporters, who worked at the Post at the time in which this story is set, were brought in to consult on the authenticity. In order to be as authentic as possible, the extras were encouraged to actually use the typewriters, as well as to talk and to carry on as if they were real reporters. Due to the normal sound constant chatter of typewriters in a newsroom, the place tended to be fairly loud.

Many of the prop newspapers were reproductions of actual multi-page sections of the real thing, digitally reprinted in limited runs. The huge number of approximately 100 vintage metal desks were covered with a realistic assortment of contemporary materials, including reference books, newspapers and other clutter.

Rather than being on a sound stage, it was filmed in an actual office building. The newsroom set was a full-size, near-perfect reproduction of the actual newsroom as it was in the late sixties. The decoration of Ben Bradlee's office was based on actual photos from the period.

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