Telephone lines were open for audience comments on news of the day, and Ms. Brown joined via telephone to discuss the upcoming presidential debates.

Mr. Alterman talked about his forthcoming book When Presidents Lie: A History of Official Deception and Its Consequences, published by Viking Books. His book draws a distinction between .. Read More

Mr. Podhoretz talked about the president's speech, the convention and politics. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail.