C-SPAN Archives Syndication - Recent Q&A

Q&A with Pat McGuire

2010-03-10T09:10:19Z

Patricia McGuire is president of Trinity Washington University in Washington, D.C., for over 20 years and is credited with saving the institution whose population diminished from 1,000 students in 1969 to 300 in 1989.

Trinity opened as a women's college in 1897 next to Catholic University in Northeast Washington, which was then an all-male institution. Men were accepted into...

Q&A with Kike Arnal

2010-03-04T08:22:10Z

Photographer Kike Arnal talked about his book [In the Shadow of Power]. Mr. Arnal originally came to Washington, D.C., to do a photo project on Washington's decaying library system. While he was there, he began to see a side of the capital city much different than that seen in tourist photos. The book documents poverty, drug abuse, AIDS, and prostitution in Washington. It also contrasts those...

Q&A with Ted Morgan

2010-03-01T17:26:23Z

Ted Morgan talked about his book [Valley of Death: The Tragedy at Dien Bien Phu that Led America into the Vietnam War]. The book is the story of a 1954 battle where the French were defeated by the Vietnamese resistance forces, ending French rule in Indochina. That battle ultimately led to U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.

In 1961, while working for the [New York Herald...

Q&A with David Bossie

2010-02-19T09:20:23Z

David Bossie, President of Citizens United and Citizens United Productions, talks about his career and activism. On its website, Citizens United describes itself as "an organization dedicated to restoring our government to citizens' control." The organization includes the American Sovereignty Project, which lobbies Congress on issues of concern.

David Bossie has been...

Q&A with Thom Hartmann

2010-02-09T15:43:56Z

Thom Hartmann, syndicated radio talk show host, has a radio program, now in its 6th year, airing live daily from noon-3pm in many markets including Dallas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami, Seattle, Detroit, Chicago and Washington, D.C. He is also on XM and Sirius Satellite radio. He is the author of over 20 books including [Threshold: The Crisis of Western Culture], [Screwed: The Undeclared...

Q&A with Terry Teachout

2010-02-02T15:34:02Z

Terry Teachout talked about his biography of Louis Armstrong called [Pops: A Life of Louis Armstrong] (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2009). Louis Armstrong was a jazz musician who influenced the music and culture of the 20th century. Mr. Teachout talked about Louie Armstrong's public life, including his experiences with segregation while touring and his overseas tours. Topics included his...

Q & A with Washington Center Students

2010-01-25T08:18:02Z

Students from The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars talked about politics and government as viewed through their experience in visiting Washington, DC. The students represent one group of the 600-800 college students who come to Washington each year in seminars sponsored by The Washington Center. In addition, The Washington Center sponsors 1500 to 1600 students from around...

Q&A with Fred Grandy

2010-01-18T08:24:18Z

Former Congressman Fred Grandy spoke about his experiences during his varied career as an actor, congressman, and radio commentator. He co-hosts, with Andy Parks, "The Grandy and Andy Morning Show" on WMAL Radio in Washington, D.C. The program started in 2003 and features news and political talk.

Mr. Grandy represented Iowa in Congress for four terms, from 1987 to...

Q&A with Michael Scammell

2010-01-11T08:09:08Z

Michael Scammell talked about his book [Koestler: The Literary and Political Odyssey of a Twentieth-Century Skeptic] (Random House; December 29, 2009). Arthur Koestler is best known for his anti-communist novel, [Darkness at Noon], which was first published in 1940. In total, he wrote 34 books over his lifetime. Of those, including [Darkness at Noon], five were novels. The rest were non-fiction....

Q&A with Leslie and Andrew Cockburn

2010-01-04T08:08:31Z

Leslie and Andrew Cockburn talked about their documentary "American Casino." It is the story of subprime mortgages and their impact on various people in Baltimore.

The Cockburns include a step by step explanation of what happened on Wall Street and why the subprime mortgages were so attractive. Portions of the film in which some of the African-Americans who lost their...

Q&A with Raymond Smock

2009-11-19T08:49:43Z

Ray Smock talked about Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV), who on November 18, 2009, would become the member with the longest continuous service in Congress in the history of the country. Mr. Smock was interviewed on November 11, 2009, at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, where he is the director of the Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies. The center is a private, educational...

Q&A with Omar Wasow

2009-12-30T16:20:35Z

Omar Wasow is a Ph.D candidate in African American Studies and Government at Harvard. In 1999, he co-founded BlackPlanet.com, a social networking site. He has appeared on Oprah, Martha Stewart, and the Today Show to explain how to use new technologies. His television work on Oprah led to a 12-part series called "Oprah Goes Online."

In 2003, Omar Wasow helped found a...

Q&A with Michael Fauntroy

2009-12-28T10:50:27Z

Michael Fauntroy, a political commentator and assistant professor of public policy at George Mason University, spoke about his experiences as a writer, political analyst and civil rights proponent.

He is the author of several books, the most recent in 2008 called "Republicans and the Black Vote." His columns appear regularly on the Huffington Post as well as his own...

Q&A with Malcolm Gladwell

2009-12-14T14:42:29Z

Malcolm Gladwell, best-selling author and writer for "The New Yorker" magazine, spoke about his writing and the state of the journalism and publishing industries.

He had four books on either the [New York Times] Hardback Bestseller List or the [New York Times] Paperback Bestseller List. His most recent book, [What the Dog Saw], was a compilation of stories he wrote for...

Q & A with Naomi Klein

2009-12-03T16:28:55Z

Naomi Klein talked about her upbringing in the United States and Canada and the influence of her parents on her activism today. Klein's father was an anti-war resister and physician who left the U.S. in 1967. Her mother is a documentary filmmaker.

Naomi Klein, author of the best-selling books "No Logo" and "The Shock Doctrine," is a journalist and...

Q&A with Judy Shelton

2009-11-23T08:48:06Z

Judy Shelton is an economist who has written 15 pieces for the [Wall Street Journal] over the past two years. She is the author of several books including [Money Meltdown] in 1994 and [The Coming Soviet Crash] in 1989. n addition, she is on the board of the National Endowment for Democracy, which makes grants to countries to promote democracy.

Six months before the Berlin wall...

Q&A with Melvin Urofsky

2009-11-09T09:05:28Z

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Q&A with Ken Auletta

2009-11-06T11:16:01Z

Ken Auletta is the author of a forthcoming book, [Googled: The End of the World as We Know It] (Penguin; November 3, 2009). The book is a biography of the company Google. It tells the story of the company's founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin and the many other people involved in the company's success.

Ken Auletta is the author of ten other books, including [Three Blind...

Q&A with Barry Black

2009-10-26T13:13:04Z

Chaplain Barry Black talked about his youth in Baltimore as one of eight children whose mother struggled financially. His story is told in his 2006 book [From the Hood to the Hill].

He also talked about how he goes about counseling senators who are trying to make decisions on public policy issues. Chaplain Black explained his job and the variety of spiritual issues he is asked to...

Q&A with S.E. Cupp

2009-10-19T08:27:54Z

Author, columnist, and television commentator S.E. Cupp talked about her life, work, and being a conservative political commentator. She appears regularly on television programs such as FOX's "Hannity & Colmes" and "Redeye with Greg Gutfeld" as well as CNN's "Reliable Sources" among others. She is co-author of the book [Why You're Wrong About the...

Q&A with Tracy Kidder

2009-10-12T10:14:47Z

Tracy Kidder talked about his book [Strength in What Remains: A Journey of Remembrance and Forgiveness] (Random House; August 25, 2009). It is the story of Deogratis (Deo), a medical student from Burundi who came to the United States after narrowly escaping civil war and genocide in his home country. With little money and few English skills, he worked delivering groceries, sleeping in Central...

Q&A with Mark Farkas

2009-12-23T11:37:56Z

Mark Farkas talked about C-SPAN's documentary on the U.S. Supreme Court, and told the story of how the documentary was developed. All nine justices and two retired justices were interviewed to tell the story of how the Supreme Court operates and to give viewers an unprecedented look inside the building in which they do their work. The program featured video clips from the interviews with the...

Q&A with Richard Baker

2009-09-28T08:23:34Z

Richard Baker told stories from the history of the Senate and showed some rare photographs of senators. Mr. Baker retired in August 2009 after 34 years as the first historian of the United States Senate. Mr. Baker began his tenure in 1975 when the office of Senate Historian was established. By Senate Resolution, he was named historian emeritus effective September 1, 2009. He also served as the...

Q&A with Neil Sheehan

2009-09-22T08:12:15Z

Neil Sheehan talked about his book, [A Fiery Peace in a Cold War: Bernard Schriever and the Ultimate Weapon] (Random House; September 22, 2009). The book tells the story of the nuclear arms race and the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile through the eyes of Air Force General Bernard Schriever. In 1954, General Schriever was the head of a research team that led to putting satellites in space and...

Q & A with Christopher Caldwell

2009-09-14T08:09:03Z

Christopher Caldwell talked about his book [Reflections on the Revolution in Europe: Immigration, Islam, and the West] (Doubleday; July 28, 2009). The book looks at the immigrant experience in Europe, specifically immigration from non-European countries. Mr. Caldwell explains that there are 1.7 million new arrivals in Europe each year, half of whom are followers of Islam. In his book, he says,...

Q&A with Clarence Thomas

2010-01-18T15:45:47Z

Justice Clarence Thomas talked about his book [My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir], published by Harper. Justice Thomas was nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court by former President George H.W. Bush and has been on the Court since October 1991. He talked about the development of his political philosophy, people who had influenced him, his reading habits, and the process of writing his memoir....

Q&A with T.R. Reid

2010-03-05T16:04:10Z

T.R. Reid talked about his book, [The Healing of America: A Global Quest for Better, Cheaper, and Fairer Health Care] (The Penguin Press; August 20, 2009). The former [Washington Post] reporter traveled to a variety of countries, including France, Germany, Japan, India, Canada, and the United Kingdom, for a first hand look at their health care systems. He also looks at the moral question of the...

Q&A with Dr. John Garrett

2009-08-31T16:07:12Z

Dr. John Garrett talked about his life in medicine, the workings of a hospital, and how government and non-government programs impact medicine. The interview took place in the Fast Track Emergency Room of the Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington. Scenes of the emergency room were also shown.

Dr. John Garrett has been at the Virginia Hospital Center for 20 years. He is chairman of...

Q&A with Frank Mankiewicz

2009-08-31T15:30:09Z

Frank Mankiewicz spoke about his career and experiences in public service. He is vice chairman of Hill & Knowlton's Washington, D.C. office. Hill & Knowlton is a public relations firm based in New York. He joined the firm's predecessor in 1983 after being president of National Public Radio. He was press secretary to Senator Robert Kennedy and directed the 1972 presidential...

Q&A with Greg Mortenson

2009-08-31T15:28:31Z

Greg Mortenson talked about the book he wrote with David Oliver Relin, [Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace. . . One School at a Time] (Penguin; January 30, 2007). Among other topics, he talked about his life, his family, and former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, and he recounted stories from the book.

[Three Cups of Tea] is the story of Mr....

Q&A with Robert Novak

2009-08-31T15:27:02Z

Robert Novak talked about his memoir, [The Prince of Darkness: 50 Years Reporting In Washington], published by Crown Forum. Topics included his experiences with fellow columnist Rowland Evans, whether to name his sources over the years, the Valerie Plame case, Israel, neoconservatives, and his writing and television work.

In 1963 Robert Novak teamed up with Rowland Evans,...

Q&A with Ellis Cose

2009-08-31T15:30:07Z

Ellis Cose, columnist and contributing editor at [Newsweek], is also a radio documentary producer of the series "Against the Odds," which tells the stories of people who have succeeded despite overwhelming circumstances. Mr. Cose talked about his years of writing about race, and about some of the stories profiled in his radio documentary programs.

Prior to joining...

Q&A with David Maraniss

2009-08-31T15:28:20Z

David Maraniss talked about his book [Rome 1960: The Olympics That Changed the World], published by Simon and Schuster. In the book he looks at the convergence of sports, race, and the Cold War. Included are the experiences of boxer Cassius Clay, sprinter Wilma Rudolph, decathlete Rafer Johnson, and others. The 1960 Olympics were the first commercially televised Summer Games, so the images of both...

Q&A with Frank Rich

2009-08-31T15:30:07Z

Frank Rich, op-ed columnist for [The New York Times], talked about his 15 years of political columns, including a 1994 column on the Whitewater hearings, a 1995 column on the future of the Internet, and the 2001 column on the Sunday following September 11, 2001. He also discussed the Obama administration and members of the cabinet.

Frank Rich started at the [New York Times] in 1980,...

Q&A with Bruce Chadwick

2009-08-31T15:29:59Z

Bruce Chadwick talked about his book [I Am Murdered: George Wythe, Thomas Jefferson, and the Killing That Shocked a New Nation] (Wiley; January 9, 2009). The book is the story of the murder of George Wythe, one of the lesser-known signers of the Declaration of Independence who was also a mentor to Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Henry Clay, and others. In the book he examines what he deems...

Q&A with Douglas Brinkley, Part 2

2009-11-17T08:15:20Z

Historian Douglas Brinkley talked about his forthcoming book, [The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America] (Harper; July 28, 2009). The book tells the story of President Theodore Roosevelt\'s contribution to the early days of the conservation movement. Between 1901 and 1909, he was responsible for 230 million acres of land being set aside as wilderness. Mr....

Q&A with Douglas Brinkley, Part 1

2009-08-31T15:29:56Z

Q&A with Susan Jacoby

2009-08-31T15:30:00Z

Susan Jacoby talked about her book [Alger Hiss and the Battle for History] (Yale University Press; March 24, 2009). In her book she looks at the public fascination with the case of Whitaker Chambers and Alger Hiss that culminated in 1948 with hearings before the House Committee on Un-American Activities. She uses the Alger Hiss espionage case to examine shifting American political views in the way...

Q&A with Walt Mossberg

2009-09-10T09:30:27Z

Walt Mossberg spoke about computer technology, use of new technology and information sources, and the telecommunications industry.

He has written a weekly column for the [Wall Street Journal] called \"Personal Technology\" since 1991. He also edits a guide on technology gadgets called \"The Mossberg Solution\" and answers reader questions in...

Q & A with Ronald and Allis Radosh

2009-08-31T15:30:00Z

Allis Radosh and Ronald Radosh talked about their latest book, [A Safe Haven: Harry S. Truman and the Founding of Israel]. The book is the story of President Truman and his decision to have the United States recognize the State of Israel. That recognition officially happened on May 14, 1948. Much of the documentation for this book is based on never-before-used archival material.

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Q&A with Walter Kirn

2009-08-31T15:29:56Z

Walter Kirn, author, book critic, and essayist, talked about his book [Lost in the Meritocracy: The Undereducation of an Overachiever] (Doubleday; May 19, 2009). In his first non-fiction book, Mr. Kirn tells the story of his years at Princeton University in the 1980s.

Walter Kirn regularly writes for [The New York Times Book Review]. He has also written for [Atlantic, The New York...

Q&A with Larry Arnn

2009-08-31T15:29:54Z

Larry Arnn, the president of Hillsdale College, spoke about the history of the school, its conservative roots and traditions, Winston Churchill\'s ties to the college, and the battle to refuse federal funding.

Hillsdale is a private, liberal arts college with approximately 1,350 students that does not accept state or federal funding. The college was founded 165 years ago in...

Q&A with Mitch Daniels

2009-08-31T15:29:53Z

Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels spoke about his career and experiences in politics and the private sector. Governor Daniels was elected governor in 2004 and re-elected in 2008. Prior to that he was director of the Office of Management and Budget under President George W. Bush and a senior adviser to President Ronald Reagan. He has also served as chief of staff to Indiana Senator Richard Lugar. In...

Q&A With Colbert King

2009-08-31T15:29:52Z

Colbert King is a Pulitzer Prize winning columnist and former Deputy Editorial Page Editor of the [Washington Post]. He spoke about his life, career, experiences and interest in politics. He also spoke about being a native of Washington, DC, and different worlds of residents and politicians within the city.

Mr. King\'s career includes Minority staff director of the Senate...

Q&A with Tom Fitton

2009-08-31T15:29:49Z

Tom Fitton is president of Judicial Watch, a conservative watchdog group started in 1994. He spoke about his career and the mission of Judicial Watch, which monitors government agencies and cabinet offices on a variety of ethical questions. In 2006, Judicial Watch was successful in getting the Pentagon to release security camera video of the September 11, 2001, airliner crash into the building....

Q&A with Melanie Sloan

2009-08-31T15:29:47Z

Melanie Sloan spoke about her work as Executive Director of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, also known as CREW. CREW began in 2003 and is a 501 (c)(3) organization. It monitors government officials and groups to bring to light ethics violations. It also files lawsuits and pressures Congress to take action in certain cases. CREW has been involved in Federal Election...

Q&A with Ross Douthat

2009-08-31T15:29:46Z

Journalist Ross Douthat became the youngest regular op-ed writer in the history of the [New York Times], spoke about his career as a writer and his interests in journalism. He is a former senior editor for the [Atlantic]. He has also written for the [Weekly Standard], Slate, and the [Wall Street Journal]. He has authored two books: [Privilege: Harvard and the Education of the Ruling Class] (2005)...

Q&A with Evan Osnos

2009-08-31T15:29:42Z

Evan Osnos spoke about his experiences in China and Chinese culture, as well as the relationship between the U.S. and China. He also talked about his career as a journalist, working on assignment in foreign countries, and the role of the press in Chinese and American society.

Mr. Osnos lived in China since 2005 and has been working for The New Yorker since the previous October. He...

Q&A with Christopher Hitchens

2009-08-31T15:29:41Z

Christopher Hitchens talked about his career as a writer and social critic, as well as his views on religion, politics, international affairs, and journalism. He is a contributing editor to [Vanity Fair] and the [Atlantic Monthly]. He also writes for Slate. He is the author of many books, including [For the Sake of Argument], [No One Left to Lie To], [The Trial of Henry Kissinger], and [Letters...

Q&A with Janet Tavakoli

2009-08-31T15:29:40Z

Janet Tavakoli is founder and president of Tavakoli Structured Finance, a Chicago-based firm that provides consulting to financial institutions and institutional investors. . Her new book is called [Dear Mr. Buffett: What an Investor Learns 1,269 Miles from Wall Street]. Its the story of her meetings with Warren Buffet prior to the economic downturn and how that impacted the way she views...

Q&A with Ruth Marcus and Mona Charen

2009-08-31T15:29:39Z

Mona Charen and Ruth Marcus were interviewed about their lives, their careers, and their writings. They grew up as friends in Livingston, New Jersey, and have remained close ever since. Mona Charen and Ruth Marcus are both syndicated columnists and Ruth Marcus also sits on the [Washington Post] Editorial Board. Ms. Charen is a noted conservative columnist while Ms. Marcus is more liberal. Three...

Q&A with Dambisa Moyo

2009-08-31T15:29:39Z

Dambisa Moyo talked about her book [Dead Aid: Why Aid Is Not Working and How There Is a Better Way for Africa] (Farrar, Straus and Giroux; March 17, 2009). The book argues that Western financial aid to African countries has actually hurt instead of helped. She argues that microfinancing as well as access to capital markets and increased trade with China are better ways to assist the continent. ...

Q&A with Sharyl Attkisson

2009-08-31T15:29:35Z

Sharyl Attkisson, an investigative reporter based in Washington, D.C., talked about her news career. Video clips were shown of seven of her investigative reports including controversial stories about Representatives John Murtha, Charlie Rangel, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and others.

Sharyl Attkisson was named CBS News' investigative correspondent focusing on government...

Q&A with Rich Mauer

2009-08-31T15:29:35Z

Rich Mauer talked about the trial of Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska. He detailed the history of the charges against Senator Stevens, how they related to other corruption investigations in Alaska, and the system of checks and balances that led to the case. Mr. Mauer talked about his investigative reporting on the Stevens trial and other Alaska political corruption cases, many involving state...

Q&A with Cliff Groh

2010-01-18T15:35:08Z

A hearing was held on the role of the Federal Trade Commission [FTC] in protecting the public in the areas of consumer credit and debt.

Q&A with Erica Williams

2009-08-31T15:29:29Z

Erica Williams talked about Campus Progress, an arm of the Center for American Progress. In her role as deputy director, she directs national campaigns on issues of interest to 18-27-year olds. Prior to joining Campus Progress, she was a field associate for the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights. She is also the founder and host of "Firestarters," a monthly web cast interview program....

Q&A with Matthew Continetti

2010-01-18T15:30:04Z

Matthew Continetti talked about "The Age of Irresponsibility," his article for the March 2, 2009, issue of [The Weekly Standard]. In the article he outlines his thoughts on political and moral corruption. He writes, "There are moments when it seems as though every figure who waltzes across the public stage is a cheat, a fraud, a liar, or a failure." He cites examples of...

Q&A with Barbara Lee

2009-08-31T15:29:26Z

Representative Barbara Lee talked about her autobiography [Renegade for Peace and Justice: Congresswoman Barbara Lee Speaks for Me] (Rowman and Littlefield Publishers; October 25, 2008). Topics included the election of President Obama, being the only member of Congress to vote "no" on the Authorization for Military Force Against Terrorists resolution in 2001, and comments made by...

Q&A with Maryjane Behforouz

2009-08-31T15:29:24Z

Maryjane Behforouz talked about her recent trip Israel and the Mar Elias Campus. Ms. Behforouz is a member of the Board of Trustees of Mar Elias Campus, the university level of Mar Elias Educational Institutions. The goal of these schools is to teach Christians, Jews, Arabs, Muslims, and Druze under the same roof as a way of promoting peace. It was started by Melkite Catholic Archbishop Elias...

Q&A with Stephanie Miller

2009-08-31T15:29:20Z

Stephanie Miller talked about national politics and her family's background. She grew up with two Republican parents, including her late father who was the Republican vice presidential nominee for Barry Goldwater in 1964. She also spoke about her current career as a progressive radio talk show host.

Video clips from NBC were shown of vice presidential nominee William...

Q&A with Eliot Cohen

2010-01-18T15:36:40Z

Eliot Cohen talked about his experiences at the State Department in the Bush administration serving as a counselor to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice for the previous two years. As a principal officer of the department, he was a special adviser to the secretary and to the bureaus particularly with regard to matters of war and peace with access to sensitive intelligence information.

Q&A with John Doar

2010-01-18T15:30:50Z

John Doar, former assistant attorney general for civil rights in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, talked about his involvement in several major civil rights events during the 1960s.

In 1962, he worked to gain the entry of James Meredith into the then-segregated University of Mississippi. In 1963, he confronted and calmed protesters in Jackson, Mississippi, after the...

Q&A with Carol and Tom Wheeler

2010-01-18T15:41:54Z

Carol and Tom Wheeler talked about their experiences working for the Obama for presidential campaign in Ames, Iowa, the previous year. They also responded to questions from students in the audience. Carol Wheeler was also the Obama campaign's outreach coordinator to the Irish-American community. Tom Wheeler was a member of the Obama-Biden Transition Project's Agency Review Working Group...

Q&A with Larry Kissell and Anh Cao

2010-01-18T15:28:30Z

Two new members of the U.S. House of Representatives were interviewed.

Representative Larry Kissell was elected to North Carolina's south central 8th District on November 4, 2008. He defeated five-term Republican Congressman Robin Hayes with 55% of the vote in a rematch. He lost to Representative Hayes in 2006 by 329 votes. Representative-Elect Larry Kissell was interviewed on...

Q&A with Ahn Cao

2009-08-31T15:29:12Z

Representative Ahn "Joseph" Cao was interviewed. The new Republican congressman represents Louisiana's 2nd District, which includes New Orleans. Representative Cao defeated nine-term Democratic Congressman William Jefferson with 49% of the vote and became the first Vietnamese American elected to Congress. The election was delayed until December after Hurricane Gustav hit Louisiana...

Q&A with Larry Kissell

2009-08-31T15:29:11Z

Representative-Elect Larry Kissell was interviewed. Democrat Larry Kissell was elected to North Carolina's south central 8th District on November 4, 2008. He defeated five-term Republican Congressman Robin Hayes with 55% of the vote in a rematch. He lost to Representative Hayes in 2006 by 329 votes.

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Q&A with Robert Caro

2009-08-31T15:29:08Z

Robert Caro was interviewed in his office in New York City. Among other topics, he talked about portions of his multi-volume biography of Lyndon Johnson, and progress on the fourth book of that series; his work habits; and the role of his wife in assisting him research for his books. Robert Caro is the author of several books including [The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York],...

Q&A with Roger Mudd

2010-01-18T15:31:35Z

In the second of a two-part interview, Roger Mudd talked about his memoir [The Place To Be: Washington, CBS, and the Glory Days of Television News], published by PublicAffairs. In his book former CBS correspondent Roger Mudd tells the story of years at CBS, from 1961 to 1980. Mr. Mudd talked about allegations that senior CBS executives told correspondents to "go easy" on President Nixon...

Q & A with Brit Hume

2009-08-31T15:28:16Z

Brit Hume talked about the state of journalism and his own career path from newspaper reporter to television anchor. He talked about the FOX News network's philosophy on coverage and presentation of the news and why it is unique. Brit Hume joined FOX News in 1996. He currently is managing editor and also anchors "Special Report with Brit Hume," which airs weekdays at 6 p.m. ET on...

Q & A with Ben Stein

2010-01-18T15:31:24Z

Economist, lawyer, actor, and author Ben Stein talked about his life and career. Topics included his most recent book, [How to Ruin the United States of America] published by New Beginnings Press, which he wrote with Phil DeMuth.

Several pieces of footage from other events were shown including a video clip of book editor Michael Korda talking about how Ben Stein ghost wrote a book...

Q&A with Aaron Woolf

2009-08-31T15:28:15Z

Aaron Woolf talked about the documentary film [King Corn], of which he is the director and one of the producers. The film is about two friends with no agricultural background who decide to go to Iowa and plant an acre of corn and follow it through the production cycle. The documentary discusses the federal role in corn planting, as well as the large impact that feed corn has on the daily diet in...

Q & A with Doug Mills

2010-01-18T15:39:56Z

Doug Mills, a photographer for the[ New York Times], talked about being on the campaign trail with the presidential candidates. He showed campaign photos of Senators McCain, Clinton, and Obama and explained how they are shot, edited, and sent to New York, often while the event he is covering is still going on. Video clips were shown of Mr. Mills covering Senator Hillary Clinton at a campaign rally...

Q&A with Ray Price

2009-08-31T15:29:08Z

Former Nixon chief speechwriter Ray Price was interviewed at his residence in New York City. Mr. Price worked with Mr. Nixon for two years prior to the presidency and then headed the writing and research team in the Nixon White House. He was the president's collaborator on both inaugural addresses and on the speech announcing President Nixon's resignation. He also prepared Mr. Nixon for...

Q&A with Antonin Scalia

2009-08-31T15:28:12Z

Justice Scalia talked about his book, [Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges], published by Thomson West, which he wrote with Bryan Garner. The book gives advice to lawyers on presenting oral arguments. An audio clip of his interaction with attorney Seth Waxman in [Boumediene v. U.S.] was played. He also talked about his concern that too many of the "best and brightest" are...

Q & A with Phil Donahue

2009-08-31T15:28:05Z

Former talk show host Phil Donahue talked about his documentary [Body of War] as many video clips were shown. Mr. Donahue was the co-director and executive producer of the documentary about a young man named Tomas Young who, following September 11, 2001, enlisted in the military. In Iraq March 2004 he was shot and paralyzed from the chest down. The documentary tells the story of his physical...

Q&A with Robert Compton

2010-01-18T15:34:15Z

Robert Compton talked about his documentary [Two Million Minutes: A Global Examination], which compares and contrasts the education experiences of six students; two from each of the countries of India, China, and the United States. Video clips were shown as he talked about the statistics on the amount of time spent in the classroom, the influence of the students' parents on their decisions to...

Q&A with Bob Corker

2009-08-31T15:29:05Z

Senator Bob Corker (R-Tennessee) is a member of the Senate Banking Committee who played an integral part in the recent debate over federal assistance to the automotive industry. He talked about his life prior to service in the Senate and the business background that he brought to the auto industry debate. Senator Corker is in his first term. Video clips were shown from the December 4, 2008, Senate...

Q & A with Paul Weyrich

2009-08-31T15:21:28Z

Mr. Weyrich talked about the state of the conservative movement, starting the Heritage Foundation, promoting social and cultural values, and his personal experiences as a proponent of conservative policies in Washington.

Q&A with William Seale

2010-01-18T15:35:18Z

William Seale talked about his book [The President's House: A History] (The Johns Hopkins University Press; 2nd edition, April 23, 2008/ White House Historical Association; Deluxe Edition, September 2008). This is a two volume set on the history of the White House and the people who lived there. Mr. Seale also talked about his career. Mr. Seale is the author of many other books including [The...

Q&A with Donna Edwards

2009-08-31T15:29:03Z

Maryland Representative Donna Edwards discussed her background and the current political climate in her home state and on Capitol Hill. She talked about her decision to run for Congress, the demographics of her district, energy policy, and President-Elect Barack Obama. Clips of Representative Edwards' appearances at Service Employee International Union and Netroots Nation conventions were...

Q&A on the Capitol Visitor Center

2010-01-18T15:30:58Z

Lauren Whittington, John McArdle, and Emily Yehle talked about the opening of the Capitol Visitor Center. The three reporters covered the planning and building of the Capitol Visitor Center for the newspaper [Roll Call], including the congressional hearings, increases in costs, and delays in opening that have been a part of the story. Video clips of oversight hearings were shown to illustrate the...

Q&A with Melody Barnes

2010-01-18T15:32:44Z

Melody Barnes discussed the Democratic agenda in Congress as well as her personal experiences. Topics included her responsibilities at the Center for American Progress, the Center's new think-tank model, her previous job at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, her family, her political background, law school, and racism.

Q&A with Brent Glass

2009-08-31T15:29:01Z

Brent Glass talked about the National Museum of American History which re-opened on Friday, November 21, 2008, after closing for renovations on September 5, 2006. Mr. Glass has been the museum's director for six years. Prior to that he was executive director of the Pennsylvania Historical Museum Commission in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Mr. Glass talked about the new look of the museum and the...

Q&A with Michael Rosenblum

2009-08-31T15:28:39Z

Michael Rosenblum talked about the intersection of newspapers and the television industry with video journalism and the Internet. Mr. Rosenblum believes that television is at a crossroads and that the dominance of the major television networks is dying. Through his company, Rosenblum Associates, he runs a boot camp where he teaches journalists to shoot, edit, write, and produce their own content...

Q&A with Harold Holzer

2010-01-18T15:39:31Z

Harold Holzer talked about his book [Lincoln President-Elect: Abraham Lincoln and the Great Secession Winter 1860-1861] (Simon and Schuster; October 21, 2008). In his book about the presidential transition period of Abraham Lincoln, Mr. Holzer traces Lincoln's actions in the four months between his 1860 election and his inauguration: a period when seven states seceded from the Union. Harold...

Q & A with Richard Shenkman

2010-01-18T15:30:07Z

Historian and author Richard Shenkman talked about his book [Just How Stupid Are We?: Facing the Truth About the American Voter] (Basic Books; June 9, 2008). Professor Shenkman argues that as American voters have gained more political power than ever before in the last 50 years, they are not exercising their power wisely and are more and more susceptible to campaign slogans and easy solutions...

Q&A with Mark Farkas

2010-01-18T15:35:18Z

Mark Farkas, C-SPAN's executive producer of history programming, talked about the upcoming 90-minute feature documentary "The White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home." This documentary, recorded in high definition, is the centerpiece of a week of programming called "White House Week." Video clips were shown as Mr. Farkas talked about the unprecedented access...

Q & A with Mark Levin

2009-08-31T15:28:46Z

Mark Levin talked about his life and career, as well his role as a public advocate for conservative points of view. Mr. Levin hosts a nationally syndicated political call-in talk show called "The Mark Levin Show." Various audio clips were played including callers from March 28, October 6, and September 25, 2008; a satirical song; and comments he made about Bill O'Reilly and David...

Q & A with Lynette Clemetson

2009-08-31T15:28:40Z

Lynette Clemetson talked about The Root, a website of news and commentary about politics, social issues, and the arts geared toward an African-American audience. She also spoke about her experiences and career as a writer.

The Root was started earlier in the year by The Washington Post Company. The editor-in-chief is Henry Louis Gates, Jr., of Harvard University. Lynette Clemetson...

Q & A with John Podhoretz

2010-01-18T15:31:25Z

John Podhoretz, editoral director and scheduled to become editor of [Commentary] Magazine, spoke about his life and career and political issues of the day. Before joining [Commentary] Magazine, John Podhoretz was chief political columnist for the New York Post, a speechwriter in the Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations, and a consultant for the television program "West Wing." ...

Q & A with Lionel

2009-08-31T15:28:36Z

Lionel talked about the co-opting and distortion of the terms "conservative" and "liberal," the media, and his book [Everyone's Crazy Except You and Me...And I'm Not So Sure About You: America's Favorite Contrarian Cuts Loose]. Among other topics, he explained how he got into talk radio, how he chose the name "Lionel," and his views on religion.
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Q & A with Peter Wallison

2009-08-31T15:28:34Z

Peter Wallison talked about the history and background of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. His books include [Serving Two Masters, Yet Out of Control: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac] and [Privatizing Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Banks: Why and How], both by AEI Press. He explained a video clip of Treasury Secretary Paulson from Sunday, September 7, 2008, announcing the federal takeover...

Q & A with Linda Robinson

2009-08-31T15:28:33Z

Linda Robinson talked about her book [Tell Me How This Ends: General David Petraeus and the Search for a Way Out of Iraq] (PublicAffairs; September 1, 2008). In 2006 General David Petraeus was appointed the commanding general of the coalition forces in Iraq. Linda Robinson conducted extensive interviews with General Petraeus and his subordinate commanders and spent weeks with key U.S. and Iraqi...

Q & A with Bruce Cole

2010-01-18T15:34:17Z

Bruce Cole talked about a program called "Picturing America." The project's goal is to distribute 40 large reproductions of art as a tool for teaching history and culture. These are being offered free to every K-12 school in the country, as well as all public libraries and Head Start programs. It is a project of the National Endowment for the Humanities program "We the...

Q&A with Stephanie Tubbs Jones

2010-01-18T15:28:18Z

Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones, chair of the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, talked about her life, her career in politics, and ethics in Congress. Topics included her experiences being in the majority for the first time, recent legislation passed in the House, her experiences as lawyer and judge, African Americans in Congress, and the 2008 presidential campaign.

Q&A with Roger Mudd, Part 1

2010-01-18T15:31:35Z

In the first of a two-part interview, Roger Mudd talked about his memoir, [The Place to Be: Washington, CBS, and the Glory Days of Television News], published by PublicAffairs. Mr. Mudd told the story of his years at CBS from 1961 to 1980. He talked about Dan Rather being chosen as successor to Walter Cronkite in 1980 to anchor the CBS Evening News, a position that Mudd thought was going to be...

Q&A Three Years Later: Conversations with Iraq War Veterans

2009-08-31T15:28:30Z

Richard Weinstein and Connie Doebele talked about the C-SPAN program they produced, "Three Years Later: Conversations with Iraq War Veterans." It is a follow-up to a program, "Soldiers Wounded in Iraq," produced in 2005 when four soldiers were interviewed at Walter Reed Hospital while recuperating from injuries received in Iraq. Each of the soldiers had lost on appendage; some...

Q&A with Doris Buffett

2009-08-31T15:28:11Z

Doris Buffett, sister of billionaire investor Warren Buffett, talked about her involvement with The Sunshine Lady Foundation, a private, family foundation incorporated in 1996. Ms. Buffett talked about her years growing up as Warren Buffett's older sister during the Depression and the Midwestern values instilled by their parents. She told of the beginning of the Sunshine Lady Foundation and...

Q&A with Renu Khator

2009-08-31T15:28:14Z

Renu Khator spoke about the future of education and the value of higher education in America. She spoke about the competitiveness of the global market, ways in which colleges and universities were preparing youth for the workforce, as well as her professional career and Indian roots.

She is the president of the University of Houston and chancellor of the University of Houston...

Q&A with Nancy Pelosi

2010-01-18T15:28:24Z

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