Michael Medved talked about his book The 5 Big Lies About American Business: Combating Smears Against the Free Market Economy (Crown Forum; December 1, 2009). In the book he argues that recent criticisms of free market capitalism, triggered by the 2008 economic collapse, are largely without merit. He responded to questions from members of the audience. The talk was hosted by the Heritage Foundation at noon December 9, 2009, in Washington, D.C.

Michael Medved is the host of a nationally syndicated radio program. His books include The 10 Big Lies About America: Combating Destructive Distortions About Our Nation (Crown Forum; November 18, 2008).