Books 1881 Videos
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Christine Todd Whitman
Air Date 03/03/2005Former Governor Christine Todd Whitman discusses the diversity within the Republican Party and shares her new book, "It's My Party Too." 20:48 -
Remembering Hunter S. Thompson
Air Date 02/25/2005We remember the life of Hunter S. Thompson by revisiting past conversations with the acclaimed novelist. 36:19 -
Jonathan Tisch
Air Date 02/24/2005Chairman of Loews Hotels Jonathan Tisch talks about his book, "The Power of We." 13:21 -
Philip Gordon
Air Date 02/16/2005Philip Gordon, senior fellow at The Brookings Institution, talks about his book, "Allies At War." 17:49 -
James B. Stewart
Air Date 02/16/2005James B. Stewart talks about his latest book, "Disney War." 34:19 -
Remembering Arthur Miller
Air Date 02/11/2005We remember the life of Arthur Miller by revisiting Charlie's 1992 conversation with the novelist and playwright. 05:54 -
Malcolm Gladwell
Air Date 02/01/2005Malcolm Gladwell examines our instincts in his book, "Blink: The Power of Thinking without Thinking." 19:43 -
Jared Diamond
Air Date 01/24/2005Jared Diamond introduces his book "Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed." 20:09 -
Charles Gasparino
Air Date 01/21/2005Charles Gasparino, author of "Blood on the Street," explains how Wall Street analysts tricked investors. 17:03 -
Newt Gingrich
Air Date 01/20/2005Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich on how he differs from the president and his new book, "Winning the Future." 23:51 -
Jim Wooten
Air Date 01/07/2005Journalist Jim Wooten introduces his book, "We Are All the Same," about a young African boy living with AIDS. 15:41 -
Remembering Susan Sontag
Air Date 01/07/2005Charlie remembers writer, filmmaker, activist, and teacher Susan Sontag, who recently passed away. 22:16 -
Joseph Nye
Air Date 01/06/2005Joseph Nye discusses current political issues and shares his novel, "The Power Game: A Washington Novel." 28:17 -
'Let Me Tell You a Story'
Air Date 12/31/2004Red Auerbach, former coach of the Boston Celtics, and sportswriter John Feinstein discuss their book, "Let Me Tell You a Story." 15:58 -
Joseph Ellis
Air Date 12/29/2004Historical writer Joseph Ellis shares his latest work, "His Excellency: George Washington." 23:53 -
National Book Award
Air Date 12/23/2004The National Book Award for Fiction winner, Lily Tuck, and the other four finalists share their books. 22:30 -
Sir Harold Evans
Air Date 12/23/2004Sir Harold Evans discusses "They Made America," which looks back on 200 years of American innovation. 12:12 -
Nadine Gordimer
Air Date 12/08/2004Nadine Gordimer shares an anthology of stories from various writers called, "Telling Tales," whose profits go towards HIV/AIDS education and... 25:14 -
Stephen Greenblatt
Air Date 12/01/2004Stephen Greenblatt on his book, "Will in the World." 31:01 -
Tom Wolfe
Air Date 11/10/2004Tom Wolfe shares his perspective on the state of American politics following the 2004 election. 15:30 -
Gilles Kepel
Air Date 10/18/2004Gilles Kepel on his book, "The War for Muslim Minds: Islam and the West." 21:21 -
Christine Orban
Air Date 10/05/2004French author Christine Orban shares her new memoir, "One Day My Sister Disappeared." 18:18 -
Graydon Carter
Air Date 10/04/2004Editor-in-Chief of Vanity Fair Magazine Graydon Carter shares his new book, "What We've Lost." 18:43 -
Jon Lee Anderson
Air Date 10/04/2004Journalist Jon Lee Anderson on his coverage of the Iraq war and his new book, "The Fall of Baghdad." 17:16 -
Graham Allison
Air Date 08/24/2004Graham Allison on his book "Nuclear Terrorism," which explores the threat of nuclear weapons and how its preventable. 29:00 -
Dennis Ross
Air Date 08/17/2004Dennis Ross dispels certain myths associated with the Middle East peace process. 28:39 -
Gary Hart
Air Date 08/17/2004Former senator Gary Hart on Kerry for president and his new book, "The Fourth Power." 23:02 -
Deirdre Bair
Air Date 08/04/2004Author Deirdre Bair talks about her book, "Jung: A Biography," which explores the life and career of Carl Jung. 09:02 -
Sirio Maccioni
Air Date 08/03/2004Owner of Le Cirque 2000 Sirio Maccioni and food critic Peter Elliot discuss collaborating on their book, "Sirio: The Story of My Life and Le Cirque." 27:22 -
Anonymous
Air Date 07/20/2004Senior CIA official, "Anonymous," on the reaction to his new book, "Imperial Hubris: Why the West is Losing the War on Terror." 36:01 -
Thomas Frank
Air Date 07/14/2004Frank introduces his book on politics and poverty, "What's the Matter with Kansas?" 26:42 -
Dr. Jerome Groopman
Air Date 06/22/2004Chief of Experimental Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Jerome Groopman discusses his book, "The Anatomy of Hope." 12:19 -
Robert Thurman
Air Date 06/17/2004Author Robert Thurman reflects on the deep conflict between America and Islam. 16:40 -
'GOAT'
Air Date 06/15/2004Photographer Howard Bingham and other contributors reflect on their book, "GOAT" about Muhammad Ali. 25:08 -
Richard Saul Wurman
Air Date 06/03/2004Richard Saul Wurman discusses his book, "Understanding Health Care," which examines three things: the user, the doctor, and how to make it happen. 12:49 -
Craig Unger
Air Date 06/01/2004Craig Unger discusses 9/11, the Bush family and the relationship with the Bin Ladens and Saudi Royals. 13:03 -
Michael Lewis
Air Date 05/31/2004Michael Lewis shares his book, "Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game" about Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane. 10:45 -
Simon Sebag Montefiore
Air Date 05/31/2004Historian Simon Sebag Montefiore shares his book, "Stalin: The Court of the Red Tsar" featuring stories about Stalin's life. 22:45 -
Paul Volcker Biography, Pt. 2
Air Date 05/20/2004Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker and author Joseph Treaster discuss Treaster's biography of Volcker. 19:09 -
Jeffrey Bilhuber
Air Date 05/18/2004Interior designer Jeffrey Bilhuber shares his new interior design Bible, "Jeffrey Bilhuber's Design Basics." 15:37 -
Joseph A. Califano, Jr.
Air Date 05/17/2004Author Joseph A. Califano, Jr. shares his book, "Inside: A Public and Private Life" and the impact of Vietnam on Lyndon B, Johnson. 33:47 -
Paul Volcker Biography, Pt. 1
Air Date 05/14/2004Economist Paul Volcker and journalist Joseph Treaster discuss Treaster's biography, "Paul Volcker: The Making of a Financial Legend." 15:55 -
Rashid Khalidi
Air Date 05/12/2004Professor Rashid Khalidi of Columbia University focuses on the perception of America in the Middle East. 28:04 -
Adam Gopnik
Air Date 05/12/2004Journalist Adam Gopnik of The New Yorker presents his new book and remembers his late friend Kirk Varnedoe. 24:14 -
Joseph Wilson
Air Date 05/04/2004Joseph Wilson recounts the circumstances that led to the betrayal of Valerie Plame's C.I.A. identity. 31:41 -
Cokie Roberts
Air Date 05/03/2004Political commentator Cokie Roberts chats about what's happening in Washington and her book, "Founding Mothers." 12:39 -
Michael Ignatieff
Air Date 04/28/2004Michael Ignatieff addresses the question of whether we could lose the war on terror. 21:29 -
Bernard Lewis
Air Date 04/27/2004Author Bernard Lewis examines the war in Iraq, and introduces his book, "From Babel to Dragomans." 20:47 -
Senator John McCain
Air Date 04/19/2004Senator John McCain shares his new book, "Why Courage Matters: The Way to a Braver Life." 43:52 -
Richard Perle
Air Date 03/24/2004Richard Perle reviews Richard Clarke's new book about Al Qaeda "Against All Enemies." 21:23 -
'Dangerous De-liaisons'
Air Date 03/12/2004Writing team Jean-Marie Colombani and Walter Wells on their book, "Dangerous De-liaisons." 30:05 -
Remembering Spalding Gray
Air Date 03/10/2004Remembering the writing and acting career of Spalding Gray through his two appearances on the show. 07:18 -
Erik Kolbell
Air Date 03/05/2004Author and minister Erik Kolbell introduces his new book about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, "What Jesus Meant." 08:06 -
Steve Coll
Air Date 03/05/2004Managing editor of The Washington Post Steve Coll introduces his new book about the history of the CIA, "Ghost Wars." 13:56 -
Paul Auster
Air Date 03/04/2004Author Paul Auster discusses his book,"Oracle Night," about a young novelist. 16:30 -
Ken Auletta
Air Date 02/19/2004New Yorker columnist Ken Auletta on his book, "Backstory." 19:48 -
Clayton Christensen
Air Date 02/17/2004Harvard Professor Clayton Christensen talks about his book, "The Innovator's Solution." 09:33 -
Nina Munk
Air Date 02/16/2004Contributing editor at Vanity Fair magazine Nina Munk on her new book, "Fools Rush In," and Comcast's bid for Disney. 11:02 -
Coping With MS
Air Date 02/13/2004Richard Cohen and Meredith Vieira talk about Richard's battle with MS and his novel about rising above it. 31:34 -
David Lipsky
Air Date 01/26/2004Author David Lipsky discusses his book, "Absolutely American," which follows cadets at West Point. 11:03