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Interviewing author and journalist Jeff Cohen.
Discussing the book "Corruption of Empire: Life Studies and the Reagan Era" (published by Verso) with the author, journalist Alexander Cockburn.
Herblock and Studs talk about his newest book "Straight Herblock." They talk about some of his most acclaimed drawings and the social/political questions they pose.
His experiences as a journalist are what's covered in Harrison Evans Salisbury's book, "A Time of Change: A Reporter's Tale of Our Time". Salisbury believed as a reporter, one truly needed to be at the event, in order to obtain the true story. Once Salisbury questioned if he was living in America because he was asked to switch rooms at a hotel in Birmingham, only to find out later that there were special, bugged rooms for reporters.
After having served in three Navies, Gwynee Dyer, wrote his book, "War." Dyer explains people are willing to kill foreigners to protect their own land, possessions, and rights, etc. Dyer also points out that the only reason for war is to obtain power and to determine, by mass destruction, who gets what.
Interviewing former war correspondent, journalist and author Gloria Emerson.
Discussing the book "Cincinnatus: George Washington and the enlightenment" with the author-journalist Garry Wills.
Frank Mankiewicz discusses the events surrounding the Watergate scandal and his new book, "U.S. vs Richard M. Nixon: The Final Crisis." A major theme of the book is the fact that legal issues were at the heart of the Watergate scandal, but the Nixon administration portrayed it as a public relations issue. Other topics of discussion include investigative journalism and the role of certain individuals in the prosecution of Richard Nixon.
Elizabeth Drew discussing her book, "Washington Journal: The Events of 1973-1974," about the uncertain times during the Watergate scandal. She describes the Saturday Night Massacre and the military alert that were attempts to cover-up Watergate, along with how people working inside the White House felt during these events.
Discussing the book, "Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72." Includes a clip of Ron Kovic speaking at the Nixon campaign headquarters, courtesy of KPFA/Pacifica Archives.
Discussing the book, "A long time passing: Vietnam and the Haunted Generation," with the author Myra MacPherson.