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Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion. In his book, "Feiffer on Nixon: The Cartoon Presidency," Jules Feiffer tries to give his readers his take on politics and the government. In addition, through his descriptions of the cartoon panels, Feiffer offers his explanations of who President Nixon was.
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.