Garry Wills, writer and historian, discusses his book "John Wayne's America: The Politics of Celebrity." He explores the popularity of John Wayne that took him from an actor and made him into an American symbol. He explores how the symbol of John Wayne is used by white male politicians to influence their decisions and how that affected the Vietnam War. Wills gives a biography of John Wayne, including the many influential people in his life such as his working partner, John Ford.

The American writer and movie producer discusses the inspiration and story behind the film Heartland, and how pioneering and homesteading changed the American family.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations