June 27, 2006
Former Health, Education and Welfare Secretary Joseph Califano discusses Medicare and Medicaid. The Closer star Jon Tenney reflects on his love of travel.
Joseph Califano
Joseph Califano held posts in the Kennedy, Johnson and Carter administrations. The former Health, Education and Welfare secretary issued the first Surgeon General's Report on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. He's an expert in health care delivery and cost-containment and a frequent lecturer. Califano is founding chairman and president of Columbia University's National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse and has authored several books, including High Society: How Substance Abuse Ravages America and What to Do About It.
Jon Tenney
Jon Tenney's résumé includes TV, film and extensive stage work. He launched his small screen career in a guest-starring role on Murphy Brown and has been a series regular on several shows, including Brooklyn South and TNT's The Closer. Tenney was drawn to the stage as a child after seeing his first play. He majored in drama at Vassar College and studied at Juilliard before taking a break to join a national touring company. He's had many starring roles on and off Broadway and in regional theater.


