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August 14, 2006

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ron Suskind discusses developments in Lebanon and London and U.S. policy in the war on terror. Actor Matt Dillon talks about his new feature drama, Factotum.


Ron Suskind

Ron Suskind

Ron Suskind

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Journalist Ron Suskind attracted national attention with his groundbreaking articles on the Bush White House. He writes for various magazines and is also a best-selling author, whose books include the critically acclaimed The Price of Loyalty and The One Percent Doctrine. The New York native has worked for several newspapers, including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, where he won the Pulitzer for feature writing. Suskind is a graduate of Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism.


 

Matt Dillon

Matt Dillon

Matt Dillon

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Matt Dillon successfully made the leap from teen idol to mature star. One of the most diverse actors of his generation, his film credits include There's Something About Mary and Crash. Dillon was discovered by talent scouts at age 14, while cutting class and, with no previous acting experience, ended up in his first feature, Over the Edge. He made his directorial debut in '97 with an episode of HBO's Oz and, in '02, wrote, directed and starred in City of Ghosts. His latest film is the biopic, Factotum.