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November 15, 2006

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Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh discusses today's Armed Services Committee hearings on Iraq. Academy Award-winning actor Adrien Brody reflects on the pros and cons of the spotlight.


Sen. Evan Bayh

Sen. Evan Bayh

Sen. Evan Bayh

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A leader of the New Democrat movement, Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh is sometimes described as a "Republicrat." He's established himself as a centrist who seeks common ground with Republicans. In '98, after two terms as the state's governor and one term as secretary of state, he won the U.S. Senate seat once held by his father. After forming an exploratory committee, Bayh surprised many by not running for president this year and was on the list of possible running mates with Gore in '00, Kerry in '04 and Obama.

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Adrien Brody

Adrien Brody

Adrien Brody

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When Adrien Brody won an Oscar for The Pianist - becoming the youngest Best Actor recipient ever - some people thought he appeared out of the blue. Brody has over 20 films to his credit, including Summer of Sam, King Kong and Hollywoodland. One of the most respected young actors working today, Brody became interested in acting as a child and credits his mom, a noted photographer, for making him comfortable before the camera. True to his Queens, NY roots, he's a fan of hip-hop and electronica.

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Published November 15, 2006

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