E-mail a friendJanuary 14, 2008
In an exclusive conversation, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Jendayi Frazer gives an update on efforts to bring both sides together in Kenya, following last month's controversial elections. Actor-writer William H. Macy talks about his latest film project, The Deal.
Jendayi Frazer
Jendayi Frazer
Assistant Secretary of State explains the difference between voting irregularities in the United States and Kenya. (1:54)
Jendayi Frazer became Assistant Secretary for African Affairs in ‘05. She previously served as U.S. Ambassador to South Africa and as the National Security Council's Senior Director of African Affairs. She taught public policy at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government, was editor of the journal, Africa Today, and worked as a political-military planner with the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Frazer holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University and regularly speaks about military-related issues in Africa.
William H. Macy
William H. Macy
William H. Macy is respected as an actor, director and writer. He initially wanted to be a veterinarian, but changed direction after performing in college plays. He's a theater legend as an originator of new roles and has written several TV scripts, including TNT's award-winning Door to Door. The Emmy-winning actor's film credits include Wild Hogs, He Was a Quiet Man and The Deal—which he co-wrote and makes its world premier at Sundance. Macy also serves on the United Cerebral Palsy Board of Trustees.