E-mail a friendFebruary 15, 2008
Gaming the Vote author William Poundstone explains how Americans have sometimes elected the wrong president. Actor Josh Lucas shares lessons learned from working on two war-themed documentaries, including the Oscar-nominated Operation Homecoming.
William Poundstone
William Poundstone
Twice-nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for his science writing, William Poundstone has written 11 books, as well as for network television and major publications, including Esquire, Harper's, The Economist and The New York Times Book Review. He studied physics at MIT before beginning to write nonfiction. Poundstone's books include the Big Secrets series, a biography of Carl Sagan and Gaming the Vote, in which he assesses the obstacles confronting any attempt to change the American electoral system.
Josh Lucas
Josh Lucas
Actor Josh Lucas displays range, diversity and intensity in his work on film, the stage and TV. His film credits include Glory Road, A Beautiful Mind and Sweet Home Alabama. He's also been involved with several documentaries, including The War and the Oscar-nominated Operation Homecoming, which explores firsthand accounts of American troops. Born in Arkansas, Lucas lived in 30 different locations by age 13 and became interested in dramatics during high school. He's been a YouthAIDS Ambassador since '05.