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May 23, 2008

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Syndicated columnist and Right is Wrong author Arianna Huffington compares the right and left "lunatic fringes." Eric McCormack, star of A&E's The Andromeda Strain, discusses his advocacy for cancer research.


Arianna Huffington

Arianna Huffington

Arianna Huffington

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Syndicated columnist describes the controversy she created when she wrote about a dinner party conversation that included John McCain. (2:55)
 
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Political commentator discusses her latest book, the presidential election and "The Huffington Post." Full interview. (12:09)
 
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Named one of Washington's most influential commentators by Newsweek, Arianna Huffington started her political life as the darling of the right. She now describes herself as a progressive populist. She does political commentary and has written numerous books, including the new release, The Huffington Post Complete Guide to Blogging. She's also co-founder and editor in chief of the news and opinion Website, The Huffington Post, and co-host of Left, Right & Center, a public radio political roundtable program.


 

Eric McCormack

Eric McCormack

Eric McCormack

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Star of "Will and Grace" explains the views people have on a straight actor playing a gay character. (1:34)
 
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Emmy-winning actor Eric McCormack is best known for his groundbreaking character—and big-break role—on the sitcom, Will and Grace. The Canadian-born actor began his career on the Shakespearean stage and has appeared on Broadway and in dozens of series and made-for-TV movies. He also has a production company that develops ideas for TV. McCormack holds dual Canadian and U.S. citizenship and is very involved with breast cancer awareness advocacy. He can next be seen in The Andromeda Strain on A&E.