E-mail a friendJune 17, 2008
Energy journalist Robert Bryce analyzes the oil price and production rhetoric that the candidates have used on the presidential campaign trail. Actor Sir Ben Kingsley describes what drew him to the character of Dr. Squires in his new film The Wackness.
Robert Bryce
Robert Bryce
Energy journalist discusses the announcement that Saudi Arabia will increase its oil production and if it is really good news. (1:49)
Full Interview (10:34)
Robert Bryce has been writing about the American energy business since '89. Managing editor of a Houston-based newsletter, Energy Tribune, he's also a contributing writer for the Texas Observer. His articles have appeared in dozens of publications, and his first book, Pipe Dreams: Greed, Ego, and the Death of Enron, was named one of the best non-fiction books of '02 by Publishers Weekly. Bryce spent 12 years writing for the Austin Chronicle. His latest book, Gusher of Lies, attacks the concept of energy independence.
Sir Ben Kingsley
Sir Ben Kingsley
Actor discusses the message of the self-healing aspects of adolescence in his new movie "The Wackness." (3:10)
Full Interview (12:38)
One of England's most respected actors, Sir Ben Kingsley earned international stardom after his Oscar-winning lead performance in the film Gandhi. He's balanced an impressive stage career with a wide range of film and TV work, including the films Schindler's List, Sexy Beast and The Wackness and the TV movie Anne Frank. A talented musician, Kingsley turned down a recording contract—he wrote the music, sang and played guitar for the London stage production, A Smashing Day. He was knighted on his birthday in '01.