Visit Your Local PBS Station PBS Home PBS Home Programs A-Z TV Schedules Watch Video Support PBS Shop PBS Search PBS

August 6, 2008

LISTEN

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ron Suskind speculates on what Congress ought to do about the claims in his new book, The Way of the World. Legendary rock/blues singer Joe Cocker shares how Ray Charles inspired his career.


Ron Suskind

Ron Suskind

Ron Suskind

WATCH
Author describes his new book which claims that the White House fabricated intelligence to make its case for the war in Iraq. (3:52)
 
WATCH
Full Interview. (14:24)
 
LISTEN AND READ

Journalist Ron Suskind attracted national attention with his groundbreaking articles on the Bush White House. He writes for various magazines and is also a best-selling author, whose books include the critically acclaimed The Price of Loyalty and The One Percent Doctrine. The New York native has worked for several newspapers, including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, where he won the Pulitzer for feature writing. Suskind is a graduate of Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism.


 

Joe Cocker

Joe Cocker

Joe Cocker

WATCH
Singer talks about his new album. (1:01)
 
WATCH
Full Interview. (11:05)
 
LISTEN AND READ

English rock/blues singer Joe Cocker came to prominence in the '60s and was one of the few Woodstock '69 alums to perform at the festival's redo in '94. He later scored such hits as "You Are So Beautiful" and "Up Where We Belong"—the theme from An Officer and A Gentleman. Known for his distinct gravelly voice and memorable onstage performances, he's regarded as a master song interpreter, and his covers of popular songs are the hallmarks of his career. Cocker is currently touring for his latest album, "Hymn for My Soul."