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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bart Gellman explains his new book, Angler—an in-depth look at the Cheney vice presidency. Emmy-winning actor and best-selling author Alan Alda talks about being in the present moment and his role in the new film, Flash of Genius.
Bart Gellman
Bart Gellman
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Angler author offers his opinion on Cheney's worst hour as vice president. (2:34)
Full interview. (11:30)
A journalist and author, Bart Gellman is a special projects reporter on the national staff of The Washington Post. In '02, he was a member of the Post team that received the Pulitzer Prize for comprehensive coverage of 9/11 and America's war on terrorism. A Rhodes Scholar, he's also served as Jerusalem bureau chief, Pentagon correspondent and DC Superior Court reporter. Gellman's new book, Angler, is an investigative look into how Dick Cheney has reshaped the role of the U.S. vice president.
Alan Alda
Alan Alda
Emmy-winning actor discusses his new life philosophy of taking in everything around him. (3:34)
Full interview. (11:57)
Alan Alda is recognized internationally as an actor, writer and director. He's won six Emmys and six Golden Globes and has the distinction of being nominated for an Oscar, a Tony and an Emmy and publishing a best-selling book all in the same year. The son of distinguished actor Robert Alda, the New York City native began acting at age 16. He's written two memoirs, Never Have Your Dog Stuffed and Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself, and can be seen in the soon to be released film, Nothing But the Truth.