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Wall Street Journal columnist Peggy Noonan, author of Patriotic Grace, explains why nationalism is not what the world needs. Actor Scott Glenn talks about portraying Donald Rumsfeld in the new film, W.
Peggy Noonan
Peggy Noonan
Columnist defines patriotism as used in her new book and discusses the second presidential debate. (3:37)
Full interview. (12:02)
Peggy Noonan is a Wall Street Journal columnist and the best-selling author of seven books on American politics, history and culture. She's also been nominated for Emmys for writing a post-9/11 TV special and for her work on the drama series, The West Wing. Noonan was a special assistant to President Reagan and chief speechwriter for Vice President George Bush as he ran for the presidency. The native New Yorker was also a producer at CBS News, where she wrote and produced Dan Rather's daily radio commentary.
Scott Glenn
Scott Glenn
Actor who portrays Donald Rumsfeld in the upcoming film W. explains what his research taught him there is to like and dislike about the former defense secretary. (4:48)
Full interview. (11:56)
Scott Glenn is a respected star of Broadway theatre productions and film. Alternating between indie and mainstream movies projects, his credits include Urban Cowboy—which made him a star—The Silence of the Lambs, Larga distancia and Training Day. Through intense training, the Pittsburgh, PA native overcame several childhood illnesses, including a limp, and enlisted in the Marine Corps after college. He initially became a journalist before switching to acting. Glenn is next up in Oliver Stone's W.