E-mail a friendMarch 18, 2009
National security affairs expert Thomas P.M. Barnett, author of Great Powers, discusses America's place in a post-Bush world. Oscar-winning actor Timothy Hutton tells the story behind the character he plays in TNT's series, Leverage.
Thomas P.M. Barnett
Thomas P.M. Barnett
National security affairs expert says that the key for global development is the growth of the middle class. (2:55)
Full interview. (12:27)
Thomas P.M. Barnett has worked in national security affairs since the end of the Cold War. He's currently senior managing director of Enterra Solutions and formerly served as senior strategic researcher at the Naval War College. He's also a best-selling author, with titles that include The Pentagon's New Map and Great Powers, and writes a popular blog. A Harvard Ph.D., Barnett is a contributing editor for Esquire and a distinguished scholar at the University of Tennessee's Howard H. Baker, Jr. Center for Public Policy.
Timothy Hutton
Timothy Hutton
Leverage star talks about his other projects. (1:30)
Full interview. (11:46)
Since becoming the youngest best supporting actor Oscar winner—for his turn in Ordinary People—Timothy Hutton has gone on to star in stage plays, TV productions and numerous films, ranging from supporting roles in mainstream successes to a steady string of indies. He's also worked behind the camera, directing music videos, TV shows and features. The son of an actor, Hutton was cast in a number of his father's projects and spent his early years appearing in TV movies. He currently stars in the TNT series, Leverage.