E-mail a friendMarch 23, 2009
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich argues bankruptcy vs. bailout, proposes a different solution for the economic woes of the U.S. and talks about the future of the GOP. The Mentalist star Simon Baker offers his thoughts on why his show is TV's most popular new drama.
Newt Gingrich
Newt Gingrich
Former House Speaker responds to the Treasury secretary's plan to take troubled assets off of banks' books. (1:24)
Full interview. (12:06)
Newt Gingrich has been busy since leaving his post as U.S. House Speaker. He founded the Center for Health Transformation and chairs the nonpartisan American Solutions. He's also a Fox News Channel analyst and best-selling author. Gingrich's books include Real Change and Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less. Long involved in various environmental initiatives, he co-wrote A Contract with the Earth. Gingrich has a Ph.D. in history and taught environmental studies before his election to Congress.
Simon Baker
Simon Baker
The Mentalist star explains how his show transcends the procedural cop genre. (2:24)
Full interview. (11:36)
Before breaking into U.S. films, Simon Baker starred in several television series and theater roles in his native Australia. He acted in indies as well as big studio fare, including the Oscar-winning feature L.A. Confidential and the hit comedy The Devil Wears Prada. He received a Golden Globe nod for his lead role in the TV drama The Guardian and now stars in the CBS series The Mentalist—one of the season's top-rated shows. A former bricklayer, Baker spent his teen years competing in surfing and water polo.