Books & Authors



  • The Other Chicago

    Aug. 29, 1996

    In a Convention week, the city of Chicago seems all baloons and goofy hats. But there is a real, and in some ways deeply troubled, city surrounding the United Center. David Gergen talks to author Alex Kotlowitz, of "There Are No Children Here."

  • William Safire: Weaving Words

    Aug. 15, 1996

    William Safire, New York Times columnist and former Nixon speechwriter, discusses with David Gergen the art of crafting the effective political speech.

  • Conversation with Richard Ben Cramer: Bob Dole's War Years

    Aug. 14, 1996

    Conversation with Richard Ben Cramer: Bob Dole's War YearsProbably the most important defining moment in Bob Dole's life happened over fifty years ago on a battlefield in Italy. Dole biographer, Richard Ben Cramer, paints an emotional picture of the courageous actions that reveal much about the character of the GOP presidential hopeful.

  • Warren Rudman: War Stories

    Aug. 8, 1996

    Known for his deficit-hawking and respected for his pricipled, sometimes solitary stands, Warren Rudman is retiring after 12 years in the Senate. David Gergen talks with him about his recently published memoir.

  • Mark McDonald: Pushing the Envelope

    July 18, 1996

    Olympic historian Mark McDonald says today's women swimmers could easily break John Weissmuller's 1924 or 1928 records. Why? Better nutrition, equipment, coaching, and the luxury of working at it full time. He speaks with David Gergen.

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