Arts Jan 25 Inspired by her mother, Isabel Allende publishes new book ‘Violeta’ By Gisela Salomon, Associated Press
Arts Aug 11 Watch 8:04 How the pandemic exposes rifts in America that exist among regions, races and classes Despite the successful passage of the Senate's bipartisan infrastructure bill, Washington is still a city known for polarization. But as author George Packer recently explained in an interview with Judy Woodruff, the divisions in our country are greater and deeper…
Politics Apr 15 Watch 8:07 Boehner says Republicans should stick to principles, and Biden must aim for bipartisanship It’s the story of how a bartender’s son rose to become second in line to the presidency. Former House speaker John Boehner's new book, "On The House: A Washington Memoir," is a memoir brimming with expletives and unfiltered takes on…
Politics Apr 13 Watch 6:33 ‘The Triumph of Nancy Reagan’ explores former first lady’s influence in the White House An actress-turned-first lady. During her more than 50 year marriage, Nancy Reagan was also the most trusted adviser to her husband, former President Ronald Reagan. Washington Post columnist Karen Tumulty is out with a new book about her influence, titled…
Nation Mar 31 Watch 7:10 Sen. Duckworth writes of resiliency, healing in her book that’s a ‘love letter’ to America Senator Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat from Illinois, made headlines recently when she threatened to block President Joe Biden's cabinet nominations until Asian Americans had more representation in the administration. She joins Judy Woodruff now to speak about the administration's response,…
Jul 07 Mary Trump’s book offers scathing portrayal of president By Larry Neumeister, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Mary Trump writes that the coronavirus pandemic, the possibility of an economic depression and deepening social divides have brought out the "worst effects" of Trump's "pathologies."… Continue reading
Nov 08 Watch 4:34 News Wrap: Anonymous official’s book says Trump is unfit to lead In our news wrap Friday, a new book by an anonymous administration official claims senior officials considered resigning last year in protest of an unfit president with "trouble synthesizing information.” The White House has dismissed the book as lies. Also,… Continue watching
Oct 18 Watch 8:00 John Kasich on supporting impeachment and the question Trump voters should ask themselves Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich served in public office for over three decades. But in his new book, “It’s Up to Us,” he calls on the American people to pay less attention to the president and political drama in Washington… Continue watching
Oct 11 Watch 9:08 Susan Rice says U.S. has ‘sold out the Kurds’ with Syria move Susan Rice served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and national security adviser in the Obama administration. In a new book, she shares her story of raising kids while navigating some of the country’s toughest foreign policy and national… Continue watching
Mar 15 How the New York pizza slice became universal By Nsikan Akpan, Jamie Leventhal A new book explains how simple inventions, like the New York City pizza oven, allow certain food producers to dominate their global supply chains. Continue reading