Sep 29 Watch 7:37 What did the Mueller report leave out? A member of the team shares an inside look Robert Mueller’s name is at the heart of a major investigation into Russia and President Trump that roiled the first two years of Trump’s presidency. Although he rarely makes public statements, Mueller is now speaking out about a new book… Continue watching
Sep 24 Watch 6:44 This book of breast cancer survival stories seeks to foster solidarity Even amid the pandemic, the threat of cancer looms significant. Estimates suggest that more than 42,000 people will die from breast cancer alone this year, and more than 275,000 new cases will be diagnosed. But millions are also surviving the… Continue watching
Sep 23 Watch 9:19 H.R. McMaster on Trump, trust and threats from Russia and China Retired Army General H.R. McMaster was still on active duty when tapped to replace Michael Flynn as President Trump’s national security adviser in early 2017. He resigned the position himself about a year later. Now, McMaster has written a book,… Continue watching
Sep 17 Watch 10:10 Bob Woodward: This is among ‘the saddest, most disturbing chapters in American history’ By Judy Woodruff, Justin Stabley Recent reporting from veteran journalist Bob Woodward of The Washington Post created political shockwaves. Woodward’s newest book, “Rage,” features 18 on-the-record interviews and recordings of President Trump talking about topics from his handling of the pandemic to racial injustice. Woodward… Continue watching
Sep 10 Watch 8:00 Jane Fonda on taking action to address ‘dire’ climate crisis Jane Fonda is a Hollywood icon, with her Academy Award-winning acting career spanning decades. But she is also famous for her political activism. In a new book, Fonda describes her passion and protests advocating for stronger action on climate change. Continue watching
Sep 01 Watch 5:50 Why ‘withering’ of local news landscapes is dangerous for democracy By Jeffrey Brown, Stephanie Kotuby More than 2,000 American newspapers have been shuttered since 2004, and now the global pandemic means local news organizations are facing additional challenges in keeping the presses running. Margaret Sullivan recently published a new book about this decline, titled “Ghosting… Continue watching
Aug 05 Watch 6:17 ‘Caste’ author Isabel Wilkerson on America’s race and class hierarchy Racism, both past and present, remains at the forefront of the American national conversation. Now, a new book by a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist examines how hierarchy and class are substantially intertwined with race in America. Jeffrey Brown talks to Isabel… Continue watching
May 19 Watch 5:46 Author Lawrence Wright on ‘eerie parallels’ between the pandemic and his new novel Amid a global pandemic comes a novel about a global pandemic. Lawrence Wright wrote “The End of October” before the new coronavirus was discovered in China, but some of its chapters feel ripped from today’s headlines. Wright joins Jeffrey Brown… Continue watching
Apr 29 Watch 7:35 Could the loneliness of the pandemic facilitate a ‘social revival?’ The social distancing many Americans are practicing to slow the spread of COVID-19 is driving widespread feelings of loneliness and isolation. Into this unfamiliar experience comes a new book about relationships and community: “Together,” by former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek… Continue watching
Apr 02 Watch 6:46 Reporter Jonathan Karl on Trump’s relationship with the media President Trump has long had a complicated relationship with the news media. He tends to seek out reporters he deems friendly, while butting heads with those he accuses of treating him unfairly. As ABC News’ chief White House correspondent, Jonathan… Continue watching