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Joel Stein Discusses the Rise of Populism

Clip: 11/25/2019 | 17m 40sVideo has Closed Captions

Joel Stein tells Walter about his new book "In Defense of Elitism."

In an era of political turmoil, one author has opted for humor to get his message across, as he examines America’s political culture wars. Joel Stein is a former writer for Time Magazine and his new book, “In Defense of Elitism,” offers a sharp and witty take on why he thinks elitism is so important to fight the rise of populism. He sits down with Walter to discuss this subject.

11/25/2019

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Annette Bening on Her Friendship with John McCain

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Clip: 11/25/2019 | 2m 58s | Annette Bening discusses "The Report," her acting career and friendship with John McCain. (2m 58s)

Doris Kearns Goodwin on Divisiveness in the 1850s and Now

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Clip: 11/25/2019 | 2m 33s | Doris Kearns Goodwin joins the program to discuss political divisiveness in the U.S. (2m 33s)

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