British journalist Peter Stothard had unprecedented access to British Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair in the tumultous period of March-April 2003. He brings us inside the corridors of power and shares his findings, Thirty Days: Tony Blair and the Test of History. Then, Roxanna Robinson discusses her latest novel, Sweetwater. And curator Lawrence Rinder joins artist Andrea Geyer to talk about the new exhibit at the Whitney Museum that explores global perspectives of American politics and culture, The American Effect.
Peter Stothard
British journalist Peter Stothard had unprecedented access to British Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair in the tumultous period of March-April 2003. He brings us inside the corridors of power and shares his findings, Thirty Days: Tony Blair and the Test of History.
Roxanna Robinson
Roxanna Robinson discusses her latest novel, Sweetwater.
Lawrence Rinder and Andrea Geyer
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