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Passion for Islam
Ms. Murphy talked about her book Passion for Islam: Shaping the Modern Middle East,The Egyptian Experience, published by Scribner. In it, Ms. Murphy, a Pulitzer-winning journalist and former Cairo bureau chief for the Washington Post, argues that a myriad of social, political, and religious factors have made today's Middle East a combustible region and has contributed to Islam's new power and turmoil. She studies Egypt to show one example of how these forces play out across the area, allowing terrorism to gain a foothold.
Type: Media
In the Arena
Mr. Weinberger talked about his book In the Arena: A Memoir of the 20th Century, published by Regnery Publishing.
Type: Media
First Among Equals
Judge Starr talked about his book First Among Equals: The Supreme Court in American Life, published by the AOL Time Warner Group. In it, the author illustrates how the modern Supreme Court defends its role as first among equals in the three-part structure of U.S. government. The author examines famous cases in the Court's history that have become examples of the lasting effect that the Supreme Court's decisions can have.
Type: Media
The RAT (Real World Aptitude Test):
Mr. Moyer talked about his book The RAT (Real World Aptitude Test): Preparing Yourself for Leaving Home, published by Capital Books, Incorporated. The book provides tests of preparedness for the real world on some of life's everyday problems well as on facts of general knowledge in areas such as geography and politics.
Type: Media
The Dinner Club
Ms. Henry talked about her book, The Dinner Club: How the Masters of the Internet Universe Rode the Rise and Fall of the Greatest Boom in History, published by Free Press. The book is about the Capital Investors, a Washington, D.C., social club and angel investor group comprising 26 technology wizards who gained fame and fortune in the late 1990s through 2000.
Type: Media
The Malcontents
Mr. Queenan talked about the book he edited The Malcontents: The Best Bitter, Cynical, and Satirical Writing in the World, published by Running Press.
Type: Media
Sixteen Scandals
Mr. Strauss and Ms. Newport talked about the book they co-authored Sixteen Scandals: 20 Years of Sex, Lies and Other Habits of Our Great Leaders, published by Sourcebooks Trade. They co-founded Capitol Steps Comedy Troupe which does musical parodies of Washington politics. The book includes an audio CD of their songs. The book is also about the recent history of scandals in national politics and how humor has changed.
Type: Media
Supreme Command
Mr. Cohen talked about his book Supreme Command: Soldiers, Statesmen, and Leadership in Wartime, published by Free Press. The book argues that what made heads of state great wartime leaders was maintaining a relationship with their military leaders that kept the balance of power squarely in civilian hands. Mr. Cohen also talked about his next project that will focus on Fort Ticonderoga.
Type: Media
Citizen McCain
Ms. Drew talked about her book Citizen McCain, published by Simon and Schuster. The book follows Senator John McCain through the 2001 legislative session as he maneuvers toward his goal of campaign finance reform.
Type: Media
Breakdown: How America's Intelligence Failures Led to September 11
Mr. Gertz talked about his book Breakdown: How America's Intelligence Failures Led to September 11, published by Regnery Publishing.
Type: Media