Historian and author Taylor Branch earned a Pulitzer Prize for Parting the Waters: America in the King Years, 1954-63. But he’s becoming equally well-known for his latest book, based on eight years of secret conversations with President Bill Clinton during his time in office. His book based on those recordings, The Clinton Tapes, offers unprecedented insight into Clinton and his time in office.
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For more than 15 years, E. J. Dionne has shared his opinions about politics, the media and the role of religion in public life with the The Washington Post’s readers. He also serves as a senior fellow at The Brookings Institution, writes popular books about politics and frequently shares commentary with NPR, This Week and Meet the Press. Join us to learn more about the latest news from Washington, and the latest opinions from Dionne.
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Francisco Cigarroa became the 10th Chancellor of the UT System in February, overseeing one of the largest public university systems in the country. Cigarroa, a respected transplant and pediatric surgeon, served as president of the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio before his appointment. As Chancellor, he has responsibility for nine universities and six medical institutions across the state, with a combined operating budget of $11.5 billion.
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Gail Collins writes a popular column for The New York Times and recently finished her fourth book, When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present. Her love of writing stretches back to childhood and led to her to her 2001 appointment as the first woman appointed editor of the Times’s editorial page.
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Madeleine K. Albright became the first woman to serve as Secretary of State when she was appointed in 1997. She’ll discuss the latest foreign policy issues as well as her recent book, Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat’s Jewel Box.
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