After Words

Eric Fair talks about his experiences serving as an interrogator at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. He is interviewed by Raha Wala, director of National Security Advocacy for Human Rights First.

Karen Greenberg, director of Fordham University's Center on National Security, talks about legal questions arising from policies and laws enacted to fight the U.S. war on terrorism. She's interviewed by Ali Soufan, author of [The Black Banners].

Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA) discusses his time as chair of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and key congressional investigations before the committee. He is interviewed by former Representative Tom Davis (R-VA).

Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow Heather Mac Donald discusses her book [The War on Cops], in which she looks at policing in America. She is interviewed by John Jay College professor Delores Jones-Brown.

Science writer Nathalia Holt discusses her book [Rise of the Rocket Girls], in which she chronicles an elite group of women's contributions to rocket design, space exploration, and the first American satellite. She is interviewed by Lisa Rand.

Historian Pamela Haag traces the history of guns and examines when and how they became a part of American culture. She is interviewed by author William Doyle.

Professor Fawaz Gerges looks at the history and rise of the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL). Geneive Abdo, author of [Mecca and Main Street: Muslim Life in America After 9/11], interviews Professor Gerges.

Ed O'Keefe reports by telephone on efforts of Republican convention delegates to organize to stop the nomination of Donald Trump as the 2016 Republican presidential candidate.

Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) talks about her book, [The Art of Tough], about her life and career in politics. She is interviewed by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN).

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) talks about his book [The Long Game: A Memoir], in which he discusses his life in politics. He is interviewed by Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN).

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) talks about his book [The Long Game: A Memoir], in which he discusses his life in politics. He is interviewed by Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN).

Historian Nancy Cohen looks at women leaders in politics and the advances they are making in the political arena. She is interviewed by Kim Azzarelli, co-author of [Fast Forward].

Former U.S. Civil Rights Commission Chair Mary Frances Berry talks about illegal voting practices. She is interviewed by Spencer Overton, president of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies.

Law Professor John Yoo discusses the growth of the federal government and presidential power during the Obama administration. Professor Yoo is interviewed by attorney Victoria Toensing.

Former CIA Director Michael Hayden discusses his book [Playing to the Edge: American Intelligence in the Age of Terror], in which he gives an inside look at national security. He is interviewed by former CIA Director James Woolsey.