Synopsis

The discussion gathered a diverse group: Arsenio Hall, the comedian; Bobcat Goldthwait, also a comedian; Susan del Percio, a Republican strategist; Ed Schultz, host of MSNBC’s “The Ed Show”; and Lawrence Wilkerson, former Chief of Staff to Colin Powell. Their conversation spanned a range of weighty subjects, including the recent anniversary of the Rodney King verdict and the ensuing Los Angeles riots. They also addressed the evolving perception of Barack Obama as the most liberal president in mo