Synopsis

The conversation gathered a diverse group: journalist Jeffrey Gettleman, actor Kevin Nealon, journalist Michelle Bernard, economists Paul Krugman and Arthur Laffer. Their discussion spanned a wide range of pressing issues. They considered the state of the economy, the increasingly contentious debate surrounding the filibuster, and the dynamics of venture capitalism. The recent resurgence of the birther movement drew particular concern, as did the complexities of vice-president vetting. The role