Synopsis

The conversation gathered a distinguished assembly: journalist David Frum, comedian Eddie Izzard, author Gore Vidal, former Vermont Governor Howard Dean, and businessman Russell Simmons. They spoke with a lively intensity, navigating a range of pressing concerns. The recent Madrid bombings cast a somber shadow over their discussion, prompting reflections on international security and political response. The renewal of the Patriot Act proved a particularly contentious point, sparking debate abou