Synopsis

The discussion gathered a diverse panel: Arianna Huffington, the columnist; Paula Poundstone, the comic; and Frank Luntz, the pollster. Joining them via satellite were NBC News correspondent Richard Engel and columnist Christopher Hitchens. Their conversation spanned a range of pressing issues. They addressed the ongoing troop surge in Iraq, delved into the evolving language of politics, and explored strategies for the Democratic party to achieve electoral success. The recent tornadoes that