Synopsis

The gathering included political strategist Paul Begala, journalist Andrew Sullivan, *The Nation* editor Katrina vanden Heuvel, environmental advocate Van Jones, and filmmaker Judd Apatow. Conversation flowed across a range of pressing issues: the recent oil spill, the Gaza flotilla raid, reflections on Joe McGinniss's work, the legacy of Al Gore, perspectives on marriage and divorce, and the pervasive challenge of climate change denial.