Moving to Extremes
Presidential advisor, political analyst and university professor David Gergen explains that both major political parties today are embracing more extreme agendas than they have in the past. As a result, Mr. Gergen notes, more Americans than ever say...
Character, Trust and Leadership
Presidential advisor, political analyst and university professor David Gergen talks about what makes some presidents great leaders. One of the most important factors is the ability to inspire trust through consistent, steady adherence to core values...
Coming to Terms with Watergate
Presidential advisor, political analyst and university professor David Gergen talks about the disillusionment he experienced as a loyal Nixon supporter after learning the details of the Watergate cover-up.
Comparing Presidential Crises (Part Two)
Former White House press secretary Mike McCurry talks about the congressional response to Watergate in the 1970's and to President Clinton's sex scandal twenty-five years later. Mr. McCurry says his memory of Watergate is not the "misbehavior" of Ri...
Comparing Presidential Crises (Part One)
Former White House press secretary Mike McCurry compares the Watergate episode during the Nixon presidency to the Lewinsky episode of the Clinton presidency. In Mr. McCurry's view, there is what he calls a "magnitude difference" between the two. "Pr...
White House Staff, The
Presidential advisor, political analyst and university professor David Gergen talks about the evolution of the White House staff. He notes that the staff was very small and not especially important back in the time of Lincoln. But beginning with the...