Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes New Yorker writer Jane Mayer to discuss her book, "The Dark Side." She explains how, under the direction of Vice President Cheney and his Assistant David Addington, the Bush administration, contrary to American history and tradition, implemented a policy of torture and rendition in violation of U.S. and international law. She also describes the resistance within the government and the military to these actions. About 56 min.
An excerpt from "Destined for Destiny: The Unauthorized Autobiography of George W. Bush." About 22 min.
From Dana Milbank's book, "The Strange and Scary Tribes that Run Our Government, Homo Politicus." About 27 min.
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