The panelists talked about how different people view America, including viewpoints from segments inside and outside the country. They look at why the image of America is paradoxical and whether or not this is the image that Americans themselves have painted. The panelists also responded to questions from the audience.


Mr. Hertsgaard is the author of The Eagle’s Shadow. Ms. Morris is the author of Too Beautiful for Words. Mr. Savage is the author of Skipping Towards Gomorrah. Mr. Skover is the co-author of The Trials of Lenny Bruce: The Fall and Rise of an American Icon and The Death of Discourse.