Ronald Kessler talked about his book In the President’s Secret Service: Behind the Scenes with Agents in the Line of Fire and the Presidents They Protect (Crown; August 4, 2009). In his book Mr. Kessler, a former reporter for the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal, includes information revealed during interviews with former agents. Photographs and video clips were shown in the background as he talked about protective details and various incidents. Mr. Kessler responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.

This program was part of a “Washington Journal” series of interviews during the month of August with authors of recently released books.