After Words

Haynes Johnson

Joseph diGenova interviewed Haynes Johnson about his book The Age of Anxiety: McCarthyism to Terrorism, published by Harcourt. In his book … read more

Joseph diGenova interviewed Haynes Johnson about his book The Age of Anxiety: McCarthyism to Terrorism, published by Harcourt. In his book Mr. Johnson examines the career of anti-communist Senator Joseph McCarthy (R-WI) and the Red Scare during the 1950s. The book draws connections between McCarthy’s legacy and the current state of post-September 11 domestic security including the Patriot Act and the detention of American Muslims.

Mr. Johnson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, is the author of five bestsellers, including The Best of Times: America in the Clinton Years. He has been a reporter, editor, and columnist for the Washington Post and a commentator for the “NewsHour with Jim Lehrer” and the “Today” show.

Joseph diGenova was U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia from 1983 to 1988. He conducted a probe of corruption in the D.C. government, which led to the conviction of two deputy mayors. He led the prosecution of Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard and supervised th close

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After Words with Haynes Johnson

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Program ID:
190212-1
Category:
Interview
Format:
Interview
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Dec 10, 2005 | 8:00pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Dec 18, 2005 | 3:01pm EST | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Dec 10, 2005 | 8:00pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 11, 2005 | 6:02pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 11, 2005 | 8:59pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 18, 2005 | 3:01pm EST | C-SPAN 2
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