BookExpo Book and Author Luncheon A panel of authors talked about their books, as well as current events and other issues. Mr. Lamb moderated the discussion. Among the topics addressed were the role of religion in politics, the impact of the death of former President Ronald Reagan, and the situation in Iraq. The panelists responded to questions from the moderator and the audience.

Some potentially offensive language was used during the discussion.

Mr. Lamb is the editor of Booknotes on American Character: People, Politics, and Conflict in American History, published by PublicAffairs. Ms. Dowd is the author of Bushworld: Enter at Your Own Risk, published by Putnam Publishing Group. Mr. O’Rourke wrote Peace Kills: America’s Fun New Imperialism, published by Atlantic Monthly Press. Ms. Chavez is the author of Betrayal: How Union Bosses Shake Down Their Members and Corrupt American Politics, published by Crown Forum. Mr. Suskind wrote The Price of Loyalty: George W. Bush, the White House, and the Education of Paul O’Neill, published by Simon and Schuster. Ms. Brazile is the author of Cooking with Grease: Stirring the Pots in American Politics, published by Simon and Schuster. close