E-mail a friendJune 16, 2004
Conservative New York Times columnist David Brooks discusses nation building and comedian Paul Rodriguez shares observations from his USO tour.
David Brooks
David Brooks
David Brooks has been described as a provocative thinker and a sensible conservative. An Op-Ed columnist for The New York Times, he's also a regular commentator on The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. In 2000, he published his first book, Bobos in Paradise: The New Upper Class and How They Got There. Brooks' latest release, On Paradise Drive: How We Live Now (And Always Have) in the Future Tense, takes a look at how being American shapes us.
Paul Rodriguez
Paul Rodriguez
Paul Rodriguez' career as an actor and comedian spans more than two decades and includes starring roles and featured appearances in over 30 films and numerous television series and specials. Through Payaso Entertainment, he also directs, writes and produces film, television and recordings with Latino themes. Proud of his heritage, Rodriguez finds time to work with various groups, including the Hispanic Scholarship Fund.