E-mail a friendSeptember 25, 2009
Communications consultant Frank Luntz discusses the pushback towards President Obama and how anger has played itself out over the last few months. Emmy-winning writer-comedian-actor Louis C.K. talks about whether Americans could handle being told the truth more often and his new film, The Invention of Lying.
Frank Luntz
Frank Luntz
Communications consultant talks about Americans being angry with government. (2:17)
Full interview (12:43)
Considered the go-to consultant for communication and language guidance, Frank Luntz was named by Business Week as one of the four "Top Research Minds." He's president of The Word Doctors, with a client base that includes TV networks, Fortune 500 CEOs and major news publications. He was also the pollster of record for the ‘94 Contract with America and has taught courses at Harvard and George Washington University. Luntz' books include The New York Times best seller Words that Work and What Americans Really Want…Really.
Louis C.K.
Louis C.K.
Comedian-actor comments on trying not to lie and what the world would be like if nobody lied. (2:59)
Full interview (10:14)
Louis C.K. got his comedy start at an open mic night in a Boston club. He's since enjoyed success doing stand-up and as an actor, producer, director and Emmy-winning writer. Selected by Variety as one of "Ten Comics to Watch" in '00, he's performed in sold-out theaters, had his own HBO and Showtime specials and worked with the likes of Conan O'Brian and Chris Rock. He's also written and shorts and features. He next appears in the film The Invention of Lying, NBC's Parks and Recreation and has an upcoming FX series.