E-mail a friendNovember 10, 2009
Georgia's former U.S. senator Max Cleland offers his thoughts on U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan, reflects on his experience in Vietnam and talks about his memoir, Heart of a Patriot. Three-time Grammy-nominated singer Amerie explains why she switched labels and comments on the growing disparity between radio play and what people are listening to.
Max Cleland
Max Cleland
Decorated Army vet and former U.S. senator weighs in on the Fort Hood attack. (1:35)
Full Interview (12:18)
Max Cleland has served his country for more than 40 years. Currently Secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission, the Atlanta native served as Georgia's U.S. senator, secretary of state and in the state senate. He was also the youngest ever—and first Vietnam vet—to helm the VA, where he instituted the Vets Center program. Before turning to politics, Cleland volunteered for service in the Army and lost both legs and an arm in a grenade explosion near Khe Sanh. He's written several books, including Heart of a Patriot.
Amerie
Amerie
Grammy-nominated singer reflects on working with Lil Wayne. (:50)
Full Interview (11:27)
Since scoring a huge hit with her first single in '02, "Why Don't We Fall in Love," Amerie has received three Grammy nods and recorded four CDs—her latest titled "In Love & War." She was born into a military family and lived in a variety of places, including South Korea, Germany and Alaska. In Washington, DC, she attended Georgetown University, earning an English and fine arts degree. She also befriended a local club promoter, which ultimately led to her first record deal. Amerie has her own entertainment company, Feenix Rising.