CNN Senior Political Analyst John Avlon has been friends with Errol for many years. He joins Errol to discuss his time as former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s chief speechwriter after the September 11 terror attacks. He also looks to America’s Founding Fathers for lessons for the present and critiques the media coverage of the Trump administration as he warns of the destructive effects of hyper-partisanship.  

Errol also gives his thoughts on the debate over New York City’s specialized high schools.

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Independent Nation

Wing Nuts

Washington’s Farewell

Deadline Artists

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If you enjoyed this episode, check out Errol’s conversation with Pulitzer-prize winning journalist David Cay Johnston and educator Diane Ravitch.

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