After Words - Season 13 / Year 2017

New America president and CEO Anne-Marie Slaughter examines the intersection of technology and foreign affairs; she is interviewed by Denis McDonough, former White House Chief of Staff from 2013-2017.

Steven Olikara, founder and president of the Millennial Action Project, interviews Senator Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) about how to engage adolescents and young adults to become independent, active, and engaged citizens.

Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) recalls the work of forgotten early American figures who fought against a large federal government; interviewed by former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal.

Temple University Professor Heath Davis examines gender identity; he is interviewed by Sarah Ellis.

Motherboard senior editor Brian Merchant retraces the creation and development of the iPhone in his book, ``The One Device: The Secret History of the iPhone;'' he is interviewed by New York Times reporter Steve Lohr.

Syndicated columnist Naomi Klein discusses shock politics; she is interviewed by Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CODEPINK.

Journalist Sharyl Attkisson reports on how smear tactics are used to influence public opinion; she is interviewed by Washington Post media critic Erik Wemple.

Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) talks about her congressional work on social programs; she is interviewed by Aparna Mathur, resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute.

Journalist Jesse Eisinger reports on how the Justice Department handles white collar crimes; he is interviewed by Professor Jennifer Taub.

Senator Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) talks to S.E. Cupp about his book ``Conscience of a Conservative,'' in which he calls for a return to core conservative principles.

Author Milo Yiannopoulos discusses his book, "Dangerous,'' which explores free speech; he is interviewed by Marji Ross President and Publisher of Regnery.

Author Mark Levin ("Rediscovering Americanism: And the Tyranny of Progressivism'') argues against expansion of the federal government; he is interviewed by former Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.).

Author Danielle Allen ("Cuz: The Life and Times of Michael A.'') examines mass incarceration through the lens of her cousin Michael A., who served 11 years in prison at age 15; she is interviewed by author Wes Moore.

Progressive Policy Institute senior fellow David Osborne examines the charter school movement and offers his outlook on the future of public education in his book, "Reinventing America's Schools.''

Author Suzy Hansen ("Notes on a Foreign Country: An American Abroad in a Post-American World'') reports on the world's view of U.S. power and influence; she is interviewed by Elmira Bayrasli of the New America Foundation.