What’s What: Themes And Faces In American Politics- With Political Commentator Chris Matthews

Chris Matthews, political commentator, author and professional interrupter discusses his career in journalism and politics in this episode of ‘Traverse Talks’ with Sueann Ramella. During this fast-paced conversation, the two cover a lot of ground. Chris explains his upbringing in a middle-class Catholic family and what it was like to grow up during the Cold War. He shares what he learned about freedom by reporting on the fall of the Berlin Wall and he delves into his perspective on what makes democracy great. Listen to this episode to peer into the complicated and nuanced life on the political stage.