Washington Week with The Atlantic

Webcast Extra - February 18, 2011

Special | 7m 44s

After attacks on Lara Logan and other high profile journalists, the panel discusses the dangers of covering unstable situations around the world. Also, a look at GOP "truth tellers" and the 2012 presidential field from Mitch Daniels (and his successful CPAC speech) to Chris Christie. With less than a year until the Iowa caucuses, are Republicans waiting too long to announce?

Aired: 02/18/11

Rating: NR

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