Former U.S. Ambassador Talks About the Future of Global Security

Tom Fudge : As former Ambassador to the United Nations, John Bolton prompted controversy when he decided to reform the U.N. The veteran of three Republican administrations, Bolton served under Ronald Reagan, George Herbert Walker Bush, and George W. Bush. In fact, he was one of George W. Bush's attorneys who went to Florida to fight for his election that led to Bush’s first term in office. Bolton has just published a new book about defending America. KPBS political correspondent Gloria Penner interviews Bolton about his book and his work in public service.

Guest

• Gloria Penner , political correspondent for KPBS and host of Editor’s Roundtable . She also writes a weekly blog for KPBS Commentaries.