Caption: Virginia Prescott and Chris Matthews, Credit: David Murray
Image by: David Murray 
Virginia Prescott and Chris Matthews 

Writers on a New England Stage: Chris Matthews

From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Series: Writers on a New England Stage
Length: 49:30

The TV personality and former journalist talks about his new book, "Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero." Read the full description.

Chrismathews-004_small Best known for hosting "Hardball with Chris Matthews" on MSNBC, Matthews talks about why he wanted to write this book. In a live interview with host Virginia Prescott, he reveals details about discovering the "two Jacks" in his research, and shows a funny and very personable side of Chris Matthews to the live audience at the Portsmouth Music Hall.

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Best known for hosting "Hardball with Chris Matthews" on MSNBC, Matthews talks about why he wanted to write this book. In a live interview with host Virginia Prescott, he reveals details about discovering the "two Jacks" in his research, and shows a funny and very personable side of Chris Matthews to the live audience at the Portsmouth Music Hall.

Broadcast History

Air date: 12/10/2011 on New Hampshire Public Radio

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