Shaping the World

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jul 5, 2011

Henry Kissinger, former U.S. Secretary of State under President Nixon, first traveled to China to re-establish contact 40 years ago this week. He discusses his new book, On China, in this new era of diplomacy. Plus: MSNBC’s Jonathan Alter on developments in Washington; naturalization ceremonies over the July 4th weekend; and how IBM shaped the world. 

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