Director Jon Stewart, journalist Maziar Bahari and actor Gael Garcia Bernal attend the 'Rosewater' premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival at Princess of Wales Theatre on Sept. 8, 2014.

Sen. John McCain; “Rosewater;” Religion and Violence

The Brian Lehrer Show | Nov 11, 2014

Jon Stewart has a new film, “Rosewater,” about an Iranian-born journalist who was arrested as a spy after he was interviewed in Iran for “The Daily Show.” The Newsweek journalist, Maziar Bahari, tells his story. Plus: Sen. John McCain shares the stories of 13 veterans who fought in America’s wars; the NYPD's new marijuana policy; and author Karen Armstrong explores whether religion is responsible for violence or peace.

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