IAI TV  February 7 2014 (Thanks, Graihagh)

Politicans are liars. Or so we are inclined to believe. But is the real problem that political truth is unattainable, and our expectations are impossible for politicians to deliver on? Should we stop thinking of our leaders as charlatans, or would this result in a naive and dangerous complacency?

Lies, Lies, Lies examines political dishonesty – when is it acceptable for politicians to lie? Is political truth unattainable? Is the media to blame? Former Leader of the Conservative Party Michael Howard, President of PEN International, John Ralston Saul and journalist Michael Goldfarb face up to the truth.

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The Panel

Former Leader of the Conservative Party Michael Howard, President of PEN International, John Ralston Saul and former NPR London Correspondent and Bureau Chief Michael Goldfarb face up to the truth.

John Ralston Saul, Michael Goldfarb,Michael Howard. Anne McElvoy hosts.