Gen. Petraeus Is Too Important To 'Be Thrown Out'

from National Public Radio

Despite the rapid revelations of the scandal, military writer Tom Ricks remains a defender of General Petraeus. He's written much about the general over the years, and also knows Paula Broadwell, the writer with whom Petraeus had an affair. Steve Inskeep talks to Ricks, who's latest book is called The Generals.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, November 14, 2012