If it happens here, we are here or anywhere that matters. America is watching on cspan. Powered by cable. Michael mayer, your new book about Benjamin Franklin has this phrase in it appearing several times, each generation discovers Benjamin Franklin for himself. What is it about Benjamin Franklin that makes him an enduring character for americans . It is in the eye of the beholder. Because he did so many things, i think it is easy, as as generations proceed or as different types of people look at a story to draw inspiration for him or question the things he did, or look at his legacy that others have not looked out quite strongly. A little bit about you as you get started, you teach nonfiction writing at the university of pittsburgh. What number book is this for you . This is a number four. You have an interesting origin story. Tell me about it please. I spent over a decade in china i stayed on and i were as a journalist and writer. When i got back to the states, i was invited to the s