Woodruff and Brooks' experiences at the highest levels of U.S. press and politics provide an unparalleled learning opportunity for Duke students and faculty.

We are excited that David Brooks will be joining us because he has a very wide and deep understanding of history and culture. The fact that he is a conservative will add to the 'marketplace of ideas.' Then again, many of his columns and appearances on the 'News Hour' reflect other views. He is an independent thinker.

She is one of the smartest, most perceptive people we've had in journalism.

Facing the press is endlessly daunting for me. But I am learning to use it to my advantage. If the tabloids come up with the latest ridiculous lie about me - and they always do - then now I can rectify it the following week in a proper interview with a serious newspaper. That's a novelty.

I am excited about the opportunity of expanding our outreach with Free Press.

I'm not proud of how we played, but I do see this as a learning opportunity,