Forever wired Chris Matthews hosts a topical talkfest that holds the feet of most of Washington's players to the fire, thanks to his knack for cutting off guests so they can't ramble on...and, sometimes, so he can. A bestselling author, columnist and one-time presidential speechwriter, Matthews---who also helms a less frenetic syndie talk show---has become one of political journalism's most watchable and (spoofable) players.