j.k. rowling. she tweeted...hich makes are both very old and also -- is it katie intimidated by all this? she joins us now to tell us. thank you for coming on. apparently the column you wrote and the conversation we had were reported as hate crimes in great britain. >> yes. that is absolutely correct. the column i wrote which was really quite heartfelt about walking through the city after the attacks, feeling ourselves being pushed under by terrorists, it was kind of a soft, thoughtful piece. that has been reported repeatedly as a hate crime against this country and londoners have completely lost their minds about me speaking out, about me failing to stick to the sheet we have been issued because i do not say we stand united, because i will not say we are not cowed. because i'm not speaking out about the fact that i believe this was all about islamic terror and it sits the muslim community. london has absolutely lost it. >> tucker: what happened to your island which gave the world freedom of speech and was the em

j.k. rowling jealous. it's wednesday, march 1st. from abc news, this is "world news now." >>> if he is talking how to play quitch. >> the harry potter sequel, former president. it is march 1. start of a new month. perhaps, that's what the president had in mind, daily news saying, you know. >> hits reset. >> president hits reset. like what it seemed? he delivered his first address to congress. looking to hit the reset button after a rocky start in office. >> the country saw a subdued president, touting unity and optimism. he vowed to fix obamacare and reform immigration. he called on democrats and republicans to work together to improve infrastructure and re david wright. >> on capitol hill, president trump preached unity to a country that is deeply divided. >> each american generation passes the torch of truth, liberty and justice. that torch is now in our hands. and we will use it to light up the world. >> this politician who is often accused of fanning fears, even race baiting began his speech with a shout out for black history mo

j.k. rowling, she gives as good as she gets to anybody. she is fantastic.'t seem to get upset by it and good on her. >> i'm with you. >> you know, my husband is reading your book at the moment. it is about michael jackson, the last days of michael jackson. >> yes, "before you judge me." >> yes. he is enjoying it. >> tell him thank you. >> i should have brought it in for you to sign. >> i appreciate it. i'm happy to know it, there's a book of mine in your house. >> we'll get the whole -- >> that makes me happy. maybe watching "the great indoors" will take our minds off all of this. >> let's hope. >> and save us from this dreaded future that we seem to be sinking into. anyway, i'm honored to have you on the program. >> it's been a pleasure. >> please come back again. that's our show tonight. thank you for watching as always. keep the faith. ♪ >>> for more information on today's show, visit tavis smiley at pbs.org. >>> hi, i'm tavis smiley. join me next time with a conversation with author joyce carol oates. that's next time. we'll see you then. ♪ ♪ >>> and by

j.k. rowling jealous.>>> from abc news, this is world news now. >> if he's talking about how to play quidch. the prmer president. start of a new month and that'sler bhaut i had had had had in mind. the president hits the reset and that's really kind of what it seemed. he delivered his first address to congress. looking to het the reset button after a rocky start in office. >> touting unity and optimism. he called on dmps and republicans to work together to improve infrastructure and rebuild the military. on capitol hill, president trump preached unity to a country deeply divided. >> each american generation the sfofrp fofrp of truth and we will use it to lithe up the world. >> reporter: this politician also accused of race baiting began his speech with a shout out to black history month. >> tonight as we mark the conclusion of our celebration of black history month, we are reminded of hur nation's path tourds silver rights and the work that still remains to be done. we are a country that sounds unieichel i