Tavis Smiley
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Val Kilmer
aired: Wed, Jun 19, 2013
One of the most prolific actors of his generation, Kilmer shares the backstory of his new one-man show, "Citizen Twain."
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Tavis Smiley: Actress Shohreh Aghdashloo
aired: Tue, Jun 18, 2013
The Oscar nominee recounts some of her struggles as a woman, a Muslim and an Iranian, as detailed in her memoir, "The Alley of Love and Yellow Jasmines."
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Tavis Smiley: Former MLB pitcher Dwight Gooden
aired: Fri, Jun 14, 2013
One of the greatest MLB pitchers of all time, Gooden shares stories of his personal and professional challenges, as detailed in his candid memoir, "Doc."
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Tavis Smiley: CFR president Richard Haass
aired: Fri, Jun 14, 2013
The Council on Foreign Relations president unpacks his text, "Foreign Policy Begins at Home."
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Tavis Smiley: Julian Fellowes & Elizabeth McGovern
aired: Wed, Jun 12, 2013
Oscar winner Fellowes and actress McGovern talk about their critically acclaimed and Emmy-winning period drama series, "Downton Abbey."
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Tavis Smiley: Civil rights advocate Myrlie Evers-Williams
aired: Wed, Jun 12, 2013
An activist in her own right, Evers-Williams reflects on the legacy of her slain husband, civil rights hero, Medgar Evers.
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Tavis Smiley: Writer-director Joss Whedon
aired: Thu, Jun 6, 2013
The Oscar-nominated writer and series showrunner talks about his latest projects: the film "Much Ado About Nothing" and the upcoming series "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."
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Tavis Smiley: Former NBA coach Phil Jackson
aired: Wed, Jun 5, 2013
The legendary NBA coach sparks controversy with his new text, "Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success."
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Tavis Smiley: Actor David Harewood
aired: Thu, May 30, 2013
The British actor offers an update on life after his turn on the Emmy-winning drama, "Homeland," including his upcoming portrayal of the legendary Paul Robeson.
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Tavis Smiley: Scientist Jared Diamond
aired: Sun, May 26, 2013
The provocative best-selling author unpacks his new text, the intensely debated "The World Until Yesterday."
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Tavis Smiley: Actor-writer-director Ethan Hawke : May 23rd, 2013
aired: Fri, May 24, 2013
The multiple Oscar nominee talks about his new release, the highly anticipated "Before Midnight"—which he also co-wrote.
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Celebrating 2,000 Shows on PBS
aired: Fri, May 24, 2013
We celebrate our landmark 2,000th show on PBS with special highlights from some of our enlightening, encouraging and empowering conversations over the past 10 years.
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Tavis Smiley: Playwright-activist Eve Ensler
aired: Thu, May 23, 2013
The longtime activist and Tony-winning playwright—of "Vagina Monologue" fame—explains the motivation for her new text, "In the Body of the World."
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Tavis Smiley: Economist Peter Blair Henry
aired: Fri, May 17, 2013
Dean of NYU’s Stern School of Business, Henry unpacks his book, "Turnaround: Third World Lessons for First World Growth."
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Tavis Smiley: Investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill
aired: Wed, May 15, 2013
The best-selling author shares the backstory of his new book & documentary, "Dirty Wars," which looks at America’s covert wars in a post 9-11 world.
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Tavis Smiley: Writer Joyce Carol Oates
aired: Thu, May 9, 2013
The best-selling writer and college professor explains her new historical novel, set in Princeton, NJ.
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Tavis Smiley: Musician John Densmore
aired: Thu, May 9, 2013
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer shares the backstory of his book, "The Doors Unhinged," which chronicles his fight to defend the band’s legacy.
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Tavis Smiley: Actress-comedienne Carol Burnett
aired: Wed, May 8, 2013
The award-winning entertainer discusses her relationship with her late daughter, as detailed in the book, "Carrie and Me."
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Sir Ben Kingsley
aired: Fri, May 3, 2013
The award-winning thespian discusses his villainous role in the latest installment of Marvel Comics’ "Iron Man" action adventure feature series.
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Tavis Smiley: Director Tom Shadyac
aired: Fri, May 3, 2013
The man behind a string of blockbuster comedies and author of "Life’s Operating Manual" recounts events that prompted him to downsize his life in a major way.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Pierce Brosnan
aired: Wed, May 1, 2013
The two-time Golden Globe nominee reflects on embracing new challenges in his latest film project, the romantic comedy, "Love Is All You Need."
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Tavis Smiley: Director Mira Nair
aired: Wed, May 1, 2013
One of few women of color to break through the ranks as a major motion picture director, Nair describes her new film, which tackles issues of nationalism and identity in a post-9-11 world.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Chadwick Boseman
aired: Thu, Apr 25, 2013
The actor, director and playwright explains the challenge of playing the lead role in the feature biopic, 42, which celebrates the courage of Jackie Robinson.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor-director Kevin Bacon
aired: Thu, Apr 25, 2013
The Emmy-nominated actor explains his decision to do television, with his role in the Fox suspense series, The Following.
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Tavis Smiley: Actress-singer-writer Molly Ringwald
aired: Thu, Apr 25, 2013
The versatile co-star of "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" talks about her love of music and her new jazz CD, “Except Sometimes.”
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Tavis Smiley: Writer Mary Williams & Actress Jane Fonda
aired: Wed, Apr 24, 2013
The writer and her Oscar-winning actress-mom describe how an encounter at a summer camp many years ago transformed both their lives forever.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Harrison Ford
aired: Fri, Apr 19, 2013
The Oscar-nominated actor describes lessons learned from portraying Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey in the new Jackie Robinson biopic, "42."
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Tavis Smiley: Rock band Heart
aired: Fri, Apr 19, 2013
The Wilson sisters reflect on their pioneering career and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Tavis Smiley: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Robert Battle & Alicia
aired: Thu, Apr 18, 2013
Artistic director Battle and principal dancer Mack discuss their goal to build on the prestigious Company's triumphs while making sure it stays relevant.
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Tavis Smiley: Singer-songwriter Paul Anka
aired: Wed, Apr 17, 2013
The singer-songwriter reflects on his remarkable longevity in show business, as detailed in his recently released memoir, "My Way."
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Tavis Smiley: Senator Bernie Sanders
aired: Wed, Apr 17, 2013
Vermont’s Independent senator and a member of the Budget committee, Sanders weighs in on the latest White House budget proposal.
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Tavis Smiley: Latino Nation – Panel discussion, Part 2
aired: Sat, Apr 13, 2013
We continue our Latino Nation dialogue with a diverse group of panelists on the growing role of Latinos in American society.
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Tavis Smiley: Latino Nation – Panel discussion, Part 3
aired: Sat, Apr 13, 2013
Our special broadcast concludes with an examination of assumptions and possibilities for a better, more united tomorrow.
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Tavis Smiley: Latino Nation – Panel discussion, Part 1
aired: Fri, Apr 12, 2013
Part 1 of our broadcast of this very special gathering challenges stereotypes and provides a deeper understanding of the increasingly powerful Latino community.
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Tavis Smiley: Actress Rita Moreno, Part 1
aired: Wed, Apr 10, 2013
One of only eight living entertainers to achieve the honor of the industry's "grand slam" of awards, Moreno shares stories from her one-of-a-kind career.
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Tavis Smiley: Actress Rita Moreno, Part 2
aired: Wed, Apr 10, 2013
We continue our fascinating conversation with the award-winning actress about her candid autobiography.
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Tavis Smiley: Sociologist Jonathan Rieder
aired: Fri, Apr 5, 2013
The noted sociologist and Barnard College professor explains the motivation for his latest text on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Tavis Smiley: Musician Stephen Stills
aired: Fri, Apr 5, 2013
One of rock music's most enduring figures, Stills reflects on his five decades in the business.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Jeremy Piven
aired: Thu, Apr 4, 2013
The multiple Emmy winner describes his lead role in the new series, "Mr. Selfridge."
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Tavis Smiley: Actress Eva Mendes
aired: Thu, Apr 4, 2013
The "Training Day" co-star talks about her role in the indie drama "The Place Beyond the Pines."
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Tavis Smiley: L.A. Kitchen founder-president Robert Egger
aired: Fri, Mar 29, 2013
The pioneering president of D.C. Central Kitchen describes how he plans to model the concept at L.A. Kitchen.
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Tavis Smiley: Actress-singer Emmy Rossum
aired: Thu, Mar 28, 2013
The versatile actress-singer talks about her multiple projects, including a film, TV show and new CD.
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Tavis Smiley: Actress Thandie Newton
aired: Wed, Mar 27, 2013
The "Crash" co-star explains her lead role in DirecTV’s new original series, "Rogue."
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Tavis Smiley: LAUSD Superintendent Dr. John Deasy
aired: Wed, Mar 27, 2013
The chief of the second largest school district in the U.S. offers his vision on education.
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Tavis Smiley: Musician-singer-songwriter Peter Yarrow
aired: Wed, Mar 27, 2013
Yarrow, a member of Peter, Paul and Mary, solo artist and longtime activist, talks about his latest project, the book and CD, "I’m in Love with a Big Blue Frog."
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Tavis Smiley: Tavis Smiley Reports: "Education Under Arrest"
aired: Tue, Mar 26, 2013
Tavis takes his cameras to Washington State, Louisiana, Missouri and California to present a narrative of what is working on the frontlines of reform in juvenile justice.
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Tavis Smiley: Actress Angela Bassett & director Antoine Fuqua
aired: Sat, Mar 23, 2013
The Oscar-nominated actress and "Training Day" director describe the working relationship on their new feature thriller, "Olympus Has Fallen."
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Tavis Smiley: Author Taylor Branch
aired: Sat, Mar 23, 2013
The Pulitzer Prize-winning writer explains his new text, "The King Years: Historic Moments in the Civil Rights Movement."
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Tavis Smiley: Author Bruce Feiler
aired: Thu, Mar 21, 2013
The best-selling author discusses his new unconventional parenting text, "The Secrets of Happy Families".
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Tavis Smiley: Former U.S. ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk
aired: Wed, Mar 20, 2013
On the eve of President Obama’s first trip to Israel, the former U.S. ambassador to that country assesses the stakes.
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Tavis Smiley: Actress Elisabeth Moss
aired: Fri, Mar 15, 2013
The versatile actress describes her lead role in the BBC and Sundance Channel miniseries, "Top of the Lake."
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Tavis Smiley: Authors Po Bronson & Ashley Merryman
aired: Fri, Mar 15, 2013
'The best-selling authors discuss the research for their new text, "Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing."
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Tavis Smiley: Rapper Snoop Lion
aired: Thu, Mar 14, 2013
The artist formerly known as Snoop Dogg riffs on the revealing journey to Jamaica that prompted major changes in his life.
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Tavis Smiley: Entrepreneur Arianna Huffington
aired: Wed, Mar 13, 2013
The entrepreneur media mogul critiques the status of women in the U.S. and around the world.
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Tavis Smiley: Director-producer David Steinberg
aired: Thu, Mar 7, 2013
The Emmy-winning comedian takes us "Inside Comedy" and exposes what it takes to make people laugh.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Matthew Fox
aired: Thu, Mar 7, 2013
The former "Lost" star gives an update on his work in the new feature "Emperor," based on controversial real-life events.
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Tavis Smiley: Education activist Michelle Rhee
aired: Thu, Mar 7, 2013
The pioneering advocate and "Radical" author offers lessons learned in her efforts to reform schools in the U.S.
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Tavis Smiley: Social psychologist Anthony Greenwald
aired: Thu, Mar 7, 2013
The social psychologist challenges the notion that most people are fair and willing to take others as they are.
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Tavis Smiley: Former FDIC chair SheilaBair
aired: Wed, Mar 6, 2013
The former FDIC chair and current chair of the nonpartisan Systemic Risk Council weighs in on budget sequestration politics.
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Tavis Smiley: Musician Taj Mahal
aired: Thu, Feb 28, 2013
The two-time Grammy winner reflects on his career longevity and the new box set release, "Taj Mahal: The Complete Columbia Albums Collection."
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Dulé Hill
aired: Thu, Feb 28, 2013
The four-time Image Award nominee and "West Wing" co-star previews the new season of his series, "Psych" on the USA Network.
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Tavis Smiley: Educator Dr. Marvin Thompson
aired: Thu, Feb 28, 2013
Dr. Thompson talks about his approach to school leadership and being the subject of the OWN docu-series, "Blackboard Wars."
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Tavis Smiley: California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom
aired: Wed, Feb 27, 2013
California's lieutenant governor and former San Francisco mayor explains his text, "Citizenville," about the future of government in the digital age.
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Tavis Smiley: Comedian GeorgeWallace
aired: Wed, Feb 27, 2013
One of America’s most successful comedians reflects on his 10th year as a resident headliner in Las Vegas—the longest run in Vegas history for any African American performer.
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Tavis Smiley: Musicians Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite
aired: Fri, Feb 22, 2013
The singer-songwriter-guitarist and famed blues harmonica player explain how they united for the new CD, “Get Up!”
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Tavis Smiley: Theologian Gina Messina-Dysert
aired: Fri, Feb 22, 2013
Dr. Messina-Dysert weighs in on the challenges facing the Catholic Church and the future of Catholicism in America.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor-director Anthony Edwards
aired: Thu, Feb 21, 2013
The Golden Globe and three-time SAG winner describes his return to TV in ABC's new drama, "Zero Hour."
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Tavis Smiley: R&B; singer Lloyd Price
aired: Wed, Feb 20, 2013
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame R&B; singer recounts stories from his 60 years in the music business.
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Tavis Smiley: Actress Laura Dern: February 15th, 2013
aired: Fri, Feb 15, 2013
The Oscar-nominated actress talks about her character in the HBO series, "Enlightened," which she also co-created.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Josh Gad
aired: Thu, Feb 14, 2013
The Tony-nominated actor talks about his new family comedy, "1600 Penn."
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Tavis Smiley: Singer Eric Burdon
aired: Thu, Feb 14, 2013
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer describes the personal nature of his new disc, “‘Til Your River Runs Dry!”
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Tavis Smiley: Jeffrey Osborne
aired: Fri, Feb 8, 2013
The platinum-selling vocalist discusses why it took 8 years to release his new CD, "A Time for Love."
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Tavis Smiley: Writer-director David O. Russell
aired: Fri, Feb 8, 2013
The Oscar-nominated writer-director comments on the accolades his film, 'Silver Linings Playbook,' has garnered this awards season.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor-director-producer Tony Goldwyn
aired: Thu, Feb 7, 2013
The co-star of 'Scandal,' the NAACP Image Award winner for best drama series, reflects on balancing his work in front of and behind the cameras.
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Tavis Smiley: Writer Amy Wilentz
aired: Wed, Feb 6, 2013
Wilentz, who’s written several books on Haiti, explains why she returns to the subject in her latest text, 'Farewell, Fred Voodoo.'
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Tavis Smiley: Sen.Bernie Sanders
aired: Wed, Feb 6, 2013
Vermont’s independent senator weighs in on what he feels are the important issues for the new Congressional session.
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Tavis Smiley: Filmmaker Malik Bendjelloul
aired: Thu, Jan 31, 2013
The Swedish filmmaker talks about his unexpected difficulty in funding his first ever—and Oscar-nominated—feature-length documentary, 'Searching for Sugar Man.'
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Tavis Smiley: Screenwriter David Magee
aired: Thu, Jan 31, 2013
The 'Life of Pi' writer reflects on the film’s 11 Oscar nominations, including one for best adapted screenplay.
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Tavis Smiley: Singer Aaron Neville
aired: Thu, Jan 31, 2013
The four-time Grammy Award-winning singer shares the history behind his tribute to doo-wop on his new CD, “My True Story.”
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Tavis Smiley: Entrepreneur Ping Fu
aired: Thu, Jan 31, 2013
Fu, co-founder and CEO of Geomagic, recounts her unusual journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur, as detailed in her memoir, 'Bend, Not Break.'
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Tavis Smiley: Part 4
aired: Sat, Jan 26, 2013
We wrap the broadcast of our panel discussion on solutions in the war on poverty: "Vision for a New America."
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Tavis Smiley: Part 3
aired: Fri, Jan 25, 2013
We continue our broadcast of a special event from Washington, "Vision for a New America: A Future Without Poverty"—a conversation about one of the most important, but often-forgotten issues of our time.
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Tavis Smiley: Part 2
aired: Fri, Jan 25, 2013
The 'Vision for a New America' panel discussion continues with some of the country's most prominent thinkers and advocates addressing the notion of making poor people a priority in America.
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Tavis Smiley: Part 1
aired: Wed, Jan 23, 2013
In part 1 of our special four-night series, 'Vision for a New America,' Tavis moderates a panel of opinion-makers focusing on the crippling issue of poverty in America.
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Tavis Smiley: Historian Clayborne Carson
aired: Sat, Jan 19, 2013
On King Day 2013 and the day of President Obama's second inaugural, the man hand-picked by Mrs. King to edit and publish her husband's papers shares stories from his new book, 'Martin's Dream.'
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Tavis Smiley: Civil rights activist Coretta Scott King
aired: Wed, Jan 16, 2013
A noted activist in her own right, Mrs. King sat with us a year before she passed away to discuss the enduring legacy of her husband, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Tavis Smiley: Singer-songwriter James Taylor
aired: Wed, Jan 16, 2013
The Rock and Rock Hall of Famer reflects on the rough period of his addiction and the reason he doesn't like to listen to himself on the radio.
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Tavis Smiley: Singer-songwriter Prince: January 15th, 2013
aired: Wed, Jan 16, 2013
We look back at memorable appearances by the musician described by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a "force of nature."
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Tavis Smiley: Nobel laureate Leymah Gbowee
aired: Wed, Jan 16, 2013
Our 10th anniversary week continues with the Liberian peace advocate, days before she was named a recipient of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize.
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Tavis Smiley: President Barack Obama: January 14,th 2013
aired: Tue, Jan 15, 2013
We revisit our conversations with the president during his six previous appearances on the show, dating back to his days as a little-known Illinois state senator.
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Tavis Smiley: Singer-songwriter Noel 'Paul' Stookey
aired: Thu, Dec 20, 2012
Paul' of Peter, Paul and Mary fame—a longtime activist—describes his newest solo project, 'One & Many.'
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Tavis Smiley: Jazz musician Marcus Miller
aired: Tue, Dec 18, 2012
The two-time Grammy-winning musician, composer and producer shares the inspiration for his new CD, 'Renaissance.'
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Tavis Smiley: Author Anne Lamott
aired: Mon, Dec 17, 2012
The acclaimed writer describes her latest text, 'Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers.'
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Tavis Smiley: The Supremes' co-founder Mary Wilson
aired: Thu, Dec 13, 2012
The Supremes co-founder reflects on the 50th anniversary of the legendary group’s first album on the then up-and-coming label called Motown.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor-writer-producer Matt Damon, Part 2
aired: Thu, Dec 13, 2012
The outspoken Hollywood power player discusses his philanthropic work and his pending projects.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor-writer-producer Matt Damon, Part 1
aired: Wed, Dec 12, 2012
The Oscar winner recaps his new feature, 'Promised Land'—in which he stars and also co-wrote and co-produced.
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Tavis Smiley: Actress Kristen Stewart
aired: Tue, Dec 11, 2012
The 'Twilight' franchise star explains why she committed to the role she plays in the upcoming feature release, 'On the Road.'
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Tavis Smiley: Actor-producer Andy Garcia
aired: Fri, Dec 7, 2012
Garcia shares the backstory of his latest film, the environmental thriller 'A Dark Truth,' which he also co-exec-produced.
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Tavis Smiley: Crime writer Michael Connelly
aired: Fri, Dec 7, 2012
The newspaper reporter-turned-mystery writer explains his upcoming documentary and his return to the Harry Bosch novel series with 'The Black Box.'
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Tavis Smiley: Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka
aired: Thu, Dec 6, 2012
The noted Nigerian writer & Nobel laureate responds to negative stereotypes about his home continent—the motivation for his latest text, 'Of Africa.'
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Tavis Smiley: Singer-songwriter Alicia Keys
aired: Thu, Dec 6, 2012
The 14-time Grammy Award winner talks about her new CD, 'Girl on Fire.'
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Tavis Smiley: Author Nassim Nicholas Taleb
aired: Tue, Dec 4, 2012
The renowned political and financial thinker explains his argument that chaos should be embraced—the position he takes in his new text, 'Antifragile.'
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Tavis Smiley: Singer-songwriter Aimee Mann
aired: Fri, Nov 30, 2012
The Grammy winner talks about her new project, 'Charmer'—her first CD in four years.
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Tavis Smiley: Singer Bettye LaVette
aired: Thu, Nov 29, 2012
The R&B; great reflects on her memoir, 'A Woman Like Me,' and her new CD, 'Thankful N' Thoughtful.'
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Tavis Smiley: Dr. Robert K. Ross
aired: Wed, Nov 28, 2012
The California Endowment president weighs in on healthcare issues in the U.S., particularly for boys and young men of color.
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Tavis Smiley: Philanthropists Bernard and Shirley Kinsey
aired: Mon, Nov 26, 2012
The L.A.-based couple explain how “The Kinsey Collection” explores the intersection of art and history.
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Tavis Smiley: Writer Paul Tough
aired: Mon, Nov 26, 2012
Tough challenges the belief that intelligence is the sole indicator of value in the education system.
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Tavis Smiley: Blue Note Records president Don Was
aired: Mon, Nov 26, 2012
The musician, Grammy-winning producer and label exec shares the future he sees for Blue Note Records.
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Tavis Smiley: Indiana University SPEA Dean John D. Graham
aired: Sun, Nov 25, 2012
Dr. Graham assesses the potential well-being of the working poor, the near poor and the new poor in an economic recovery.
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Tavis Smiley: Actress Sally Field, Part 2
aired: Fri, Nov 16, 2012
In part two of our conversation with the multiple Oscar and Emmy winner, Field reflects on her work in both film and television.
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Tavis Smiley: Actress Sally Field, Part 1
aired: Fri, Nov 16, 2012
The two-time Oscar winner describes her role as the first lady in one of this year's most talked about films, 'Lincoln.'
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Tavis Smiley: Actress Keira Knightley
aired: Thu, Nov 15, 2012
The Oscar-nominated actress outlines what attracted her to the role of Anna Karenina and talks about her upcoming projects.
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Tavis Smiley: Writer Frank Rich
aired: Wed, Nov 14, 2012
The former 'New York Times' Op-Ed columnist gives his take on election 2012.
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Tavis Smiley: Journalist Thomas Ricks
aired: Tue, Nov 13, 2012
The Pulitzer Prize winner explains his new book, 'The Generals,' and offers his thoughts on the resignation of Gen. David Petraeus.
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Tavis Smiley: Filmmaker Eugene Jarecki
aired: Fri, Nov 9, 2012
The filmmaker unpacks 'The House I Live In,' his documentary on America's longest war—the war on drugs.
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Tavis Smiley: Democracy Now! Host Amy Goodman
aired: Fri, Nov 9, 2012
The 'Democracy Now!' host looks ahead to the next four years, particularly for progressives, and discusses her book on politics, 'The Silenced Majority.'
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Tavis Smiley: Talk show host Larry King
aired: Thu, Nov 8, 2012
The iconic talk show host weighs in on the results of the White House race.
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Tavis Smiley: Oliver Stone & Peter Kuznick, Part 2
aired: Wed, Nov 7, 2012
On election night, Tavis continues his conversation with the outspoken filmmaker and history professor as they help clarify U.S. history.
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Tavis Smiley: Oliver Stone & Peter Kuznick, Part 1
aired: Tue, Nov 6, 2012
The Oscar-winning filmmaker and noted historian explain their collaboration on the text and companion Showtime project, 'The Untold History of the United States,' and bring some historical perspective to this year's presidential race.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Jack Black
aired: Sun, Nov 4, 2012
The Golden Globe nominee reflects on his turn in the indie film, Bernie—a performance that’s getting much Oscar buzz.
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Tavis Smiley: Political Writer Jonathan Martin
aired: Tue, Oct 30, 2012
Tavis talks with POLITICO's senior political writer Jonathan Martin about the race for the White House.
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Tavis Smiley: Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix
aired: Fri, Oct 26, 2012
One of the stars of the U.S. Olympic team at the London Games, Felix talks about her advocacy for a number of issues, including childhood obesity.
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Tavis Smiley: Educator Salman Khan
aired: Fri, Oct 26, 2012
The education pioneer relates his vision for the future, as detailed in his text, 'The One World Schoolhouse.'
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Tavis Smiley: Journalist Adam Nagourney
aired: Tue, Oct 23, 2012
Following the final presidential debate, the veteran political journalist examines how the rest of the race for the White House might play out.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Michael Chiklis
aired: Fri, Oct 19, 2012
The Emmy-winning actor talks about his return to the small screen, in the new crime drama series, Vegas.
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Tavis Smiley: Comedian-actor D.L. Hughley
aired: Thu, Oct 18, 2012
The veteran funnyman comments on bringing comedy to social commentary on the world.
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Tavis Smiley: Author Peter Dreier
aired: Wed, Oct 17, 2012
The politics professor and author of "The 100 Greatest Americans of the 20th Century" examines the role of social justice issues in the presidential campaign.
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Tavis Smiley: Behavioral scientist Peter Ubel, M.D.
aired: Wed, Oct 17, 2012
The Duke University professor explains his groundbreaking work, detailed in the text, Critical Decisions.
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Tavis Smiley: Journalist John Heilemann
aired: Tue, Oct 16, 2012
New York magazine’s national affairs editor and Game Change author weighs in on the presidential campaign.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor-writer-director Ethan Hawke
aired: Fri, Oct 12, 2012
The Oscar-nominated actor-writer-director reflects on making his latest feature, Sinister.
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Tavis Smiley: Foreign policy expert Phyllis Bennis
aired: Thu, Oct 11, 2012
The director of the Institute for Policy Studies’ New Internationalism Project assesses the impact of foreign policy on the presidential campaign.
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Tavis Smiley: Classical pianist Lang Lang
aired: Thu, Oct 11, 2012
The piano virtuoso explains why his latest CD is devoted entirely to the music of Chopin.
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Tavis Smiley: Filmmaker Ava DuVernay
aired: Wed, Oct 10, 2012
The winner of this year’s best director award at the Sundance Film Festival describes her new feature, Middle of Nowhere.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor-writer Andrew McCarthy
aired: Fri, Oct 5, 2012
The actor-director recounts how and why he got into travel writing and shares stories from his new memoir, The Longest Way Home.
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Tavis Smiley: Hip-hop artist-actor T.I.
aired: Fri, Oct 5, 2012
The three-time Grammy winner discusses his latest projects, including his second novel, the new season of his TV show on VH1 and an upcoming CD.
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Tavis Smiley: Political journalist Ari Berman
aired: Thu, Oct 4, 2012
The Nation magazine’s political correspondent assesses the impact of Voter ID laws and the new era of politics.
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Tavis Smiley: Economist Jeffrey Sachs: October 2nd, 2012
aired: Wed, Oct 3, 2012
The world-renowned economist and co-founder of the nonprofit Millennium Promise Alliance explains his work on economic development and the fight against poverty.
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Tavis Smiley: Former FDIC chair Sheila Bair
aired: Tue, Oct 2, 2012
The former FDIC chair talks about her role on the Systemic Risk Council and her assessment of the U.S. financial crisis, as detailed in her book Bull by the Horns.
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Tavis Smiley: Actress-producer Elizabeth Banks
aired: Sun, Sep 30, 2012
The actress-turned-producer describes her latest project, the feature film Pitch Perfect.
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Tavis Smiley: Actress-director-producer Penny Marshall
aired: Fri, Sep 28, 2012
The show business powerhouse reflects on her life and career, as described in her humorous memoir, My Mother Was Nuts.
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Tavis Smiley: Singer-songwriter-activist Wyclef Jean
aired: Wed, Sep 26, 2012
The multiplatinum-selling artist discusses his memoir, Purpose: An Immigrant’s Story, and his love for his native Haiti.
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Tavis Smiley: Author Salman Rushdie
aired: Tue, Sep 25, 2012
The award-winning novelist recounts his experience in hiding due to a death threat, as detailed in his memoir, Joseph Anton.
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Tavis Smiley: Actress-author Jamie Lee Curtis
aired: Sun, Sep 23, 2012
The actress-author explains the premise of her 10th children’s book, My Brave Year of Firsts.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor-activist Richard Gere
aired: Fri, Sep 21, 2012
The actor-activist talks about his latest film, the financial thriller Arbitrage, and his human rights work.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Tony Danza
aired: Thu, Sep 20, 2012
Danza recounts his experience as a high school English teacher, which he details in his text, I’d Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had.
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Tavis Smiley: Singer-songwriter Dwight Yoakam
aired: Tue, Sep 18, 2012
The two-time Grammy winner talks about his latest project, “3 Pears”—his first new studio album in seven years.
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Tavis Smiley: Journalist-producer Hedrick Smith
aired: Tue, Sep 18, 2012
The Pulitzer Prize- and Emmy-winning journalist/producer talks about his text, Who Stole the American Dream?
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Jeremy Irons
aired: Sun, Sep 9, 2012
The Oscar-winning actor describes his latest film, The Words, the types of characters he likes to play and his ever-changing music endeavors.
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Tavis Smiley: Political consultant-author Benjamin Barber
aired: Fri, Sep 7, 2012
The CivWorld president and president-founder of the Interdependence Movement reflects on the DNC, joblessness in America and the power held by undecided voters.
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Tavis Smiley: Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich
aired: Thu, Sep 6, 2012
The former labor secretary and Beyond Change author discusses the upcoming unemployment report and his sense of mistakes made by the past two presidential administrations.
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Tavis Smiley: Commentator Arianna Huffington
aired: Wed, Sep 5, 2012
Tavis talks with The Huffington Post co-founder about party platform issues at this week’s Democratic National Convention.
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Tavis Smiley: Guitarist Ry Cooder
aired: Tue, Sep 4, 2012
The celebrated guitarist shares the inspiration behind his latest project, “Election Special,” and assesses the future of sociopolitical music.
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Tavis Smiley: Actress Kyra Sedgwick
aired: Fri, Aug 31, 2012
The Emmy-winning star of The Closer dishes about the show’s conclusion after a seven-year run, Hollywood marriages and her new film, The Possession.
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Tavis Smiley: Economist Ben Stein
aired: Fri, Aug 31, 2012
The author of the new text, How to Really Ruin Your Financial Life and Portfolio, weighs in on abortion, the defense budget, the economy, poverty and how voters choose their candidate.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: War vet-writer Brian Castner
aired: Sun, Aug 26, 2012
The decorated military veteran and author of The Long Walk reflects on how his thought processes have changed as a result of his battlefield experiences in Iraq.
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Tavis Smiley: Writer Rubén Martínez
aired: Fri, Aug 24, 2012
The Emmy-winning journalist offers insight into how the West could tip the scales in the 2012 presidential election and shares how immigration is changing the narrative in the U.S. and lessons learned while writing his text, Desert America.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Keanu Reeves
aired: Thu, Aug 23, 2012
Reeves dissects the gains and losses of technological advances and industry shifts in filmmaking, which he details in the documentary, Side by Side.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Comedian Jeff Foxworthy
aired: Wed, Aug 22, 2012
The popular comedian and host of GSN’s The American Bible Challenge discusses the new game show and lessons he hopes viewers will learn from it.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Consumer advocate Ralph Nader
aired: Tue, Aug 21, 2012
Tavis talks with the consumer and political activist about his campaign to raise the minimum wage.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Architect Frank Gehry – Part 2
aired: Mon, Jul 23, 2012
In part two of his conversation with Tavis, the world renowned architect discusses his earliest influences, the U.S. urban planning problem and the upcoming Dwight Eisenhower tower.
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Tavis Smiley: Architect Frank Gehry – Part 1
aired: Fri, Jul 20, 2012
The iconic architect tells stories of his childhood and youth, which include failing an art class in college, and explains his use of art and music in architecture.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Dwight Henry
aired: Thu, Jul 19, 2012
The first-time actor details his story of New Orleans café owner-turned-actor, in the film Beasts of the Southern Wild, and comments on his newfound respect for actors and his future movie plans.
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Tavis Smiley: Comedian-actor Jimmie Walker
aired: Wed, Jul 18, 2012
Walker discusses his career and behind-the-scenes happenings during his stint on Good Times and shares what it’s like to be known for the popular catchphrase—and the title of his memoir—Dy-no-mite.
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Tavis Smiley: NCAA president Mark Emmert
aired: Tue, Jul 17, 2012
Tavis talks sports with the NCAA president, including a discussion on the potential fallout from the investigation into the Penn State scandal.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Chef Marcus Samuelsson
aired: Mon, Jul 16, 2012
The award-winning chef serves up a tell-all of his life: struggling with cultural identity, paving the way for diversity in the cooking world and making Harlem a hot spot for foodies—all described in his memoir, Yes Chef.
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Tavis Smiley: Journalist Paul Ingrassia
aired: Fri, Jul 13, 2012
The Pulitzer Prize winner examines the synonym of Detroit and the auto industry, as detailed in Engines of Change, and weighs in on whether the U.S. is doomed for a double-dip recession.”
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Tavis Smiley: Actress-activist Mira Sorvino
aired: Fri, Jul 13, 2012
The Oscar-winning star of Union Square recounts the adrenaline rush of working on the indie film and explains how audiences can relate to it.
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Tavis Smiley: Musician Glenn Frey – Part 2
aired: Thu, Jul 12, 2012
In the final part of a two-night conversation, the six-time Grammy winner discusses how he’s changed over the years and his interest in writing a memoir about his work with the Eagles.
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Tavis Smiley: Musician Glenn Frey – Part 1
aired: Wed, Jul 11, 2012
The Eagles founding member reflects on the 40 years since the band got together and shares how and why he recorded his latest solo effort, “After Hours.”
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Elijah Wood
aired: Mon, Jul 9, 2012
Tavis talks with the busy actor about his latest projects, including his role in the FX series, Wilfred, now in its second season.
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Tavis Smiley: Journalist Rajiv Chandrasekaran
aired: Mon, Jul 9, 2012
Tavis talks with The Washington Post associate editor and best-selling author about his text on the war in Afghanistan, Little America.
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Tavis Smiley: Ernest Borgnine
aired: Mon, Jul 9, 2012
The legendary entertainer discusses how working and acting helped him stay young.
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Tavis Smiley: Environmental activist Erin Brockovich
aired: Sun, Jul 8, 2012
Brockovich describes the water crisis in the U.S., her issues with the EPA and why she feels Americans live in a third world country—all of which are detailed in the documentary, Last Call at the Oasis.
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Tavis Smiley: Singer-songwriter Eddie Levert
aired: Fri, Jul 6, 2012
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer reflects on 50 years with the O’Jays, fatherhood and losing his sons; he also talks about his debut solo album, “I Still Have It.”
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Tavis Smiley: Actors Cedric the Entertainer & Niecy Nash
aired: Wed, Jul 4, 2012
The husband-and-wife duo of TV Land’s The Soul Man discusses how the show’s plot parallels real life, whether they will push the envelope and their views on faith and religion.
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Tavis Smiley: Filmmaker Jonathan Demme
aired: Mon, Jul 2, 2012
The Oscar-winning filmmaker explains the backstory of his projects with rock icon Neil Young and his post-Hurricane Katrina documentary, I Am Carolyn Parker.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Peter Berg & Freddie Roach
aired: Fri, Jun 29, 2012
The Emmy-nominated director and legendary boxing trainer discuss the HBO docu-series On Freddie Roach, Roach’s battle with Parkinson’s disease and why people are addicted to sports.
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Tavis Smiley: Law professor Peter Edelman
aired: Thu, Jun 28, 2012
The Georgetown law professor and longtime anti-poverty advocate discusses his text, So Rich, So Poor, and examines the high poverty rates in the U.S.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Actress Kristen Johnston
aired: Wed, Jun 27, 2012
The two-time Emmy winner shares highlights of her career, her battles with drug addiction and depression and why she wrote her memoir Guts.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Jeff Daniels
aired: Tue, Jun 26, 2012
Tavis talks with the Tony-nominated actor about his new series, HBO’s The Newsroom.
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Tavis Smiley: Songwriting duo Alan & Marilyn Bergman, Part 2
aired: Mon, Jun 25, 2012
The Bergmans reflect on writing the Good Times theme song and discuss the challenge of finding new ways to talk about love and the hip-hop generation’s influence on the next wave of writers.
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Tavis Smiley: Songwriting duo Alan & Marilyn Bergman, Part 1
aired: Fri, Jun 22, 2012
The legendary songwriters highlight stories and the evolution of writing, spanning their 50 years of working together, and share how Barbra Streisand became their muse.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Morgan Freeman, Part 2
aired: Thu, Jun 21, 2012
The award-winning actor and Through the Wormhole host weighs in on the presidential campaign and talks about his experiences working on The Dark Knight Rises.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Morgan Freeman, Part 1
aired: Tue, Jun 19, 2012
The Academy Award-winning actor explains why he never intends to write a memoir and discusses his acting influences and upcoming film, The Magic of Belle Isle.
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Tavis Smiley: Capt. Chesley Sullenberger
aired: Mon, Jun 18, 2012
The airline pilot of “Miracle on the Hudson” fame recalls the 2009 incident and life since, as written about in his text Making a Difference; he also talks about traits that come into play in a moment of crisis.
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Tavis Smiley: Singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin
aired: Fri, Jun 15, 2012
The multiple Grammy winner talks about her new CD, “All Fall Down,� and her candid new memoir, Diamond in the Rough, and reveals what she uses as her healing factors during times of clinical depression.
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Tavis Smiley: Sportswriter Frank Deford
aired: Thu, Jun 14, 2012
The Emmy and Peabody winner describes the evolution of sports over the length of his career and reflects on who he thinks is the greatest athlete of all time, as detailed in his memoir, Over Time.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor John Slattery
aired: Wed, Jun 13, 2012
The Emmy-nominated actor discusses the fifth season finale of AMC’s Mad Men, the evolution of the show’s depiction of women and life before fame from the award-winning series.
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Tavis Smiley: Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell
aired: Tue, Jun 12, 2012
Tavis talks with the retired Army general and former secretary of state about his new book, It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Blues guitarist Buddy Guy
aired: Fri, Jun 8, 2012
The six-time Grammy-winning musician shares why it took so long for him to record his own music and his mission to keep jazz clubs alive; he also details his memoir When I Left Home.
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Tavis Smiley: Writer Buzz Bissinger
aired: Thu, Jun 7, 2012
The Pulitzer Prize winner reveals poignant details about the family dynamic surrounding his mentally disabled son, as described in his memoir, Father’s Day, and discusses life after Friday Night Lights.
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Tavis Smiley: Toni Morrison
aired: Wed, Jun 6, 2012
Writer, Nobel Prize winner and Pulitzer Prize recipient Toni Morrison discusses her latest text, A Mercy.
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Tavis Smiley: Journalist Gail Collins
aired: Tue, Jun 5, 2012
Tavis talks with the New York Times columnist and best-selling author about her latest text, As Texas Goes…: How the Lone Star State Hijacked the American Agenda.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor-filmmaker Kevin Costner, Part 2
aired: Mon, May 28, 2012
In the conclusion of a two-part conversation, Costner discusses his role in the History channel’s first scripted miniseries, Hatfields & McCoys, and his band’s companion CD. He also shares his experience of working with the late Whitney Houston and speaking at her funeral.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor-filmmaker Kevin Costner, Part 1
aired: Fri, May 25, 2012
In part one of this two-night conversation, the two-time Oscar winner reflects on his body of work and the moment he fully committed to becoming a thespian and discloses the one thing he feels people would envy of him.
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Tavis Smiley: Musician Greg Allman
aired: Thu, May 24, 2012
The singer-songwriter reflects on the life experiences that inspired his text My Cross to Bear and the Allman Brothers’ contribution to music.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor-writer Billy Bob Thornton
aired: Wed, May 23, 2012
The Academy Award winner-turned-author shares what finally convinced him to write his memoir, The Billy Bob Tapes: A Cave Full of Ghosts, and talks about life-changing events and his driving force.
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Tavis Smiley: Former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley
aired: Tue, May 22, 2012
The best-selling author and former senator discusses his text We Can All Do Better, in which he assesses the state of the U.S., the toll placed on its people and what role each American can play to help the nation reach its full potential.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Michael Emerson
aired: Thu, May 17, 2012
The two-time Emmy winner and Person of Interest star discusses overcoming nerves about performing on stage, his thoughts on being known as a character actor and the type of role he fears most.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Singer-songwriter Carole King
aired: Tue, May 15, 2012
The prolific singer-songwriter reflects on her past songs and the inspiration for her art, as described in her memoir, A Natural Woman.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Ryan O’Neal
aired: Sun, May 13, 2012
The Oscar-nominated actor discusses media scrutiny of his parenting skills, his battle with different types of cancer and why he wrote his memoir, Both of Us: My Life with Farrah.
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Tavis Smiley: TV exec Warren Littlefield
aired: Fri, May 11, 2012
The former president of NBC entertainment and architect of “Must See TV” analyzes the current need for quality television, as detailed in his new book Top of the Rock.
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Tavis Smiley: Harvard professor Michael Sandel
aired: Wed, May 9, 2012
The Harvard professor assesses whether morality is in play in U.S. markets and discusses his best-selling book, What Money Can’t Buy: The Moral Limits of Markets.
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Tavis Smiley: Pulitzer Prize winner Sheryl WuDunn
aired: Tue, May 8, 2012
Tavis talks with the foreign correspondent-turned-business exec and entrepreneur—and first Asian American to receive a Pulitzer—about her best-selling book, Half the Sky.
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Tavis Smiley: Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt
aired: Mon, May 7, 2012
The University of Virginia professor discusses his text The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion and expands upon his Moral Foundations theory across political party lines.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Damian Lewis
aired: Mon, May 7, 2012
The British actor reflects on portraying American history in Band of Brothers and weighs in on President Obama’s comment on Lewis’ latest star vehicle, Showtime’s Peabody Award-winning drama series Homeland.
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Tavis Smiley: Columnist-author Anna Quindlen
aired: Fri, May 4, 2012
The Pulitzer Prize-winning writer discusses her memoir, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake, shares her views on aging and offers insight on how certain women-related political issues will play out on the 2012 campaign trail.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Ed Helms
aired: Thu, May 3, 2012
The actor-comedian-writer discusses the 3rd annual L.A. Bluegrass Situation, his role on The Office and whether there will be another season for the hit NBC sitcom.
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Tavis Smiley: Former education secretary Bill Bennett
aired: Tue, May 1, 2012
Tavis talks with the former education secretary, best-selling author and host of the syndicated radio show Morning in America.
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Tavis Smiley: Singer-songwriter Steve Tyrell
aired: Mon, Apr 30, 2012
The Grammy-winning artist-producer-songwriter highlights his career and his R&B background and reflects on developing his own sound as an artist, as heard on his newest CD, "I'll Take Romance."
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Tavis Smiley: Actor-writer Ayad Akhtar
aired: Fri, Apr 27, 2012
The actor-writer talks about the real-life experiences that inspired his first novel, American Dervish, relates Islam to Christianity and discusses his challenges as a storyteller to expose new truths that readers would not normally consider.
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Tavis Smiley: Author Judy Blume
aired: Thu, Apr 26, 2012
The award-winning and controversial author discusses book censorship in the Internet age, how she can continue to connect with children as she grows older and what's next on her agenda.
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Tavis Smiley: Writer Robert Draper
aired: Wed, Apr 25, 2012
The best-selling author explains the inspiration behind the title of his new book, Do Not Ask What Good We Do, comments on whether the media has an impact on Congress and shares his thoughts on this year's "freshman class" on Capitol Hill.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Frank Langella
aired: Mon, Apr 23, 2012
The Oscar nominee and three-time Tony winner discusses his memoir, Dropped Names, why he decided to tell his story through his relations with people and why he's been particularly selective in the roles he's chosen throughout his career.
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Tavis Smiley: Actress Annie Potts
aired: Fri, Apr 20, 2012
The Emmy-nominated actress explains how she navigated her career after Designing Women and the influence her Southern and church upbringing had in her decision to take the role in the new comedy-drama GCB.
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Tavis Smiley: Journalist Noam Scheiber
aired: Thu, Apr 19, 2012
The senior editor of The New Republic reflects on President Obama’s first term, assesses whether the present administration has learned lessons about the economy and discusses his book, The Escape Artist.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Phil Donahue, Part 2
aired: Wed, Apr 18, 2012
Turning over his host seat to the dean of the TV talk show genre, Tavis and Dr. Cornel West explain their new text The Rich & the Rest of Us: A Poverty Manifesto.
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Tavis Smiley: Phil Donahue, Part 1
aired: Tue, Apr 17, 2012
The dean of the TV talk show genre turns the tables and questions Tavis and Dr Cornel West about the new book The Rich & the Rest of Us: A Poverty Manifesto
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Tavis Smiley: Dancer-actor Mikhail Baryshnikov, Part 2
aired: Thu, Apr 12, 2012
The legendary Oscar-nominated dancer-actor continues his conversation with Tavis, describing the challenges of running a theater company and assessing why classic dance theater is still segregated.
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Tavis Smiley: Dancer-actor Mikhail Baryshnikov, Part 1
aired: Wed, Apr 11, 2012
In part one of a two-part conversation, Tavis talks with the multi-faceted dancer, who discusses his latest project, In Paris-and the first performance in which he speaks Russian-and recalls the first time he was booed after performing before a crowd.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Olympic gold medalist Janet Evans
aired: Tue, Apr 10, 2012
The four-time Olympic gold medalist and mother of two discusses her renewed love for swimming, balancing training with motherhood and how her return to the Olympics impacts her legacy.
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Tavis Smiley: Filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan
aired: Mon, Apr 9, 2012
The writer-director discusses the real-life inspiration behind his latest film, Darling Companion, and how he fares in an era when blockbuster films dominate the box office.
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Tavis Smiley: Iraq War veteran Paul K. Chappell
aired: Fri, Apr 6, 2012
The retired U.S. Army captain, peace activist and author of Peaceful Revolution describes being "pro-military, anti-war" and speculates on whether world peace is possible.
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Tavis Smiley: Former lobbyist Jack Abramoff, Part 2
aired: Thu, Apr 5, 2012
In part two of his conversation with Tavis, the former lobbyist and author of Capitol Punishment explains what leads to corruption in politicians and the revolving door on Washington's K Street.
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Tavis Smiley: Former lobbyist Jack Abramoff, Part 1
aired: Wed, Apr 4, 2012
In part 1 of a two-part conversation, the former lobbyist shares his thoughts on being referred to as an "orthodox Robin Hood" and discusses the conflicting feedback he's receiving for writing his book, Capitol Punishment.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Entrepreneur Earvin "Magic" Johnson
aired: Tue, Apr 3, 2012
Tavis talks with the NBA legend-turned-entrepreneur about his latest endeavors, including a new Broadway production, a new cable channel and his foray into Major League Baseball.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Made Visible : Women, Children & Poverty in America -...
aired: Mon, Apr 2, 2012
On the third and final night of a compelling discussion, the panelists' conversation includes recommendations for national action to move women and children out of poverty.
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Tavis Smiley: Made Visible: Women, Children & Poverty in America -...
aired: Fri, Mar 30, 2012
In the second of a three-part discussion, some of the most prominent females in the U.S. address issues around women, children and poverty in America.
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Tavis Smiley: Made Visible: Women, Children & Poverty in America -...
aired: Thu, Mar 29, 2012
In Part 1 of a conversation on the rising numbers of women and children in poverty, panelists discuss the financial, social and economic disparities that women face in the U.S.
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Tavis Smiley: Former U.S. Army Ranger Sean Parnell
aired: Tue, Mar 27, 2012
Author of the best seller Outlaw Platoon, Parnell shares the horrific event that he experienced on his first day of combat and discusses the need for more support for vets returning home.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson
aired: Mon, Mar 26, 2012
The Space Chronicles author explains why space is the ultimate frontier and comments on the future of U.S. space exploration.
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Tavis Smiley: Writer-producer Matthew Weiner
aired: Fri, Mar 23, 2012
The award-winning writer-producer discusses the Emmy-winning Mad Men series that he created and talks about the show's future with AMC.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Thomas Gibson
aired: Thu, Mar 22, 2012
The Criminal Minds star offers his take on what makes his show work and explains how diversity contributes to the show's success.
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Tavis Smiley: Singer-actor Meat Loaf
aired: Wed, Mar 21, 2012
The Grammy-winning singer-actor explains why he chose "Hell in a Handbasket" as the title for his new CD and shares how he uses art to address the devolution of our culture.
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Tavis Smiley: Award-winning TV broadcaster Catherine Crier
aired: Tue, Mar 20, 2012
The Emmy-winning TV broadcaster, former judge and author of Patriot Acts talks about corporate money and politics and the need for the American people to get angry about things that matter to them.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Equal pay advocate Lilly Ledbetter
aired: Mon, Mar 12, 2012
The author of Grace and Grit, whose fight to gain equal pay for women in the workplace led to landmark legislation, recounts her poor upbringing in rural Alabama and discusses her years working at Goodyear.
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Tavis Smiley: Emmy-winning writer-producer David E. Kelley
aired: Fri, Mar 9, 2012
The prolific writer-producer and creator of Harry's Law discusses why so many TV viewers loathe lawyers, yet love legal dramas.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Cancer expert Dr. Otis Webb Brawley
aired: Thu, Mar 8, 2012
The renowned cancer expert shares why he wrote the provocative new book How We Do Harm: A Doctor Breaks Ranks About Being Sick in America.
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Tavis Smiley: Former U.S. senator Russ Feingold
aired: Wed, Mar 7, 2012
The former senator and author of While America Sleeps explains why he feels the U.S. has "gone to sleep on international issues" and offers his prediction on the outcome of the presidential campaign.
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Tavis Smiley: Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough
aired: Tue, Mar 6, 2012
The Morning Joe host and former GOP congressman from Florida weighs in on the Super Tuesday primaries.
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Tavis Smiley: Emmy-winning filmmaker Jay Roach
aired: Mon, Mar 5, 2012
The director and producer of Game Change, the new HBO dramatization of the 2008 presidential campaign, talks about VP candidate Sarah Palin and whether the filmmakers "went soft" on Sen. John McCain.
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Tavis Smiley: Harvard law professor Lani Guinier
aired: Fri, Mar 2, 2012
The Harvard law professor and noted author discusses the ongoing affirmative action debate as the U.S. Supreme Court agrees to reconsider the constitutionality of race-conscious college admissions.
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Tavis Smiley: Steven Nissen, M.D. & Marc Gillinov, M.D.
aired: Thu, Mar 1, 2012
Two of the leading heart experts in the U.S. and authors of Heart 411 describe the burden heart disease places on America's healthcare system and ways heart health can be improved.
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Tavis Smiley: Singer-songwriter Sinead O'Connor
aired: Wed, Feb 29, 2012
The singer-songwriter - whose new CD is "How About I Be Me (And You Be You)?"- explains why she wrote such a romantic album and shares who her muse was for this project.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Oscar Highlights
aired: Tue, Feb 28, 2012
Tavis revisits highlights of his conversations with several of this year's Oscar nominees.
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Tavis Smiley: King of Otuam Peggielene Bartels
aired: Fri, Feb 24, 2012
The King of Otuam, Ghana and co-author of King Peggy discusses the changes she's made to her home village since becoming its first female ruler and shares the impact she's had on young girls.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor-musician Steve Martin
aired: Thu, Feb 23, 2012
The multitalented comedian-actor-musician and author of The Ten, Make That Nine, Habits of Very Organized People. Make That Ten. explains what, artistically, he gets out of using Twitter and plays a tune from his Grammy-nominated bluegrass CD, "Rare Bird Alert."
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Tavis Smiley: Writer Pico Iyer
aired: Tue, Feb 21, 2012
The award-winning author of The Man Within My Head discusses the character that has haunted him over the years.
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Tavis Smiley: Former ad exec Charlotte Beers
aired: Tue, Feb 21, 2012
Tavis talks with the history making former ad exec about her new text I'd Rather Be in Charge.
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Tavis Smiley: Musician-actor Steven Van Zandt
aired: Fri, Feb 17, 2012
The musician-actor and writer, exec producer and star of Lilyhammer shares how his series became the first original show on Netflix.
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Tavis Smiley: Journalist Thomas B. Edsall
aired: Tue, Feb 14, 2012
Tavis talks with the veteran journalist about his text The Age of Austerity: How Scarcity Will Remake American Politics.
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Tavis Smiley: Personal finance expert Suze Orman
aired: Mon, Feb 13, 2012
The Emmy-winning TV show host and best-selling author shares why she feels the credit scoring system is "broken" and discusses women in poverty.
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Tavis Smiley: Actresses Viola Davis & Octavia Spencer
aired: Fri, Feb 10, 2012
The Oscar-nominated actresses passionately discuss their roles in The Help and have a spirited debate about the ambivalence many people have regarding their roles in the film.
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Tavis Smiley: Internet activist Wael Ghonim, Part 2
aired: Thu, Feb 9, 2012
Tavis concludes his two-part conversation with the Egyptian new media activist and former Google exec.
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Tavis Smiley: Internet activist Wael Ghonim, Part 1
aired: Wed, Feb 8, 2012
Tavis talks with the former Google executive who helped spark the 2011 Egyptian revolution.
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Tavis Smiley: Former U.S. senator Chuck Hagel
aired: Tue, Feb 7, 2012
Tavis talks with the former senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations committee about U.S. foreign policy, the escalating violence in Syria and the possibility of an Israeli strike on Iran.
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Tavis Smiley: Writer-director-producer Michael Mann
aired: Mon, Feb 6, 2012
The co-exec producer of HBO's Luck reflects on why the writing is so addictive and challenging and shares what it's like to work with horses on the show.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Attorney-activist Connie Rice
aired: Mon, Feb 6, 2012
The veteran civil rights attorney, out with her memoir, Power Concedes Nothing, discusses why the poor have to make demands and hijack power.
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Tavis Smiley: Investigative journalist Michael Hastings
aired: Thu, Feb 2, 2012
The award-winning Rolling Stone writer and author of The Operators explains why he feels he received so much access from former ISAF commander, Gen. Stanley McChrystal.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Dr. Richard Jackson, UCLA School of Public Health
aired: Wed, Feb 1, 2012
The UCLA professor and host of the PBS series Designing Healthy Communities describes what it truly means to build a healthy community.
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Tavis Smiley: Singer-songwriter Seal
aired: Mon, Jan 30, 2012
The four-time Grammy winner, out with the new album "Soul 2," discusses his separation from Heidi Klum, shares the two songs that he believes are the best songs ever written and offers his thoughts on President Obama's singing voice.
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Tavis Smiley: Actress Kathleen Turner, Part 2
aired: Fri, Jan 27, 2012
In part two of her conversation with Tavis, Turner reflects on the projects from her body of work that she absolutely loves.
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Tavis Smiley: Actress Kathleen Turner, Part 1
aired: Thu, Jan 26, 2012
In the first of a two-part conversation, the Oscar- and Tony-nominated actress shares what she believes she has in common with Molly Ivins, the writer-humorist she portrays in the stage production Red Hot Patriot.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Terrence Howard
aired: Wed, Jan 25, 2012
The Oscar-nominated actor discusses his starring role in George Lucas' Red Tails and explains why he'll be disheartened if Black people don't show up in droves to support the film.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Etta James Tribute
aired: Tue, Jan 24, 2012
Tavis devotes tonight's show to the legacy of the three-time Grammy-winning blues matriarch.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor-activist Sean Penn, Part 2
aired: Mon, Jan 23, 2012
In the final night of the two-part conversation, the Oscar-winning actor-director continues his discussion of the "miracle of the spirit of the Haitian people" and also reflects on this year's 30th anniversary of Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor-activist Sean Penn, Part 1
aired: Fri, Jan 20, 2012
The Oscar-winning actor and tireless human rights advocate-recently named ambassador-at-large of Haiti-offers his take on Haitian political leaders and discusses the crippling poverty that existed in the country before 2010's devastating earthquake.
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Tavis Smiley: Panel discussion, Part 3
aired: Thu, Jan 19, 2012
On the final night of a conversation on "Remaking America," panelists assess how the course of the U.S. can be altered, making it as good as its promise.
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Tavis Smiley: Panel discussion, Part 2
aired: Wed, Jan 18, 2012
In Part 2 of a roundtable discussion on "Remaking America," some of the country's most prominent advocates address the realities of dwindling opportunities in a politically paralyzed nation.
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Tavis Smiley: Panel discussion, Part 1
aired: Tue, Jan 17, 2012
In Part 1 of a conversation on "Remaking America," thought leaders wrestle with solutions for restoring the country's prosperity.
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Tavis Smiley: Bluegrass music superstar Alison Krauss
aired: Mon, Dec 26, 2011
The 26-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter discusses what she feels has recently attracted artists to bluegrass and performs music from her new CD, Paper Airplane.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Robert Blake, Part 2
aired: Fri, Dec 23, 2011
The multiple Emmy winner continues his exclusive conversation with Tavis and shares the plan that he believes God has for his life.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Robert Blake, Part 1
aired: Thu, Dec 22, 2011
In part 1 of an exclusive two-part conversation, the Emmy-winning actor talks about the ghosts that haunt the living when they "get old" and the days he spent in jail before his acquittal on murder charges.
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Tavis Smiley: Angelina Jolie & Zana Marjanovic
aired: Tue, Dec 20, 2011
In the Land of Blood and Honey's writer-director and star discuss the emotional toll that it took on the performers and filmmakers to create a love story against the backdrop of the Bosnian War.
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Tavis Smiley: Film producer Roger Corman
aired: Mon, Dec 19, 2011
The legendary Hollywood producer-director discusses the new documentary about his life, Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel, and explains why he feels the state of independent filmmaking is "not good."
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Tavis Smiley: Film producer Harvey Weinstein
aired: Wed, Dec 14, 2011
The Oscar-winning producer explains why he decided to take a gamble on one of his new projects, the black-and-white silent film The Artist.
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Tavis Smiley: Former DC schools chief Michelle Rhee
aired: Tue, Dec 13, 2011
Tavis talks education with the former chancellor of the Washington, DC school system.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor-activist Harry Belafonte, Part 2
aired: Fri, Dec 2, 2011
The Tony- and Emmy-winning singer, actor, activist and author of the memoir My Song continues his conversation with Tavis and discusses faith, spirituality, war and peace.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor-activist Harry Belafonte, Part 1
aired: Thu, Dec 1, 2011
In part 1 of a two-part conversation, the pioneering singer, actor, activist and author of My Song: A Memoir discusses McCarthyism, Communism and the price he pays for being a man of conscience.
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Tavis Smiley: Reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff
aired: Fri, Nov 18, 2011
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame reggae legend explains the spiritual concept behind the title of his new album, "Sacred Fire," and shares how he was able to help put his genre of music on the international stage.
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Tavis Smiley: Reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff
aired: Fri, Nov 18, 2011
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame reggae legend explains the spiritual concept behind the title of his new album, "Sacred Fire," and shares how he was able to help put his genre of music on the international stage.
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Tavis Smiley: Reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff
aired: Fri, Nov 18, 2011
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame reggae legend explains the spiritual concept behind the title of his new album, "Sacred Fire," and shares how he was able to help put his genre of music on the international stage.
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Tavis Smiley: Singer-songwriters Carole King and Louise Goffin
aired: Thu, Nov 17, 2011
The prolific singer-songwriter and her producer-singer-songwriter daughter discuss King's new CD, "A Holiday Carole," and explain why working together was "like butter."
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Tavis Smiley: Singer-songwriters Carole King and Louise Goffin
aired: Thu, Nov 17, 2011
The prolific singer-songwriter and her producer-singer-songwriter daughter discuss King's new CD, "A Holiday Carole," and explain why working together was "like butter."
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Tavis Smiley: Singer-songwriters Carole King and Louise Goffin
aired: Thu, Nov 17, 2011
The prolific singer-songwriter and her producer-singer-songwriter daughter discuss King's new CD, "A Holiday Carole," and explain why working together was "like butter."
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Tavis Smiley: Singer-songwriters Carole King and Louise Goffin
aired: Thu, Nov 17, 2011
The prolific singer-songwriter and her producer-singer-songwriter daughter discuss King's new CD, "A Holiday Carole," and explain why working together was "like butter."
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Tavis Smiley: Actress Ellen Barkin
aired: Wed, Nov 16, 2011
The actress and Another Happy Day producer explains why it took 10 years before she ever auditioned and discusses the rejection that she faced early in her career because of her looks.
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Tavis Smiley: Actress Ellen Barkin
aired: Wed, Nov 16, 2011
The actress and Another Happy Day producer explains why it took 10 years before she ever auditioned and discusses the rejection that she faced early in her career because of her looks.
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Tavis Smiley: Actress Ellen Barkin
aired: Wed, Nov 16, 2011
The actress and Another Happy Day producer explains why it took 10 years before she ever auditioned and discusses the rejection that she faced early in her career because of her looks.
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Tavis Smiley: Actress Ellen Barkin
aired: Wed, Nov 16, 2011
The actress and Another Happy Day producer explains why it took 10 years before she ever auditioned and discusses the rejection that she faced early in her career because of her looks.
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Tavis Smiley: Cellist Yo-Yo Ma
aired: Mon, Nov 14, 2011
The 16-time Grammy-winning cellist explains what traveling has done for his music and performs a track from his new bluegrass album "The Goat Rodeo Sessions."
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Tavis Smiley: Cellist Yo-Yo Ma
aired: Mon, Nov 14, 2011
The 16-time Grammy-winning cellist explains what traveling has done for his music and performs a track from his new bluegrass album "The Goat Rodeo Sessions."
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Tavis Smiley: Cellist Yo-Yo Ma
aired: Mon, Nov 14, 2011
The 16-time Grammy-winning cellist explains what traveling has done for his music and performs a track from his new bluegrass album "The Goat Rodeo Sessions."
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Tavis Smiley: Cellist Yo-Yo Ma
aired: Mon, Nov 14, 2011
The 16-time Grammy-winning cellist explains what traveling has done for his music and performs a track from his new bluegrass album "The Goat Rodeo Sessions."
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Tavis Smiley: Cellist Yo-Yo Ma
aired: Mon, Nov 14, 2011
The 16-time Grammy-winning cellist explains what traveling has done for his music and performs a track from his new bluegrass album "The Goat Rodeo Sessions."
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Mickey Rourke
aired: Fri, Nov 11, 2011
The Oscar nominee and star of the fantasy adventure film Immortals explains why he continues to play such physical roles.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Mickey Rourke
aired: Fri, Nov 11, 2011
The Oscar nominee and star of the fantasy adventure film Immortals explains why he continues to play such physical roles.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Mickey Rourke
aired: Fri, Nov 11, 2011
The Oscar nominee and star of the fantasy adventure film Immortals explains why he continues to play such physical roles.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Mickey Rourke
aired: Fri, Nov 11, 2011
The Oscar nominee and star of the fantasy adventure film Immortals explains why he continues to play such physical roles.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Mickey Rourke
aired: Fri, Nov 11, 2011
The Oscar nominee and star of the fantasy adventure film Immortals explains why he continues to play such physical roles.
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Tavis Smiley: ACLU president Susan Herman
aired: Thu, Nov 10, 2011
The ACLU president and author of Taking Liberties discusses the Patriot Act, 10 years later, and explains why it's time to start looking at the law's provisions.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor-writer John Lithgow
aired: Thu, Nov 10, 2011
The award-winning actor and best-selling author discusses the creation of his memoir Drama: An Actor's Education.
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Tavis Smiley: ACLU president Susan Herman
aired: Thu, Nov 10, 2011
The ACLU president and author of Taking Liberties discusses the Patriot Act, 10 years later, and explains why it's time to start looking at the law's provisions.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor-writer John Lithgow
aired: Thu, Nov 10, 2011
The award-winning actor and best-selling author discusses the creation of his memoir Drama: An Actor's Education.
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Tavis Smiley: ACLU president Susan Herman
aired: Thu, Nov 10, 2011
The ACLU president and author of Taking Liberties discusses the Patriot Act, 10 years later, and explains why it's time to start looking at the law's provisions.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor-writer John Lithgow
aired: Thu, Nov 10, 2011
The award-winning actor and best-selling author discusses the creation of his memoir Drama: An Actor's Education.
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Tavis Smiley: ACLU president Susan Herman
aired: Thu, Nov 10, 2011
The ACLU president and author of Taking Liberties discusses the Patriot Act, 10 years later, and explains why it's time to start looking at the law's provisions.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor-writer John Lithgow
aired: Thu, Nov 10, 2011
The award-winning actor and best-selling author discusses the creation of his memoir Drama: An Actor's Education.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor-writer John Lithgow
aired: Thu, Nov 10, 2011
The award-winning actor and best-selling author discusses the creation of his memoir Drama: An Actor's Education.
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Tavis Smiley: ACLU president Susan Herman
aired: Thu, Nov 10, 2011
The ACLU president and author of Taking Liberties discusses the Patriot Act, 10 years later, and explains why it's time to start looking at the law's provisions.
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Tavis Smiley: Commentator & columnist Juan Gonzalez
aired: Thu, Nov 3, 2011
The Democracy Now! co-host and co-author of News for All the People explains why Americans don't have a free market in the media and tackles the racial politics of media ownership.
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Tavis Smiley: Commentator & columnist Juan Gonzalez
aired: Thu, Nov 3, 2011
The Democracy Now! co-host and co-author of News for All the People explains why Americans don't have a free market in the media and tackles the racial politics of media ownership.
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Tavis Smiley: Commentator & columnist Juan Gonzalez
aired: Thu, Nov 3, 2011
The Democracy Now! co-host and co-author of News for All the People explains why Americans don't have a free market in the media and tackles the racial politics of media ownership.
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Tavis Smiley: Commentator & columnist Juan Gonzalez
aired: Thu, Nov 3, 2011
The Democracy Now! co-host and co-author of News for All the People explains why Americans don't have a free market in the media and tackles the racial politics of media ownership.
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Tavis Smiley: Commentator & columnist Juan Gonzalez
aired: Thu, Nov 3, 2011
The Democracy Now! co-host and co-author of News for All the People explains why Americans don't have a free market in the media and tackles the racial politics of media ownership.
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Tavis Smiley: Novelist-playwright Ariel Dorfman
aired: Wed, Nov 2, 2011
The acclaimed Chilean novelist, playwright and human rights activist shares a fascinating passage from his new memoir Feeding on Dreams: Confessions of an Unrepentant Exile.
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Tavis Smiley: Novelist-playwright Ariel Dorfman
aired: Wed, Nov 2, 2011
The acclaimed Chilean novelist, playwright and human rights activist shares a fascinating passage from his new memoir Feeding on Dreams: Confessions of an Unrepentant Exile.
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Tavis Smiley: Novelist-playwright Ariel Dorfman
aired: Wed, Nov 2, 2011
The acclaimed Chilean novelist, playwright and human rights activist shares a fascinating passage from his new memoir Feeding on Dreams: Confessions of an Unrepentant Exile.
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Tavis Smiley: Novelist-playwright Ariel Dorfman
aired: Wed, Nov 2, 2011
The acclaimed Chilean novelist, playwright and human rights activist shares a fascinating passage from his new memoir Feeding on Dreams: Confessions of an Unrepentant Exile.
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Tavis Smiley: Novelist-playwright Ariel Dorfman
aired: Wed, Nov 2, 2011
The acclaimed Chilean novelist, playwright and human rights activist shares a fascinating passage from his new memoir Feeding on Dreams: Confessions of an Unrepentant Exile.
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Tavis Smiley: Novelist Jackie Collins
aired: Mon, Oct 31, 2011
The best-selling novelist author discusses her new book Goddess of Vengeance.
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Tavis Smiley: Novelist Jackie Collins
aired: Mon, Oct 31, 2011
The best-selling novelist author discusses her new book Goddess of Vengeance.
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Tavis Smiley: Novelist Jackie Collins
aired: Mon, Oct 31, 2011
The best-selling novelist author discusses her new book Goddess of Vengeance.
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Tavis Smiley: Novelist Jackie Collins
aired: Mon, Oct 31, 2011
The best-selling novelist author discusses her new book Goddess of Vengeance.
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Tavis Smiley: Novelist Jackie Collins
aired: Mon, Oct 31, 2011
The best-selling novelist author discusses her new book Goddess of Vengeance.
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Tavis Smiley: NBA legend Jerry West
aired: Fri, Oct 28, 2011
The Basketball Hall of Famer shares stories from his memoir, West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life.
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Tavis Smiley: NBA legend Jerry West
aired: Fri, Oct 28, 2011
The Basketball Hall of Famer shares stories from his memoir, West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life.
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Tavis Smiley: NBA legend Jerry West
aired: Fri, Oct 28, 2011
The Basketball Hall of Famer shares stories from his memoir, West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life.
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Tavis Smiley: NBA legend Jerry West
aired: Fri, Oct 28, 2011
The Basketball Hall of Famer shares stories from his memoir, West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life.
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Tavis Smiley: NBA legend Jerry West
aired: Fri, Oct 28, 2011
The Basketball Hall of Famer shares stories from his memoir, West by West: My Charmed, Tormented Life.
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Tavis Smiley: Law professor Anita Hill
aired: Thu, Oct 27, 2011
Law professor reflects on the 20 years since her testimony in Justice Clarence Thomas' confirmation hearings and discusses her latest text.
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Tavis Smiley: Law professor Anita Hill
aired: Thu, Oct 27, 2011
Law professor reflects on the 20 years since her testimony in Justice Clarence Thomas' confirmation hearings and discusses her latest text.
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Tavis Smiley: Law professor Anita Hill
aired: Thu, Oct 27, 2011
Law professor reflects on the 20 years since her testimony in Justice Clarence Thomas' confirmation hearings and discusses her latest text.
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Tavis Smiley: Law professor Anita Hill
aired: Thu, Oct 27, 2011
Law professor reflects on the 20 years since her testimony in Justice Clarence Thomas' confirmation hearings and discusses her latest text.
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Tavis Smiley: Law professor Anita Hill
aired: Thu, Oct 27, 2011
Law professor reflects on the 20 years since her testimony in Justice Clarence Thomas' confirmation hearings and discusses her latest text.
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Tavis Smiley: Musician-producer Nile Rodgers
aired: Wed, Oct 26, 2011
Multiple Grammy winner shares the backstory of his hit song "Le Freak" and talks about award-winning songs that he produced for Diana Ross and Madonna.
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Tavis Smiley: Musician-producer Nile Rodgers
aired: Wed, Oct 26, 2011
Multiple Grammy winner shares the backstory of his hit song "Le Freak" and talks about award-winning songs that he produced for Diana Ross and Madonna.
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Tavis Smiley: Musician-producer Nile Rodgers
aired: Wed, Oct 26, 2011
Multiple Grammy winner shares the backstory of his hit song "Le Freak" and talks about award-winning songs that he produced for Diana Ross and Madonna.
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Tavis Smiley: Musician-producer Nile Rodgers
aired: Wed, Oct 26, 2011
Multiple Grammy winner shares the backstory of his hit song "Le Freak" and talks about award-winning songs that he produced for Diana Ross and Madonna.
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Tavis Smiley: Musician-producer Nile Rodgers
aired: Wed, Oct 26, 2011
Multiple Grammy winner shares the backstory of his hit song "Le Freak" and talks about award-winning songs that he produced for Diana Ross and Madonna.
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Tavis Smiley: Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez
aired: Thu, Oct 20, 2011
Father-son actors discuss their latest collaboration, The Way, and Estevez shares what it was like to write a role for his dad.
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Tavis Smiley: Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez
aired: Thu, Oct 20, 2011
Father-son actors discuss their latest collaboration, The Way, and Estevez shares what it was like to write a role for his dad.
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Tavis Smiley: Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez
aired: Thu, Oct 20, 2011
Father-son actors discuss their latest collaboration, The Way, and Estevez shares what it was like to write a role for his dad.
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Tavis Smiley: Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez
aired: Thu, Oct 20, 2011
Father-son actors discuss their latest collaboration, The Way, and Estevez shares what it was like to write a role for his dad.
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Tavis Smiley: Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez
aired: Thu, Oct 20, 2011
Father-son actors discuss their latest collaboration, The Way, and Estevez shares what it was like to write a role for his dad.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Antonio Banderas
aired: Wed, Oct 19, 2011
The star of The Skin I Live In and Puss in Boots explains how he came to be an actor in the U.S. when he already enjoyed success and fame in Spain and shares the secret of making a Hollywood marriage work.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Antonio Banderas
aired: Wed, Oct 19, 2011
The star of The Skin I Live In and Puss in Boots explains how he came to be an actor in the U.S. when he already enjoyed success and fame in Spain and shares the secret of making a Hollywood marriage work.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Antonio Banderas
aired: Wed, Oct 19, 2011
The star of The Skin I Live In and Puss in Boots explains how he came to be an actor in the U.S. when he already enjoyed success and fame in Spain and shares the secret of making a Hollywood marriage work.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Actor Antonio Banderas
aired: Wed, Oct 19, 2011
The star of The Skin I Live In and Puss in Boots explains how he came to be an actor in the U.S. when he already enjoyed success and fame in Spain and shares the secret of making a Hollywood marriage work.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor Antonio Banderas
aired: Wed, Oct 19, 2011
The star of The Skin I Live In and Puss in Boots explains how he came to be an actor in the U.S. when he already enjoyed success and fame in Spain and shares the secret of making a Hollywood marriage work.
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Tavis Smiley: The Poverty Tour Part 5
aired: Mon, Oct 17, 2011
The last night of discussions on poverty in America The Fight of the Poor directs attention to groups and communities organizing a movement to end poverty across the country Tavis also talks with Jim Wallis founder of Sojourners magazine and chair of the World Economic Forums Global Agenda Council on Faith
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Tavis Smiley: The Poverty Tour Part 5
aired: Mon, Oct 17, 2011
The last night of discussions on poverty in America The Fight of the Poor directs attention to groups and communities organizing a movement to end poverty across the country Tavis also talks with Jim Wallis founder of Sojourners magazine and chair of the World Economic Forums Global Agenda Council on Faith
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Tavis Smiley: The Poverty Tour Part 5
aired: Mon, Oct 17, 2011
The last night of discussions on poverty in America The Fight of the Poor directs attention to groups and communities organizing a movement to end poverty across the country Tavis also talks with Jim Wallis founder of Sojourners magazine and chair of the World Economic Forums Global Agenda Council on Faith
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Tavis Smiley: The Poverty Tour Part 5
aired: Mon, Oct 17, 2011
The last night of discussions on poverty in America The Fight of the Poor directs attention to groups and communities organizing a movement to end poverty across the country Tavis also talks with Jim Wallis founder of Sojourners magazine and chair of the World Economic Forums Global Agenda Council on Faith
Episode
Tavis Smiley: The Poverty Tour Part 5
aired: Mon, Oct 17, 2011
The last night of discussions on poverty in America The Fight of the Poor directs attention to groups and communities organizing a movement to end poverty across the country Tavis also talks with Jim Wallis founder of Sojourners magazine and chair of the World Economic Forums Global Agenda Council on Faith
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Tavis Smiley: Part 4
aired: Fri, Oct 14, 2011
Part 4 of this special series on poverty, "Nothing Moves Without Us," examines jobs and the unemployment crisis. Tavis also talks with the director of Columbia's Earth Institute and co-founder of Millennium Promise Alliance Jeffrey Sachs.
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Tavis Smiley: Part 4
aired: Fri, Oct 14, 2011
Part 4 of this special series on poverty, "Nothing Moves Without Us," examines jobs and the unemployment crisis. Tavis also talks with the director of Columbia's Earth Institute and co-founder of Millennium Promise Alliance Jeffrey Sachs.
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Tavis Smiley: Part 4
aired: Fri, Oct 14, 2011
Part 4 of this special series on poverty, "Nothing Moves Without Us," examines jobs and the unemployment crisis. Tavis also talks with the director of Columbia's Earth Institute and co-founder of Millennium Promise Alliance Jeffrey Sachs.
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Tavis Smiley: Part 4
aired: Fri, Oct 14, 2011
Part 4 of this special series on poverty, "Nothing Moves Without Us," examines jobs and the unemployment crisis. Tavis also talks with the director of Columbia's Earth Institute and co-founder of Millennium Promise Alliance Jeffrey Sachs.
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Tavis Smiley: Part 4
aired: Fri, Oct 14, 2011
Part 4 of this special series on poverty, "Nothing Moves Without Us," examines jobs and the unemployment crisis. Tavis also talks with the director of Columbia's Earth Institute and co-founder of Millennium Promise Alliance Jeffrey Sachs.
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Tavis Smiley: Part 3
aired: Thu, Oct 13, 2011
Tonight's discussion on poverty in America - "No Room at the Inn" - continues with Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and a focus on the housing crisis.
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Tavis Smiley: Part 3
aired: Thu, Oct 13, 2011
Tonight's discussion on poverty in America - "No Room at the Inn" - continues with Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and a focus on the housing crisis.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Part 3
aired: Thu, Oct 13, 2011
Tonight's discussion on poverty in America - "No Room at the Inn" - continues with Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and a focus on the housing crisis.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Part 3
aired: Thu, Oct 13, 2011
Tonight's discussion on poverty in America - "No Room at the Inn" - continues with Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and a focus on the housing crisis.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Part 3
aired: Thu, Oct 13, 2011
Tonight's discussion on poverty in America - "No Room at the Inn" - continues with Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and a focus on the housing crisis.
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Tavis Smiley: The Poverty Tour Part 2
aired: Wed, Oct 12, 2011
Part 2 of the weeks Poverty Tour shows puts the spotlight on the new poor. Around the theme of I Had Everything Tavis also talks with Vicki B Escarra CEO of Feeding America.
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Tavis Smiley: The Poverty Tour Part 2
aired: Wed, Oct 12, 2011
Part 2 of the weeks Poverty Tour shows puts the spotlight on the new poor. Around the theme of I Had Everything Tavis also talks with Vicki B Escarra CEO of Feeding America.
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Tavis Smiley: The Poverty Tour Part 2
aired: Wed, Oct 12, 2011
Part 2 of the weeks Poverty Tour shows puts the spotlight on the new poor. Around the theme of I Had Everything Tavis also talks with Vicki B Escarra CEO of Feeding America.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: The Poverty Tour Part 2
aired: Wed, Oct 12, 2011
Part 2 of the weeks Poverty Tour shows puts the spotlight on the new poor. Around the theme of I Had Everything Tavis also talks with Vicki B Escarra CEO of Feeding America.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: The Poverty Tour Part 2
aired: Wed, Oct 12, 2011
Part 2 of the weeks Poverty Tour shows puts the spotlight on the new poor. Around the theme of I Had Everything Tavis also talks with Vicki B Escarra CEO of Feeding America.
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Tavis Smiley: The Poverty Tour Part 1
aired: Tue, Oct 11, 2011
Tavis begins this week of shows on poverty in the US with a theme of Suffering to Speak in which he and Princeton professor Dr Cornel West explain why they felt it was important to embark upon their 11 city 11 state Poverty Tour this past summer
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Tavis Smiley: The Poverty Tour Part 1
aired: Tue, Oct 11, 2011
Tavis begins this week of shows on poverty in the US with a theme of Suffering to Speak in which he and Princeton professor Dr Cornel West explain why they felt it was important to embark upon their 11 city 11 state Poverty Tour this past summer
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Tavis Smiley: The Poverty Tour Part 1
aired: Tue, Oct 11, 2011
Tavis begins this week of shows on poverty in the US with a theme of Suffering to Speak in which he and Princeton professor Dr Cornel West explain why they felt it was important to embark upon their 11 city 11 state Poverty Tour this past summer
Episode
Tavis Smiley: The Poverty Tour Part 1
aired: Tue, Oct 11, 2011
Tavis begins this week of shows on poverty in the US with a theme of Suffering to Speak in which he and Princeton professor Dr Cornel West explain why they felt it was important to embark upon their 11 city 11 state Poverty Tour this past summer
Episode
Tavis Smiley: The Poverty Tour Part 1
aired: Tue, Oct 11, 2011
Tavis begins this week of shows on poverty in the US with a theme of Suffering to Speak in which he and Princeton professor Dr Cornel West explain why they felt it was important to embark upon their 11 city 11 state Poverty Tour this past summer
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Tavis Smiley: President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
aired: Fri, Oct 7, 2011
The first woman ever elected head of state in Africa describes her abduction by soldiers during the coup and how she won the election. She also explains the name of her memoir and talks about the future of her country.
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Tavis Smiley: President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
aired: Fri, Oct 7, 2011
The first woman ever elected head of state in Africa describes her abduction by soldiers during the coup and how she won the election. She also explains the name of her memoir and talks about the future of her country.
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Tavis Smiley: President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
aired: Fri, Oct 7, 2011
The first woman ever elected head of state in Africa describes her abduction by soldiers during the coup and how she won the election. She also explains the name of her memoir and talks about the future of her country.
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Tavis Smiley: President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
aired: Fri, Oct 7, 2011
The first woman ever elected head of state in Africa describes her abduction by soldiers during the coup and how she won the election. She also explains the name of her memoir and talks about the future of her country.
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Tavis Smiley: President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
aired: Fri, Oct 7, 2011
The first woman ever elected head of state in Africa describes her abduction by soldiers during the coup and how she won the election. She also explains the name of her memoir and talks about the future of her country.
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Tavis Smiley: Peace activist Leymah Gbowee
aired: Thu, Oct 6, 2011
Liberian native and author of Mighty Be Our Powers discusses the importance of and challenges faced by women in politics and the significance of the nation's first woman president.
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Tavis Smiley: Peace activist Leymah Gbowee
aired: Thu, Oct 6, 2011
Liberian native and author of Mighty Be Our Powers discusses the importance of and challenges faced by women in politics and the significance of the nation's first woman president.
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Tavis Smiley: Peace activist Leymah Gbowee
aired: Thu, Oct 6, 2011
Liberian native and author of Mighty Be Our Powers discusses the importance of and challenges faced by women in politics and the significance of the nation's first woman president.
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Tavis Smiley: Peace activist Leymah Gbowee
aired: Thu, Oct 6, 2011
Liberian native and author of Mighty Be Our Powers discusses the importance of and challenges faced by women in politics and the significance of the nation's first woman president.
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Tavis Smiley: Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai Tribute
aired: Tue, Oct 4, 2011
Tavis pays tribute to one of Kenya's most recognizable women.
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Tavis Smiley: Entertainer Tony Bennett
aired: Tue, Oct 4, 2011
The "singer's singer" discusses Amy Winehouse, whose last recorded song is on his new CD, "Duets II," and shares the one regret he has about the time he spent with a late songstress.
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Tavis Smiley: Entertainer Tony Bennett
aired: Tue, Oct 4, 2011
The "singer's singer" discusses Amy Winehouse, whose last recorded song is on his new CD, "Duets II," and shares the one regret he has about the time he spent with a late songstress.
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Tavis Smiley: Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai Tribute
aired: Tue, Oct 4, 2011
Tavis pays tribute to one of Kenya's most recognizable women.
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Tavis Smiley: Singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan
aired: Tue, Oct 4, 2011
The seven-time Grammy Award-winning superstar-whose new CD is "Miss Little Havana"shares how she's been able to balance her career with raising children and reflects on her 33-year marriage.
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Tavis Smiley: Environmentalist Wangari Maathai
aired: Tue, Sep 27, 2011
Environmental activist and Nobel laureate discusses her time in the U.S. during the civil rights era, the negative media attention on Africa and challenges for the African citizenry.
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Tavis Smiley: Jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins
aired: Mon, Sep 26, 2011
The jazz great-and recently named 2011 Kennedy Center Honors recipient-talks about his new album "Road Shows, Vol. 2" and explains why, at age 81, he still practices every day.
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Tavis Smiley: Journalist Ron Suskind
aired: Thu, Sep 22, 2011
The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist shares what he learned about President Obama from their hour-long conversation, which was part of the research for the new book, Confidence Men.
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Tavis Smiley: Filmmaker Michael Moore
aired: Tue, Sep 20, 2011
The Academy Award winner talks about his new memoir, Here Comes Trouble: Stories from My Life.
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Tavis Smiley: Former U.S. attorney Douglas Jones
aired: Wed, Sep 7, 2011
Jones discusses his work prosecuting the suspects in the re-opened case of the '63 church bombing in Birmingham, AL that killed four girls and the curious case that he's now involved in with the father of one of those little girls.
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Tavis Smiley: Musician Dave Stewart
aired: Sat, Sep 3, 2011
The acclaimed musician discusses his role in the rock all-star group SuperHeavy and his new solo album, "The Blackbird Diaries;" he also performs two tracks from that CD.
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Tavis Smiley: Law professor-author Randall Kennedy
aired: Fri, Sep 2, 2011
The Harvard law professor and author of The Persistence of the Color Line explains why he believes that the nation's first Black president is not going to be a transformative president when it comes to race.
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Tavis Smiley: Nick Ashford Tribute
aired: Wed, Aug 31, 2011
Tavis pays tribute to the lyricist half of the legendary singing and songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson.
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Tavis Smiley: Part 2
aired: Sat, Aug 27, 2011
In advance of this weekend's official dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, Tavis continues his conversations with some of Dr. King's friends and with scholars who study his legacy.
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Tavis Smiley: Part 1
aired: Fri, Aug 26, 2011
This installment of the primetime special Tavis Smiley Reports examines the forgotten agenda of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Tavis Smiley: Singer-songwriter Lenny Kravitz
aired: Wed, Aug 24, 2011
The four-time Grammy-winner discusses his new album, "Black and White America," and explains why he feels this project is the best work he's ever done.
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Tavis Smiley: The Economy
aired: Tue, Aug 16, 2011
In the first show of this week's special broadcasts on the People's Republic of China, Tavis discusses the country's economic and technology boom with Victor Yuan, board chair of China's most prestigious polling firm, and with venture capitalist Kai Fu Lee (pictured left). CEO and chair of Innovation Works and one of the "godfathers" of Chinese technology.
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Tavis Smiley: Actress Hilary Swank
aired: Fri, Jul 29, 2011
Two-time Oscar winner and star-exec producer of the feature film Conviction explains why her career has included so many real-life stories and shares which film roles have scared her the most.
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Tavis Smiley: Opera singer Jessye Norman
aired: Mon, Jul 25, 2011
Legendary opera singer, who opens the L.A. MUSE/IQUE concert series this month, reflects on some of the performances in her career that she deems classic.
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Tavis Smiley: Roundtable
aired: Mon, Jul 18, 2011
On the final night of the week's look at the People's Republic of China, Tavis hosts a panel panel of prominent Chinese Americans for a wide-ranging discussion about the country, including the good and the bad of its economic boom, the environment, human rights and the complexity of U.S.-China relations.
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Tavis Smiley: Education
aired: Fri, Jul 15, 2011
In this fourth episode of the special series on the People's Republic of China - the final program on the road - Tavis talks in depth with some of the students at one of China's top schools.
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Tavis Smiley: The Hip-Hop Culture
aired: Thu, Jul 14, 2011
In tonight's show, a black entrepreneur shares the backstory of his successful pilgrimage from North Carolina to Shanghai and his unique perspective on chinese culture and the role "race" plays in this once isolated country.
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Tavis Smiley: The Challenges
aired: Wed, Jul 13, 2011
In tonight's continuing series on China, Tavis talks environmental issues with Kongjian Yu and examines some of the challenges facing modern China. He also takes an inside look at the lives of migrant workers and their children and their struggle to better their lives.
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Tavis Smiley: Author Iyanla Vanzant
aired: Mon, Jul 11, 2011
Motivational speaker shares the painful stories of losing her daughter to a rare form of colon cancer and her grandmothers mental illness.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor-activist Don Cheadle
aired: Mon, Jul 11, 2011
The Oscar-nominated actor, who exec-produces and stars in The Guard, explains why it gets harder every year to make movies.
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Tavis Smiley: Innocence Project Panel Discussion Part 2
aired: Wed, Jul 6, 2011
Tavis continues his conversation on the work being done by Northwestern University. Rev. Jesse Jackson's Rainbow PUSH Coalition and others in Illinois to combat false convictions.
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Tavis Smiley: Radio show host Michael Krasny
aired: Wed, Jul 6, 2011
The popular talk show host, San Francisco State professor and author of Spiritual Envy: An Agnostic's Quest describes the experiences that caused him to go from spiritual believer to doubter.
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Tavis Smiley: Innocence Project Panel Discussion Part 1
aired: Fri, Jul 1, 2011
In the first of a two-part conversation, Tavis joins Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. and four men who, cmbined, spent more than 50 years behind bars-despite their innocence.
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Tavis Smiley: Economist Dr. Julianne Malveaux
aired: Tue, Jun 28, 2011
Tavis talks with economist and Bennett College president about her text Surviving and Thriving: 365 Facts in Black Economic History.
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Tavis Smiley: Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger
aired: Tue, Jun 21, 2011
Tavis talks with the former U.S. Secretary of State about his new text, On China.
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Tavis Smiley: Environmental advocate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
aired: Mon, Jun 20, 2011
The environmentalist, who appears in the documentary The Last Mountain about the fight over coal, discusses the lack of government transparency and shares whether elective office is in his future.
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Tavis Smiley: Former talk show host Larry King
aired: Thu, Jun 16, 2011
In part 1 of his conversation with the former talk show host, Tavis talks with King about his new book, Truth Be Told: Off the Record about Favorite Guests, Memorable Moments, Funniest Jokes, and a Half Century of Asking Questions.
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Tavis Smiley: Actress-playwright Anna Deavere Smith
aired: Wed, Jun 15, 2011
Pulitzer Prize nominee describes the extensive research she conducted for her latest play, Let Me Down Easy, which is about healthcare and included interviews with more than 300 people.
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Tavis Smiley: Musician Barry Manilow
aired: Fri, Jun 10, 2011
Music icon reflects on his career success and demonstrates why he's ranked as the top Adult Contemporary chart artist of all time by performing "Bring on Tomorrow" from his new CD, "15 Minutes" his first original album in 10 years.
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Tavis Smiley: Actor-comedian Dick Van Dyke
aired: Wed, May 25, 2011
One of the greats of TV's golden age reflects on his extraordinary career and talks about his memoir, My Lucky Life In and Out of Show Business.
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Tavis Smiley: R&B Artist Bobby Brown
aired: Fri, May 20, 2011
Grammy-winning R&B artist discusses his new CD, "The Masterpiece".
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Tavis Smiley: TV Icon Tom Selleck
aired: Tue, May 17, 2011
Tavis talks with Emmy-winning TV icon and Blue Bloods star Tom Selleck.
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Tavis Smiley: Journalist Bill Moyers
aired: Mon, May 16, 2011
Tavis talks with award-winning broadcast journalist Bill Moyers about his latest text, Bill Moyers Journal: The Conversation Continues.
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Tavis Smiley: Actress Betty White
aired: Fri, May 13, 2011
Tavis talks with veteran actress-turned-author Betty White about her candid new memoir, If You Ask Me (And of Course You Won't).
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Tavis Smiley: Civil Rights Activist Diane Nash
aired: Wed, May 11, 2011
Tavis talks with civil rights activist Diane Nash--one of the people featured in American Experience's "Freedom Riders" documentary.
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Tavis Smiley: Singer-Songwriter Raphael Saadiq
aired: Tue, May 10, 2011
Tavis talks with Grammy-winning neo-soul singer-songwriter Raphael Saadiq, who also performs a track from his new CD, "Stone Rollin'."
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Tavis Smiley: Movie Executive Harvey Weinstein
aired: Fri, Apr 29, 2011
Tavis talks with award-winning movie mogul Harvey Weinstein about his latest film, the animated feature Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil, and his career as co-founder of both Miramax Films and The Weinstein Company.
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Tavis Smiley: Billionaire Financier and Philanthropist George Soros
aired: Thu, Apr 28, 2011
Tavis talks with billionaire financier and philanthropist George Soros, founder and chairman of Open Society Foundations, about his life, his career and the latest financial news.
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Tavis Smiley: CBS Evening News Anchor Katie Couric
aired: Wed, Apr 27, 2011
In New York, Tavis talks with CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric about her broadcasting career, her advocacy work for cancer research and her new book, The Best Advice I Ever Got.
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Tavis Smiley: New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg
aired: Tue, Apr 26, 2011
Tavis talks with the city's Mayor Michael Bloomberg about the state of education in the U.S. and in the city he helms.
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Tavis Smiley: Dr. Augustus White
aired: Fri, Apr 22, 2011
Pioneering surgeon and professor at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Augustus White, talks about his memoir Seeing Patients
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Tavis Smiley: Musician Emmylou Harris
aired: Thu, Apr 21, 2011
Tavis talks with 12 time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Emmylou Harris about her latest CD, her 21st studio album; "Hard Bargain."
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Tavis Smiley: Award-winning Investigative Reporter William Cohan
aired: Tue, Apr 19, 2011
Award-winning investigative reporter and former investment banker William Cohan assesses the impact of Standard & Poor's downgrading its credit outlook for the U.S. and discusses Goldman Sachs, the subject of his new text, Money and Power.
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Tavis Smiley: Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Joseph Lelyveld
aired: Wed, Apr 13, 2011
Tavis talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Joseph Lelyveld, author of the controversial new biography Great Soul: Mahatma Gandhi and His Struggle with India
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Tavis Smiley: Legendary talk-show host Larry King
aired: Mon, Apr 11, 2011
In part 2 of a two-part conversation, legendary talk-show host Larry King continues his first interview since retiring from CNN, a first for Tavis on his own show.
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Tavis Smiley: Legendary talk-show host Larry King
aired: Fri, Apr 8, 2011
In part 1 of a two-part conversation, legendary talk-show host Larry King turns the tables on Tavis and conducts his first interview since retiring from CNN, a first for Tavis on his own show.
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Tavis Smiley: Author Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
aired: Mon, Apr 4, 2011
Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, author of The Dressmaker of Khair Khana, discusses women entrepreneurs in Afghanistan and explains why nothing changes the dynamic in a family like a woman earning an income.
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Tavis Smiley: Former chancellor of the DC school system Michelle Rhee
aired: Wed, Mar 30, 2011
Michelle Rhee, former chancellor of the DC school system, addresses the USA Today investigation that questions the integrity of standardized test scores at schools under her watch.
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Tavis Smiley: Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone
aired: Thu, Mar 24, 2011
Biz Stone, co-founder and creative director for the uberpopular microblogging site Twitter, discusses the monetary and social value of the site, which turns five this week, boasts 200 million accounts and employs 400 people.
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Tavis Smiley: Award-winning writer Mark Richard
aired: Wed, Mar 9, 2011
Award-winning writer Mark Richard, author of the memoir House of Prayer No. 2, reflects on his spiritual journey and explains why he believes if we survive our childhood, we have a story to tell
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Tavis Smiley: Author Susan Jacoby
aired: Mon, Mar 7, 2011
Susan Jacoby, author of Never Say Die: The Myth and Marketing of the New Old Age, discusses the plight of America's aging baby boomers and what that means for the U.S. as a whole.
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Tavis Smiley: Former Assistant Secretary of Defense Bing West
aired: Thu, Mar 3, 2011
Tavis talks with Bing West, former assistant secretary of defense in the Reagan administration and author of The Wrong War: Grit, Strategy, and the Way Out of Afghanistan.
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Tavis Smiley: Motown Legend Smokey Robinson
aired: Wed, Mar 2, 2011
Motown legend Smokey Robinson-out with a new CD, "Now and Then"-shares why Beethoven is one of his favorite composers of all time, discusses his recovery from drug addiction and offers advice to his "little brother" El DeBarge, who recently returned to rehab for his own addiction.
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Tavis Smiley: Jazz musician Wynton Marsalis
aired: Wed, Feb 16, 2011
Jazz heavyweight and nine-time Grammy winner Wynton Marsalis discusses the long-term price Americans are paying for abandoning arts in education.
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Tavis Smiley: Yale Law Professor Amy Chua
aired: Fri, Feb 11, 2011
Yale Law professor Amy Chua clears up misconceptions surrounding her controversial new memoir on parenting: Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother.
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Tavis Smiley: Tom Hooper: 1/28
aired: Sat, Jan 29, 2011
Tavis talks with filmmaker Tom Hooper.
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Tavis Smiley: Anthony Hopkins: 1/27
aired: Fri, Jan 28, 2011
Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins discusses his upcoming films The Rite and Thor.
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Tavis Smiley: America's Next Chapter: 1/20
aired: Fri, Jan 21, 2011
Panelists include: Maria Teresa Kumar, Cornel West, and John S. Chen.
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Tavis Smiley: America's Next Chapter: 1/19
aired: Thu, Jan 20, 2011
Panelists include: Maria Bartiromo, Dana Milbank, and David Brody,
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Tavis Smiley: America's Next Chapter: 1/18
aired: Wed, Jan 19, 2011
Panelists include: Dr. Cornel West, Arianna Huffington, and David Frum.
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Tavis Smiley: Clarence B. Jones: 1/17
aired: Tue, Jan 18, 2011
Tavis talks with Clarence B. Jones, speechwriter for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Tavis Smiley: Jeff Bridges: Monday, 1/10
aired: Tue, Jan 11, 2011
Tavis talks with Oscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges, who has two features in release: TRON: Legacy and the much-talked-about True Grit remake.
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Tavis Smiley: Patti Smith: Tuesday, 12/21
aired: Wed, Dec 22, 2010
Singer, songwriter, visual artist,and rock icon Patti Smith shares what people can learn from her relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe.
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Tavis Smiley: Stevie Wonder (Part 2)
aired: Tue, Dec 21, 2010
In part two of a fascinating conversation, music icon Stevie Wonder reflects on getting his start at Motown, putting his life into his lyrical content and making a positive difference in the world.
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Tavis Smiley: Stevie Wonder (Part 1)
aired: Fri, Dec 17, 2010
In the first of a two-part conversation, the legendary Stevie Wonder talks about advocating for people with disabilities and giving back - including his 15th Annual House Full of Toys Benefit Concert - and shares a few backstories of the lyrics and titles of some of his hit songs.
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Tavis Smiley: Dudamel: Conducting a Life
aired: Mon, Dec 6, 2010
The 4th installment of Tavis Smiley Reports offers a candid look into the world of star conductor Gustavo Dudamel.
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Tavis Smiley: Music impresario Quincy Jones
aired: Mon, Dec 6, 2010
Music impresario talks about his new CD, and his new book, and explains how music became the mother he never had.
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Tavis Smiley: Grammy-winning singer Natalie Cole
aired: Wed, Dec 1, 2010
Grammy-winning singer Cole shares the dramatic story of her illness.
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Tavis Smiley: and Emmy-winning actor Robert Duvall
aired: Tue, Nov 23, 2010
Oscar- and Emmy-winning actor discusses independent filmmaking and his funeral.
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Tavis Smiley: Comedian and commentator Dennis Miller
aired: Wed, Nov 17, 2010
Miller shares his thoughts on taxes, WMDs, President Obama, Bill and Hillary Clinton stand-up comedy.
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Tavis Smiley: Motivational speaker Iyanla Vanzant
aired: Tue, Nov 16, 2010
Motivational speaker shares the painful stories of losing her daughter to a rare form of colon cancer.
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Tavis Smiley: Time magazine Washington bureau chief Michael Duffy
aired: Thu, Nov 4, 2010
Michael Duffy offers his assessment of why Democrats are keeping such a low post-election profile.
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Tavis Smiley: Actress Phylicia Rashad
aired: Tue, Nov 2, 2010
Actress Phylicia Rashad describes her character in the new feature film, For Colored Girls.
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Tavis Smiley: Former Peter, Paul and Mary members: Peter Yarrow; Noel Paul Stookey
aired: Mon, Nov 1, 2010
Peter Yarrow & Noel Paul Stookey are two-thirds of the '60s folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary, sing to Tavis.
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Tavis Smiley: Former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt interview
aired: Fri, Oct 29, 2010
The author of "Even Silence Has an End: My Six Years of Captivity in the Colombian Jungle" talks of her journey.
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Tavis Smiley: Joseph Wilson; Valerie Plame Wilson 10/26/10
aired: Wed, Oct 27, 2010
Former diplomat and his wife share the details of their journey from scandal in Washington to rebuilding their lives.
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Tavis Smiley: 10/25/10
aired: Tue, Oct 26, 2010
Pres. Carter discusses his new book, the lack of bipartisanship in D.C. and the Supreme Court ruling on campaign finance.
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Tavis Smiley: 10/21/10
aired: Thu, Oct 21, 2010
Multiple Emmy winner discusses his ability to bring shows to TV networks that are innovative.
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Tavis Smiley: 10/15/10
aired: Mon, Oct 18, 2010
The musician discusses the triumphs of his careers, the lean years and what he learned along the way.
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Tavis Smiley: Condoleezza Rice 10/13/10
aired: Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Condoleezza Rice shares the story of her childhood & explains why the foreign service of the U.S. shouldn't be so white.
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Tavis Smiley: Jamie Lee Curtis 10/8/10
aired: Fri, Oct 8, 2010
The actress describes the childhood "trauma" that she believes has led her to write books for 4-year-olds.
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Tavis Smiley: 10/7/10
aired: Thu, Oct 7, 2010
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist discusses the legacy of the Great Migration of African Americans.
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Tavis Smiley: Geoffrey Canada; Davis Guggenheim 9/28/10
aired: Wed, Sep 29, 2010
Filmmakers discuss Waiting for Superman, which sheds light on the U.S. public education crisis.
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Tavis Smiley: Ken Burns 9/24/10
aired: Mon, Sep 27, 2010
The filmmaker explains why baseball makes for such a poignant American documentary topic.
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Tavis Smiley: Philip Seymour Hoffman
aired: Fri, Sep 24, 2010
The actor describes what it's like being a filmmaker as well.
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Tavis Smiley: 9/24/10
aired: Fri, Sep 24, 2010
The award-winning actor explains how the upcoming season of "House" takes a bold step that is ultimately a gamble.
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Tavis Smiley: 9/22/10
aired: Thu, Sep 23, 2010
The actor/director explains why some films are making money these days and others aren't.
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Tavis Smiley: 9/21/10
aired: Wed, Sep 22, 2010
The director explains why it is important in his new stage play, to tell the story of Jamestown.
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Tavis Smiley: Highlight
aired: Fri, Sep 10, 2010
The singer/songwriter explains why in her career and personal life, she is the poster child for infinite possibility.
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Tavis Smiley: 9/9/10
aired: Thu, Sep 9, 2010
The tennis champion and author of "Open" reveals what the next phase of his life and career will entail.
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Tavis Smiley: Friday, 9/3/10
aired: Sat, Sep 4, 2010
Tavis revisits highlights of conversations with some of this year's Emmy winners.
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Tavis Smiley: Norah Jones: Tuesday, 31/8/2010
aired: Wed, Sep 1, 2010
The singer/songwriter discusses her embrace of change; from her latest album and new band to her short hairstyle.
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Tavis Smiley: Adbulrahman and Kathy Zeitoun
aired: Sat, Aug 28, 2010
New Orleans residents reflect on both the hardships of Hurricane Katrina and the stereotypes surrounding their Muslim faith.
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Tavis Smiley: Dr. Norman Francis
aired: Fri, Aug 27, 2010
As the 5th anniversary of Katrina approaches, one of New Orleans' most prominent residents, views the ups and downs of the city's 5-year journey.
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Tavis Smiley: Max Lucado: Thursday, 8/19/10
aired: Fri, Aug 20, 2010
Minister and award-winning Christian writer Max Lucado, author of "Outlive Your Life," explains why we really lead a better life when we're living for others.
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Tavis Smiley: Gov. Charlie Crist: Wednesday, 8/18/10
aired: Thu, Aug 19, 2010
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist talks about the impact of the Gulf Coast oil spill on his state, the Tea Party and his bid for the U.S. Senate as an independent candidate.
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Tavis Smiley: Ken Follett: Tuesday, 8/17/10
aired: Wed, Aug 18, 2010
Wales-born novelist Ken Follett talks about his new book, "Fall of Giants" and the feature film "White Wedding", which he produced.
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Tavis Smiley: John Mellencamp: Monday, 8/16/10
aired: Tue, Aug 17, 2010
Grammy-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Mellencamp discusses his new album, "No Better Than This," and the 25th anniversary of Farm Aid. He also performs, "Save Some Time to Dream."
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Tavis Smiley: New Orleans: Been in the Storm Too Long
aired: Thu, Jul 22, 2010
Tavis Smiley Reports teams with Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme to revisit New Orleans and capture the mood and spirit of the city and some of its most resilient residents five years after Hurricane Katrina and the levee breech.
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Tavis Smiley: Venus Williams: Friday, 7/16/10
aired: Sat, Jul 17, 2010
Tennis superstar Venus Williams talks about her new book on harnessing your competitive spirit, "Come to Win."
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Tavis Smiley: Sean Payton: Tuesday, 7/13/10
aired: Wed, Jul 14, 2010
Sean Payton, head coach of the Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints, shares how he gets his players beyond distractions and to buy into the vision that "it's not just about football." He also talks about his new book, "Home Team."
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Tavis Smiley: Bettye LaVette: Friday, 7/9/10
aired: Sat, Jul 10, 2010
Grammy-nominated soul singer-songwriter Bettye LaVette reflects on how people are discovering her, after all of her years in the business, and explains why she's not bitter.
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Tavis Smiley: Oliver Stone: Friday, 7/2/10
aired: Sat, Jul 3, 2010
Oscar- and Emmy-winning filmmaker Oliver Stone explains why he made the controversial new documentary "South of the Border."
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Tavis Smiley: Laurence Fishburne: Thursday, 7/1/10
aired: Fri, Jul 2, 2010
Award-winning actor Laurence Fishburne shares how he balances reprising the role he originated on Broadway as the first African American Supreme Court justice in "Thurgood" with his star turn in TV's "CSI."
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Tavis Smiley: Tim Wise: Monday, 6/28/10
aired: Tue, Jun 29, 2010
"Colorblind" author Tim Wise weighs in on the ongoing debates over the ideas of a post-racial America and solving racial tension by not talking so much about it.
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Tavis Smiley: Taylor Hackford, Helen Mirren: 6/25/10
aired: Sat, Jun 26, 2010
Oscar-winning Hollywood power couple, director Taylor Hackford and actress Helen Mirren, share what is was like filming their new project, "Love Ranch."
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Tavis Smiley: Tom Petty: Tuesday, 6/15/10
aired: Wed, Jun 16, 2010
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tom Petty offers advice for people wanting to go into the music business and talks about getting back into the studio after so long and his newest project, "Mojo."
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Tavis Smiley: Wes Moore: Thursday, 5/27/10
aired: Fri, May 28, 2010
Wes Moore, author of "The Other Wes Moore," explores why he and his namesake went in such different directions.
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Tavis Smiley: Michael Douglas: Friday, 5/21/10
aired: Mon, May 24, 2010
Oscar-winning actor-producer Michael Douglas talks about getting older in Hollywood, whether there's an advantage to being a second generation star, his new films, "Solitary Man"d and "Money Never Sleeps", and weighs in on the state of the union.
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Tavis Smiley: Garry Shandling: Thursday, 5/20/10
aired: Fri, May 21, 2010
Actor-comedian Garry Shandling discusses his first writing job, switching to stand-up and his role in the blockbuster film, "Iron Man 2."
