Tavis Smiley
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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: Producer-writer Garry Marshall
aired: Mon, May 21, 2012
One of the TV and film’s most successful writer-director-producers discusses his battle with cancer and what it takes to be a successful producer, as detailed in his new memoir, My Happy Days in Hollywood.
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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.
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Tavis Smiley: Singer-songwriter Carole King
aired: Wed, May 16, 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: Mon, May 14, 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: Thu, May 10, 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: Wed, May 9, 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: Tue, May 8, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Novelist Jackie Collins
aired: Mon, Oct 31, 2011
The best-selling novelist author discusses her new book Goddess of Vengeance.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Novelist Jackie Collins
aired: Mon, Oct 31, 2011
The best-selling novelist author discusses her new book Goddess of Vengeance.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Novelist Jackie Collins
aired: Mon, Oct 31, 2011
The best-selling novelist author discusses her new book Goddess of Vengeance.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Novelist Jackie Collins
aired: Mon, Oct 31, 2011
The best-selling novelist author discusses her new book Goddess of Vengeance.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Novelist Jackie Collins
aired: Mon, Oct 31, 2011
The best-selling novelist author discusses her new book Goddess of Vengeance.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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
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
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: 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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai Tribute
aired: Tue, Oct 4, 2011
Tavis pays tribute to one of Kenya's most recognizable women.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai Tribute
aired: Tue, Oct 4, 2011
Tavis pays tribute to one of Kenya's most recognizable women.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: Tavis Smiley Reports: "Too Important to Fail"
aired: Thu, Sep 15, 2011
Tavis goes behind the statistics to get to the heart of the matter: the struggle so many African American teenage males face when trying to stay in school and succeed.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
Tavis Smiley: R&B Artist Bobby Brown
aired: Fri, May 20, 2011
Grammy-winning R&B artist discusses his new CD, "The Masterpiece".
Episode
Tavis Smiley: TV Icon Tom Selleck
aired: Tue, May 17, 2011
Tavis talks with Emmy-winning TV icon and Blue Bloods star Tom Selleck.
Episode
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.
Episode
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).
Episode
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.
Episode
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'."
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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
Episode
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."
Episode
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.
Episode
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
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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.
Episode
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."
