Shows June 2005
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Wednesday, June 1
Two outstanding members of USA Today's ‘05 All-USA High School Academic Team, Theo Milonopoulos and Rachel Rizal,explain how they discovered their passion. Hip-hop pioneer and actor Heavy D tells why he made a lifestyle change.
Thursday, June 2
Dr. Neil Clark Warren, founder of eHarmony.com, talks about developing healthy relationships. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and Joan of Arcadia star Amber Tamblyn reflects on what acting allows her to do.
Friday, June 3
Tavis talks to celebrated actor-director Maximilian Schell and to legendary musician Oscar Brown, Jr., in a repeat of his last televised interview, which also features his performance of "People of Soul."
Monday, June 6
Don Hewitt, creator of 60 Minutes, considers ways to attract young people to news programs. Actor Jimmy Smits talks about being the newest addition to The West Wing.
Tuesday, June 7
Prince gives a rare interview to Tavis, performs live and presents a sneak preview -- the world premier -- of the video for his latest effort, "Musicology."
Wednesday, June 8
New York Times columnist and Bushworld author Maureen Dowd discusses competing in the "boys' club." The multitalented Erykah Badu describes the values she received from each of her five mothers.
Thursday, June 9
Actor Laurence Fishburne, star of the new film Assault on Precinct 13, reflects on his career, his personality and his work with UNICEF.
Friday, June 10
Dr. Peter Whybrow, author of the new book, American Mania, talks about living in the moment in order to live healthily. Award-winning actress Alfre Woodard reflects on living off the land as a child.
Monday, June 13
Sen. Mary Landrieu explains the resolution she co-sponsored acknowledging past Senate failures in blocking anti-lynching laws. Cedric the Entertainer shares how he prepared for adapting The Honeymooners.
Tuesday, June 14
Journalist and best-selling author Jill Nelson says race doesn't trump gender discrimination. Actor Matthew Settle tells what went into making the sweeping summer series Into the West.
Wednesday, June 15
Pennsylvania Rep. Curt Weldon examines U.S. counterterror strategy. "Folk-soul" singer-songwriter Amos Lee reflects on his success and performs a song from his debut CD.
Thursday, June 16
Everything Bad Is Good For You author Steven Johnson argues that popular culture has made Americans smarter. Wu-Tang Clan's The RZA discusses his role as Artist in Residence at this year's L.A. Film Festival.
Friday, June 17
Our "Road to Wealth" series guest, Joe Dunsey, shares why he turned to the Bible for financial guidance. Legendary Egyptian actor Omar Sharif describes the treasures in the King Tut exhibit.
Monday, June 20
Foreign policy expert Nancy Soderberg weighs in on the calls for U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq. Jon Cryer, star of CBS' Two and a Half Men, reflects on the pressure of having a hit TV show.
Tuesday, June 21
Journalist John Merrow discusses the demise of higher education in the U.S. Urban dancers Tommy the Clown & Dragon say kids leave their issues on the dance floor during clownin' and krumpin' battles.
Wednesday, June 22
In an exclusive conversation, David Dennis, a civil rights worker in Mississippi during "Freedom Summer," ponders the impact of the Killen trial guilty verdict and his work in education.
Thursday, June 23
Former Seattle top cop Norm Stamper discusses the problems that afflict American police systems. R&B singer Vivian Green says she doesn't mind telling all in her songs.
Friday, June 24
Healthcare expert Dr. Reed Tuckson discusses report cards for doctors. Film critic Roger Ebert reflects on the influence and success of his work.
Monday, June 27
Connecticut Rep. Christopher Shays previews President Bush's speech marking the one-year anniversary of returning sovereignty to the Iraqis. Grey's Anatomy star Isaiah Washington explores his ancestral roots.
Tuesday, June 28
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough says the U.S. is a work in progress. Writer Joyce Carol Oates wants her work to stand on its own, without gender.
Wednesday, June 29
Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh reacts to President Bush's address. Fantastic Four and Nip/Tuck star Julian McMahan is making his mark in show biz.
Thursday, June 30
Former U.S. Army Secretary Clifford Alexander explains how the Army can solve its recruiting woes. PolicyLink founder Angela Blackwell describes the intersection of race and class in health care.






















