Shows January 2007
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Monday, January 1
Filmmaker CC Goldwater talks about the HBO documentary on her grandfather, Arizona Sen. Barry Goldwater. Jazz singer-songwriter-pianist Diana Krall performs a song from her new CD, "From This Moment On."
Tuesday, January 2
Massachusetts Gov.-elect Deval Patrick says he hopes to govern in a unique way. Singer-actor Tyrese talks about his foray into rap music.
Wednesday, January 3
CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo comments on her observations during a recent visit to China. Celebrated photographer Annie Leibovitz feels photos are important because they're mirrors into our lives.
Friday, January 5
Tavis talks with former President Jimmy Carter about his provocative new book on the future of the Middle East, About Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid.
Monday, January 8
New York Times' Baghdad Bureau Chief John Burns, live via satellite, discusses the situation in Iraq following Hussein's death. R&B singer-songwriter-actor Chris Brown talks about his feature film debut in Stomp the Yard.
Tuesday, January 9
U.S. Under Secretary of State Nicholas Burns and New York Times foreign affairs columnist Thomas Friedman preview tomorrow night's much-anticipated address to the nation by President Bush.
Wednesday, January 10
The L Word's Cybill Shepherd talks about opportunities in Hollywood for older women. Pan's Labyrinth's director Guillermo del Toro reflects on his love of monsters and the symbolism in his films.
Thursday, January 11
Community service advocate David Eisner talks about day of service projects in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King. Actress Kerry Washington explains how she chooses her roles, including her latest in The Dead Girl.
Friday, January 12
Princeton religion professor Dr. Cornel West discusses the difference between success and greatness and reflects on the legacy of such icons as Dr. Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela.
Monday, January 15
Advisor-speechwriter for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Clarence B. Jones, SCLC's Dorothy Cotton and historian Dr. Clayborne Carson talk about the work being done at Stanford University's King Institute.
Tuesday, January 16
Legendary music producer Quincy Jones talks about his early career, the value of life experiences and the power of mentoring.
Wednesday, January 17
Time magazine's Jay Carney handicaps the growing field of Democrats running for the White House in '08. Hip-hop artist-producer Common talks about his other passion - acting - and his role in the film Smokin' Aces.
Thursday, January 18
Former Republic of Ghana president Jerry Rawlings critiques the Bush doctrine. Jarhead author Anthony Swofford talks about the inspiration for his new book, the novel, Exit A.
Friday, January 19
Former Saturday Night Live star Chevy Chase talks about his career and his unlikely friendship with President Gerald Ford.
Monday, January 22
New York Times op-ed columnist Bob Herbert reflects on his recent week-long visit to New Orleans. Former NFL great Jerry Rice talks about his new memoir, Go Long!
Tuesday, January 23
Tavis talks with economist and mathematician Michael Edesess, author of The Big Investment Lie, and actor Ioan Gruffudd, star of two new films, Amazing Grace and the Fantastic Four sequel.
Wednesday, January 24
House Majority Leader Rep. Steny Hoyer reacts to the president's State of the Union address. Animation pioneer John Lasseter reflects on winning a Golden Globe and receiving two Oscar nods for the film, Cars.
Thursday, January 25
Tavis talks with economist William Spriggs and former Iowa governor, now Democratic presidential candidate, Tom Vilsack.
Friday, January 26
Tavis talks with California Rep. George Miller and Columbia University professor Saidiya Hartman.
Monday, January 29
New York's Sen. Charles Schumer feels Democrats should start talking to more middle class voters. Health researcher Dr. Neal Barnard discusses the relationship between diet and diabetes.
Wednesday, January 31
Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu assesses this week's hearing on post-Katrina recovery efforts. Constellation star Billy Dee Williams sees himself as the full spectrum of colors.























