Alaska's Sen.-elect Mark Begich shares his thoughts on President-elect Obama's national security team. Grammy-winning singer Tom Jones reflects on his career and talks about his newest release, "24 Hours," on his new label.

In a wide-ranging conversation, legendary musician-composer-producer Quincy Jones reflects on learning his craft from music greats, recording the single that helped fight famine in Africa, "We Are the World," and writing his new memoir.

In a tribute to American folk music legend Odetta, Tavis revisits his conversation with her, in January of this year. In it, she reflected on her quiet support of Dr. Martin Luther King and how her music tied into the civil rights movement. She also gave a stirring performance.

Malcolm Gladwell, best-selling author and writer for The New Yorker, explains why expertise in any field requires 10,000 hours of practice. Rwandan genocide survivor Immaculée Ilibagiza says fear challenged her Catholic faith.

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Seal tells what it was like growing up as a Nigerian in London and explains why he didn't feel left out of the recent election even though he's not a U.S. citizen. He also performs a track from his new CD, "Soul."

Pulitzer Prize-winning Los Angeles Times automotive columnist Dan Neil explains why he thinks the $15 billion auto industry bailout will not work. TV judge Greg Mathis talks about being on the air for 10 years and explains why he thinks it's been so popular.

Arianna Huffington, author of The Huffington Post Complete Guide to Blogging, discusses where she thinks the blogosphere is headed. World-renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz explains what it was like photographing Barack Obama on the campaign trail.

Jim Warren, former managing editor of the Chicago Tribune, discusses the scandal around Illinois Gov. Blagojevich, the pending Senate seat appointment and Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s career. The Ascent of Money author, historian Niall Ferguson, explains why The Big Three automakers might not survive and discusses solutions for the global economic crisis.

Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps discusses his childhood ADHD diagnosis and overmedicating children. He also describes the mental focus required to win multiple medals and the unique bond with his mother.

Chile's ambassador to the U.N., Heraldo Munoz, describes how he developed a friendship with Condoleezza Rice at a young age. Seven Pounds star Rosario Dawson explains why answering questions about the film's plot is so difficult.

The Washington Post's Chris Cillizza describes the risk Republicans take if they try to link Obama to Blagojevich and discusses the problems Caroline Kennedy will face trying to get the New York Senate seat. Oscar-winning filmmaker Jonathan Demme, producer-director of Rachel Getting Married, talks about the impact his '93 hit, Philadelphia, had on AIDS awareness in the U.S.

Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn, a practicing physician, explains why the U.S. needs to shift its healthcare paradigm to one of prevention. Mia Kirshner, one of the stars of The L Word and author of the new book, I Live Here, explains why she feels her skills are more appropriate for a writing career than an acting career.

Ken Duberstein, chief of staff in the Reagan White House, weighs in on an auto industry bailout and the presidential transition. Legendary comedian and actor Dick Van Dyke describes how he became the narrator of The Wonder Kids documentary.

Grammy- and Emmy-winning musician-songwriter-producer will.i.am discusses his social activism. John Corcoran, author of The Bridge to Literacy, describes life masquerading as literate.

Taraji P. Henson, co-star of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, talks about life before becoming a much-in-demand actress. Multiple Grammy-winning singer Al Jarreau performs a track from his new holiday CD.

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Seal tells what it was like growing up as a Nigerian in London and explains why he didn't feel left out of the recent election even though he's not a U.S. citizen. He also performs a track from his new CD, "Soul."

Three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and best-selling author Thomas Friedman talks about the potential for unifying America around environmental issues.

Chicago Sun-Times' religion columnist Cathleen Falsani explains why people must sin boldly and how grace factors into the sinner's life. Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan performs and discusses how her music connects her with listeners and with the universe.

Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps discusses his childhood ADHD diagnosis and overmedicating children. He also describes the mental focus required to win multiple medals and the unique bond with his mother.

In a wide-ranging conversation, legendary musician-composer-producer Quincy Jones reflects on learning his craft from music greats, recording the single that helped fight famine in Africa, "We Are the World," and writing his new memoir.

NBA hall-of-famer and entrepreneur Earvin "Magic" Johnson shares the childhood advice he received from his father that has made him the successful businessman that he is today.

Media mogul and philanthropist Ted Turner explains how he managed to keep his strong opinions out of CNN's coverage and discusses his new memoir, Call Me Ted.

Nobel laureate and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni Morrison discusses the historical significance of the presidential election and explains her new novel, A Mercy.