Shows November 2009
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Monday, November 2
Singer-songwriter-actor and three-time Grammy winner Kris Kristofferson talks about being musically challenged, his friendships with icons like Muhammad Ali and Johnny Cash and his new CD.
Tuesday, November 3
Journalist and Wall Street veteran Nomi Prins, author of It Takes a Pillage, examines the backstory of America's financial situation and speculates on whether the Glass-Steagall Act should be reinstituted. The Swell Season's Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova share the story of how their name came to be and reflect on winning an Oscar.
Wednesday, November 4
The New York Times' national political correspondent Adam Nagourney analyzes yesterday's election results. Emmy-nominated actor Robert Wagner talks about his newly released memoir, Pieces of My Heart.
Thursday, November 5
Shoptimism author Lee Eisenberg describes differences between men and women in compulsive buying and how the Internet has affected consumer behavior. Susie Essman, co-star of Curb Your Enthusiasm, explains why she is so open in her new memoir and reflects on finding her voice doing stand-up.
Friday, November 6
Multitalented writer Mitch Albom gives his take on why his books are perpetual best sellers and talks about his work with the homeless in his Detroit hometown. Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, star of two new films, 2012 and Endgame, explains his efforts to balance theater and film, big budget and indie features.
Monday, November 9
Andrew Ross Sorkin of The New York Times talks about his book Too Big to Fail, which gives a behind-the-scenes look at how decisions made on Wall Street led to the greatest financial crisis since the Great Depression. Piano virtuoso Lang Lang explains the work of his foundation and comments on the human rights record of his native China.
Tuesday, November 10
Georgia's former U.S. senator Max Cleland offers his thoughts on U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan, reflects on his experience in Vietnam and talks about his memoir, Heart of a Patriot. Three-time Grammy-nominated singer Amerie explains why she switched labels and comments on the growing disparity between radio play and what people are listening to.
Wednesday, November 11
Louisiana Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao—the sole Republican in the House to vote for healthcare reform—explains why he supported the bill that passed last week. Three-time Emmy-winning Monk star Tony Shalhoub describes the audience appeal of his show and assesses cable versus network TV.
Thursday, November 12
Best-selling author Bruce Feiler explains why Moses is "America's Prophet," which is the title of his critically acclaimed new book.
Friday, November 13
Jason Zweig, personal finance columnist for The Wall Street Journal, examines whether Wall Street has learned any lessons and explains his three commandments for investing. Fringe co-star Lance Reddick discusses his plan to act to help his music career and how he handles the constant rejection that comes with being in the business.
Monday, November 16
Dan Senor, author of the new book Start-up Nation: The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle, discusses the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and expectations for President Obama's Asia trip. Writer Gail Collins talks about her book, When Everything Changed, and comments on the significance of then-Sen. Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.
Tuesday, November 17
Grammy-winning singer, pianist and actor Harry Connick, Jr. reflects on people who have influenced him and discusses whether a musical tradition can be preserved, his work to help rebuild his native New Orleans, his transition to acting and his new CD, "Your Songs."
Wednesday, November 18
Comedian-writer Paul Mooney talks about working with Richard Pryor, using race in his stand-up material, whether there's a downside to his pushing the envelope and his new memoir, Black Is the New White.
Thursday, November 19
Former tennis champ Andre Agassi describes the success of his college prep academy, compares being at the top in tennis to other sports and explains lessons he's learned and why he made the choice to be so open in his controversial autobiography.
Friday, November 20
Rap artist-entrepreneur 50 Cent discusses his early years, the competition in hip-hop, developing his business acumen and his new CD-DVD project, "Before I Self Destruct."
Monday, November 23
Tennis great Serena Williams explains the most difficult part of re-gaining the No. 1 ranking, talks about her relationship with her family and her ESPN magazine cover and discusses what she ultimately wants to accomplish beyond tennis.
Tuesday, November 24
Singer-songwriter-actor and three-time Grammy winner Kris Kristofferson talks about being musically challenged, his friendships with icons like Muhammad Ali and Johnny Cash and his new CD.
COMING SOON
Wednesday, November 25
Musician and frontman Dave Matthews talks about DMB's latest release, "Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King," recorded in New Orleans, the loss of the band's longtime sax player and the influence of his native South Africa on his music.
COMING SOON
Thursday, November 26
Princeton professor Dr. Cornel West describes the role of the Black intellectual in the Obama era and shares stories from his new memoir, Brother West, including about his run-ins with the police at Harvard and later as an adult.
COMING SOON
Friday, November 27
Comedian-actor Richard Belzer, L&O: SVU co-star and author of I Am Not a Psychic!, explains what writing allows him to do that acting doesn't and shares his list of greatest comedians.
COMING SOON