March 2004   
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Rep. Maxine Waters sheds light on the situation in Haiti. Personal finance guru Suze Orman tells what ought to be done about Social Security.

2

Film critic Michael Medved weighs in on The Passion of the Christ and actor Michael Ealy talks about being typecast by his looks and past roles.

3

New York Rep. Charles Rangel speculates on the road ahead for Sen. Kerry. LisaGay Hamilton talks about her HBO documentary on actress Beah Richards.

4

Sen. Bill Frist defends his position on same-sex marriage and cultural critic Nelson George examines the enduring legacy of the '80s.

5

White House hopeful Ralph Nader shares why he's in the race. Musician Richie Sambora reflects on his longevity in the business.

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Dr. Cornel West ponders whether Bush should be impeached if he lied about reasons for the Iraq war. Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman tells how his documentary of the 2000 election amplified his interest in politics.

9

Jeff Zucker shares his thoughts on diversity in television and tells Tavis how he's been so successful at such an early age.

10

Tavis and Laker legend "Magic" Johnson discuss what's wrong with the Lakers, life after the NBA, living with HIV and Johnson's business philosophy of simultaneously doing well and doing good.

11

Christopher Hitchens assesses the Bush-Blair alliance on action against Iraq, and Mo'Nique talks about making comedy work with consciousness.

12

Bill Maher discusses the president's State of the Union address, and navigating controversy and media scrutiny in his own career.

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Actor Mark Wahlberg has produced a documentary, Juvies, on juveniles in prison. He and his director, Leslie Neale, discuss the making of their new project.

16

Lawrence O'Donnell discusses the complexities of the political environment. Funnyman Chris Spencer talks about his new small screen role.

17

Steven Weber weighs in on reality TV, and Carl Jeffers explains the value of his activities in the community.

18

Matt Miller weighs in on changes needed in America, and author Edwidge Danticat reflects on the upheaval in her native Haiti.

19

Walter Yetnikoff reflects on the consequences of being sober. Kool Moe Dee says capitalism has taken over hip-hop.

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Gov. Howard Dean discusses what went wrong, the Democratic Party and the Black vote and his support of Sen. Kerry.

23

DMX explains that the music business isn't about talent anymore, and Kevin Smith talks about the making of Jersey Girl.

24

Robert Young Pelton explains the challenges and hazards of his unique form of journalism, while boxer LaTonya King discusses her career.

25

Janet Clayton wonders how Americans feel about the possibility that there were warnings of 9/11. Rabbi and author Steven Leder gives advice on what gives money value.

26

Filmmaker Steve James offers insight into the making of the PBS series, The New Americans. Randy Quaid talks about his 35 years in show business.

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U.S. Senate hopeful Barack Obama talks about his campaign. Jim Belushi shares how he balances family life with his acting career and his music.

30

In a rare interview, Wal-Mart President and CEO H. Lee Scott reflects on running one of the largest companies in the world.

31

Kevin Spacey, Ryan Gosling and Matthew Ryan Hoge discuss their upcoming film, which looks at the ripple effect of violence on a community, family and friends. David Milch talks about reviving the "western" genre on TV.

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In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Marvin Gaye's death, his daughter, Nona Gaye, and author Dr. Michael Eric Dyson reflect on the life of the legendary singer.

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Memphis police chief James Bolden reflects on the changes in the department since Dr. King's assassination. Edward James Olmos discusses his PBS series, American Family.

Archives March 2004

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image from Monday, March 1

Monday, March 1

Rep. Maxine Waters sheds light on the situation in Haiti. Personal finance guru Suze Orman tells what ought to be done about Social Security.


image from Tuesday, March 2

Tuesday, March 2

Film critic Michael Medved weighs in on The Passion of the Christ and actor Michael Ealy talks about being typecast by his looks and past roles.


image from Wednesday, March 3

Wednesday, March 3

New York Rep. Charles Rangel speculates on the road ahead for Sen. Kerry. LisaGay Hamilton talks about her HBO documentary on actress Beah Richards.


image from Thursday, March 4

Thursday, March 4

Sen. Bill Frist defends his position on same-sex marriage and cultural critic Nelson George examines the enduring legacy of the '80s.


image from Friday, March 5

Friday, March 5

White House hopeful Ralph Nader shares why he's in the race. Musician Richie Sambora reflects on his longevity in the business.


image from Monday, March 8

Monday, March 8

Dr. Cornel West ponders whether Bush should be impeached if he lied about reasons for the Iraq war. Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman tells how his documentary of the 2000 election amplified his interest in politics.


image from Tuesday, March 9

Tuesday, March 9

Jeff Zucker shares his thoughts on diversity in television and tells Tavis how he's been so successful at such an early age.


image from Wednesday, March 10

Wednesday, March 10

Tavis and Laker legend "Magic" Johnson discuss what's wrong with the Lakers, life after the NBA, living with HIV and Johnson's business philosophy of simultaneously doing well and doing good.


image from Thursday, March 11

Thursday, March 11

Christopher Hitchens assesses the Bush-Blair alliance on action against Iraq, and Mo'Nique talks about making comedy work with consciousness.


image from Friday, March 12

Friday, March 12

Bill Maher discusses the president's State of the Union address, and navigating controversy and media scrutiny in his own career.


image from Monday, March 15

Monday, March 15

Actor Mark Wahlberg has produced a documentary, Juvies, on juveniles in prison. He and his director, Leslie Neale, discuss the making of their new project.


image from Tuesday, March 16

Tuesday, March 16

Lawrence O'Donnell discusses the complexities of the political environment. Funnyman Chris Spencer talks about his new small screen role.


image from Wednesday, March 17

Wednesday, March 17

Steven Weber weighs in on reality TV, and Carl Jeffers explains the value of his activities in the community.


image from Thursday, March 18

Thursday, March 18

Matt Miller weighs in on changes needed in America, and author Edwidge Danticat reflects on the upheaval in her native Haiti.


image from Friday, March 19

Friday, March 19

Walter Yetnikoff reflects on the consequences of being sober. Kool Moe Dee says capitalism has taken over hip-hop.


image from Monday, March 22

Monday, March 22

Gov. Howard Dean discusses what went wrong, the Democratic Party and the Black vote and his support of Sen. Kerry.


image from Tuesday, March 23

Tuesday, March 23

DMX explains that the music business isn't about talent anymore, and Kevin Smith talks about the making of Jersey Girl.


image from Wednesday, March 24

Wednesday, March 24

Robert Young Pelton explains the challenges and hazards of his unique form of journalism, while boxer LaTonya King discusses her career.


image from Thursday, March 25

Thursday, March 25

Janet Clayton wonders how Americans feel about the possibility that there were warnings of 9/11. Rabbi and author Steven Leder gives advice on what gives money value.


image from Friday, March 26

Friday, March 26

Filmmaker Steve James offers insight into the making of the PBS series, The New Americans. Randy Quaid talks about his 35 years in show business.


image from Monday, March 29

Monday, March 29

U.S. Senate hopeful Barack Obama talks about his campaign. Jim Belushi shares how he balances family life with his acting career and his music.


image from Tuesday, March 30

Tuesday, March 30

In a rare interview, Wal-Mart President and CEO H. Lee Scott reflects on running one of the largest companies in the world.


image from Wednesday, March 31

Wednesday, March 31

Kevin Spacey, Ryan Gosling and Matthew Ryan Hoge discuss their upcoming film, which looks at the ripple effect of violence on a community, family and friends. David Milch talks about reviving the "western" genre on TV.