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Sen. John McCain critiques the situation in Iraq and the 9/11 panel considerations. Actor David Duchovny explains the challenge of comedic roles.

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Jamie Foxx discusses the controversy around the real life character he plays in his new TV movie, Redemption.

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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.

3

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."

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

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Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel reflects on the legacy of former President Reagan and comments on George Tenet's resignation. Actor Jon Cryer discusses TV's reality show fad.

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BusinessWeek's Jim Ellis gives financial advice to graduating college students. Musician Everlast shares the aftereffects of having a heart attack at age 27.

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Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich reflects on the Reagan legacy. Entrepreneur Janice Bryant Howroyd describes how she built one of the largest Black-owned businesses in the U.S.

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Former Army secretary Clifford Alexander discusses the recent "stop-loss order" for U.S. soldiers in Iraq. Musician Henry Rollins talks about his USO tour.

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Prolific TV writer David Milch discusses the relationship between substance abuse and creativity. Gospel music star CeCe Winans reflects on growing up in a large musical family.

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Former U.S. ambassador to the UN, Richard Holbrooke shares his thoughts on the upcoming transfer of power to the Iraqi Governing Council. Author Alice Randall discusses her new novel.

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Tavis goes behind the scenes of the Arab network, Al Jazeera, with Arab-American filmmaker Jehane Noujaim and Sudanese journalist Hassan Ibrahim. Director Allen Hughes talks about his new TV series.

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Conservative New York Times columnist David Brooks discusses nation building and comedian Paul Rodriguez shares observations from his USO tour.

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Harvard law professor Charles Ogletree discusses the re-segregation of America. Actor, WW2 vet and Purple Heart recipient James Garner gives his views on war.

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Entrepreneur and owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks Mark Cuban describes his upcoming reality TV show, The Benefactor. Singer Morris Day talks about his new CD.

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Veteran journalist Joe Conason reacts to the 60 Minutes interview with former President Clinton. Funnymen Marlon and Shawn Wayans explain how their family works together on film and TV ideas.

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Kristin Forbes, a member of the Council of Economic Advisors, critiques the G8 Summit. Economist, author and game show host Ben Stein describes his new book, a comical guide to personal finance.

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Democratic political consultant Donna Brazile critiques diversity in the Kerry campaign. Former New York Mob figure Henry Hill describes witness protection.

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Potential Democratic VP candidate Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh comments on the lack of diversity in the U.S. Senate. Nip/Tuck actress Joely Richardson discusses how her TV show pushes the envelope.

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Comedian D.L. Hughley discusses the similarities between former presidents Reagan and Clinton. Country music star Travis Tritt reflects on his relationship with the legendary Ray Charles.

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Former President Bill Clinton takes time from his book blitz to comment on America's values, terrorism vs. communism and Kerry and Black America.

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Filmmaker Michael Moore shares how he acquired some of the more controversial footage for his record-breaking documentary, Fahrenheit 9/11. Writer Erica Kennedy discusses the power and influence of hip-hop.

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Journalist and former editor of The New Republic Michael Kinsley talks about his new position at the helm of the L.A. Times Op-Ed pages. Actor Willem Dafoe explains how he avoids being typecast.

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Filmmakers Helena Echegoyen and Todd Williams talk about their new documentary, The N-Word. Best-selling author Vince Flynn discusses prisoner torture and America's moral high ground.

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Outspoken publisher Larry Flynt gives his take on today's media. Actress Tamara Mowry shares the challenges and rewards of being a twin.

Archives June 2004

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image from Tuesday, June 1

Tuesday, June 1

Jamie Foxx discusses the controversy around the real life character he plays in his new TV movie, Redemption.


image from Wednesday, June 2

Wednesday, June 2

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 Thursday, June 3

Thursday, June 3

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."


image from Friday, June 4

Friday, June 4

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


image from Monday, June 7

Monday, June 7

Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel reflects on the legacy of former President Reagan and comments on George Tenet's resignation. Actor Jon Cryer discusses TV's reality show fad.


image from Tuesday, June 8

Tuesday, June 8

BusinessWeek's Jim Ellis gives financial advice to graduating college students. Musician Everlast shares the aftereffects of having a heart attack at age 27.


image from Wednesday, June 9

Wednesday, June 9

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich reflects on the Reagan legacy. Entrepreneur Janice Bryant Howroyd describes how she built one of the largest Black-owned businesses in the U.S.


image from Thursday, June 10

Thursday, June 10

Former Army secretary Clifford Alexander discusses the recent "stop-loss order" for U.S. soldiers in Iraq. Musician Henry Rollins talks about his USO tour.


image from Friday, June 11

Friday, June 11

Prolific TV writer David Milch discusses the relationship between substance abuse and creativity. Gospel music star CeCe Winans reflects on growing up in a large musical family.


image from Monday, June 14

Monday, June 14

Former U.S. ambassador to the UN, Richard Holbrooke shares his thoughts on the upcoming transfer of power to the Iraqi Governing Council. Author Alice Randall discusses her new novel.


image from Tuesday, June 15

Tuesday, June 15

Tavis goes behind the scenes of the Arab network, Al Jazeera, with Arab-American filmmaker Jehane Noujaim and Sudanese journalist Hassan Ibrahim. Director Allen Hughes talks about his new TV series.


image from Wednesday, June 16

Wednesday, June 16

Conservative New York Times columnist David Brooks discusses nation building and comedian Paul Rodriguez shares observations from his USO tour.


image from Thursday, June 17

Thursday, June 17

Harvard law professor Charles Ogletree discusses the re-segregation of America. Actor, WW2 vet and Purple Heart recipient James Garner gives his views on war.


image from Friday, June 18

Friday, June 18

Entrepreneur and owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks Mark Cuban describes his upcoming reality TV show, The Benefactor. Singer Morris Day talks about his new CD.


image from Monday, June 21

Monday, June 21

Veteran journalist Joe Conason reacts to the 60 Minutes interview with former President Clinton. Funnymen Marlon and Shawn Wayans explain how their family works together on film and TV ideas.


image from Tuesday, June 22

Tuesday, June 22

Kristin Forbes, a member of the Council of Economic Advisors, critiques the G8 Summit. Economist, author and game show host Ben Stein describes his new book, a comical guide to personal finance.


image from Wednesday, June 23

Wednesday, June 23

Democratic political consultant Donna Brazile critiques diversity in the Kerry campaign. Former New York Mob figure Henry Hill describes witness protection.


image from Thursday, June 24

Thursday, June 24

Potential Democratic VP candidate Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh comments on the lack of diversity in the U.S. Senate. Nip/Tuck actress Joely Richardson discusses how her TV show pushes the envelope.


image from Friday, June 25

Friday, June 25

Comedian D.L. Hughley discusses the similarities between former presidents Reagan and Clinton. Country music star Travis Tritt reflects on his relationship with the legendary Ray Charles.


image from Monday, June 28

Monday, June 28

Former President Bill Clinton takes time from his book blitz to comment on America's values, terrorism vs. communism and Kerry and Black America.


image from Tuesday, June 29

Tuesday, June 29

Filmmaker Michael Moore shares how he acquired some of the more controversial footage for his record-breaking documentary, Fahrenheit 9/11. Writer Erica Kennedy discusses the power and influence of hip-hop.


image from Wednesday, June 30

Wednesday, June 30

Journalist and former editor of The New Republic Michael Kinsley talks about his new position at the helm of the L.A. Times Op-Ed pages. Actor Willem Dafoe explains how he avoids being typecast.