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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.

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First up on our weeklong "Road to Health" series, former Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher gives an overview of the nation's health, and the legendary Della Reese shares her practical and personal advice for living with diabetes.

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Secretary of State Colin Powell talks about his successful battle with prostate cancer. Author and columnist Arianna Huffington discusses the addition of Sen. John Edwards to the Democratic presidential ticket.

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NBA All Star Alonzo Mourning talks about the rare kidney disease that forced him to retire. Actress Melissa Joan Hart discusses heart disease.

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Tavis talks to L.A.'s top cop, William J. Bratton, and actress Holly Robinson Peete.

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Actors Bruce Willis and Cedric The Entertainer discuss their collaboration on Ephraim's Song, a fund-raising theatrical event, and health issues for foster children.

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Tavis talks to Newsweek's Michael Isikoff and hip-hop mogul Damon Dash.

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Sen. Carl Levin discusses the atmosphere of the administration prior to the war. Actor Jeff Bridges says he works in movies he'd like to watch.

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Tavis talks with San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom about today's Senate vote on the constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage, and actor Tony Danza about his career and his upcoming talk show.

15

Rapper-turned-actor Will Smith talks about his success in movies, music and TV, his family and his newest film, I, Robot.

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Tavis talks to Carmen Binladin, sister-in-law of the world's most wanted man, about her new book and actor Jon Heder, star of the sleeper summer hit, Napoleon Dynamite.

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Homeland security expert, Dr. Stephen Flynn, discusses the fallout from the 9/11 Commission report. Star of the new TV series, Kevin Hill, Taye Diggs talks about the benefits and challenges of Hollywood.

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Music impresario Quincy Jones discusses the death of his friend Ray Charles, the origin of his "We Are the Future" project and the importance of helping others.

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Emmy-winning journalist Bonnie Anderson discusses her new book, News Flash - a critical look at the world of TV news. Olympic sprinter Maurice Greene describes the road to Athens.

22

Filmmaker Spike Lee reflects on his film career and weighs in on the Michael Moore documentary and Bill Cosby's controversial remarks. Tonya Lewis Lee & Crystal McCrary Anthony discuss their new book, Gotham Diaries.

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Two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington discusses his love for the theater, the challenges of directing films and why he did a remake of the political thriller, The Manchurian Candidate.

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First up in our coverage of the Democratic National Convention, Tavis talks to former President Bill Clinton and former Clinton Chief of Staff Mack McLarty.

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Tavis talks to former presidential contender Gov. Howard Dean, California's Sen. Barbara Boxer and actor and Democratic activist Richard Dreyfuss.

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Tavis talks to the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Sen. Joe Biden, and Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.

29

Tavis talks to the Democratic Party's rising star, Illinois U.S. Senate candidate Barack Obama, Rev. Al Sharpton, and analysts Donna Brazile and Arianna Huffington.

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Tavis talks to the National Co-Chair of Sen. Kerry's campaign, Rep. Harold Ford, Rep. Ellen Tauscher and ABC newsman Peter Jennings.

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Shows July 2004

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image from Thursday, July 1

Thursday, July 1

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.


image from Friday, July 2

Friday, July 2

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


image from Monday, July 5

Monday, July 5

First up on our weeklong "Road to Health" series, former Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher gives an overview of the nation's health, and the legendary Della Reese shares her practical and personal advice for living with diabetes.


image from Tuesday, July 6

Tuesday, July 6

Secretary of State Colin Powell talks about his successful battle with prostate cancer. Author and columnist Arianna Huffington discusses the addition of Sen. John Edwards to the Democratic presidential ticket.


image from Wednesday, July 7

Wednesday, July 7

NBA All Star Alonzo Mourning talks about the rare kidney disease that forced him to retire. Actress Melissa Joan Hart discusses heart disease.


image from Thursday, July 8

Thursday, July 8

Tavis talks to L.A.'s top cop, William J. Bratton, and actress Holly Robinson Peete.


image from Friday, July 9

Friday, July 9

Actors Bruce Willis and Cedric The Entertainer discuss their collaboration on Ephraim's Song, a fund-raising theatrical event, and health issues for foster children.


image from Monday, July 12

Monday, July 12

Tavis talks to Newsweek's Michael Isikoff and hip-hop mogul Damon Dash.


image from Tuesday, July 13

Tuesday, July 13

Sen. Carl Levin discusses the atmosphere of the administration prior to the war. Actor Jeff Bridges says he works in movies he'd like to watch.


image from Wednesday, July 14

Wednesday, July 14

Tavis talks with San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom about today's Senate vote on the constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage, and actor Tony Danza about his career and his upcoming talk show.


image from Thursday, July 15

Thursday, July 15

Rapper-turned-actor Will Smith talks about his success in movies, music and TV, his family and his newest film, I, Robot.


image from Friday, July 16

Friday, July 16

Tavis talks to Carmen Binladin, sister-in-law of the world's most wanted man, about her new book and actor Jon Heder, star of the sleeper summer hit, Napoleon Dynamite.


image from Monday, July 19

Monday, July 19

Homeland security expert, Dr. Stephen Flynn, discusses the fallout from the 9/11 Commission report. Star of the new TV series, Kevin Hill, Taye Diggs talks about the benefits and challenges of Hollywood.


image from Tuesday, July 20

Tuesday, July 20

Music impresario Quincy Jones discusses the death of his friend Ray Charles, the origin of his "We Are the Future" project and the importance of helping others.


image from Wednesday, July 21

Wednesday, July 21

Emmy-winning journalist Bonnie Anderson discusses her new book, News Flash - a critical look at the world of TV news. Olympic sprinter Maurice Greene describes the road to Athens.


image from Thursday, July 22

Thursday, July 22

Filmmaker Spike Lee reflects on his film career and weighs in on the Michael Moore documentary and Bill Cosby's controversial remarks. Tonya Lewis Lee & Crystal McCrary Anthony discuss their new book, Gotham Diaries.


image from Friday, July 23

Friday, July 23

Two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington discusses his love for the theater, the challenges of directing films and why he did a remake of the political thriller, The Manchurian Candidate.


image from Monday, July 26

Monday, July 26

First up in our coverage of the Democratic National Convention, Tavis talks to former President Bill Clinton and former Clinton Chief of Staff Mack McLarty.


image from Tuesday, July 27

Tuesday, July 27

Tavis talks to former presidential contender Gov. Howard Dean, California's Sen. Barbara Boxer and actor and Democratic activist Richard Dreyfuss.


image from Wednesday, July 28

Wednesday, July 28

Tavis talks to the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Sen. Joe Biden, and Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.


image from Thursday, July 29

Thursday, July 29

Tavis talks to the Democratic Party's rising star, Illinois U.S. Senate candidate Barack Obama, Rev. Al Sharpton, and analysts Donna Brazile and Arianna Huffington.


image from Friday, July 30

Friday, July 30

Tavis talks to the National Co-Chair of Sen. Kerry's campaign, Rep. Harold Ford, Rep. Ellen Tauscher and ABC newsman Peter Jennings.