Archives August 2004
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Monday, August 2
Marc Racicot, Chair of Bush-Cheney '04, weighs President Bush's accomplishments against Kerry's voting record. The Boondocks creator, Aaron McGruder, discusses the danger when "conscious entertainers" try to be "political leaders."
Tuesday, August 3
Filmmaker Robert Greenwald discusses the media impact on voters' decisions. Activist Kadiatou Diallo and filmmaker Kelly Anderson explore police misconduct.
Wednesday, August 4
Muhammad Ali and his wife, Lonnie, discuss the new Ali Center in Louisville, KY. Dr. Ian Smith, health columnist for Men's Health magazine, describes the disparities in health care.
Thursday, August 5
Northern California's Rep. Barbara Lee proposes that monitors preside over the November election, and the creator of Six Feet Under, Alan Ball, discusses society's fascination with death.
Friday, August 6
For our "Road to Weath" segment, Aletha Adams, Project Coordinator for Cleveland Saves, discusses financial literacy, and Kevin Hill star Michael Michele reflects on growing up biracial in Indiana.
Monday, August 9
The legendary Bill Cosby addresses the controversy over his recent comments that were intended to be a call to action to "turn the mirror around on ourselves."
Tuesday, August 10
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.
Wednesday, August 11
Writer, poet, and activist Dr. Maya Angelou explains the "epidemic of ignorance" in today's world and what we must do to overcome it.
Thursday, August 12
Actor, WWII vet and Purple Heart recipient James Garner gives his views on war, and Nip/Tuck actress Joely Richardson discusses how her TV show pushes the envelope. (r)
Friday, August 13
Rapper-turned-actor Will Smith talks about his success in movies, music and TV, his family and his newest film, I, Robot.
Monday, August 16
White House hopeful Sen. John Kerry gives his take on the situation in Iraq and talks about healthcare, taxes and Warren Buffet's involvement in his campaign.
Tuesday, August 17
Singer Alanis Morissette talks about life after the success of "Jagged Little Pill" and performs her new hit single.
Wednesday, August 18
Writer Gore Vidal explores the compatibility of freedom of speech and criticism of the government. Rapper Talib Kweli wants to bridge the gap between underground and mainstream artists.
Thursday, August 19
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.
Friday, August 20
Musician Henry Rollins talks about his USO tour. Singer Nelly Furtado reflects on her sophomore CD and being a new mom. (r)
Monday, August 23
Actors Tom Cruise and Jada Pinkett Smith, stars of the hit film, Collateral, talk about the creative challenges in living life on Hollywood's A-list.
Tuesday, August 24
General Motors' VP of Design Ed Welburn discusses what allows him to stand out in his field. Actor Mark Ruffalo talks about what fame might bring.
Wednesday, August 25
Ohio Gov. Bob Taft explains why his state is critical to the presidential election. Singer-activist Michael Franti tells why he doesn't wear shoes and performs a song from his new solo CD, "Songs From the Front Porch."
Thursday, August 26
Outspoken comedian Bill Maher is in gear for the second season of his HBO show, Real Time, and shares his thoughts on next week's GOP convention.
Friday, August 27
Matthew Scott, finance editor of Black Enterprise, says African Americans need to make sure wealth is passed on to the next generation. Actress Sanaa Lathan talks about her new film, Alien vs. Predator.
Monday, August 30
On the first night of coverage from the Republican National Convention, Tavis talks to Education Secretary, Rod Paige, and former congressmen J.C. Watts and Bob Barr.
Tuesday, August 31
Tavis talks to House Armed Services Committee chair, Rep. Duncan Hunter, J. Kenneth Blackwell, Ohio's Secretary of State, and Jennifer Millerwise, spokeswoman for the Bush-Cheney campaign.






















