Tavis talks to Meet the Press host Tim Russert and former New Jersey governor and EPA chief Christine Todd Whitman.

Tavis talks to Texas Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, New York Times columnist David Brooks and political analyst Ann Coulter.

Journalist Pat Buchanan discusses Where the Right Went Wrong, and Sean "P. Diddy" Combs talks about his "Vote or Die!" campaign.

The Conservation Fund's Charles Jordan discusses bringing more people of color into the environmental movement. Actor Aaron Eckhart talks about the darkness of his new film, Suspect Zero.

Princeton professor Dr. Cornel West talks about his new book, Democracy Matters, the follow up to Race Matters. Actress Neve Campbell explains why she added producer to her rèsumè.

Michigan's Gov. Jennifer Granholm discusses our present state as a nation. Author Jeff Stetson talks about his new book, Blood of Leaves.

Actor David Hyde Pierce discusses Alzheimer's, a disease that afflicted both his father and grandfather. Filmmaker Reginald Hudlin talks about the impact of Blacks on world trends.

Personal finance expert Lynette Khalfani defines "good" vs. "bad" debt. Legendary musician Al Jarreau previews his new CD—his first jazz project in 27 years & the kickoff to the 2nd half of his career.

In a special birthday roundtable, Tavis' friends, actors Blair Underwood, Jasmine Guy, Wren T. Brown and exec producer Neal Kendall, reflect on what it means to turn 40 - a milestone they each reached this year; plus a few surprises!

Songstress Anita Baker talks about her love of Detroit and the collaborative effort behind her music; she also performs a song from her new CD, "My Everything."

Political analyst Bill Press talks about his new book, Bush Must Go. Noted actor John C. Reilly explains how he looks for good overall roles.

Groundbreaking TV producer and activist Norman Lear promotes voting and children's advocate Geoffrey Canada addresses the school failure rates of African American children.

Tavis catches up with the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, as she prepares for her first Los Angeles performance in 21 years.

New Kerry campaign advisor Joe Lockhart says politics is a contact sport. Actor Michael K. Williams, of HBO's critically acclaimed series, The Wire, reflects on how a facial scar changed his career.

Grammy-nominated singer Jill Scott says she's working to be an artist that stands the test of time and performs a song from her new CD, "Beautifully Human."

House Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi unveils the six "core values" that make up the Democrats' New Partnership for America's Future. Actress Felicity Huffman talks about her new TV series, Desperate Housewives.

Washington Post correspondent and Middle East expert Robin Wright discusses the United Nations view of the U.S. Singer Lalah Hathaway talks about honoring the association with her father and his legacy.

Sojourner magazine founder Jim Wallis discusses the role of religion in this year's election. Actors - and real-life couple - Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker describe how their relationship impacts working together.

New Mexico's Gov. Bill Richardson discusses the Bush and Kerry debate styles. Astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson says everyone should be comfortable with science.

Environmentalist and author Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. says Bush is the worst environmental president ever. Doug Nelson, President of The Annie E. Casey Foundation, wants to make sure all kids graduate from high school.

Former Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean discusses his new book, You Have the Power, and previews tomorrow night's debate. Jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis talks about his newest project.

Former White House counsel John Dean, attorney Connie Rice, writer - and swing voter - John Ridley and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez assess the first Bush-Kerry face-off in Tavis' "Debate Roundtable."