Shows February 2005
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Tuesday, February 1
National Urban League CEO Marc Morial discusses the relevancy of his organization. Country singing star LeAnn Rimes says she learned at an early age that business and family don't mix.
Wednesday, February 2
Outspoken funny lady, actress and author Roseanne Barr talks about her first time with Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show, her stand-up comedy "tour" and what she's learned about relationships.
Thursday, February 3
Bishop Harry Jackson talks about the growing number of African American ministers supporting President Bush. Soulful duo Daryl Hall and John Oates discuss their career and perform a song from their new CD, "Our Kind of Soul."
Friday, February 4
Filmmaker Shola Lynch describes her experience making the documentary, CHISHOLM '72: Unbought & Unbossed. R & B crooner Brian McKnight believes he's doing what God wants him to do.
Monday, February 7
Golden Globe-winning actress Annette Bening reflects on her Oscar nomination for Being Julia, the filmmaking process and family life.
Tuesday, February 8
Newsweek's Wall Street Editor Allan Sloan discusses President Bush's Social Security reform plan. Noted historian Dr. James O. Horton talks about the legacy of slavery and the PBS series, Slavery and the Making of America.
Wednesday, February 9
Bill Maher weighs in on issues that were left out of the past election. Sophie Okonedo, Best Supporting Actress Oscar nominee for her searing performance in Hotel Rwanda, talks about how real the movie felt while filming.
Thursday, February 10
Harry Johnson, president of the MLK National Memorial Foundation, discusses the challenges of the project. Law & Order star S. Epatha Merkerson discusses her new HBO film, Lackawanna Blues.
Friday, February 11
Civil rights pioneer, Congressman John Lewis, takes a look back on the milestones of the movement. Kinsey co-star, Laura Linney, reflects on her second Oscar nod.
Monday, February 14
Senate Finance Committee member, Arkansas Sen. Blanche Lincoln, discusses why the new Bush budget is bad news for most Americans. Rapper-actor Mos Def talks about his diverse career.
Tuesday, February 15
DNC treasurer, Andrew Tobias, talks personal finance. Counting Crows lead singer Adam Duritz reflects on his Oscar nod for Best Original Song.
Wednesday, February 16
Neurologist Dr. Cornelius Hopper discusses the crisis in inner-city medical care. Game show legend Bob Eubanks reflects on his career.
Thursday, February 17
Talented actor-director LeVar Burton assesses the climate for funding children's literacy programs. Media scholar Donald Bogle discusses his new book, Bright Boulevards, Bold Dreams.
Friday, February 18
Music great Lionel Richie reflects on the impact of the charity single, "We Are The World." The legendary Oscar Brown, Jr. ponders his title as "the father of rap" and also performs his classic, "People of Soul."
Monday, February 21
On the 40th anniversary of Malcolm X's death, actor-activist Ossie Davis - in the last TV interview he gave before he passed away earlier this month - and Malcolm's oldest daughter Attallah Shabazz discuss the legacy of the slain leader.
Tuesday, February 22
Former intelligence officer Melissa Boyle Mahle offers a rare glimpse inside the CIA. Gospel great BeBe Winans talks about his new album, "Dream."
Wednesday, February 23
Fred Gregory, NASA's newly appointed acting chief, talks about the causes and aftermath of the Challenger disaster. Rapper-actor Ludacris explains how he writes his lyrics and reflects on the evolution of hip-hop.
Thursday, February 24
Tuskegee Airmen Lowell Steward and Bill Terry reflect on their WWII military experiences. Filmmaker Michael Tucker and Capt. Jon Powers discuss the Iraq war documentary, Gunner Palace.
Friday, February 25
Author and evangelical leader Jim Wallis discusses his new book, God's Politics. Legendary actress Cicely Tyson remembers her friend, Ossie Davis.
Monday, February 28
Award-winning TV producer and writer Steven Bochco discusses the limits of broadcast TV and bringing ethnic diversity to primetime.




















