Shows March 2005
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Tuesday, March 1
RNC chair Ken Mehlman assesses the GOP campaign. Award-winning documentary filmmakers Bobby Houston and Robert Hudson discuss the impact of winning an Oscar.
Wednesday, March 2
NASCAR chief Brian France discusses the exploding popularity of auto racing. The members of hip-hop trio De La Soul talk about the myth of rappers and rap lyrics.
Thursday, March 3
Sen. Debbie Stabenow discusses Social Security and Medicare costs. The Shield star Michael Chiklis talks about working with children's life saving organizations.
Friday, March 4
Financial expert Suze Orman talks about her latest book, The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous and Broke. Piano prodigy Lang Lang displays his impressive skills.
Monday, March 7
Vanity Fair writer Christopher Hitchens speculates on the upcoming elections in Iraq. SAG Award nominee Don Cheadle reflects on the importance of the Hotel Rwanda story.
Tuesday, March 8
Author and former Clinton diarist Janis Kearney describes growing up in a family of 19 children. Musician Michael McDonald speculates on what gives him his soulful sound and performs a song from his new CD.
Wednesday, March 9
Twenty-year-old millionaire entrepreneur Farrah Gray discusses his Reallionaire principles. Actress-writer Carrie Fisher reflects on the legacy of the Star Wars films.
Thursday, March 10
Icon - and one of Hollywood's "nice guys" - John Travolta discusses his career, indie films, family life, self-motivated learning and his newest projects, A Love Song for Bobby Long and Be Cool.
Friday, March 11
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."
Monday, March 14
Comedian Drew Carey talks about life before stardom, sitting on the couch with Carson and his new film, Robots.
Tuesday, March 15
GOP Sen. Norm Coleman talks about his opposition to some of the administration's proposed tax cuts. Actress Mary McCormack discusses first time motherhood, stem cell research and juvenile diabetes.
Wednesday, March 16
Texas Rep. Joe Barton previews Thursday's congressional hearing on steroid use in major league baseball. TV's 7th Heaven star Stephen Collins reflects on his wide-ranging career.
Thursday, March 17
Legendary writer Stan Lee reflects on the success of his superhero characters. Junior Middleweight champ Winky Wright talks about the fight game and life after boxing.
Friday, March 18
Sen. Susan Collins gives a firsthand account of the role of women in Iraq. R&B's newest star John Legend speculates on music of the future and performs a song from his new CD.
Monday, March 21
Dr. Peter Whybrow, author of the new book, American Mania, talks about living in the moment in order to live healthily. Award-winning actress Alfre Woodard reflects on living off the land as a child.
Tuesday, March 22
In his first TV interview since leaving Morning Edition, XM radio host Bob Edwards discusses his dismissal from NPR, his move to satellite radio and news management by the Bush White House.
Wednesday, March 23
Washington DC's congressional delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton takes a look at the morality angle of the Terri Schiavo case. The Upside of Anger star Erika Christensen talks about family life and her career.
Thursday, March 24
Margaret Wertheim, founder of the Institute For Figuring, discusses the continuing conflict between science and religion. Boxing great and host of NBC's The Contender Sugar Ray Leonard says the sport needs reform.
Friday, March 25
Journalist Azadeh Moaveni speculates on whether Iran is the next target in the President's plan to remake the Middle East. Melinda and Melinda star Radha Mitchell talks about the influx of Aussie actors in American cinema.
Monday, March 28
AARP President Marie Smith discusses the increasing role of seniors in the proposed revamp of Social Security and Medicare. Shonda Rhimes, creator of the new ABC medical drama, Grey's Anatomy, discusses cast diversity.
Tuesday, March 29
Best-selling crime novelist George Pelecanos explains how he comes up with story ideas. Eyes star Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon shares how she learned to speak English.
Wednesday, March 30
Harvard economist Roland Fryer discusses whether his work takes the focus off the race problem in America. Talented actress Regina King reflects on being an L.A. native, and Tavis pays a final tribute to celebrated attorney Johnnie Cochran.
Thursday, March 31
Dr. Gail Wyatt, Associate Director of the UCLA AIDS Institute, discusses the HIV/AIDS crisis and African American women. Sin City star Michael Clark Duncan reflects on getting his start as bodyguard to the stars.























