Don Hewitt, creator of 60 Minutes, considers ways to attract young people to news programs. Actor Jimmy Smits talks about being the newest addition to The West Wing.

Former UN ambassador and civil rights pioneer Andrew Young shares his memories of meeting the pontiff. Actress Cynthia Nixon, star of HBO's Warm Springs, talks about life after Sex and the City. Tavis also reflects on his visit with Pope John Paul II and pays a final tribute.

In his first national TV interview since the Supreme Court ruling on Title IX, Roderick Jackson discusses the meaning of his victory. David Duchovny talks about his directorial debut with House of D.

Democratic Leader Sen. Harry Reid discusses the battle with the White House over judicial nominees and the future of Social Security. Trailblazing actress Diahann Carroll considers her legendary status in the business.

Commissioner David Stern critiques the state of the NBA. Innovative techno artist Moby describes how he creates his music at home.

New York Times columnist and author Thomas L. Friedman explains how the "flattening of the world" is leveling the global competitive playing field. Former B2K frontman Omarion gives his take on the breakup of the band.

Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Sen. Jay Rockefeller discusses U.S. intelligence failures and previews confirmation hearings on John Negroponte. Actor-producer Anthony LaPaglia describes the difficulty in making indie films.

Veteran sports exec Pat Williams, author of How to Be Like Jackie Robinson, reflects on the baseball great's legacy. Music superstar Rev. Al Green shares how he balances secular and gospel music.

Philanthropist Oral Lee Brown explains how she made good on her promise to send a classroom of first graders to college. Sahara star Steve Zahn says the academic approach to drama wasn't for him.

Historian and author Scott Sandage discusses his self-help book for stressed-out Americans, Born Losers: A History of Failure in America. Actor-musician Malcolm-Jamal Warner reflects on growing up on television.

At the close of another tax season, Ariel Capital Management CEO John Rogers explains mutual funds. Everybody Loves Raymond star Doris Roberts wants to make a positive difference for children affected by HIV/AIDS.

Lan Samantha Chang talks about her new appointment as director of the prestigious University of Iowa Writers' Workshop. Actor and Spamalot author Eric Idle discusses life after Monty Python.

California Superior Court Judge Wendy Lindley explains her compassionate alternative to the criminal justice system. Jay Roach, director of the Austin Powers films and Meet the Fockers, says comedy is an antidote to fear.

Former presidential hopeful, now DNC chair, Howard Dean explains his mission of refocusing the Democratic Party. Actor and rap superstar Ice Cube, star of XXX: State of the Union, discusses building his career by recognizing opportunities.

NEA president Reg Weaver details the nation's first lawsuit over funding for the No Child Left Behind Act. Retired Episcopal Bishop John Shelby Spong, author of The Sins of Scripture, debates how the Bible should be interpreted.

Diabesity author Dr. Francine Kaufman says this generation of children may be the first to live shorter lives than their parents. Actor Omar Epps, star of TV's House, reflects on family and his ever-expanding career.

New York Times columnist and Bushworld author Maureen Dowd discusses competing in the "boys' club." The multitalented Erykah Badu describes the values she received from each of her five mothers.

Former GE CEO Jack Welch describes what makes "winning" companies. Singer-songwriter Tori Amos says motherhood has changed everything for her.

Univision's Spanish-language broadcaster Jorge Ramos weighs in on U.S. immigration policy. A pioneer of the independent film movement, director John Sayles explains the difficulty in telling honest stories in Hollywood.

The Children's Partnership's co-founder Wendy Lazarus looks at the crisis of kids and health care. A Sense of Duty author Quang X. Pham talks about his journey from Vietnam refugee to Marine Corps aviator.

Filmmaker Alex Gibney discusses his new documentary Enron: The Smartest Guns in the Room. Actress Kellita Smith reveals what it's like to work with Bernie Mac.