Shows July 2005
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Friday, July 1
Bewitched and Cinderella Man producer Penny Marshall reflects on being in a show biz family and says Hollywood turns out so many remakes because it's afraid of original thought.
Monday, July 4
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Steve Hahn describes the political activism of African American slaves. International singing star Nikka Costa reflects on her original style and gives a special performance.
Tuesday, July 5
Ethical investment pioneer Amy Domini explains why such investing is important. Lost star Matthew Fox speculates on how his hit show connects with viewers.
Wednesday, July 6
Journalist Bob Herbert discusses his new book, Promises Betrayed: Waking Up from the American Dream. Motown R&B artist Kem reflects on the power of redemption.
Thursday, July 7
Hollywood legend Burt Reynolds talks about his friend Ossie Davis, what he learned from his near-death experience and surviving the ups and downs of his career.
Friday, July 8
Former GE CEO Jack Welch describes what makes "winning" companies. Singer-songwriter Tori Amos says motherhood has changed everything for her.
Monday, July 11
Newsweek's Michael Isikoff offers insight into his exclusive piece on Karl Rove and the CIA leak case. NBA All-Star Alonzo Mourning discusses his on-going battle with kidney disease.
Tuesday, July 12
Celebrated author Terry McMillan discusses her latest literary outing, The Interruption of Everything. British actor and Dark Waters star Tim Roth reflects on the terrorist attacks in London.
Wednesday, July 13
Legendary civil rights-era journalist Karl Fleming says he learned "real bravery" from activists in Birmingham, AL. Singer Amerie reflects on her biracial heritage.
Thursday, July 14
Cultural critic Bakari Kitwana explains the backstory of his new book, Why White Kids Love Hip Hop. Veteran film composer Danny Elfman describes the influence of his time in West Africa on his music.
Friday, July 15
Six Feet Under creator Alan Ball gives insider scoop on the show's final season. Jazz vocal improviser Ra˙l Midón shares how being blind affects his music and performs "State of Mind," from his debut CD.
Monday, July 18
Political analyst Lawrence O'Donnell, the first to publicly tie Karl Rove to the CIA leak case, weighs in on the latest developments. Wedding Crashers star Jane Seymour reflects on becoming an American citizen.
Tuesday, July 19
Professor Anita Hill weighs in on the looming battle over the new Supreme Court nominee. Terrence Howard and Taryn Manning discuss the underlying motivation of their characters in the new film, Hustle & Flow.
Wednesday, July 20
Political analyst Sherry Bebitch Jeffe examines the nomination of John Roberts to the Supreme Court. Author Jared Diamond discusses what our society can learn from the collapse of great civilizations of the past.
Thursday, July 21
Oscar-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton, star of the Bad News Bears remake, reflects on being dismissed by people and rising above assumptions that "all Southerners are slow."
Friday, July 22
Time magazine's Christopher John Farley discusses the current state of the music business. TLC's T-Boz and Chilli consider life without their "sister."
Monday, July 25
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright discusses the war on terror and U.S. foreign policy. Multi-talented Nick Cannon says he wants to affect culture, not just community.
Tuesday, July 26
Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions discusses the upcoming confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee John Roberts. Oscar-winner Tim Robbins explains his play-turned-TV movie, Embedded - a reaction to the war in Iraq.
Wednesday, July 27
Attorney Fred McClure critiques the views of his friend and former colleague, Supreme Court nominee John Roberts. The Island's star Djimon Honsou reflects on his treatment by African Americans in the U.S.
Thursday, July 28
Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry discusses her mixed-race upbringing, Emmy nods and future projects. Attorney Jeanne Finberg explains Medicaid and the new prescription drug benefit.
Friday, July 29
Basketball legend John Wooden says everyone is a leader to someone. Musician Alanis Morissette reflects on the evolution of her voice and performs a song from her new CD, "Jagged Little Pill Acoustic."





















