Former Democratic VP candidate John Edwards discusses his work with the Center on Poverty, Work and Opportunity. Actress Thandie Newton reflects on her career.

Author Salman Rushdie critiques the world's ability to process multiculturalism. Cirque du Soleil director Franco Dragone discusses his newest production, Le R've.

Journalist and author Joe Conason weighs in on Social Security and Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers. Jazz legend Herbie Hancock explains how one can learn by just listening.

Kinko's founder Paul Orfalea describes how he capitalized on his "learning opportunities" and turned a simple idea into a multimillion dollar enterprise.

Author Jonathan Kozol discusses segregation in school systems. Actor Elijah Wood talks about the impact on his life of the Lord of the Rings film trilogy.

Noted economist and News York Times Op-Ed columnist Paul Krugman talks about rebuilding New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. Country music superstar Clint Black discusses his fund-raising efforts for various causes.

Diane Ragsdale, former colleague of Harriet Miers, says the nominee could be a swing vote on the Supreme Court. Frankie Beverly reflects on the success of Maze, the R&B group he founded.

Rep. Bennie Thompson discusses FEMA's vendor contracts for the Gulf Coast cleanup. Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino explains how she combines her acting career with her human rights interests.

Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan explains the purpose of the Million More Movement. Actress Amy Brenneman discusses her new film, Nine Lives.

Former Georgia senator Sam Nunn says nuclear threat is a leadership challenge for the world. Actor Jeff Daniels explains why he chooses to live in a small country town.

The Southern Baptist Convention's Dr. Richard Land says he trusts Bush and his Supreme Court decisions. Author and former Episcopal Bishop John Shelby Spong laments the misuse of the Bible.

Broadcast journalist Bob Costas discusses the best and worst changes in baseball. "Hip-hop violinist" Miri Ben-Ari says her violin is her voice and showcases it in a special performance.

Alden McDonald, CEO of Liberty Bank & Trust in New Orleans, addresses the rebuilding efforts in the Big Easy. Actress Patricia Clarkson discusses her new film Good Night, And Good Luck.

Kamala Harris reflects on being San Francisco's first-ever female District Attorney. Oscar-nominated director Spike Lee discusses his memoir and his career as a filmmaker.

NBA legend Bill Russell discusses the new NBA dress code, the last time he played a game, his rivalry with Wilt Chamberlain and his feature on the Sundance Channel's new series, Iconoclasts.

Sen. Patrick Leahy, the Judiciary Committee's ranking Democrat, weighs in on the Miers nomination and Greenspan's replacement. Grammy-winning veteran rocker Melissa Etheridge discusses her breast cancer battle.

Author Bruce Feiler considers Iraq's new constitution. Amy Tan explains the title of her controversial new book, Saving Fish from Drowning.

The Wall Street Journal's John Harwood discusses possible indictments this week of key officials in the CIA leak case. Actor-filmmaker Adam Goldberg explains the idea behind his new film, I Love Your Work. Tavis also pays a final tribute to civil rights icon Rosa Parks.

Social critic Barbara Ehrenreich looks at the white-collar unemployed in her new book, Bait and Switch: The (Futile) Pursuit of the American Dream. Psychiatrist Dr. Price Cobbs explains "Black Rage."

Xavier University President Dr. Norman Francis describes the new board designed to address Louisiana's recovery needs. Christopher Kennedy Lawford shares how his previous substance abuse has shaped him.

Alliance for Justice president Nan Aron weighs in on the nomination of Judge Alito to the Supreme Court. Dr. Ernest Darkoh explains why AIDS is decimating Africa.