Shows December 2005
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Thursday, December 1
On the 50th anniversary of the Montgomery bus boycott, Tavis talks to Rev. Joseph Lowery, Rep. John Lewis and Johnnie Carr.
Friday, December 2
In part 2 of his panel discussion in Montgomery, Al, Tavis talks to Rev. Joseph Lowery, Rep. John Lewis and the city's mayor, Bobby Bright.
Monday, December 5
Tavis talks with Warren Riley, the newly appointed Police Superintendent in New Orleans, and revisits his conversation with actor John Travolta.
Tuesday, December 6
Tavis talks with immigrant rights advocate Angelica Salas about President Bush's proposed immigration policy and revisits his conversation with actress Halle Berry.
Wednesday, December 7
Tavis talks with California Rep. Ellen Tauscher about her recent trip to Iraq and revisits his conversation with actor Burt Reynolds.
Thursday, December 8
Tavis gets an update on New Orleans reconstruction efforts from Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu and revisits his conversation with actress Laura Linney.
Friday, December 9
Tavis talks with former White House counter-terrorism advisor Richard Clarke and revisits his conversation with actor Laurence Fishburne.
Monday, December 12
Mike Farrell weighs in on the Stanley Tookie Williams death penalty case. Michelle Yeoh discusses choosing roles that show Asian women as they really are and not just stereotypes.
Tuesday, December 13
Yvon Chouinard, CEO of the inspirational clothing goods company Patagonia, expresses his concern for the planet's future. Grammy-winning singer Faith Evans reflects on her new start.
Wednesday, December 14
Texas Rep. Kay Granger weighs in on the historic elections in Iraq. Actor Craig T. Nelson talks about learning sign language for his new film and Tavis pays a final tribute to groundbreaking comedian Richard Pryor.
Thursday, December 15
Oscar- and Emmy-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones talks about typecasting in the industry and what it was like to direct himself in the new film, The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada.
Friday, December 16
Best-selling author Anne Rice shares the backstory of the change of direction in her new novel, Christ the Lord. The Center for Community Change exec director, Deepak Bhargava, examines the health care system.
Monday, December 19
California Sen. Barbara Boxer weighs in on the federal wiretapping controversy. Actress Peri Gilpin explains the inspiration for the Lifetime telepic, For the Love of a Child. And Tavis pays tribute to actor John Spencer.
Tuesday, December 20
Hall of Fame NFL coach Don Shula talks about the Colts failed bid for an undefeated season. Leadership expert Larry Julian discusses his new book, God is My Success.
Wednesday, December 21
Television legend Dick Van Dyke reflects on turning 80 and talks about his new Hallmark movie, Murder 101.
Thursday, December 22
Tavis talks with Dan Glickman, president of the Motion Picture Association of America, and Earth Wind & Fire's Verdine White, Philip Bailey and Ralph Johnson.
Friday, December 23
Renowned writer Maya Angelou discusses the meaning of friends, family and life and talks about her upcoming holiday TV special.
Monday, December 26
Former Democratic presidential nominee Sen. John Kerry weighs in on the escalating tension over the war in Iraq. The "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul," Mary J. Blige, discusses her new lifestyle and new album, "Breakthrough."
Tuesday, December 27
Director Ron Howard reflects on making Cinderella Man and finding his niche in the entertainment business.
Wednesday, December 28
Mary Francis Berry shares the backstory of her new book about ex-slave Callie House and reparations. Alternative rock singer-songwriter Liz Phair critiques podcasting as a new outlet for her career.
Thursday, December 29
John Lahr, playwright and senior theater critic for The New Yorker, discusses his new book and recounts the life of August Wilson. Actress-model Iman reflects on being a cosmetics mogul.
Friday, December 30
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.






















