RNC chair Ken Mehlman addresses the issues that are leading African Americans to consider the Republican Party. Musician Van Hunt discusses the state of today's music and performs a song from his new CD.

Former U.S. Senator Gary Hart dissects today's G.O.P. and says Democrats have to recapture the language. Author Anne Lamott believes that people are starved for truth.

Oscar-winning actor Sir Ben Kingsley, one of the stars of the new film Lucky Number Slevin, explains the power of Shakespeare and the impact of being knighted.

Author Kevin Phillips discusses the alignment of religion and politics. Rapper-actor Tip "T.I." Harris explains the important lessons of his new film, ATL.

Economics professor William Easterly addresses the failing war on global poverty. Actor Seth Green reflects on the source of his political awareness.

Scientist Tim Flannery approaches global warming as a moral issue. R&B artist Ne-Yo explains how he's living his dream and performs a song from his debut CD, "In My Words."

French philosopher and writer Bernard-Henri Lévy shares his observations on race and class. Rapper-actor LL Cool J explains the reasons he's been able to remain in the game.

Former Nixon Counsel John Dean weighs in on the growing storm over the White House role in administration leaks. Award-winning columnist Carl Hiaasen talks about his book - the basis for the new film Hoot.

Univisión anchor Maria Elena Salinas discusses the immigration issues that prompted more rallies this week across the country. Religious scholar Karen Armstrong explains the path towards patience and enlightenment.

Editor-writer Lila Azam Zanganeh weighs in on the growing tension between the U.S. and Iran. Country music superstar Toby Keith says rap and country music are the most lyrically related.

Newsweek managing editor Jon Meacham discusses public vs. private religion. Investigative journalist Ann Louise Bardach critiques Cuba, 45 years after the Bay of Pigs invasion.

(Ret.) Marine Corps Gen. Anthony Zinni weighs in on the growing opposition to Defense Secretary Rumsfeld. Yale junior Hyder Akbar, author of Come Back to Afghanistan, reflects on his dual identity.

Foreign Policy magazine's Christine Chen discusses the U.S. visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao. Actor Bradley Whitford talks about life after The West Wing.

Carol Pott, editor of The Blue Pages, gives examples of "blue" companies. (Ret.) Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Haney, author of Inside Delta Force - the basis for CBS' new series The Unit - reflects on the merits of warfare.

Los Angeles Times Mexico City bureau chief Hector Tobar discusses the dawn of a Latino civil rights movement. Actor Ricardo Antonio Chavira explains how he landed his Desperate Housewives role.

Iowa's Gov. Tom Vilsack discusses pros and cons of a presidential run in '08. Ben Harper explains how a career in music was virtually unavoidable and performs a song from his new CD, "Both Sides of the Gun."

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Carl Bernstein ponders Senate hearings on the Bush administration. Tennis legend Billie Jean King reflects on her initial recognition of race and gender disparity in sports.

New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez explains his proposals to deal with soaring gas prices. Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis shares how it feels to be Commander in Chief.

Former Ambassador to the U.N. Agencies for Food and Agriculture Tony Hall says Americans need to be educated on the problem of hunger. 24's first lady Jean Smart reflects on the transition from stage to TV.

Best-selling author Gay Talese compares the craft of writing to being a tailor, recounts his coverage of the civil rights movement and discusses his new memoir, A Writer's Life.