E-mail a friendApril 6, 2006
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.
Kevin Phillips
Kevin Phillips
Former GOP strategist Kevin Phillips is a political and economic commentator, whose predictions regarding shifting voting patterns in presidential elections proved accurate. His books include: The Emerging Republican Majority, used by Nixon in his '68 presidential campaign; The Politics of Rich and Poor; American Dynasty, on the Bush family; and American Theocracy. The Connecticut-based writer became disaffected with both major parties and re-registered as a political independent.
Tip "T.I." Harris
Tip "T.I." Harris
Tip Harris (a.k.a. "T.I.") made a name in the rap world with his '01 solo debut. The two-time Grammy winner dominated record sales in '06 and co-exec produced the soundtrack to the hit film, Hustle & Flow. He's co-CEO of Grand Hustle record label, on which he recently released his 6th studio album, "Paper Trail"—a CD that has already produced three Billboard Top 100 tracks. He also made the transition to actor, with roles in ATL and American Gangster, and is set to launch a collection of non-fiction books.