Self-made millionaire and Pursuit of Happyness author Chris Gardner describes his rags-to-riches journey. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Maraniss discusses his new book, Clemente.

Immaculèe Illibagiza describes how she survived the '94 genocide in Rwanda. Actor Paul Bettany comments on his new film, The Da Vinci Code.

Actress-activist Rosie Perez reflects on Puerto Rican pride. Groundbreaking young pilot Jamail Larkins describes the rush of flying a plane.

Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka tells why he decided to write his own story. Anthony Zuiker describes his path from Mirage hotel shuttle driver to creator of the CSI franchise.

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.

Former Ambassador to South Korea Thomas Hubbard discusses the continuing fallout over North Korea's missile testing. Actress Diane Ladd talks about her new memoir, Spiraling Through the School of Life.

Amy Liu, of the Brookings Institution, discusses the new report on the status of rebuilding New Orleans. Nigerian poet and novelist Chris Abani talks about his activism.

Sen. Bill Nelson discusses the deadly week in Iraq and the on-going crisis with North Korea. Janet Murguía, President of the National Council of La Raza, reports from their annual convention in Los Angeles.

General Motors' design chief Ed Welburn discusses competing in today's climate. Award-winning film director Kevin Smith talks about his new film, Clerks II.

Dr. Frank Page, newly elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention, discusses making a difference with a message. Director-writer-actor Edward Burns comments on the tough part of filmmaking.

Edward Djerejian, former U.S. ambassador to both Israel and Syria, discusses the escalating crisis in the Middle East. Oscar-nominated actress Toni Collette talks about her latest project.

Religious scholar Dr. Randall Balmer comments on the religious right's impact on America. Author-pastor Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook discusses her new book, Live Like You're Blessed.

Dr. Ziad Asali, founder-president of the American Task Force on Palestine, discusses the continuing crisis in the Middle East. Actress Naomie Harris talks about her new film projects, Pirates of the Caribbean and Miami Vice.

Los Angeles Times finance columnist Kathy Kristof talks about navigating the volatile stock market. Actor Jason Clarke discusses his latest project, Showtime's new series, Brotherhood.

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen reflects on the phenomenal success of his former company and discusses the need for America to change its spending policies.

Illinois Rep. Ray LaHood discusses the ongoing crisis in Lebanon. Emmy-winning actress Patricia Heaton talks about her post-Everybody Loves Raymond projects.

Former California congressman James Rogan believes his story is a testament to America. Grammy-winning singer-actress Macy Gray talks about her character in the indie film, Shadowboxer.

Former ambassador to the U.N. now New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson weighs in on the continuing crisis in the Middle East. Musician-turned-filmmaker Michael Franti discusses his new documentary and CD.

The Brookings Institution's Martin Indyk, former ambassador to Israel, discusses the crisis in the Middle East. Grammy-winning Los Lonely Boys perform a song from their new CD.

New York Times sportswriter William C. Rhoden discusses his new book on race and sports in America, Forty Million Dollar Slaves: The Rise, Fall and Redemption of the Black Athlete.

Consul General of Israel Ehud Danoch gives an update on the situation in the Middle East. Actor Mark Ruffalo comments on his latest projects, including the remake of All the King's Men.