Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Thomas E. Ricks talks about his book, Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq. Producer-writer-director John Wells gives the backstory on his new CBS series, Smith.

Dr. Imad Moustapha, Syria's envoy to the U.S., discusses the desire to engage in talks that could provide a solution to the Middle East crisis. Actress Emily Procter talks about life before CSI Miami.

Middle East scholar Vali Nasr says the U.S. underestimated the rift between the sects in the region. Actor Stephen Root discusses researching Richard Clark - the role he plays in the ABC miniseries, The Path to 9/11.

Grey's Anatomy star Isaiah Washington and former counsel to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Clarence B. Jones discuss investing in Africa. Former Clinton policy advisor Eric Liu explains the importance of mentors.

Tavis talks with the Hoover Institution's Dr. Kiron Skinner about a new report on the viability of missile defense for the U.S. and revisits his conversation with actor James Caan.

Tavis talks with linguist Geoffrey Nunberg about the new book, Talking Right, and revisits his conversation with actor-comedian Martin Lawrence.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu weighs in on the Israel-Lebanon crisis and Tavis revisits his conversation with actor Samuel L. Jackson.

Tavis talks with law professor Spencer Overton about new charges of voter suppression in the '04 elections and revisits his conversation with tennis legend Billie Jean King.

Tavis talks with filmmaker Thomas Allen Harris about the award-winning documentary, The Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela, and and revisits his conversation with actress Geena Davis.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ron Suskind discusses developments in Lebanon and London and U.S. policy in the war on terror. Actor Matt Dillon talks about his new feature drama, Factotum.

Writer-filmmaker Nora Ephron discusses her latest book, I Feel Bad About My Neck. African American history scholar Dr. Peniel E. Joseph reflects on the origins of the Black Power Movement.

Filmmaker Spike Lee discusses his documentary on post-Katrina New Orleans, When the Levees Broke. Rep. Adam Schiff weighs in on U.S. leadership, foreign policy and national security.

In New Orleans, a discussion on the continuing impact of Hurricane Katrina includes Angela Blackwell of PolicyLink, journalist Jed Horne, State Rep. Charmaine Marchand, filmmaker Royce Osborn and Police Superintendent Warren Riley.

Part 2 of a discussion on post-Katrina re-building efforts in New Orleans includes PolicyLink's Angela Blackwell, Jed Horne of the Times-Picayune, State Representative Charmaine Marchand, filmmaker Royce Osborn and iconic entertainer Irma Thomas.

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.

Social critic Thomas Frank discusses the implications of party-switching in the mid-term elections. Trumpeter Christian Scott explains the inspiration for his "Katrina's Eyes" and gives a special performance.

Journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault talks about the positive face of Africa. Actor Thomas Haden Church comments on his upcoming TV and film projects.

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.

Writer Stanley Crouch reflects on his love of jazz. Singer Linda Ronstadt and Cajun music legend Ann Savoy discuss their collaboration on "Adieu False Heart."

Oscar-nominated songwriter Elvis Costello and New Orleans legend Allen Toussaint discuss their collaboration on the acclaimed CD, "The River in Reverse."

Historian Douglas Brinkley discusses his book, The Great Deluge, which details the days in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. Somebody's Someone author Regina Louise describes being a product of the foster care system.

Israel Gaither shares the backstory of becoming the first African American National Commander in Salvation Army history. Entertainment mogul Merv Griffin discusses his diverse career.

Personal finance expert Michelle Singletary lays out a money lesson for any stage in a relationship. Oscar- and Emmy-winning actor Louis Gossett, Jr. details his struggle with liver cancer.