Archives September 2006
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Friday, September 1
Actor Harrison Ford reveals what he likes - and doesn't - about the entertainment business and previews his latest film, Firewall.
Monday, September 4
Emmy Award-winning actor Tom Selleck talks about his career longevity, nontraditional casting in Hollywood and his latest primetime project, CBS's Jesse Stone: Night Passage.
Tuesday, September 5
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.
Wednesday, September 6
The Cook Political Report's Amy Walter handicaps key Congressional races in the midterm elections. British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae talks about her musical inspiration and performs a song from her self-titled debut CD.
Thursday, September 7
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."
Friday, September 8
Dick Cavett reflects on the era of his successful talk show, the interesting guest conversations he was privileged to have and tips he received from some of the greats.
Monday, September 11
Former National Security Advisor Richard Clarke weighs in on the U.S. war on terror. Rep. Jane Harman, the House Intelligence Committee's ranking Democrat, comments on America's capability to protect its homeland.
Tuesday, September 12
Prolific singer-songwriter Lionel Richie reflects on the longevity of his amazing career, working with young producers and his newest CD, "Coming Home."
Wednesday, September 13
Religious scholar Amir Hussain explains the purpose of interfaith dialogue. Singer-musician Catherine Russell discusses her musical influences and performs a song from her debut CD, "Cat."
Thursday, September 14
Ron Hall and Denver Moore provide the backstory of their book, Same Kind of Different as Me. Actor-producer Duane Martin comments on the new CW network and his project, The Momentum Experience.
Friday, September 15
Legendary entertainer Gladys Knight discusses her first encounter with racism, how she's lasted in the business for more than 50 years and her new CD, "Before Me."
Monday, September 18
Political scientist Benjamin Barber explains the significance of Interdependence Day. Golden Globe-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis recounts why she began writing children's books.
Tuesday, September 19
The Atlantic Monthly's James Fallows comments on U.S. plans for Iraq before the war. The CW network entertainment president Dawn Ostroff explains the logic behind the UPN-WB merger.
Wednesday, September 20
Chairman and co-founder of industry giant Sun Microsystems, Scott McNealy shares his business philosophy. Oscar-nominated actress Diane Lane talks about her new film, Hollywoodland.
Thursday, September 21
Veteran broadcast journalist Ray Suarez discusses his book on religion and politics, The Holy Vote. VeriSign Exec VP Vernon Irvin fears that technology can create a new breed of haves and have nots.
Friday, September 22
In an exclusive interview, Venezuelan President Hugo Chàvez discusses his oil-for-poor program, U.S. foreign relations policy, his controversial anti-Bush comments and criticism of the United Nations.
Monday, September 25
Tavis talks with the head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Illinois Rep. Rahm Emanuel, and author Janis Kearney.
Tuesday, September 26
Filmmaker CC Goldwater talks about the HBO documentary on her grandfather, Arizona Sen. Barry Goldwater. Jazz singer-songwriter-pianist Diana Krall performs a song from her new CD, "From This Moment On."
Wednesday, September 27
New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd talks about her new book, Are Men Necessary. Actor-director-producer Forest Whitaker reflects on his role as Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, in the new film, The Last King of Scotland.
Thursday, September 28
On the 15th anniversary of the death of jazz great Miles Davis, former bandmate, musician Herbie Hancock, Davis' son Erin Davis and nephew Vince Wilburn, Jr. discuss his life and legacy.
Friday, September 29
Legendary entertainer Tony Bennett discusses performing and touring at age 80 and the lack of individuality in today's artists.





















