State legislator and congressional candidate Keith Ellison responds to the attention he's getting for being a Black Muslim in Minnesota. Los Angeles Times journalist Jim Newton discusses the new Supreme Court term.

New York Times columnist Frank Rich discusses his new book, The Greatest Story Ever Sold: The Decline and Fall of Truth from 9/11 to Katrina. The Dirty Dozen Brass Band performs a song from the new CD, "What's Going On."

Former senator and U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. John Danforth discusses how faith informs the way people live their lives and engage in politics. Actor Roscoe Orman talks about his new memoir, Sesame Street Dad.

USA Today's Washington bureau chief Susan Page previews the midterm elections. Room to Read founder John Wood discusses his book, Leaving Microsoft to Change the World.

Elder law attorney Steve Weisman talks about the "sandwich generation" and his new book, Boomer or Bust. Prolific singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson discusses his latest release, "Timeless Love."

Anti-nuclear activist Dr. Helen Caldicott discusses the aftermath of North Korea's nuclear test. Emmy-nominated actress Chandra Wilson reflects on her role in the hit TV show, Grey's Anatomy.

Syndicated columnist-author Arianna Huffington says that people should embrace failure. Comedian-actor Damon Wayans discusses why he's always doing something different.

The Washington Post's John Pomfret discusses his book, Chinese Lessons - an inside look at China. Award-winning playwright-author Eve Ensler weighs in on America after 9/11 and Katrina.

Legendary TV star Peter Falk talks about his career, his signature Detective Columbo role and his passion for drawing. Tavis also pays tribute to Negro Leagues baseball great Buck O'Neil.

Filmmaker Deborah Scranton and Sgt. Zack Bazzi discuss the documentary, The War Tapes. Humorist Andy Borowitz explains his new book, The Republican Playbook.

DNC Chair Howard Dean assesses his party's chances in the midterm election. Former assistant director of faith-based initiatives for President Bush, David Kuo, discusses his explosive new book, Tempting Faith.

Time magazine's White House correspondent Mike Allen speculates on the GOP campaign strategy for the midterm elections. Judge Glenda Hatchett discusses how her show is different from other courtroom shows.

Foreign policy expert Nancy Soderberg weighs in on U.N. sanctions against North Korea for their nuclear testing. Comedian-author Larry Miller discusses his book, Spoiled Rotten America.

Hartford Courant columnist Stan Simpson compares the Lamont-Lieberman Senate race to David and Goliath. Journalist-turned-Hazelden exec William Cope Moyers discusses his battle with addiction.

Oscar-nominated actor James Cromwell, star of The Queen, talks about his career and his connections to the civil rights movement.

Illinois Sen. Barack Obama comments on testing the waters for a White House run and discusses his new book, The Audacity of Hope.

Political reporter Halimah Abdullah analyzes Tennessee's Corker-Ford Senate race. Jazz legends George Benson and Al Jarreau talk about their collaboration on the new CD, "Givin' It Up."

Journalist Andrew Sullivan assesses the growing dissatisfaction with the GOP among conservative voters. Singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado discusses her musical influences and performs a track from her new CD, "Loose."

Actors Tim Robbins and Derek Luke plus real-life South African hero Patrick Chamusso discuss the new apartheid-era film, Catch a Fire.

Comedy legend Bob Newhart says the country is becoming too politically correct and talks about his new autobiography, I Shouldn't Even Be Doing This!

Veteran newsman Dan Rather discusses his career with CBS and the new HDNet show, Dan Rather Reports. Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina describes her climb up the corporate ladder.

CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo comments on her observations during a recent visit to China. Celebrated photographer Annie Leibovitz feels photos are important because they're mirrors into our lives.