Archives November 2006
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Wednesday, November 1
NYU's Brennan Center director, Michael Waldman, discusses the potential for widespread voting irregularities on Election Day. Actor Ed Harris talks about his preparation to play the title role in Copying Beethoven.
Thursday, November 2
International Crisis Group senior advisor John Prendergast discusses the worsening situation in Darfur. Kenyan Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai talks about the impact of environmental issues on poor people.
Friday, November 3
Former chief U.N. weapons inspector Scott Ritter discusses his new book, Target Iran. Actress-filmmaker Joey Lauren Adams explains the idea behind her first screenplay, Come Early Morning.
Monday, November 6
Time magazine's Joe Klein previews tomorrow's elections. Award-winning actor John Lithgow says kids are neglected in society in so many ways that it's necessary to target them as an audience.
Tuesday, November 7
In a special live broadcast, Tavis and his guests, Gray Davis, Dr. Kiron Skinner, Antonio Gonzalez and Sandra Tsing Loh analyze Election Day results. DNC Chair Howard Dean also weighs in on the party victory.
Wednesday, November 8
The Washington Post's Rajiv Chandrasekaran discusses the Rumsfeld resignation. Actor Elijah Wood talks about his recent projects, the films Bobby and Happy Feet and his new record label, Simian Records.
Thursday, November 9
Tess Gerritsen discusses her transition from successful physician to best-selling novelist. Bluesman Robert Cray explains why he wrote a protest song about the Iraq war.
Friday, November 10
The Chicago Tribune's Clarence Page weighs in on the Democratic victory and Rumsfeld's departure. Actor Alan Arkin says what he does on-screen is an expression of his life, but not the reason for it.
Monday, November 13
After co-hosting the Washington DC Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial Groundbreaking ceremony, Tavis talks with former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young, poet Maya Angelou, and former congressman Jack Kemp.
Tuesday, November 14
Panda Express founder Andrew Cherng discusses preparing for business opportunities. ER star Maura Tierney talks about the show's ratings resurgence.
Wednesday, November 15
Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh discusses today's Armed Services Committee hearings on Iraq. Academy Award-winning actor Adrien Brody reflects on the pros and cons of the spotlight.
Thursday, November 16
Dark Bargain author Lawrence Goldstone discusses the constitutional issues around slavery. Damien & Tourie Escobar - musical duo Nuttin' But Stringz - perform a track from their debut CD.
Friday, November 17
Apple Computer co-founder Steve Wozniak explains why he became a philanthropist. Actress-comedian Rain Pryor discusses the best and worst things about being the daughter of an icon.
Monday, November 20
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.
Tuesday, November 21
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.
Wednesday, November 22
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."
Thursday, November 23
Prolific singer-songwriter Lionel Richie reflects on the longevity of his amazing career, working with young producers and his newest CD, "Coming Home."
Friday, November 24
Legendary entertainer Tony Bennett discusses performing and touring at age 80 and the lack of individuality in today's artists.
Monday, November 27
Missouri Senator-elect Claire McCaskill says she plans on reviewing the federal budget management issues. Little Children star Kate Winslet critiques her acting.
Tuesday, November 28
Legendary author Gore Vidal reflects on growing older and talks about part 2 of his memoirs, Point to Point Navigation, which covers the forty years since part 1, Palimpsest.
Wednesday, November 29
Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed, a member of the Armed Services Committee, describes the situation in Iraq as a low-grade civil war. Fleetwood Mac guitarist-singer Lindsey Buckingham says rock music is about feeling, not skill.
Thursday, November 30
Retired U.S. Army Major General Paul Eaton discusses U.S. Middle East policy expectations under a new Defense Secretary and a Democratic Congress. Actor Aaron Eckhart talks about his film, Thank You for Smoking.






















