November 2006   
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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.

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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

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Panda Express founder Andrew Cherng discusses preparing for business opportunities. ER star Maura Tierney talks about the show's ratings resurgence.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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Prolific singer-songwriter Lionel Richie reflects on the longevity of his amazing career, working with young producers and his newest CD, "Coming Home."

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Legendary entertainer Tony Bennett discusses performing and touring at age 80 and the lack of individuality in today's artists.

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Missouri Senator-elect Claire McCaskill says she plans on reviewing the federal budget management issues. Little Children star Kate Winslet critiques her acting.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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AARP CEO Bill Novelli says America spends twice as much on health than any other industrialized nation, but without results. Comedic actress Catherine O'Hara discusses her new film, For Your Consideration.

Archives November 2006

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image from Wednesday, November 1

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.


image from Thursday, November 2

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.


image from Friday, November 3

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.


image from Monday, November 6

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.


image from Tuesday, November 7

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.


image from Wednesday, November 8

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.


image from Thursday, November 9

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.


image from Friday, November 10

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.


image from Monday, November 13

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.


image from Tuesday, November 14

Tuesday, November 14

Panda Express founder Andrew Cherng discusses preparing for business opportunities. ER star Maura Tierney talks about the show's ratings resurgence.


image from Wednesday, November 15

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.


image from Thursday, November 16

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.


image from Friday, November 17

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.


image from Monday, November 20

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.


image from Tuesday, November 21

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.


image from Wednesday, November 22

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."


image from Thursday, November 23

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."


image from Friday, November 24

Friday, November 24

Legendary entertainer Tony Bennett discusses performing and touring at age 80 and the lack of individuality in today's artists.


image from Monday, November 27

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.


image from Tuesday, November 28

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.


image from Wednesday, November 29

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.


image from Thursday, November 30

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.