Archives December 2006
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Friday, December 1
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.
Monday, December 4
Former Defense Secretary William Cohen discusses U.N. Ambassador John Bolton's resignation. Singer-actress Natalie Cole reflects on her audience, being bold in one's choices and her disappointment in today's music.
Tuesday, December 5
Communications professor Nancy Snow discusses American diplomacy. Oscar-winning producer-director Irwin Winkler talks about the inspiration for one of his two new films, Home of the Brave.
Wednesday, December 6
Rep. Ellen Tauscher, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, reacts to today's release of the Iraq Study Group report. Crime novelist Joseph Wambaugh discusses his new novel, Hollywood Station.
Thursday, December 7
Massachusetts Gov.-elect Deval Patrick says he hopes to govern in a unique way. Singer-actor Tyrese talks about his foray into rap music.
Friday, December 8
James Traub, author of a new book on Kofi Annan, The Best Intentions, discusses the legacy of the U.N. Secretary-General. Actor Freddy Rodriguez talks about his new film, Bobby.
Monday, December 11
Tavis talks with former President Jimmy Carter about his provocative new book on the future of the Middle East, About Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid.
Tuesday, December 12
Tavis talks with former U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher and activist rap artist Chuck D.
Wednesday, December 13
Foreign policy expert Richard Haass discusses Iraq and today's New York Times story on the military's desire for more troops in the region. Actor Anthony Mackie talks about his We Are Marshall film role.
Thursday, December 14
Tavis talks with U.S. Education Secretary Margaret Spellings and film director Catherine Hardwicke.
Friday, December 15
Tavis talks with former CIA officer Tyler Drumheller, author of the new book, On the Brink: An Insider's Account of How the White House Compromised American Intelligence. Laura Dern, star of Inland Empire, talks about working with filmmaker David Lynch.
Monday, December 18
Tavis talks with Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer and NBA All-Star Dikembe Mutombo.
Wednesday, December 20
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius reacts to President Bush's press conference on U.S. policy in Iraq. Actress Sarah Paulson talks about her Golden Globe-nominated role on NBC's Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.
Thursday, December 21
Actor-director Edward Norton says that people in the U.S. don't open themselves up to other cultures in the way that the world does. Jazz pianist Eric Lewis discusses having the courage to do what you want and also performs.
Friday, December 22
Attorney James Garner talks about post-Katrina lawsuits against insurance companies. Bishop Noel Jones discusses his new book, The Battle for the Mind, and Grammy-nominated trumpeter Christian Scott performs.
Monday, December 25
Missouri Senator-elect Claire McCaskill says she plans on reviewing the federal budget management issues. Little Children star Kate Winslet critiques her acting.
Tuesday, December 26
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.
Wednesday, December 27
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.
Thursday, December 28
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!
Friday, December 29
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.





















