January 2007   
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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."

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Massachusetts Gov.-elect Deval Patrick says he hopes to govern in a unique way. Singer-actor Tyrese talks about his foray into rap music.

3

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.

4

Tavis talks with Oscar-winning actor and Grammy-nominated musician Jamie Foxx.

5

Tavis talks with former President Jimmy Carter about his provocative new book on the future of the Middle East, About Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid.

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New York Times' Baghdad Bureau Chief John Burns, live via satellite, discusses the situation in Iraq following Hussein's death. R&B singer-songwriter-actor Chris Brown talks about his feature film debut in Stomp the Yard.

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U.S. Under Secretary of State Nicholas Burns and New York Times foreign affairs columnist Thomas Friedman preview tomorrow night's much-anticipated address to the nation by President Bush.

10

The L Word's Cybill Shepherd talks about opportunities in Hollywood for older women. Pan's Labyrinth's director Guillermo del Toro reflects on his love of monsters and the symbolism in his films.

11

Community service advocate David Eisner talks about day of service projects in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King. Actress Kerry Washington explains how she chooses her roles, including her latest in The Dead Girl.

12

Princeton religion professor Dr. Cornel West discusses the difference between success and greatness and reflects on the legacy of such icons as Dr. Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela.

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Advisor-speechwriter for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Clarence B. Jones, SCLC's Dorothy Cotton and historian Dr. Clayborne Carson talk about the work being done at Stanford University's King Institute.

16

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones talks about his early career, the value of life experiences and the power of mentoring.

17

Time magazine's Jay Carney handicaps the growing field of Democrats running for the White House in '08. Hip-hop artist-producer Common talks about his other passion - acting - and his role in the film Smokin' Aces.

18

Former Republic of Ghana president Jerry Rawlings critiques the Bush doctrine. Jarhead author Anthony Swofford talks about the inspiration for his new book, the novel, Exit A.

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Former Saturday Night Live star Chevy Chase talks about his career and his unlikely friendship with President Gerald Ford.

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New York Times op-ed columnist Bob Herbert reflects on his recent week-long visit to New Orleans. Former NFL great Jerry Rice talks about his new memoir, Go Long!

23

Tavis talks with economist and mathematician Michael Edesess, author of The Big Investment Lie, and actor Ioan Gruffudd, star of two new films, Amazing Grace and the Fantastic Four sequel.

24

House Majority Leader Rep. Steny Hoyer reacts to the president's State of the Union address. Animation pioneer John Lasseter reflects on winning a Golden Globe and receiving two Oscar nods for the film, Cars.

25

Tavis talks with economist William Spriggs and former Iowa governor, now Democratic presidential candidate, Tom Vilsack.

26

Tavis talks with California Rep. George Miller and Columbia University professor Saidiya Hartman.

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New York's Sen. Charles Schumer feels Democrats should start talking to more middle class voters. Health researcher Dr. Neal Barnard discusses the relationship between diet and diabetes.

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Tavis talks with author Calvin Trillin and actress Connie Nielsen.

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Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu assesses this week's hearing on post-Katrina recovery efforts. Constellation star Billy Dee Williams sees himself as the full spectrum of colors.

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Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. comments on last weekend's anti-war demonstrations, the new Congress, the State of the Union address and '08 Democratic presidential candidates.

2

ABC News' Jan Crawford Greenburg offers insight gained in researching her new book, Supreme Conflict. Musician Rickie Lee Jones discusses the inspiration for her new CD and also performs.

Shows January 2007

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image from Monday, January 1

Monday, January 1

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."


image from Tuesday, January 2

Tuesday, January 2

Massachusetts Gov.-elect Deval Patrick says he hopes to govern in a unique way. Singer-actor Tyrese talks about his foray into rap music.


image from Wednesday, January 3

Wednesday, January 3

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.


image from Thursday, January 4

Thursday, January 4

Tavis talks with Oscar-winning actor and Grammy-nominated musician Jamie Foxx.


image from Friday, January 5

Friday, January 5

Tavis talks with former President Jimmy Carter about his provocative new book on the future of the Middle East, About Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid.


image from Monday, January 8

Monday, January 8

New York Times' Baghdad Bureau Chief John Burns, live via satellite, discusses the situation in Iraq following Hussein's death. R&B singer-songwriter-actor Chris Brown talks about his feature film debut in Stomp the Yard.


image from Tuesday, January 9

Tuesday, January 9

U.S. Under Secretary of State Nicholas Burns and New York Times foreign affairs columnist Thomas Friedman preview tomorrow night's much-anticipated address to the nation by President Bush.


image from Wednesday, January 10

Wednesday, January 10

The L Word's Cybill Shepherd talks about opportunities in Hollywood for older women. Pan's Labyrinth's director Guillermo del Toro reflects on his love of monsters and the symbolism in his films.


image from Thursday, January 11

Thursday, January 11

Community service advocate David Eisner talks about day of service projects in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King. Actress Kerry Washington explains how she chooses her roles, including her latest in The Dead Girl.


image from Friday, January 12

Friday, January 12

Princeton religion professor Dr. Cornel West discusses the difference between success and greatness and reflects on the legacy of such icons as Dr. Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela.


image from Monday, January 15

Monday, January 15

Advisor-speechwriter for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Clarence B. Jones, SCLC's Dorothy Cotton and historian Dr. Clayborne Carson talk about the work being done at Stanford University's King Institute.


image from Tuesday, January 16

Tuesday, January 16

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones talks about his early career, the value of life experiences and the power of mentoring.


image from Wednesday, January 17

Wednesday, January 17

Time magazine's Jay Carney handicaps the growing field of Democrats running for the White House in '08. Hip-hop artist-producer Common talks about his other passion - acting - and his role in the film Smokin' Aces.


image from Thursday, January 18

Thursday, January 18

Former Republic of Ghana president Jerry Rawlings critiques the Bush doctrine. Jarhead author Anthony Swofford talks about the inspiration for his new book, the novel, Exit A.


image from Friday, January 19

Friday, January 19

Former Saturday Night Live star Chevy Chase talks about his career and his unlikely friendship with President Gerald Ford.


image from Monday, January 22

Monday, January 22

New York Times op-ed columnist Bob Herbert reflects on his recent week-long visit to New Orleans. Former NFL great Jerry Rice talks about his new memoir, Go Long!


image from Tuesday, January 23

Tuesday, January 23

Tavis talks with economist and mathematician Michael Edesess, author of The Big Investment Lie, and actor Ioan Gruffudd, star of two new films, Amazing Grace and the Fantastic Four sequel.


image from Wednesday, January 24

Wednesday, January 24

House Majority Leader Rep. Steny Hoyer reacts to the president's State of the Union address. Animation pioneer John Lasseter reflects on winning a Golden Globe and receiving two Oscar nods for the film, Cars.


image from Thursday, January 25

Thursday, January 25

Tavis talks with economist William Spriggs and former Iowa governor, now Democratic presidential candidate, Tom Vilsack.


image from Friday, January 26

Friday, January 26

Tavis talks with California Rep. George Miller and Columbia University professor Saidiya Hartman.


image from Monday, January 29

Monday, January 29

New York's Sen. Charles Schumer feels Democrats should start talking to more middle class voters. Health researcher Dr. Neal Barnard discusses the relationship between diet and diabetes.


image from Tuesday, January 30

Tuesday, January 30

Tavis talks with author Calvin Trillin and actress Connie Nielsen.


image from Wednesday, January 31

Wednesday, January 31

Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu assesses this week's hearing on post-Katrina recovery efforts. Constellation star Billy Dee Williams sees himself as the full spectrum of colors.