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January 23, 2007

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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.


Michael Edesess

Michael Edesess

Michael Edesess

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Dr. Michael Edesess is an economist and mathematician with experience in the investment, energy and environment fields. He's written on those issues for numerous publications. Edesess was previously an independent consultant to several of the largest investment banking and consulting firms. He's also board chair of the nonprofit corporation, International Development Enterprises – US. His book, The Big Investment Lie, is an insider's look at the underside of the financial advisory industry.


 

Ioan Gruffudd

Ioan Gruffudd

Ioan Gruffudd

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As a young teen, Ioan Gruffudd was already an accomplished singer and oboist when he got his acting start in a soap opera in his native Wales. He went on to graduate from London's prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and has credits that include the title role in A&E's acclaimed Horatio Hornblower - which brought him to the attention of Hollywood filmmakers - the blockbuster Titanic, Black Hawk Down and King Arthur. He has two new films on tap this year, Amazing Grace and the Fantastic Four sequel.