April 2007   
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Middle East scholar Vali Nasr comments on the continuing crisis in Iran following the capture of 15 British naval officers. Hall of Famer Dave Winfield previews the new baseball season.

3

New York Times columnist Frank Rich discusses the presidential race. Lost star Naveen Andrews says coming to Los Angeles from his native England was a lifesaver.

4

Harry Johnson, MLK National Memorial Project Foundation CEO, discusses Dr. King's legacy and updates fund-raising progress. Husband and wife duo, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, reflect on their joint and individual career success.

5

Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry and his wife, philanthropist Teresa Heinz Kerry, comment on the war in Iraq, the race for the White House and the fight for the environment.

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Boston University professor Stephen Prothero discusses the need to learn more about the world's religions. Historian James Oakes explains lessons learned in his study of slavery.

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Tavis talks with Pennsylvania Rep. Joe Sestak.

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Rep. Charles Rangel discusses his recently published memoir, And I Haven't Had a Bad Day Since. Dwight Freeney, of the Indianapolis Colts, explains the value of his football camps for young people.

11

Former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley says jobs, education and pensions are the most important issues in America and discusses his book, The New American Story.

12

Emmy-winning producer and In Debt We Trust filmmaker Danny Schechter says Americans have been losing jobs because they depend on free money. Oscar-winning filmmaker Quentin Tarantino discusses his new feature, Grindhouse.

13

Legendary actor Kirk Douglas talks about life at age 90 and his new memoir on life in Hollywood. Opening Day author Jonathan Eig discusses the life and times of major league baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson.

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Jackie Robinson's son, David Robinson, and Della Britton Baeza, CEO of the Jackie Robinson Foundation, discuss the legacy of the Hall of Famer who broke baseball's color barrier 60 years ago.

17

Former advisor to President Reagan Bruce Bartlett explains why he feels President Bush has betrayed the Reagan legacy. Actor Timothy Dalton talks about his role in the new film, Hot Fuzz.

18

Former prosecutor Bud Cummins discusses the aftermath of being fired by Attorney General Gonzales. The N Word author, Jabari Asim, says we must sometimes risk having people misuse the term to advance the dialogue on racism.

19

Missouri Rep. Ike Skelton, House Armed Services Committee chair, discusses his opposition to the plan to extend military tours of duty in Iraq. Actor Jon Voight talks about overcoming challenges and learning from them.

20

John Bogle, founder of the Vanguard Group, gives common sense investing advice. Actor Michael Chiklis talks about life after his starring role in the FX hit, The Shield.

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Former White House press secretary-turned PBS host Bill Moyers describes his new show, Bill Moyers' Journal. Baseball All Star Gary Sheffield recounts how he titled his new memoir, Inside Power.

24

Musician-activist Tom Morello reflects on his days at Harvard, working for a U.S. senator and music as a way to inspire the fight for social change.

25

Oscar-nominated actor Don Cheadle and the International Crisis Group's John Prendergast give an update on the crisis in Darfur and discuss their joint effort, the book, Not on Our Watch.

26

Gospel and R&B singing legend Mavis Staples recounts writing freedom songs after meeting Dr. Martin Luther King and also performs a song from her new CD, "We'll Never Turn Back."

27

Sherman Alexie reflects on his journey from poverty on an Indian reservation to accomplished author. Actor Masi Oka discusses Asian stereotypes and his role on the hit TV series, Heroes.

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CREW exec director Melanie Sloan talks about the unused aid intended for Katrina victims. Washington Week host Gwen Ifill discusses increasing tension between the president and Congressional Republicans.

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Mark Bowden, author of Guests of the Ayatollah, thinks Iran shouldn't be on the terror list. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Lucinda Franks reflects on her father's days as a Nazi.

2

California Rep. Tom Lantos, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, assesses America's role on the world stage. Molly Shannon talks about her role in the new film, The Year of the Dog.

3

The Washington Post's David Ignatius says the American people have important decisions to make. Emily Deschanel, star of the Fox hit TV series, Bones, talks about the importance of recognizing one's talents.

4

Sari Nusseibeh, president of Al-Quds University, says there is no solution to violence. CSI: Miami star Khandi Alexander recounts her pre-actress career as a dancer-choreographer.

Shows April 2007

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image from Monday, April 2

Monday, April 2

Middle East scholar Vali Nasr comments on the continuing crisis in Iran following the capture of 15 British naval officers. Hall of Famer Dave Winfield previews the new baseball season.


image from Tuesday, April 3

Tuesday, April 3

New York Times columnist Frank Rich discusses the presidential race. Lost star Naveen Andrews says coming to Los Angeles from his native England was a lifesaver.


image from Wednesday, April 4

Wednesday, April 4

Harry Johnson, MLK National Memorial Project Foundation CEO, discusses Dr. King's legacy and updates fund-raising progress. Husband and wife duo, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, reflect on their joint and individual career success.


image from Thursday, April 5

Thursday, April 5

Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry and his wife, philanthropist Teresa Heinz Kerry, comment on the war in Iraq, the race for the White House and the fight for the environment.


image from Friday, April 6

Friday, April 6

Boston University professor Stephen Prothero discusses the need to learn more about the world's religions. Historian James Oakes explains lessons learned in his study of slavery.


image from Monday, April 9

Monday, April 9

Former Iraqi senior advisor Ali A. Allawi says the military is not the only solution and weighs in on Iran's nuclear program. Actor-musician Nick Cannon talks about his newest projects.


Monday, April 9

Tavis talks with Pennsylvania Rep. Joe Sestak.


image from Tuesday, April 10

Tuesday, April 10

Rep. Charles Rangel discusses his recently published memoir, And I Haven't Had a Bad Day Since. Dwight Freeney, of the Indianapolis Colts, explains the value of his football camps for young people.


image from Wednesday, April 11

Wednesday, April 11

Former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley says jobs, education and pensions are the most important issues in America and discusses his book, The New American Story.


image from Thursday, April 12

Thursday, April 12

Emmy-winning producer and In Debt We Trust filmmaker Danny Schechter says Americans have been losing jobs because they depend on free money. Oscar-winning filmmaker Quentin Tarantino discusses his new feature, Grindhouse.


image from Friday, April 13

Friday, April 13

Legendary actor Kirk Douglas talks about life at age 90 and his new memoir on life in Hollywood. Opening Day author Jonathan Eig discusses the life and times of major league baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson.


image from Monday, April 16

Monday, April 16

Jackie Robinson's son, David Robinson, and Della Britton Baeza, CEO of the Jackie Robinson Foundation, discuss the legacy of the Hall of Famer who broke baseball's color barrier 60 years ago.


image from Tuesday, April 17

Tuesday, April 17

Former advisor to President Reagan Bruce Bartlett explains why he feels President Bush has betrayed the Reagan legacy. Actor Timothy Dalton talks about his role in the new film, Hot Fuzz.


image from Wednesday, April 18

Wednesday, April 18

Former prosecutor Bud Cummins discusses the aftermath of being fired by Attorney General Gonzales. The N Word author, Jabari Asim, says we must sometimes risk having people misuse the term to advance the dialogue on racism.


image from Thursday, April 19

Thursday, April 19

Missouri Rep. Ike Skelton, House Armed Services Committee chair, discusses his opposition to the plan to extend military tours of duty in Iraq. Actor Jon Voight talks about overcoming challenges and learning from them.


image from Friday, April 20

Friday, April 20

John Bogle, founder of the Vanguard Group, gives common sense investing advice. Actor Michael Chiklis talks about life after his starring role in the FX hit, The Shield.


image from Monday, April 23

Monday, April 23

Former White House press secretary-turned PBS host Bill Moyers describes his new show, Bill Moyers' Journal. Baseball All Star Gary Sheffield recounts how he titled his new memoir, Inside Power.


image from Tuesday, April 24

Tuesday, April 24

Musician-activist Tom Morello reflects on his days at Harvard, working for a U.S. senator and music as a way to inspire the fight for social change.


image from Wednesday, April 25

Wednesday, April 25

Oscar-nominated actor Don Cheadle and the International Crisis Group's John Prendergast give an update on the crisis in Darfur and discuss their joint effort, the book, Not on Our Watch.


image from Thursday, April 26

Thursday, April 26

Gospel and R&B singing legend Mavis Staples recounts writing freedom songs after meeting Dr. Martin Luther King and also performs a song from her new CD, "We'll Never Turn Back."


image from Friday, April 27

Friday, April 27

Sherman Alexie reflects on his journey from poverty on an Indian reservation to accomplished author. Actor Masi Oka discusses Asian stereotypes and his role on the hit TV series, Heroes.


image from Monday, April 30

Monday, April 30

CREW exec director Melanie Sloan talks about the unused aid intended for Katrina victims. Washington Week host Gwen Ifill discusses increasing tension between the president and Congressional Republicans.