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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Dr. Martin Indyk, Director of the Saban Center for Middle East Policy, weighs in on the situation in Iran. Rising R&B star Ne-Yo says he goes to the studio to have fun and also performs a track from his new CD.

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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ron Suskind, author of The One Percent Doctrine, discusses the price of loyalty. Screenwriter-producer Judd Apatow talks about his latest film, Knocked Up.

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California Sen. Diane Feinstein explains her efforts to close the controversial U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. Emmy-nominated actor Robert Wagner reflects on his successful career.

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Thomas Kean and Lee Hamilton discuss the aftermath of the report of the 9/11 Commission, which they co-chaired. Actor Stephen Collins discusses moving on from the hit series, 7th Heaven.

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Journalist Peter Eisner gives the backstory for his new book, The Italian Letter. Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Michael Chabon talks about his latest, The Yiddish Policemen's Union.

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Former presidential advisor David Gergen says the Bush legacy is no longer fixable. Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush, star of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, feels it's important not to bore the audience.

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Emmy-winning broadcast journalist Bob Abernethy talks about his book, The Life of Meaning. Actor-comedian David Alan Grier explains the premise behind his new comedy series, Thank God You're Here.

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Walter Isaacson, vice chair of the Louisiana Recovery Authority, talks about the recovery of New Orleans and his new biography, Einstein. Singer-songwriter Lily Allen reflects on unexpected fame.

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Journalist David Rose explains the backstory of his new book about racial injustice on Georgia's death row. Actress-musician Gina Gershon shares the bad camp experiences that inspired her new book, Camp Creepy Time.

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Iranian author Marina Niemat recounts her experiences as a Prisoner of Tehran. Actor Luke Wilson reveals his interest in photography and talks about his new film, The Wendell Baker Story.

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Former Army Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton discusses the effort to persuade GOP congressional members to break ranks on Iraq policy. Oscar-nominated actress Elisabeth Shue talks about her new autobiographical film, Gracie.

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Economist Michael D. Yates shares observations from his travels, as detailed in his book, Cheap Motels and a Hot Plate. Former Lost star Ian Somerhalder talks about his role in the Hallmark original movie, Marco Polo.

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Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards critiques the Bush administration's war on terror. David Talbot, founder of the Internet magazine, Salon, previews his new book about the Kennedy brothers.

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The brain trust behind the Law & Order franchise, Dick Wolf, talks about his new HBO movie, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee. Dreamgirls' star Anika Noni Rose describes her upcoming projects.

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Oscar-winning filmmaker Jonathan Demme talks about his decision to film a documentary on post-Katrina New Orleans. Musicians Chick Corea and Bela Fleck explain the teamwork behind their new album and also perform.

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Right to Return: New Home Movies from the Lower 9th Ward: in Part 1, "Hurricane Winter," Jonathan Demme and Tavis visit with New Orleans residents Antoinette K. Doe, Pastor Mel Jones and Brandon Darby.

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Right to Return: New Home Movies from the Lower 9th Ward: in Part 2, "Guardians of the Flame," Jonathan Demme and Tavis visit with New Orleans resident Herreast Harrison and her daughter, Cherice Harrison-Nelson.

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Right to Return: New Home Movies from the Lower 9th Ward: in Part 3, "Holy Cross Summer," Jonathan Demme and Tavis visit with New Orleans resident Carolyn Parker and her young adult children, Rashaan and Kyrah Julian.

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Right to Return: New Home Movies from the Lower 9th Ward: in Part 4, "I'm Back," Jonathan Demme and Tavis visit with New Orleans ministers Mel Jones and James Gibson, who are leading the city's spiritual rebirth.

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Right to Return: New Home Movies from the Lower 9th Ward: in Part 5, "Sixteen Months Gone," Jonathan Demme and Tavis visit with New Orleans residents Malik Rahim and Robert Green, Sr.

Shows May 2007

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image from Tuesday, May 1

Tuesday, May 1

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.


image from Wednesday, May 2

Wednesday, May 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.


image from Thursday, May 3

Thursday, May 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.


image from Friday, May 4

Friday, May 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.


image from Monday, May 7

Monday, May 7

Dr. Martin Indyk, Director of the Saban Center for Middle East Policy, weighs in on the situation in Iran. Rising R&B star Ne-Yo says he goes to the studio to have fun and also performs a track from his new CD.


image from Tuesday, May 8

Tuesday, May 8

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ron Suskind, author of The One Percent Doctrine, discusses the price of loyalty. Screenwriter-producer Judd Apatow talks about his latest film, Knocked Up.


image from Wednesday, May 9

Wednesday, May 9

California Sen. Diane Feinstein explains her efforts to close the controversial U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. Emmy-nominated actor Robert Wagner reflects on his successful career.


image from Thursday, May 10

Thursday, May 10

Thomas Kean and Lee Hamilton discuss the aftermath of the report of the 9/11 Commission, which they co-chaired. Actor Stephen Collins discusses moving on from the hit series, 7th Heaven.


image from Friday, May 11

Friday, May 11

Journalist Peter Eisner gives the backstory for his new book, The Italian Letter. Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Michael Chabon talks about his latest, The Yiddish Policemen's Union.


image from Monday, May 14

Monday, May 14

Former presidential advisor David Gergen says the Bush legacy is no longer fixable. Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush, star of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, feels it's important not to bore the audience.


image from Tuesday, May 15

Tuesday, May 15

Emmy-winning broadcast journalist Bob Abernethy talks about his book, The Life of Meaning. Actor-comedian David Alan Grier explains the premise behind his new comedy series, Thank God You're Here.


image from Wednesday, May 16

Wednesday, May 16

Walter Isaacson, vice chair of the Louisiana Recovery Authority, talks about the recovery of New Orleans and his new biography, Einstein. Singer-songwriter Lily Allen reflects on unexpected fame.


image from Thursday, May 17

Thursday, May 17

Journalist David Rose explains the backstory of his new book about racial injustice on Georgia's death row. Actress-musician Gina Gershon shares the bad camp experiences that inspired her new book, Camp Creepy Time.


image from Friday, May 18

Friday, May 18

Iranian author Marina Niemat recounts her experiences as a Prisoner of Tehran. Actor Luke Wilson reveals his interest in photography and talks about his new film, The Wendell Baker Story.


image from Monday, May 21

Monday, May 21

Former Army Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton discusses the effort to persuade GOP congressional members to break ranks on Iraq policy. Oscar-nominated actress Elisabeth Shue talks about her new autobiographical film, Gracie.


image from Tuesday, May 22

Tuesday, May 22

Economist Michael D. Yates shares observations from his travels, as detailed in his book, Cheap Motels and a Hot Plate. Former Lost star Ian Somerhalder talks about his role in the Hallmark original movie, Marco Polo.


image from Wednesday, May 23

Wednesday, May 23

Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards critiques the Bush administration's war on terror. David Talbot, founder of the Internet magazine, Salon, previews his new book about the Kennedy brothers.


image from Thursday, May 24

Thursday, May 24

The brain trust behind the Law & Order franchise, Dick Wolf, talks about his new HBO movie, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee. Dreamgirls' star Anika Noni Rose describes her upcoming projects.


image from Friday, May 25

Friday, May 25

Oscar-winning filmmaker Jonathan Demme talks about his decision to film a documentary on post-Katrina New Orleans. Musicians Chick Corea and Bela Fleck explain the teamwork behind their new album and also perform.


image from Monday, May 28

Monday, May 28

Right to Return: New Home Movies from the Lower 9th Ward: in Part 1, "Hurricane Winter," Jonathan Demme and Tavis visit with New Orleans residents Antoinette K. Doe, Pastor Mel Jones and Brandon Darby.


image from Tuesday, May 29

Tuesday, May 29

Right to Return: New Home Movies from the Lower 9th Ward: in Part 2, "Guardians of the Flame," Jonathan Demme and Tavis visit with New Orleans resident Herreast Harrison and her daughter, Cherice Harrison-Nelson.


image from Wednesday, May 30

Wednesday, May 30

Right to Return: New Home Movies from the Lower 9th Ward: in Part 3, "Holy Cross Summer," Jonathan Demme and Tavis visit with New Orleans resident Carolyn Parker and her young adult children, Rashaan and Kyrah Julian.


image from Thursday, May 31

Thursday, May 31

Right to Return: New Home Movies from the Lower 9th Ward: in Part 4, "I'm Back," Jonathan Demme and Tavis visit with New Orleans ministers Mel Jones and James Gibson, who are leading the city's spiritual rebirth.