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.

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.

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.

Former U.S. Attorney David Iglesias explains why he decided to speak up about the Justice Department firings, says testifying at the Senate hearings was the hardest thing he's ever had to do and discusses his future.

Louisiana Rep. Charlie Melancon gives an update on the worsening healthcare crisis in post-hurricane New Orleans. Two-time Emmy-winning actor Robert Guillaume talks about the importance of the roles he's played.

Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Joe Biden discusses his recently released memoir, Promises to Keep. Actress Jeanne Tripplehorn, one of the stars of HBO's Big Love, talks about her various projects.

Former HEW secretary Joseph Califano talks about the devastating effects of substance abuse. Writer-producer David Milch discusses his newest project, HBO's John From Cincinnati.

Col. Paul Hughes, former director of the Iraq War reconstruction, talks about what the war has done to America. First-time filmmaker Charles Ferguson discusses his new documentary, No End in Sight: The American Occupation of Iraq.

David Yepsen, political columnist for The Des Moines Register, analyzes Saturday's GOP straw poll in Iowa. Actor Kevin Bacon discusses his new film project, Death Sentence.

Former Middle East envoy Dennis Ross weighs in on how the U.S. can restore its standing in the international community. Actress Danica McKellar discusses her passion for mathematics.

Public Enemy's Chuck D and Professor Griff discuss the group's 20 years in the music business, the power of their music over the long haul and their new CD.

Islam scholar Akbar Ahmed says that young Americans are the best ambassadors for the U.S. Actress and entrepreneur Jane Seymour explains her need to be creative and talks about her role in an upcoming episode of PBS' Mystery!

Award-winning journalist and best-selling author Wayne Slater reflects on Karl Rove's legacy. Tavis also revisits his conversation with entertainment icon Merv Griffin.

MONEY magazine's Michael Sivy says the turmoil in the credit and stock markets is serious, but not a disaster. The Fugees' Pras Michel talks about his new documentary on being homeless in America.

International Medical Corps medical director in Darfur, Dr. Jill John-Kall, discusses the danger of being outspoken about the situation in the region. Actress Natascha McElhone talks about her role in the new Showtime series, Californication.

(Ret.) Army Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton comments on today's deadly accident and the upcoming report to Congress on the progress of 'the surge.' Hip-hop artist Talib Kweli explains the collaborations involved in making his new CD, 'Eardrum.'

The Christian Broadcasting Network's David Brody discusses the presidential candidates' battle for evangelical voters. Actor-comedian Bill Engvall says his comedy is about family.

Businesswoman, activist and 'The Champ's' wife, Lonnie Ali, talks about the campaign to connect Parkinson's caregivers. Novelist Lisa See says the basis for her books is her interest in forgotten history.

Former Justice Department senior attorney Daniel Metcalfe discusses the U.S. Attorney General's resignation. Environmentalist Mike Tidwell talks about assessing Hurricane Katrina's aftermath.

New Orleans: Two Years After Katrina - In never-before-seen footage of his trip to the Big Easy, Tavis visits with some of the courageous people fighting to return and rebuild their lives.

On the 2nd anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's landfall in New Orleans, Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu discusses the recovery efforts. Actor Jon Hamm talks about his series, Mad Men, which looks at Madison Avenue advertising in 1960.

Promérica Bank founder-chair Maria Contreras-Sweet says minorities are extremely entrepreneurial. Fashion model Alek Wek describes her journey from the Sudan to stardom.

Former U.S. Attorney David Iglesias explains why he decided to speak up about the Justice Department firings, says testifying at the Senate hearings was the hardest thing he's ever had to do and discusses his future.