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Former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist discusses his involvement in the Save the Children Survive to Five campaign. Golden Globe-winning actress Keri Russell says after starring in the new film, August Rush, we're all capable of so much.

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Caspian Rain author Gina Nahai comments on Iran's impact on the Mideast peace talks. Two-time Oscar nominee Laura Linney discusses her latest film, The Savages.

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Human Rights Watch associate director Carroll Bogert discusses the impact of cluster munitions. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt says he sees himself as a spiritual religious atheist.

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Three-time Grammy-winning R&B superstar Mary J. Blige wants her message to be clear to her audience and tells a story about acknowledging that she's good enough.

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Oscar-winning actress Shirley MacLaine talks about her new book, Sage-ing While Age-ing, surviving her opponents and how to stay balanced and keep sanity.

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Actor-activist Danny Glover talks about his new film, Honeydripper, and Sunday's referendum in Venezuela backed by his friend, Hugo Chavez. Grace is Gone star John Cusack says journalism can alter the way we see the world.

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Washington State Rep. Jay Inslee talks about energy resources and his book, Apollo's Fire. Heroes star Adrian Pasdar discusses the racial implications of his new Civil War musical, Atlanta.

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Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich assesses the presidential campaign so far and weighs in on the environmental debate. Grammy-winning musician Wyclef Jean says Quincy Jones is one of his role models.

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Rep. Jane Harman reacts to this week's U.S. National Intelligence Estimate report on Iran's nuclear weapons program. Acclaimed film director Marc Forster explains the backstory of his new film, The Kite Runner.

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Best-selling author Nathan McCall says the problems with Black men have yet to be addressed as public policy. Oscar-nominated actor Tom Wilkinson comments on handling the personal rejection part of his business.

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Activist Kali Akuno explains the protest in New Orleans over the decision to destroy public housing units. Majority Whip, Sen. Dick Durbin, discusses the CIA destruction of al-Qaida interrogation video, and Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan talks about his new book, Be the Pack Leader.

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The New York Times' Elisabeth Bumiller shares the insight gained in researching her new book, Condoleezza Rice: An American Life. Actor Joe Mantegna comments on how joining the cast of CBS' Criminal Minds fits into his lifestyle.

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Sally Quinn, On Faith co-moderator and longtime Washington Post journalist, weighs in on the role of faith in the '08 presidential election. East African writer Ngugi wa Thiong'o explains Wizard of the Crow—his first novel in nearly two decades.

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Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Will Smith, star of the new film, I Am Legend, says people who aren't getting what they want in the entertainment business are being out-hustled and that he wants to represent possibilities.

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CNN business news correspondent Stephanie Elam weighs in on the subprime credit crisis debate. Rev. Peter Gomes, of Harvard University's Memorial Church, says Christianity is a religion that's been wanted but never really tried.

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Documentary producer Kayce Freed Jennings discusses her book on her late husband, ABC News anchor Peter Jennings. Actor Josh Brolin talks about the ebb and flow of entertainment work.

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Director, producer, Emmy-winning actor and activist Rob Reiner discusses his take on the political climate, understanding racial perspectives and his latest feature, The Bucket List.

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Photojournalist Bob Adelman says he was naturally drawn to the Black struggle. Actor John Turturro explains his inspiration to direct and his connection with Spike Lee.

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Hearst Magazines' president Cathie Black reflects on her success and offers advice on career advancement. David Kyuman Kim, assistant professor of religious studies, says that moral culture is very telling of society.

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Incomparable R&B diva Patti LaBelle comments on today's singers, the meaning of living the good life, racism and music and her upcoming projects; she also performs a track from her new CD, "Miss Patti's Christmas."

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Former longtime NBC News anchor and best-selling author Tom Brokaw reflects on his journalism career, the backstory of his newest book, Boom! and what we've learned since the turbulent '60s.

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University of Pittsburgh law professor Jules Lobel says the Iraq war is creating new terrorists. The Who's Roger Daltrey talks about his musical influences.

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From Mosul, Iraq, U.S. Army Col. Stephen Twitty, commander of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, discusses the situation inside the country. Grammy-winning reggae and dancehall superstar Shaggy talks about his latest release, "Intoxication."

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Prolific singer-songwriter-producer Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds talks about the impact of his upbringing on his music, the source of his nickname and his new CD and tour.

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Rock and Rock Hall of Famer James Taylor reflects on getting his start in the business, the rough period of his addiction and says any genre of music can be soulful.

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Three-time Grammy-winning R&B superstar Mary J. Blige wants her message to be clear to her audience and tells a story about acknowledging that she's good enough.

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Shows December 2007

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image from Monday, December 3

Monday, December 3

Actor-activist Danny Glover talks about his new film, Honeydripper, and Sunday's referendum in Venezuela backed by his friend, Hugo Chavez. Grace is Gone star John Cusack says journalism can alter the way we see the world.


image from Tuesday, December 4

Tuesday, December 4

Washington State Rep. Jay Inslee talks about energy resources and his book, Apollo's Fire. Heroes star Adrian Pasdar discusses the racial implications of his new Civil War musical, Atlanta.


image from Wednesday, December 5

Wednesday, December 5

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich assesses the presidential campaign so far and weighs in on the environmental debate. Grammy-winning musician Wyclef Jean says Quincy Jones is one of his role models.


image from Thursday, December 6

Thursday, December 6

Rep. Jane Harman reacts to this week's U.S. National Intelligence Estimate report on Iran's nuclear weapons program. Acclaimed film director Marc Forster explains the backstory of his new film, The Kite Runner.


image from Friday, December 7

Friday, December 7

Best-selling author Nathan McCall says the problems with Black men have yet to be addressed as public policy. Oscar-nominated actor Tom Wilkinson comments on handling the personal rejection part of his business.


image from Monday, December 10

Monday, December 10

Activist Kali Akuno explains the protest in New Orleans over the decision to destroy public housing units. Majority Whip, Sen. Dick Durbin, discusses the CIA destruction of al-Qaida interrogation video, and Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan talks about his new book, Be the Pack Leader.


image from Tuesday, December 11

Tuesday, December 11

The New York Times' Elisabeth Bumiller shares the insight gained in researching her new book, Condoleezza Rice: An American Life. Actor Joe Mantegna comments on how joining the cast of CBS' Criminal Minds fits into his lifestyle.


image from Wednesday, December 12

Wednesday, December 12

Sally Quinn, On Faith co-moderator and longtime Washington Post journalist, weighs in on the role of faith in the '08 presidential election. East African writer Ngugi wa Thiong'o explains Wizard of the Crow—his first novel in nearly two decades.


image from Thursday, December 13

Thursday, December 13

Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Will Smith, star of the new film, I Am Legend, says people who aren't getting what they want in the entertainment business are being out-hustled and that he wants to represent possibilities.


image from Friday, December 14

Friday, December 14

CNN business news correspondent Stephanie Elam weighs in on the subprime credit crisis debate. Rev. Peter Gomes, of Harvard University's Memorial Church, says Christianity is a religion that's been wanted but never really tried.


image from Monday, December 17

Monday, December 17

Documentary producer Kayce Freed Jennings discusses her book on her late husband, ABC News anchor Peter Jennings. Actor Josh Brolin talks about the ebb and flow of entertainment work.


image from Tuesday, December 18

Tuesday, December 18

Director, producer, Emmy-winning actor and activist Rob Reiner discusses his take on the political climate, understanding racial perspectives and his latest feature, The Bucket List.


image from Wednesday, December 19

Wednesday, December 19

Photojournalist Bob Adelman says he was naturally drawn to the Black struggle. Actor John Turturro explains his inspiration to direct and his connection with Spike Lee.


image from Thursday, December 20

Thursday, December 20

Hearst Magazines' president Cathie Black reflects on her success and offers advice on career advancement. David Kyuman Kim, assistant professor of religious studies, says that moral culture is very telling of society.


image from Friday, December 21

Friday, December 21

Incomparable R&B diva Patti LaBelle comments on today's singers, the meaning of living the good life, racism and music and her upcoming projects; she also performs a track from her new CD, "Miss Patti's Christmas."


image from Monday, December 24

Monday, December 24

Former longtime NBC News anchor and best-selling author Tom Brokaw reflects on his journalism career, the backstory of his newest book, Boom! and what we've learned since the turbulent '60s.


image from Tuesday, December 25

Tuesday, December 25

University of Pittsburgh law professor Jules Lobel says the Iraq war is creating new terrorists. The Who's Roger Daltrey talks about his musical influences.


image from Wednesday, December 26

Wednesday, December 26

From Mosul, Iraq, U.S. Army Col. Stephen Twitty, commander of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, discusses the situation inside the country. Grammy-winning reggae and dancehall superstar Shaggy talks about his latest release, "Intoxication."


image from Thursday, December 27

Thursday, December 27

Prolific singer-songwriter-producer Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds talks about the impact of his upbringing on his music, the source of his nickname and his new CD and tour.


image from Friday, December 28

Friday, December 28

Rock and Rock Hall of Famer James Taylor reflects on getting his start in the business, the rough period of his addiction and says any genre of music can be soulful.


image from Monday, December 31

Monday, December 31

Three-time Grammy-winning R&B superstar Mary J. Blige wants her message to be clear to her audience and tells a story about acknowledging that she's good enough.