Air America Radio host Laura Flanders says war is sexist in its own way and that the close presidential race is forcing voters to confront issues. Legendary architects of Philly soul, Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, discuss the "old school" art of making music.

Former White House advisor Bruce Bartlett says Blacks would be surprised to know the racial history of the Democratic Party. Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Shelby Lynne tells why her new CD is a tribute to Dusty Springfield.

Author Michael Shermer, founding publisher of Skeptic magazine, says businesses get too much corporate welfare. Amy Ryan talks about her Oscar-nominated role in Gone Baby Gone.

Singer-songwriter Odetta, dubbed the "queen of American folk music," reflects on her quiet support of Dr. Martin Luther King and how her music tied into the civil rights movement; she also performs.

Two-time Oscar-winning actor-turned-director Denzel Washington says sharing ideas with young actors and collaborating makes directing more fun than acting.

Founder of the Evangelical Association for the Promotion of Education and author Tony Campolo explains what it means to be a "Red Letter Christian." Comedian Richard Lewis talks about life after 14 years of sobriety.

Count Me In co-founder Nell Merlino talks about impediments to women entrepreneurs' growing their businesses. Actor Gabriel Byrne explains why his new HBO series, In Treatment, resonates with audiences.

Former RNC chair Ken Mehlman explains why John McCain will appeal to both conservatives and independents in the general election. Oscar-nominated actress Angela Bassett reflects on the inspiration for her role as a single mother in Meet the Browns.

Veteran journalist Geraldo Rivera weighs in on the downfall of New York's Governor Spitzer and the state of the Hispanic community in America. How I Met Your Mother star Josh Radner describes what makes his series smart.

Pennsylvania Rep. Patrick Murphy—the first Iraq war vet elected to Congress—talks about Sen. Obama's chances in the upcoming Democratic primary. Washington Post columnist E. J. Dionne ponders whether the Christian right is dying and talks about New York's incoming governor.

Florida Democratic Party chair Karen Thurman explains the controversy over her state's presidential primary and discusses the latest developments. David Leaf talks about his new documentary, The Night James Brown Saved Boston.

Political theorist Benjamin Barber explains why citizens have to take their politics beyond just voting. Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Michael McDonald talks about remaking classic songs and also performs a track from his newest CD, "Soul Speak."

Harvard's Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., editor of the African American National Biography, weighs in on Sen. Obama's recent speech and the separate discourses that take place on race in America.

New York Times journalist Damien Cave, who recently completed an 18-month assignment as the paper's Baghdad correspondent, discusses the current state of Iraq. Oscar-nominated actor Laurence Fishburne talks about his return to Broadway, in Thurgood.

Grace (Eventually) author Anne Lamott reflects on what she considers the appropriation of Jesus in American politics. Tony- and Emmy-winning actress-dancer-director Debbie Allen discusses her newest project: directing the Broadway production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

On the news of the U.S. death toll in Iraq hitting 4,000, Gen. Wesley Clark explains why the U.S. isn't winning the war the way the Bush Administration expected it would. Award-winning comedy actress Tracey Ullman explains how she comes up with her characterizations.

Self-help pioneer and Hay House founder Louise Hay reflects on the early days of the industry and, at age 81, says this is going to be the best decade of her life, so far.

Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel discusses his decision to retire and his new book, America: Our Next Chapter. Actor-director David Schwimmer reflects on dealing with the fame and notoriety of being on the hit comedy, Friends.

Scholar Parag Khanna explains the title of his book, The Second World, and how the United States' global influence is diminishing. Environmentalist Van Jones discusses the importance of green-collar jobs to the African American community.

Prolific singer-songwriter Carole King discusses 50 years in the business, creating her own record label and her take on good music. She also gives a special performance of a classic track from her award-winning album, "Tapestry."

In the first of a week-long series of shows from Memphis in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rev. Al Sharpton says that America is good at accepting a moment, but not a movement. National Civil Rights Museum president Beverly Robertson tells the story of the museum and the Lorraine Motel.