In a rare conversation, singer-songwriter Yusuf, better known to music fans as Cat Stevens, talks about finding new life, using culture to support moral values and his new single, "Boots and Sand."

Grammy-winning singer Natalie Cole talks about her recent health challenges and reveals for the first time that her sister is putting together an album, scheduled for a January '09 release, which combines her father's voice with those of hip-hop artists like Nas and will.i.am.

Oscar-winning actor Dustin Hoffman, star of the new film, Last Chance Harvey, discusses panic attacks, depression and lifetime achievement awards.

Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Daniel Ayalon discusses the situation on the ground in Gaza. Oscar winner Marisa Tomei, star of The Wrestler, talks about her aspirations before deciding on acting as a career.

Oscar-winning filmmaker Ron Howard, director of one of this year's most acclaimed films, Frost/Nixon, explains why he feels the former president was a Shakespearean figure. Nixon's portrayer in the film—three-time Tony winner Frank Langella—describes the "relatively rough" early days of filming.

In part one of a two-part conversation, Motown Records founder Berry Gordy recounts his boxing days, borrowing from his family to start the label—50 years ago—and building life around Hitsville U.S.A.

In part two of his conversation with Tavis, Motown Records founder Berry Gordy reflects on his first number one song and some of the label's superstars, including Smokey Robinson and Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson.

Entrepreneur Earl Stafford describes the outpouring of support for the "People's Inaugural Project" to bring disadvantaged Americans to DC for the presidential swearing-in ceremony. Award-winning actor Laurence Fishburne explains his initial fears in portraying such a towering figure as Thurgood Marshall and why he enjoys his new role on CSI.

Emma Thompson, star of Last Chance Harvey, discusses her humanitarian work and explains why she believes people are in denial about human trafficking. Actor Eric Braeden discusses his experience with the racist past of the U.S. after traveling across the South in the '50s, living in L.A. since the '60s and the election of Barack Obama.

Job-training expert Bill Strickland discusses the irony of the upcoming inauguration of an African American president when the current economic crisis has devastated the African American community. Voletta Wallace, mother of slain rapper Notorious B.I.G., and actor Jamal Woolard talk about the feature biopic, Notorious.

Political theorist Benjamin Barber discusses how the Bush administration handled interdependence in a post-9/11 world. John Patrick Shanley, writer-director of the new film Doubt, says that people should leave room for the fact that they don't have all of the answers and be open to hear another perspective.

Prolific singer-songwriter Lionel Richie discusses the early days of Motown, the new meaning his career hit songs take when he's performing on the stage, the international Obama-mania when he was on the road during the campaign season and the role he played on Obama's compilation CD.

Celebrated writer Maya Angelou explains the title of her new book, Letter to My Daughter, reflects on the importance of "home" and discusses the importance of being respectful.

Tavis revisits his conversations with President Barack Obama during his six previous appearances on the show, dating back to his days as a little-known Illinois state senator. Highlights include Obama's appearance the day after his '04 Democratic National Convention speech. Excerpts of the inaugural address will also air.

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg comments on the new administration and discusses why he wants to run for a third term. Singer-songwriter Brian Wilson reflects on the impact of the Beach Boys and talks about his latest release, the concept disc, "That Lucky Old Sun."

New York Times' chief Washington correspondent David Sanger weighs in on the challenges facing President Obama. Singer-songwriter-producer Akon describes his African roots and explains how he came into the music business with a 10-year plan.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Cay Johnston discusses issues addressed on the first day of President Obama's administration. Carlos Bernard, one of the stars of 24, explains how his show was actually helped by last year's writers' strike.

Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Donald Guter says that President Obama will not sacrifice the security of the U.S. and talks about the executive order to close the Guantanamo Bay prison. Actress Kristin Scott Thomas explains the enjoyment she gets in the variety of characters she plays on the stage, in indie films and Hollywood blockbusters.

TV writer-author Stephen J. Cannell explains the backstory of his famous corporate ID and describes the residual benefit of his overcoming dyslexia. Presidential diarist Janis Kearney offers some advice to the person President Obama may hire as his diarist.

Newly-appointed Illinois U.S. Sen. Roland Burris comments on whether he's the best person to hold on to the senate seat in two years. Grammy- and Oscar-nominated hip-hop artist M.I.A. describes the conflict taking place in her native Sri Lanka.

Mickey Rourke, Golden Globe winner and an Oscar nominee for his performance in The Wrestler, reflects on the issues leading to his self-destruction and his Hollywood comeback.

Oscar-nominated director Danny Doyle explains the backstory of Slumdog Millionaire and why he thinks the film had such an impact with American audiences. Tavis also pays a final tribute to Pulitizer Prize-winning author John Updike.