Cesar Perales, president of LatinoJustice PRLDEF—on whose board Judge Sonia Sotomayor served for 12 years—weighs in on her selection as a Supreme Court nominee. Singer-actress Mandy Moore discusses the evolution of her music and the impact of her recent marriage on choices she makes in the future and performs a song from her new CD, "Amanda Leigh."

Emmy-winning television producer-writer and longtime social activist Norman Lear discloses his views on his groundbreaking body of work and why it was important for him to own one of the first published copies of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and former Detroit bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal Paul Ingrassia offers his take on how GM lost its way. Three-time Emmy-winning actress Edie Falco, star of the new Showtime series Nurse Jackie, talks about navigating celebrity life.

Civil rights activist, lawyer and political advisor Vernon Jordan discusses the future of capitalism, how President Obama is doing and the GOP strategy to oppose Judge Sotomayor's Supreme Court nomination. In a Web exclusive, he also talks about Dr. John Hope Franklin and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.

Journalist Azadeh Moaveni, author of Lipstick Jihad and Honeymoon in Tehran, discusses how relations with the West factor into the upcoming election in Iran. Writer-actress Nia Vardalos compares screenwriting to acting and talks about her new film My Life in Ruins.

Businessman, former pro basketball great and newly-elected Detroit Mayor Dave Bing discusses how he translates his NBA career into a plan for leading a troubled city. Actor Kevin Bacon talks about connecting to his role in HBO's critically acclaimed film on the war in Iraq, Taking Chance, and whether there'll be a remake of Footloose.

History professor Mary Frances Berry explains the work of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, which she formerly chaired, and how the bipartisan body became so political. Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith talks about courting controversy in her songwriting and also performs the title track from her new CD, "The Loving Kind."

Joe Scarborough, host of MSNBC's Morning Joe, talks about redefining conservatism and the power of Rush Limbaugh in the GOP. The soul singer dubbed the "Queen of Funk," Sharon Jones, reflects on the interruptions in her career and navigating her way through people saying she couldn't be successful.

Emmy- and two-time Peabody Award-winning talk show host Larry King comments on his childhood and what he learned from being poor, how he got Frank Sinatra to appear on his local talk show and the news stories that, over the years, have most surprised him.

Award-winning writer Colson Whitehead explains how African Americans who are not affluent connect to the story told in his new book, Sag Harbor. Actress-singer-minister Della Reese talks about her historic guest-hosting for Johnny Carson and how she navigates her career.

California State Assembly Speaker Karen Bass discusses being the only woman and person of color at the table in trying to resolve the state's fiscal crisis. Actress Mary McCormack talks about the premise of her new USA Network original series, In Plain Sight.

Iranian writer Marina Nemat, author of Prisoner of Tehran, weighs in on the outcome of the election in her native country. Pioneering songwriting and producing duo Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller reflect on their introduction to music, how they became partners and on their vast catalogue.

Pakastani journalist Ali Sethi explains what it's like for a young person living in his native country and talks about his debut novel, The Wish Maker. Actor Chris Noth comments on today's focus on money and talks about his return to the stage.

Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning comedienne-actress Roseanne Barr reflects on her journey to Hollywood—the years of struggle, when people didn't want her working in their comedy clubs, the quick success—and the politics of the day that made her namesake show so popular.

Inspirational soccer coach Luma Mufleh explains how her team of refugees—the Fugees—came to be and shares some personal stories of the young team members. Travel writer Rick Steves says Americans shouldn't get sidetracked by how they are perceived when traveling to foreign countries.

U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis explains the administration's new community service program and addresses whether the resources exist to turn around the unemployment picture on a large scale. Trita Parsi, founder-president of the National Iranian Council, weighs in on the situation in Iran, including commenting on the role of technology.

In an extended conversation, one of the masters of modern cinema, Francis Ford Coppola, looks back at The Godfather films and Apocalypse Now and talks about his childhood bout with polio, breaking the mold, taking risks and his newest film Tetra.

Tavis continues his conversation with celebrated filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola and also talks with internationally acclaimed Nigerian musician Femi Kuti, who explains the reasons he fights the same fight as his father and the struggle to create his own way.

Tavis pays tribute to legendary TV showman Ed McMahon, and Grammy-winning contemporary gospel duo Mary Mary reflect on their 10-year career and talk about working together professionally, their family lives and new CD, "The Sound."

BBC Washington correspondent Katty Kay, co-author of Womenomics, discusses the choice between career and family and the difference between balance and settling. Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning actor Paul Giamatti talks about playing quirky characters, his production company and his new feature, Cold Souls.

Motown Records founder Berry Gordy reflects on his relationship with Michael Jackson, before the child, who "was like a son" to him, became an international music superstar and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.

Professors Cornel West and Michael Eric Dyson assess Michael Jackson's cultural and social legacy.