New York Times columnist Roger Cohen shares his experiences in Iran and weighs in the country's recent election. Oscar-nominated Iranian actress Shohreh Aghdashloo discusses engaging Jordanians in the message of her new film, The Stoning of Soraya M.

Debo Adegbile, director of litigation for the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, talks about the Voting Rights Act case he argued before the U.S. Supreme Court. Actor Bill Pullman compares acting in the theater to doing movies.

The New Yorker's Jane Mayer talks about her new book, The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How The War on Terror Turned into a War on American Ideals. Journalist Malina Saval, author of The Secret Lives of Boys, explains her attempt to debunk stereotypes about teenage dads.

The Washington Post's David Ignatius describes his latest novel, The Increment, and weighs in on President Obama's trip to Russia. Actor Jeremy Remmer discusses his new film about members of a bomb unit in Iraq, The Hurt Locker.

Tavis revisits his conversation with Motown Records founder Berry Gordy and shows highlights from the Michael Jackson memorial service at Staples Center. Ryan, Kyle and Tara Perry—the teens that make up The Homemade Jamz Blues Band—talk about where music has taken them and also perform, including a track from their new CD, "I Got Blues for You."

Philadelphia, Mississippi's newly-elected Mayor James Young explains the significance of his election win, given the city's infamous history of racial violence. Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks about her Internet series, Web Therapy.

Dr. Michael Roizen of the Cleveland Clinic and RealAge fame says the U.S. healthcare discussion needs to include lifestyle treatment to focus on preventive care rather than just access. The Blackstone Group co-founder and former Commerce Secretary Peter Peterson explains why he committed $1 billion to his foundation and says the U.S. debt threatens the future of the American dream.

In a show devoted to a discussion of breast cancer, one of the leading authorities on cancer risk assessment, Dr. Olufunmilayo Olopade, explains the research, efforts and resources available. And, breast cancer survivors Diahann Carroll and Jessica Queller share their experiences.

Multitalented Emmy- and Grammy- winner Steve Martin talks about how he came to love the banjo and, using a selection from "The Crow," his first all-music CD, demonstrates two styles of playing. He also discusses his transition from stand-up to acting.

Former baseball All Star Darryl Strawberry opens up about why he chose to tell all in his new memoir, Straw: Finding My Way, how he responds to people who doubt his faith journey and the part of his game for which the media has not given him enough credit.

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.

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.

Actress-comedienne Tracey Ullman comments on being a news junkie, becoming a U.S. citizen and finding humor in different situations. She displays that humor with impersonations that include Huell Howser, Arianna Huffington and the Queen of England during President and Mrs. Obama's recent visit.

Legendary music superstar Carlos Santana talks about being the first rock act to take up residency in Las Vegas.

Spinal Tap members—Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer and Michael McKean—explain how they came together 25 years ago for their "mockumentary" and why they're embarking on a new concert tour.

Iconic folk artist Joan Baez, who's celebrating 50 years in the business, shares how she got into music and humanitarian advocacy, talks about meeting Dr. Martin Luther King and the career effect of her activism and tells the story of discovering Bob Dylan.

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.

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.

Legendary singing and songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson tell the stories of how they met and the first time they pitched to Motown record producer Berry Gordy and comment on why people respond to their songs.

Grammy-winning songwriter-producer Lamont Dozier reflects on the 50th anniversary of Motown and tells the story of how The Supremes were launched to stardom. Neo-soul singer-songwriter Raphael Saadiq performs a track from his Grammy-nominated CD, "The Way I See It."