• Patti LaBelle
  • December 21, 2007
    R&B diva explains how everyone can live the "good life."
  • December 21, 2007
    Grammy-winning singer-songwriter comments on today's singers, racism and music and her upcoming projects.
• Labelle
  • April 14, 2009
    The reunited Labelle performs one of their classics.
  • October 31, 2008
    Legendary singing group reveals the backstory of the hit song, Lady Marmalade, and how it was the perfect song for them.
  • October 31, 2008
    Full interview.
• Neil LaBute
  • September 19, 2008
    Noted playwright-director offers his opinion on how Hollywood is doing in answering the race question both on and off the set.
  • September 19, 2008
    Full interview.
• Anne Lamott
  • March 21, 2008
    Full Interview.
• Sen. Mary Landrieu
  • August 28, 2008
    Louisiana senator discusses what needs to be done in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
  • August 28, 2008
    Full interview.
  • January 31, 2007
    Sen. Mary Landrieu talks about the role race, class, and the Iraq war play in rebuilding from Hurricane Katrina.
• Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu
  • September 1, 2008
    Louisiana lieutenant governor gives an update on his state and explains why Gustav is not another Katrina.
  • September 1, 2008
    Full interview.
• Lang Lang
  • November 9, 2009
    Celebrated pianist explains how his relationship with his father evolved.
  • November 9, 2009
    Full Interview.
• Frank Langella
  • January 7, 2009
    Award-winning actor reveals what he learned of Nixon's formative years that informed his portrayal of the former president.
  • January 7, 2009
    Full interview.
• John Larroquette
  • April 11, 2008
    Full Interview.
• Queen Latifah
  • October 9, 2008
    Multi-talented star discusses how one can remain true to themselves and at the same time not forget their roots.
  • October 9, 2008
    Full interview.
• Norman Lear
  • June 2, 2009
    Pioneering TV producer talks about his relationship with his father.
  • June 2, 2009
    Full interview.
• Ledisi
  • September 2, 2009
    Grammy-nominated singer talks about being able to come out of her shell when she performs.
  • September 2, 2009
    Full interview.
• Rep. Barbara Lee
  • November 13, 2008
    California congresswoman explains how she was able to break the cycle of domestic violence that began in her youth.
  • November 13, 2008
    Full interview.
• Amos Lee
  • June 19, 2008
    Singer-songwriter tells Tavis about how he came to be a musician at the late age of 18.
  • June 19, 2008
    Full Interview
• Nicole Lee
  • July 2, 2008
    TransAfrica Forum exec director explains how Zimbabwean President Mugabe has gone from hero to despot during his 28 years in power.
  • July 2, 2008
    Full Interview.
• Annie Leibovitz
  • December 9, 2008
    Celebrated photographer explains why the cliche smile for the camera is unnatural.
  • December 9, 2008
    Full interview.
• Jay Leno
  • August 11, 2009
    Comedian shares the story of his mother shushing the audience when he was performing at Carnegie Hall.
  • August 11, 2009
    Full interview.
  • August 10, 2009
    Talk show host explains the format of his new primetime show and why he feels confident it will succeed.
  • August 10, 2009
    Full interview.
• Melissa Leo
  • February 10, 2009
    Academy Award-nominated actress dissects the character she played in Frozen River.
  • February 10, 2009
    Full interview.
• Bernard-Henri Levy
  • September 16, 2008
    French philosopher and author explains the difference between anti-Bush sentiment and anti-Americanism.
  • September 16, 2008
    Full interview.
• Rep. John Lewis
  • August 26, 2009
    Civil rights hero discusses the impact Sen. Kennedy had on Black America.
  • August 26, 2009
    Full interview.
  • August 28, 2008
    Georgia representative tells Tavis why he switched his support from Sen. Clinton to Sen. Obama.
  • August 28, 2008
    Full interview.
• Richard Lewis
  • March 10, 2008
    Comedian jokes about Tavis' fashion sense.
• Ray Liotta
  • April 8, 2009
    Observe and Report star jokes with Tavis about having to watch himself on the monitor.
  • April 8, 2009
    Full interview.
• Eric Liu
  • July 4, 2008
    Author explains why patriotism has surfaced as an issue in the presidential campaigns of Sens. Obama and McCain.
  • July 4, 2008
    Full Interview.
• Ryan Lizza
  • October 6, 2008
    Journalist explains how Sen. Obama won the post-debate spin wars after the first presidential debate with Sen. McCain.
  • October 6, 2008
    Full interview.
• Gary Locke
  • April 8, 2009
    New Commerce Secretary says that working with China on clean energy is a win-win situation.
  • April 8, 2009
    Full interview.
• George Lopez
  • August 13, 2008
    Comedian talks about the generational differences between him and his 12-year-old daughter.
  • August 13, 2008
    Full Interview.
• Julia Louis-Dreyfus
  • October 27, 2008
    Actress tells the story of when she knew she had a gift for comedy.
  • October 27, 2008
    Full intervew.
• Frank Luntz
  • September 25, 2009
    Communications consultant talks about Americans being angry with government.
  • September 25, 2009
    Full interview
  • August 22, 2008
    Author explains why Sen. Obama has been losing ground in the polls to Sen. McCain.
  • August 22, 2008
    Full interview.
  • June 29, 2007
    Pollster Frank Luntz discusses the Democratic Forum with 30 focus group participants.