• Malik Rahim
  • June 1, 2007
    "The government refuses to even acknowledge the work we are doing"
• Joshua Cooper Ramo
  • April 30, 2009
    Strategic consultant talks about the problems with unregulated capitalism.
  • April 30, 2009
    Full interview.
• Rep. Charles Rangel
  • August 26, 2008
    Congressman addresses the controversy over why he was not invited to speak at the Democratic convention.
  • August 26, 2008
    Full Interview
  • April 10, 2007
    A funny story about getting an FBI background check (1:29).
• Phylicia Rashad
  • October 4, 2007
    Actress explains what she learned living in Mexico as a teenager.
• Ben Ratliff
  • November 12, 2008
    Jazz critic describes the current state of jazz after the loss of so many icons and explains what is needed for it to survive.
  • November 12, 2008
    Full interview.
• Jerry Rawlings
  • January 18, 2007
    Jerry Rawlings tells about teaching Stevie Wonder to fly a plane.
• Lance Reddick
  • November 13, 2009
    Reddick talks about going into acting out of desperation.
  • November 13, 2009
    Full Interview
• Della Reese
  • June 12, 2009
    Singer-actress talks about the challenges of hosting a talk show at a time before her network and advertisers were ready for it.
  • June 12, 2009
    Full interview.
• Sen. Harry Reid
  • May 12, 2008
    Senate Majority Leader explains what this primary season has meant for the Democratic Party.
• Rob Reiner
  • December 18, 2007
    Director-producer explains how he stays energized about politics.
• Jason Reitman
  • January 23, 2008
    Juno director describes finding out that he was nominated for an Academy Award.
• Jeremy Remmer
  • July 6, 2009
    Actor discusses his role as a member of a highly trained bomb disposal team and the dangers these brave soldiers face on the field.
  • July 6, 2009
    Full interview.
• Janet Reno
  • October 10, 2007
    Former attorney general explains how "Song of America" came to be.
• Gloria Reuben
  • August 13, 2009
    Actress-singer talks about playing a public defender in Raising the Bar.
  • August 13, 2009
    Full interview.
• Judy Reyes
  • August 7, 2008
    Actress tells Tavis what it's like playing characters of varying Latin American backgrounds.
  • August 7, 2008
    Full Interview.
• Gov. Bill Richardson
  • March 21, 2007
    New Mexico governor Bill Richardson discusses being the first Hispanic presidential candidate.
  • March 21, 2007
    Full interview
• Lionel Richie
  • July 29, 2009
    Prolific singer-songwriter talks about his latest album, Just Go.
  • July 29, 2009
    Full interview.
  • January 16, 2009
    Prolific singer-songwriter talks about his latest album, Just Go.
  • January 16, 2009
    Full interview.
• Don Rickles
  • November 2, 2007
    Comedian discusses his style and his favorite punch line.
• Thomas Ricks
  • March 10, 2009
    Pulitzer Prize-winning military affairs reporter says that President Obama will not be able to get out of Iraq as quickly as promised.
  • March 10, 2009
    Full interview.
• Tom Ridge
  • September 30, 2009
    Former Homeland Security chief sets the context of the recent domestic terrorists arrests.
  • September 30, 2009
    Full Interview
• Paul Rieckhoff
  • June 13, 2008
    Veteran and author discusses the Webb-Hagel G.I. bill and the stances of the presidential candidates.
  • June 13, 2008
    Full Interview
• Jonathan Rieder
  • May 22, 2008
    Sociologist describes the connection between Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Sen. Barack Obama.
• Gov. Bill Ritter
  • August 21, 2008
    Colorado governor discusses the progress of the Democratic Party fundraising for the convention at the end of the month.
  • August 21, 2008
    Full interview.
  • August 5, 2008
    Colorado governor discusses the progress of the Democratic Party fundraising for the convention at the end of the month.
  • August 5, 2008
    Full Interview.
• Geraldo Rivera
  • March 13, 2008
    Journalist discusses New York Governor Eliot Spitzer's resignation.
• Jay Roach
  • May 20, 2008
    Filmmaker discusses the importance of the 2000 election and how his film reminds us of the impact it had on democracy.
• Dr. Terrence Roberts
  • October 16, 2009
    Dr. Roberts explains why he volunteered to be one of the Little Rock Nine.
  • October 16, 2009
    Full Interview
  • September 6, 2007
    One of the "Little Rock Nine" discusses recent re-segregation in schools across America.
• Marcus Roberts
  • October 30, 2009
    Celebrated jazz pianist explains the level of study it takes to understand music.
  • October 30, 2009
    Full Interview
• Beverly Robertson
  • March 31, 2008
    National Civil Rights Museum president tells the story of the museum and the Lorraine Motel. Full interview.
• Smokey Robinson
  • August 18, 2009
    Motown legend reflects on the loss of Michael Jackson and what it was like speaking at his memorial.
  • August 18, 2009
    Full interview.
• Randall Robinson
  • September 26, 2007
    TransAfrica founder tells the story of Jean-Bertrand Aristide's kidnapping.
• Chris Rock
  • March 7, 2007
    Chris Rock jokes with Tavis about the State of the Black Union.
  • March 7, 2007
    Director and star of the new film, I Think I Love My Wife, reflects on his priorities, role models and goals.
• Rodrigo y Gabriela
  • October 1, 2009
    Guitar duo performs Hanuman from their new CD, 11:11.
  • October 1, 2009
    Full Interview
• Gregory Rodriguez
  • October 7, 2008
    Panelists discuss whether the town hall format helped or hurt Sens. McCain and Obama in their second presidential debate.
  • October 7, 2008
    Full interview.
• Taylor Rogers
  • April 1, 2008
    Former Memphis sanitation worker describes what Dr. King's support and presence meant to the workers' strike.
• Dr. Michael Roizen
  • July 9, 2009
    Dr. Roizen shares his hopes that President Obama's healthcare plan includes lifestyle treatment.
  • July 9, 2009
    Full interview.
• Anika Noni Rose
  • April 23, 2009
    Broadway star comments on learning about the country of Botswana for her role in a new HBO series.
  • April 23, 2009
    Full interview.
  • May 24, 2007
    Says we're living under a plague of standing ovations.
• Tricia Rose
  • March 19, 2009
    Brown University professor talks about hip-hop and President Obama.
  • March 19, 2009
    Full interview.
• Mickey Rourke
  • January 29, 2009
    Oscar-nominated actor compares his role in The Wrestler to his life.
  • January 29, 2009
    Full interview.
• Victoria Rowell
  • November 7, 2008
    Actress-author explains why she could not be adopted by a white family in the state of Maine.
  • November 7, 2008
    Full interview.
• Salman Rushdie
  • June 20, 2008
    Author describes his new novel "The Enchantress of Florence" and how the book brings together cultures of the East and the West.
  • June 20, 2008
    Full Interview
• Bill Russell
  • May 22, 2009
    NBA Hall of Famer tells a story of segregation and friendship back at the start of his career.
  • May 22, 2009
    Full interview.