• Robert Wagner
  • November 4, 2009
    Wagner dismisses retirement as a ploy to get people to buy insurance and go on cruises.
  • November 4, 2009
    Full Interview
• Mark Robert Waldman
  • April 10, 2009
    Therapist responds to the millions who would say that there shouldn't be a connection between God and science.
  • April 10, 2009
    Full interview.
• Barbara Walters
  • May 16, 2008
    Broadcast journalist talks about her career highlights.
  • May 16, 2008
    Full Interview.
• Jim Warren
  • December 10, 2008
    Former Chicago Tribune managing editor comments on the aggressive political climate in Illinois.
  • December 10, 2008
    Full interview.
• Dionne Warwick
  • September 25, 2008
    Legendary singer shares the story of the argument in the studio that gave birth to her hit, Don’t Make Me Over.
  • September 25, 2008
    Full interview.
• Denzel Washington
  • January 8, 2008
    Actor-director responds to the debate over why some of his roles haven't been honored by the Academy.
• Kerry Washington
  • January 11, 2007
    Kerry Washington discusses the power of silence.
• Rep. Deborah Wasserman Schultz
  • August 26, 2008
    Rep. Deborah Wasserman Schultz and Jodi Kantor of the New York Times give their reactions to Sen. Hillary Clinton's speech.
  • August 26, 2008
    Full Interview
• Rep. Maxine Waters
  • 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.
• Curtis Watkins
  • June 30, 2008
    LifeSTARTS founder describes how he lost his son to gun violence in 2006 while in the midst of his life's work with at-risk youth.
  • June 30, 2008
    Full Interview.
• Rep. Henry Waxman
  • April 13, 2009
    House Energy & Commerce Committee chair describes how the U.S. can provide jobs while working towards energy independence.
  • April 13, 2009
    Full interview.
• Sen. Jim Webb
  • June 11, 2008
    Senator discusses the Webb-Hagel G.I. bill and his efforts to improve educational benefits for service men and women.
  • June 11, 2008
    Full Interview
• Matthew Weiner
  • September 18, 2009
    Emmy-winning writer reflects on the rejection he faced, as well as the support he received, in creating Mad Men.
  • September 18, 2009
    Full interview.
• Alek Wek
  • August 30, 2007
    Top fashion model explains how she was discovered.
• Dr. Cornel West
  • October 8, 2009
    Dr. West explains his clash with former Harvard president Larry Summers.
  • October 8, 2009
    Full Interview
  • June 30, 2009
    Dr. West says that any great artist wrestles with fear and anxiety and transforms it into artistic expression.
  • June 30, 2009
    Full interview.
  • October 28, 2008
    Princeton professor explains his critique of Sen. Obama and discusses why it is crucial that the Illinois senator be elected.
  • October 28, 2008
    Full interview.
  • August 29, 2008
    Panel discussion on whether Sen. Obama's nomination marks the end of Black politics: Marc Morial, Dr. Cornel West, and Matt Bai
  • August 29, 2008
    DNC Wrap-Up: Full interview.
  • April 4, 2008
    Princeton University professor discusses Dr. King's lasting legacy. Full interview.
  • September 18, 2007
    Renowned scholar says the Republican Party is in deep crisis because it isn't reaching out to people of color.
  • January 12, 2007
    Cornel West on the "Santa Clausification" of Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Bing West
  • September 16, 2008
    Former assistant defense secretary describes what winning in Iraq means.
  • September 16, 2008
    Full interview.
• Forest Whitaker
  • September 21, 2009
    Brick City exec producer explains the connection between crime and poverty.
  • September 21, 2009
    Full interview
• Betty White
  • June 2, 2008
    Actress describes some lessons she learned from her time with animals plus one bad experience she had with a swan.
  • June 2, 2008
    Full Interview
• Colson Whitehead
  • June 12, 2009
    Award-winning writer talks about reviewers calling his work the first post-racial Obama era novel to come out.
  • June 12, 2009
    Full interview.
• Christine Todd Whitman
  • September 3, 2008
    Former New Jersey governor addresses why President Bush spoke via satellite and not during network primetime and what that might mean.
  • September 3, 2008
    Full interview.
• Roger Wilkins
  • April 29, 2009
    Publisher for the NAACP's Crisis magazine talks about how President Obama is repairing America's reputation around the world.
  • April 29, 2009
    Full interview.
• will.i.am
  • December 18, 2008
    Web Exclusive: will.i.am tells a story about Berry Gordy and his son. Gordy will be on Tavis Smiley on Jan 8 and 9.
  • December 18, 2008
    Full interview.
• Brian Williams
  • November 3, 2008
    NBC news anchor explains why his dog is the only member of his household who is not overly opinionated about the race and how humor helps when covering the campaign.
  • November 3, 2008
    Full interview.
• Ron Williams
  • August 27, 2009
    Health industry exec talks about understanding the demographics of the uninsured.
  • August 27, 2009
    Full interview.
• Aaron S. Williams
  • October 12, 2009
    Peace Corps volunteer-turned-director discusses the profile of a typical volunteer.
  • October 12, 2009
    Full Interview
• Serena Williams
  • October 14, 2009
    Tennis star talks about how her training is evolving as she gets older.
  • October 14, 2009
    Full Interview
• Andy Williams
  • October 23, 2009
    Entertainer talks about his heyday in the '60s and what keeps him performing now.
  • October 23, 2009
    Full Interview
• Garry Wills
  • February 28, 2008
    Historian reflects on William F. Buckley Jr.'s life and how he shaped the conservative movement.
• Nancy Wilson
  • July 27, 2007
    Nancy Wilson thanks Ella Fitzgerald for paving the way.
  • June 5, 2007
    Nancy Wilson thanks Ella Fitzgerald for paving the way.
• Valerie Plame Wilson
  • November 5, 2007
    Former CIA operative explains why disclosing her identity was a breach of national security.
• Brian Wilson
  • January 21, 2009
    Original Beach Boys member talks about his return to songwriting and shares his views on the creative process.
  • January 21, 2009
    Full interview.
• Henry Winkler
  • May 9, 2008
    Full Interview.
• David J. Wolpe
  • October 24, 2008
    Rabbi explains how the intersection of politics and faith is a tricky issue and what consistencies lie in all faith traditions.
  • October 24, 2008
    Full interview.
• Bobby Womack
  • March 17, 2009
    Legendary singer-musician tells the story of how he learned to play the guitar.
  • March 17, 2009
    Full interview.
• Noah Wyle
  • March 12, 2009
    ER star reflects on how he has changed since he started on the series and hints about what to expect in the last episode.
  • March 12, 2009
    Full interview.