The multiple Oscar nominee talks about his new release, the highly anticipated Before Midnight—which he also co-wrote. More
Playwright-activist Eve Ensler
The longtime activist and Tony-winning playwright—of Vagina Monologue fame—explains the motivation for her new text, In the Body of the World. More
Singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé
The former med student reflects on her stunning international success in the music business. More
Novelist Khaled Hosseini
The physician-turned-writer talks about his highly anticipated third novel, And the Mountains Echoed. More
Trumpeter-composer Terence Blanchard
The five-time Grammy winner reflects on pushing musical boundaries with his new CD, “Magnetic,” and composing his first opera, the jazz-infused Champion. More
Former U.S. senator Olympia Snowe
The outspoken centrist weighs in on why Washington isn’t solving the big problems and offers solutions from her text, Fighting for the Common Good. More
The Tony winner and Oscar nominee reflects on her groundbreaking career and current roles in TV's White Collar and in the feature Peeples--her first film in 16 years.
The second in a series of education specials from Tavis Smiley Reports, this episode looks at the connection between the juvenile justice system and the dropout rate among American teens and the efforts to end this link.
I have watched your show with great pleasure for many years. You often talk about your mom and that she never misses a show. She produced a wonderful son and I for one, would be thrilled for you to interview her on your show. I know I would learn a lot from a lady like her.