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  • Actress Shohreh Aghdashloo

    The Oscar nominee recounts some of her struggles as a woman, a Muslim and an Iranian, as detailed in her memoir, The Alley of Love and Yellow Jasmines. More
  • CFR president Richard Haass

    The Council on Foreign Relations president unpacks his text, Foreign Policy Begins at Home. More
  • Former MLB pitcher Dwight Gooden

    One of the greatest MLB pitchers of all time, Gooden shares stories of his personal and professional challenges, as detailed in his candid memoir, Doc. More
  • Julian Fellowes & Elizabeth McGovern

    Fellowes and McGovern discuss their critically acclaimed and Emmy-winning period drama series, Downton Abbey. More
  • Activist Myrlie Evers-Williams

    An activist in her own right, Evers-Williams reflects on the legacy of her slain husband. More
  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren

    Massachusetts’ first elected female U.S. senator weighs in on the status of legislation that would give Americans relief on student loan debt. More
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  • SH_JFellowes-EMcGovern_061213Julian Fellowes & Elizabeth McGovern
  • SH_MEvers-Williams_061113Human rights advocate Myrlie Evers-Williams
  • SH_SONeil_061013Latin America expert Shannon O’Neil
  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren
  • SH_AKeys_2000showCelebrating 2,000 Shows on PBS
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  • SH_DGooden_061313Former MLB pitcher Dwight Gooden
  • SH_GLBoggs_062113Writer-activist Grace Lee Boggs
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THE RUNDOWN

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INTERVIEW: January 28, 2013
Journalist-author Michael Hastings
Before his untimely passing, the Rolling Stone contributing editor and best-selling author explained his text, Panic 2012.
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INTERVIEW: May 24, 2013
Celebrating 2,000 Shows on PBS
We celebrate our landmark 2,000th show on PBS with highlights from some of our enlightening, encouraging and empowering conversations over the past 10 years.
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INTERVIEW: November 29, 2012
Singer-songwriter Bettye LaVette
The R&B songstress reflects on her memoir, A Woman Like Me, and her new CD, "Thankful N' Thoughtful."
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INTERVIEW: March 19, 2013
Singer-songwriter-producer Miguel
This year's Best R&B Song Grammy winner talks about his musical style and what may follow his critically acclaimed sophomore CD.
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FROM: Tavis Smiley Reports
Education Under Arrest
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.
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INTERVIEW: February 7, 2013
Singer-songwriter Jeffrey Osborne
The platinum-selling vocalist discusses why it took 8 years to release his new CD, "A Time for Love."
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Tavis talks with Emmy-winning actress Shohreh Aghdashloo.
Tavis talks with actor Val Kilmer about his new one-man show.
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Tavis talks with filmmaker Morgan Spurlock and with actor Michael McKean.
Tavis talks with multiple Grammy-winning singer-songwriter India.Arie.
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Tavis talks with lifelong social activist, 97-year-old Grace Lee Boggs.
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I just want to say that your being there, over the years, has made for some very joyful evenings for me, THANKS, and keep on being YOU.
Marvin Johnson comments on "Celebrating 2,000 Shows on PBS"
mr.smiley makes all his interviews appear to be a conversation between friends who have known one another for a long time. thanks!

m.e.graham m.d. comments on Tavis' conversation with former MLB pitcher Dwight Gooden

This is a wonderful discussion. I’m saddened that she suffered so yet I’m so grateful the death of Medgar Evers wasn’t in vain as his death bulldozed away mountains of struggles and hurt that my generation didn’t have to endure.
Bridget Trent on Tavis' conversation with human rights advocate Myrlie Evers-Williams
Up front and forthright news and information. No other programing is more news worthy than that of PBS. And Tavis leads the way. Thank-You for real news.
LaMont E. Nicholson comments on "Celebrating 2,000 Shows on PBS"
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