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  • Actor-writer-director Ethan Hawke

    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
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  • SH_ESandeSinger-songwriter Emeli Sandé
  • SH_KHosseiniNovelist Khaled Hosseini
  • SH_TBlancard_052013Trumpeter-composer Terence Blanchard
  • SH_JDensmore_050913_EDIT3Musician John Densmore
  • SH_TKweli_051713Hip-hop artist Talib Kweli
  • SH_EEnsler_052213Playwright-activist Eve Ensler
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THE RUNDOWN

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INTERVIEW: May 14, 2013
Investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill
The best-selling author shares the backstory of his new book and documentary, Dirty Wars, which looks at America’s covert wars in a post 9-11 world.
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INTERVIEW: May 13, 2013
Actress Diahann Carroll
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.
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INTERVIEW: April 10, 2013
Latino Nation – Panel discussion, Part 1
Our broadcast of this very special gathering challenges stereotypes and provides a deeper understanding of the increasingly powerful Latino community.
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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: May 8, 2013
Writer Joyce Carol Oates
The best-selling writer and college professor explains her new historical novel, set in Princeton, NJ.
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Tavis talks with Maine's former U.S. senator, Olympia Snowe, and with Grammy-winning jazz artist Terence Blanchard.
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Tavis talks with best-selling novelist Khaled Hosseini and with Scottish singer-songwriter Emile Sandé.
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Tavis talks with award-winning playwright and activist Eve Ensler.
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Tavis talks with actor-writer-director Ethan Hawke.
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Outstanding. We old progressive folks are so very very very proud of our youth and younger generation.
Debra Katherine Williams comments on Tavis' conversation with education advocate Cortlan Wickliff
I grew up listening to their music. Great interview.
cheri comments on Tavis' conversation with rock band Heart
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.

Steve Soskin comments on our Mother’s Day Tribute

Fantastic interview Tavis. Some stunning, insightful points brought out. If only more of us would think, explore, reflect.
Lee Diamond comments on Tavis' conversation with writer Mary Williams & actress Jane Fonda
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