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  • 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.

    13:23
    Air Date: May 20, 2013
    Trumpeter-composer Terence Blanchard
    13:23
    May 20, 2013
  • 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.

    13:23
    Air Date: May 20, 2013
    Former U.S. senator Olympia Snowe
    13:23
    May 20, 2013
  • Science journalist Dan Fagin

    A winner of both of America’s best-known science journalism prizes, Fagin recaps the story he tells in his new text, Toms River.

    12:16
    Air Date: May 17, 2013
    Science journalist Dan Fagin
    12:16
    May 17, 2013
  • Hip-hop artist Talib Kweli

    The socially aware MC explains his long absence from recording and the challenges he issues with his new CD, “Prisoner of Conscious.”

    11:40
    Air Date: May 17, 2013
    Hip-hop artist Talib Kweli
    11:40
    May 17, 2013
  • Economist Peter Blair Henry

    The dean of NYU’s Stern School of Business, Henry unpacks his book, Turnaround: Third World Lessons for First World Growth.

    17:16
    Air Date: May 16, 2013
    Economist Peter Blair Henry
    17:16
    May 16, 2013
  • Breast cancer expert Dr. Susan Love

    A longtime advocate of preventive breast cancer research, Love describes her personal journey as a cancer patient.

    11:21
    Air Date: May 16, 2013
    Breast cancer expert Dr. Susan Love
    11:21
    May 16, 2013
  • Singer-songwriter Patty Griffin

    The genre-busting artist discusses her return to personal songwriting with her first album of mostly new material in six years, “American Kid.”

    9:41
    Air Date: May 15, 2013
    Singer-songwriter Patty Griffin
    9:41
    May 15, 2013
  • Education advocate Cortlan Wickliff

    Wickliff, who earns his Harvard law degree this month, assesses how his generation is handling the challenges facing young people in the U.S.

    14:15
    Air Date: May 15, 2013
    Education advocate Cortlan Wickliff
    14:15
    May 15, 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.

    26:46
    Air Date: May 14, 2013
    Investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill
    26:46
    May 14, 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.

    24:00
    Air Date: May 13, 2013
    Actress Diahann Carroll
    24:00
    May 13, 2013
  • Mother’s Day Tribute

    In celebration of Mother’s Day, we highlight the reflections of past guests about their relationships with their moms.

    07:37
    Air Date: May 10, 2013
    Mother’s Day Tribute
    07:37
    May 10, 2013
  • Actress-director Phylicia Rashad

    The Tony-winning actress reflects on her versatility in the business and adding theater director to her long list of successes.

    17:12
    Air Date: May 10, 2013
    Actress-director Phylicia Rashad
    17:12
    May 10, 2013
  • Musician John Densmore

    The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer shares the backstory of his book, The Doors Unhinged, which chronicles his fight to defend the band’s legacy.

    24:14
    Air Date: May 9, 2013
    Musician John Densmore
    24:14
    May 9, 2013
  • Writer Joyce Carol Oates

    The best-selling writer and college professor explains her new historical novel, set in Princeton, NJ.

    26:46
    Air Date: May 8, 2013
    Writer Joyce Carol Oates
    26:46
    May 8, 2013
  • Actress-comedienne Carol Burnett

    The award-winning entertainer discusses her relationship with her late daughter, as detailed in the book, Carrie and Me.

    23:52
    Air Date: May 7, 2013
    Actress-comedienne Carol Burnett
    23:52
    May 7, 2013
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