Interview Archives
- R&B artist Bobby Brown
Grammy-winning R&B artist discusses his new CD, “The Masterpiece”—his first solo effort in 13 years.
R&B artist Bobby Brown
- Former British PM Gordon Brown
Former British prime minister explains how the world can get out of the economic malaise in which it finds itself.
Former British PM Gordon Brown
- Journalist Ron Brownstein
Journalist sheds light on what President Obama may be thinking this midterm election eve and what his administration’s first steps will need to be after the polls close.
Journalist Ron Brownstein
- Journalist Ron Brownstein
The National Journal Group’s editorial director, who’s been in Florida ahead of the state’s GOP presidential face-off, explains why this primary season has been the most unsettled for either party in the modern era.
Journalist Ron Brownstein
- Singer Eric Burdon
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer describes the personal nature of his new disc, “‘Til Your River Runs Dry!”
Singer Eric Burdon
- Actress-comedienne Carol Burnett
One of the first ladies of comedy explains her success at sketch comedy and shares a humorous story about her Tarzan yell; she also talks about writing her new memoir, This Time Together: Laughter and Reflection.
Actress-comedienne Carol Burnett
- Actress-comedienne Carol Burnett
The award-winning entertainer discusses her relationship with her late daughter, as detailed in the book, Carrie and Me.
Actress-comedienne Carol Burnett
- NYT London bureau chief John Burns
New York Times London bureau chief shares his thoughts on President Obama’s speech marking the end of the U.S. combat mission in Iraq.
NYT London bureau chief John Burns
- Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns
Acclaimed documentary filmmaker talks about his latest project, The Tenth Inning, and explains why baseball makes for such a poignant American documentary topic.
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns
- Advertising mogul Tom Burrell
Pioneering advertising executive explains the title and backstory of his book Brainwashed and how marketing perpetuates the selling of Black inferiority.
Advertising mogul Tom Burrell
- TV director-producer James Burrows
Multiple Emmy winner discusses his ability to bring shows to TV networks that are innovative in a business that places an incentive on shows that are imitative.
TV director-producer James Burrows
- Actor-director LeVar Burton
Tavis chats with actor-director LeVar Burton, former Roots and Star Trek star, now co-starring in NBC’s The Jensen Project.
Actor-director LeVar Burton
- Musician Jonathan Butler
South African musician talks about his faith in God, his beloved home of Cape Town and even plays a few tracks for Tavis.
Musician Jonathan Butler
- Actress Rose Byrne
The Emmy-nominated actress discusses the theme for the new season of TV’s legal thriller Damages.
Actress Rose Byrne


