Interview Archives
- Actor-producer Andy Garcia
Garcia shares the backstory of his latest film, the environmental thriller A Dark Truth, which he also co-exec-produced.
Actor-producer Andy Garcia
- Singer-songwriter Alicia Keys
The multiple Grammy winner talks about her new CD, “Girl on Fire.”
Singer-songwriter Alicia Keys
- Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka
The noted Nigerian writer responds to negative stereotypes about his home continent—the motivation for his latest text, Of Africa.
Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka
- Author Nassim Nicholas Taleb
The renowned political and financial thinker explains his argument that chaos should be embraced—the position he takes in his new text, Antifragile.
Author Nassim Nicholas Taleb
- Singer-songwriter Aimee Mann
The Grammy winner talks about her new project, “Charmer”—her first CD in four years.
Singer-songwriter Aimee Mann
- Singer-songwriter Bettye LaVette
The R&B songstress reflects on her memoir, A Woman Like Me, and her new CD, “Thankful N’ Thoughtful.”
Singer-songwriter Bettye LaVette
- The California Endowment president Dr. Robert K. Ross
Dr. Ross, a longtime advocate for children’s health, weighs in on healthcare issues in the U.S., particularly for boys and young men of color.
The California Endowment president Dr. Robert K. Ross
- Filmmaker Peter Ramsey
The Rise of the Guardians director explains how he became a pioneer in the movie business.
Filmmaker Peter Ramsey
- Actor Anthony Anderson
The actor-comedian talks about his role in NBC’s freshman sitcom, Guys with Kids.
Actor Anthony Anderson
- Larry Hagman Tribute
Tavis pays tribute to the iconic Dallas star with a look back at his memorable appearance on the show in 2008.
Larry Hagman Tribute
- Radio talk show host Larry Elder
Elder discusses the impact his dad had on his life, as detailed in the memoir, Dear Father, Dear Son.
Radio talk show host Larry Elder
- President of Blue Note Records Don Was
The musician, Grammy-winning producer and label exec shares the future he sees for Blue Note Records.
President of Blue Note Records Don Was
- Philanthropists Bernard and Shirley Kinsey
The L.A.-based couple explain how “The Kinsey Collection” explores the intersection of art and history.
Philanthropists Bernard and Shirley Kinsey
- Indiana University SPEA Dean John D. Graham
Dr. Graham assesses the potential well-being of the working poor, the near poor and the new poor in an economic recovery.
Indiana University SPEA Dean John D. Graham
- Writer Paul Tough
Tough challenges the belief that intelligence is the sole indicator of value in the education system.
Writer Paul Tough


