The Tavis Smiley Show is a high-energy exchange of views, information, and insight hosted by Tavis Smiley. The two-hour weekly show offers a unique blend of news and newsmakers in expanded conversations, along with feature reports and regular commentators Cornel West, Connie Rice, Eddie Glaude, Deroy Murdock, Omar Wasow, Kimberle Williams Crenshaw, Rachel Ross, Kathryn Lopez, Antonio Gonzalez, Jonathan Walton and George Johnson. Each weekend Tavis engages commentators and guests in substantive and provocative discussions on a wide range of topics including: politics, health, finance, sports, technology and pop culture. An insightful exploration of the issues that matter from fresh, diverse points of view is the show’s hallmark.
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From pbs.org:
Rap artist-entrepreneur discusses his early years, the competition in hip-hop, developing his business acumen and his new CD-DVD project.
Former tennis champ describes the success of his college prep academy, compares being at the top in tennis to other sports and explains lessons he's learned and why he made the choice to be so open in his controversial autobiography.
Comedian-writer talks about working with Richard Pryor, using race in his stand-up material, the source of his sense of humor and his new memoir.
Grammy-winning singer, pianist and actor reflects on people who have influenced him and discusses his work to help rebuild his native New Orleans and his new CD.
Author of the new book Start-up Nation: The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle discusses the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Writer talks about her book, When Everything Changed, and describes her feelings on being the first female editor of The New York Times editorial page.
Personal finance columnist for the WSJ examines whether Wall Street has learned any lessons and explains his three commandments for investing.
Fringe co-star discusses his plan to act to help his music career and how he handles the constant rejection that comes with being in the business.
Best-selling author explains why Moses is "America's Prophet," which is the title of his critically acclaimed new book.
Three-time Emmy winner describes the audience appeal of Monk and assesses cable versus network TV.
From publicbroadcasting.net:
Hunger in America * Ag. Secretary Tom Vilsack * LA Food Bank's Michael Flood * Ethicist Jonathon Walton * Rep. Steny Hoyer * NAACP's Hilary Shelton * Comedian Paul Mooney * Singer Amerie
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Sesame Street, Elmo, Kevin Clash, Gary Knell, David Alan Grier, Joseph Cao, Deroy Murdock,
Urban Revitalization * New Orleans * Project Home Again * Eve Abrams * Will Bradshaw * Alan Mallach
Madeleine Albright, Phil Angelides, Dave Eggers, Todd Gray, Anna Deavere Smith, Carly Simon
Roland Burris* Frank Newport* Daryl Hall and John Oates* Lila Downs* Jonathan Walton* Terence McKay and Beth Humphrey
Cornel West * New Memoir * Brother West: Living and Loving Outloud
NY Gov. David Paterson, Deroy Murdock, Chicago violence, Rev. Jesse Jackson, WNBA's Lisa Leslie, Pianist Robert Glasper
Barbara Boxer* Marsha Blackburn * Frank Luntz* Jonathan Walton* Tony Bennett and Susan Bennedetio* Annie Korzen*
