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Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley
Tavis Smiley features a unique mix of news and pop culture to create a thought-provoking and entertaining program. A hybrid of news, issues and entertainment, it features interviews with artists, activists, news makers, politicians and everyday people.
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Investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill
Investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill
Air date: 05-14-2013 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2365012223/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false The best-selling author shares the backstory of his new book & documentary, "Dirty Wars," which looks at America’s covert wars in a post 9-11 world. /episodes/get/8929 /episode/8929 Tavis Smiley: Investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill /episode-player/8929
Actress Diahann Carroll
Actress Diahann Carroll
Air date: 05-13-2013 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2365011729/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false The Tony winner & Oscar nominee reflects on her groundbreaking career & current roles in TV’s "White Collar" & in the feature "Peeples"–her first film in 16 years. /episodes/get/8756 /episode/8756 Tavis Smiley: Actress Diahann Carroll /episode-player/8756
Musician John Densmore
Musician John Densmore
Air date: 05-09-2013 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2365009317/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false 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. /episodes/get/8930 /episode/8930 Tavis Smiley: Musician John Densmore /episode-player/8930
Writer Joyce Carol Oates
Writer Joyce Carol Oates
Air date: 05-08-2013 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2365009103/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false The best-selling writer and college professor explains her new historical novel, set in Princeton, NJ. /episodes/get/8931 /episode/8931 Tavis Smiley: Writer Joyce Carol Oates /episode-player/8931
Actress-comedienne Carol Burnett
Actress-comedienne Carol Burnett
Air date: 05-07-2013 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2365008990/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false The award-winning entertainer discusses her relationship with her late daughter, as detailed in the book, "Carrie and Me." /episodes/get/8718 /episode/8718 Tavis Smiley: Actress-comedienne Carol Burnett /episode-player/8718
Director Tom Shadyac
Director Tom Shadyac
Air date: 05-03-2013 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2365006124/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false The man behind a string of blockbuster comedies and author of "Life’s Operating Manual" recounts events that prompted him to downsize his life in a major way. /episodes/get/8932 /episode/8932 Tavis Smiley: Director Tom Shadyac /episode-player/8932
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Environmental activist Erin Brockovich
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich
Brockovich describes the water crisis in the U.S., her issues with the EPA and why she feels Americans live in a third world country?all of which are detailed in the documentary, Last Call at the Oasis.
Air date: 07/06/2012
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2254349608/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Brockovich describes the water crisis in the U.S., her issues with the EPA and why she feels Americans live in a third world country?all of which are detailed in the documentary, Last Call at the Oasis. /episodes/get/9068 /episode/9068 Tavis Smiley: Environmental activist Erin Brockovich /episode-player/9068
Actor Elijah Wood
Actor Elijah Wood
Tavis talks with the busy actor about his latest projects, including his role in the FX series, Wilfred, now in its second season.
Air date: 07/09/2012
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2254638277/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Tavis talks with the busy actor about his latest projects, including his role in the FX series, Wilfred, now in its second season. /episodes/get/3203 /episode/3203 Tavis Smiley: Actor Elijah Wood /episode-player/3203
Journalist Rajiv Chandrasekaran
Journalist Rajiv Chandrasekaran
Tavis talks with The Washington Post associate editor and best-selling author about his text on the war in Afghanistan, Little America.
Air date: 07/09/2012
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2254638300/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Tavis talks with The Washington Post associate editor and best-selling author about his text on the war in Afghanistan, Little America. /episodes/get/9067 /episode/9067 Tavis Smiley: Journalist Rajiv Chandrasekaran /episode-player/9067
Musician Glenn Frey – Part 1
Musician Glenn Frey – Part 1
The Eagles founding member reflects on the 40 years since the band got together and shares how and why he recorded his latest solo effort, ?After Hours.?
Air date: 07/10/2012
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2255019065/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false The Eagles founding member reflects on the 40 years since the band got together and shares how and why he recorded his latest solo effort, ?After Hours.? /episodes/get/9066 /episode/9066 Tavis Smiley: Musician Glenn Frey – Part 1 /episode-player/9066
Musician Glenn Frey – Part 2
Musician Glenn Frey – Part 2
In the final part of a two-night conversation, the six-time Grammy winner discusses how he?s changed over the years and his interest in writing a memoir about his work with the Eagles.
Air date: 07/11/2012
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2255342458/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false In the final part of a two-night conversation, the six-time Grammy winner discusses how he?s changed over the years and his interest in writing a memoir about his work with the Eagles. /episodes/get/9065 /episode/9065 Tavis Smiley: Musician Glenn Frey – Part 2 /episode-player/9065
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