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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 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 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 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 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 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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Journalist Paul Ingrassia
The Pulitzer Prize winner examines the synonym of Detroit and the auto industry, as detailed in Engines of Change, and weighs in on whether the U.S. is doomed for a double-dip recession.?
Air date: 07/13/2012
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2255813209/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false The Pulitzer Prize winner examines the synonym of Detroit and the auto industry, as detailed in Engines of Change, and weighs in on whether the U.S. is doomed for a double-dip recession.? /episodes/get/9063 /episode/9063 Tavis Smiley: Journalist Paul Ingrassia /episode-player/9063
Chef Marcus Samuelsson
The award-winning chef serves up a tell-all of his life: struggling with cultural identity, paving the way for diversity in the cooking world and making Harlem a hot spot for foodies?all described in his memoir, Yes Chef.
Air date: 07/13/2012
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2256718030/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false The award-winning chef serves up a tell-all of his life: struggling with cultural identity, paving the way for diversity in the cooking world and making Harlem a hot spot for foodies?all described in his memoir, Yes Chef. /episodes/get/9064 /episode/9064 Tavis Smiley: Chef Marcus Samuelsson /episode-player/9064
Actress-activist Mira Sorvino
The Oscar-winning star of Union Square recounts the adrenaline rush of working on the indie film and explains how audiences can relate to it.
Air date: 07/13/2012
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2255813289/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false The Oscar-winning star of Union Square recounts the adrenaline rush of working on the indie film and explains how audiences can relate to it. /episodes/get/3287 /episode/3287 Tavis Smiley: Actress-activist Mira Sorvino /episode-player/3287
NCAA president Mark Emmert
Tavis talks sports with the NCAA president, including a discussion on the potential fallout from the investigation into the Penn State scandal.
Air date: 07/16/2012
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2257100910/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Tavis talks sports with the NCAA president, including a discussion on the potential fallout from the investigation into the Penn State scandal. /episodes/get/9062 /episode/9062 Tavis Smiley: NCAA president Mark Emmert /episode-player/9062
Comedian-actor Jimmie Walker
Walker discusses his career and behind-the-scenes happenings during his stint on Good Times and shares what it?s like to be known for the popular catchphrase?and the title of his memoir?Dy-no-mite.
Air date: 07/17/2012
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2257797652/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Walker discusses his career and behind-the-scenes happenings during his stint on Good Times and shares what it?s like to be known for the popular catchphrase?and the title of his memoir?Dy-no-mite. /episodes/get/9061 /episode/9061 Tavis Smiley: Comedian-actor Jimmie Walker /episode-player/9061
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