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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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Comedian Jeff Foxworthy
The popular comedian and host of GSN?s The American Bible Challenge discusses the new game show and lessons he hopes viewers will learn from it.
Air date: 08/21/2012
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2271296063/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false The popular comedian and host of GSN?s The American Bible Challenge discusses the new game show and lessons he hopes viewers will learn from it. /episodes/get/9058 /episode/9058 Tavis Smiley: Comedian Jeff Foxworthy /episode-player/9058
Actor Keanu Reeves
Reeves dissects the gains and losses of technological advances and industry shifts in filmmaking, which he details in the documentary, Side by Side.
Air date: 08/22/2012
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2271582295/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Reeves dissects the gains and losses of technological advances and industry shifts in filmmaking, which he details in the documentary, Side by Side. /episodes/get/3215 /episode/3215 Tavis Smiley: Actor Keanu Reeves /episode-player/3215
Writer Rubén Martínez
The Emmy-winning journalist offers insight into how the West could tip the scales in the 2012 presidential election and shares how immigration is changing the narrative in the U.S. and lessons learned while writing his text, Desert America.
Air date: 08/23/2012
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2272038022/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false The Emmy-winning journalist offers insight into how the West could tip the scales in the 2012 presidential election and shares how immigration is changing the narrative in the U.S. and lessons learned while writing his text, Desert America. /episodes/get/9057 /episode/9057 Tavis Smiley: Writer Rubén Martínez /episode-player/9057
War vet-writer Brian Castner
The decorated military veteran and author of The Long Walk reflects on how his thought processes have changed as a result of his battlefield experiences in Iraq.
Air date: 08/24/2012
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2272705432/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false The decorated military veteran and author of The Long Walk reflects on how his thought processes have changed as a result of his battlefield experiences in Iraq. /episodes/get/9056 /episode/9056 Tavis Smiley: War vet-writer Brian Castner /episode-player/9056
Former GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich
Tavis talks with the former House Speaker and GOP presidential candidate about this week?s Republican convention.
Air date: 08/27/2012
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2273297362/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Tavis talks with the former House Speaker and GOP presidential candidate about this week?s Republican convention. /episodes/get/9055 /episode/9055 Tavis Smiley: Former GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich /episode-player/9055
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