Video: Tavis Smiley
Tavis Smiley, the first African American to have his own signature talk show on NPR, hosts a new late-night television talk show - a hybrid of news, issues and entertainment, featuring interviews with newsmakers, politicians, celebrities and real people.
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Tavis Smiley | Historian Clayborne Carson | PBS
Full Program: The man hand-picked by Mrs. King to edit her husband's papers discusses 'Martin's Dream.' 26:42
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Tavis Smiley | Civil rights activist Coretta Scott King | PBS
Full Program: Mrs. King reflected on the enduring legacy of her husband when she sat with us in 2005. 26:40
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Tavis Smiley | Singer-songwriter James Taylor | PBS
Full Program: The Rock and Rock Hall of Famer reflects on his past, present and future. 26:42
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Tavis Smiley | The Supremes' co-founder Mary Wilson | PBS (#2755)
Full Program: The Supremes co-founder reflects on the 50th anniversary of the group’s first album. 26:42
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TAVIS SMILEY | Kristen Stewart | PBS (#2751)
Actress Kristen Stewart tells Tavis how she handles the enormous media attention. For more information visit www.pbs.org 02:57
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Tavis Smiley | Singer-songwriter Aimee Mann | PBS (#2745)
Full Program: The Grammy winner talks about her new project, 'Charmer'—her first CD in four years. 26:42
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Tavis Smiley | Filmmaker Eugene Jarecki | PBS
Full Program: The filmmaker unpacks his documentary on America’s war on drugs, 'The House I Live In.' 26:42
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Tavis Smiley | Adam Nagourney | PBS (#2716)
The "NY Times" LA bureau chief explains why California's controversial Prop 32 ballot measure matters to the nation. 02:21
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TAVIS SMILEY | Ethan Hawke | PBS (#2710)
The two-time Oscar nominee and "Sinister" star shares why he believes audiences appreciate horror films. To see this entire interview when it becomes available, go to: video.pbs.org For more... 02:22
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TAVIS SMILEY | Ava DuVernay | PBS
The award-winning director reveals why she took the road less traveled to make her film, "Middle of Nowhere." To see this entire interview when it becomes available, go to: video.pbs.org For more... 04:37
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TAVIS SMILEY | Salon.com's Joan Walsh | PBS (#2706)
Salon.com's editor-at-large and author of "What's the Matter with White People?" discusses the Republican Party's need to expand its base across racial lines. To see this entire interview when it... 02:30
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TAVIS SMILEY | TI | PBS (#2705)
The hip-hop artist-turned-author discusses his new novel, "Trouble & Triumph," and gives insight on what he feels appeals to women readers. To see this entire interview when it becomes available,... 01:31
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TAVIS SMILEY | Jeffrey Sachs | PBS (#2702)
The world-renowned economist reveals why he believes President Obama can be progressive if elected for a second term. To see this entire interview when it becomes available, go to: video.pbs.org... 04:24
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TAVIS SMILEY | Sheila Bair | PBS (#2701)
The former FDIC chair and author of the new text, "Bull by the Horns", offers what she believes should be discussed in the first presidential debate. To see this entire interview when it becomes... 01:37
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TAVIS SMILEY | Iyanla Vanzant | PBS (#2698)
The host of "Iyanla, Fix My Life" comments on what it is like to be a part of Oprah's OWN network. To see this entire interview when it becomes available, go to: video.pbs.org For more information... 02:01
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TAVIS SMILEY | Salman Rushdie | PBS (#2696)
The best-selling author reflects on the tragedy that inspired him to write his memoir, "Joseph Anton." To see this entire interview when it becomes available, go to: video.pbs.org For more... 02:54
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TAVIS SMILEY | Wyclef Jean | PBS (#2697)
The Grammy-winning Haitian artist shares his feelings on the current immigration debate. To see this entire interview when it becomes available, go to: video.pbs.org For more information on Wyclef... 01:49
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TAVIS SMILEY | Jamie Lee Curtis | PBS (#2695)
The actress-turned-author shares why she is drawn to children and their humanity as her subject matter for her books. To see this entire interview when it becomes available, go to: video.pbs.org... 02:00
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TAVIS SMILEY | Richard Gere | PBS (#2694)
Gere dissects the differences between his character in the new film, "Arbitrage," and notorious financier Bernie Madoff. To see this entire interview when it becomes available, go to:... 03:11
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TAVIS SMILEY | Jeremy Irons | PBS (#2685)
The award-winning actor reveals the types of characters he enjoys playing and how he chooses them, as well as his latest film, "The Words." To see this entire interview when it becomes available,... 03:19
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