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Tavis Smiley Tavis Smiley | Richard Schiff: Monday, 2/8/10

Tavis Smiley | Richard Schiff: Monday, 2/8/10 Richard Schiff talks about his fascination wi... Richard Schiff talks about his fascination with D-Day and his role in "Past Life." (11:12)

  • Duration: 11:12
    Copyright KCET
    TV Rating: NR

Tavis Smiley Tavis Smiley | Robert Kaiser: Monday, 2/8/10

Tavis Smiley | Robert Kaiser: Monday, 2/8/10 Journalist Robert Kaiser explains the lobbyin... Journalist Robert Kaiser explains the lobbying climate in the U.S. capital. (11:33)

  • Duration: 11:33
    Copyright KCET
    TV Rating: NR

Tavis Smiley Tavis Smiley | Bill Withers: Thursday, 2/4/10

Tavis Smiley | Bill Withers: Thursday, 2/4/10 Music legend Bill Withers explains how he fou... Music legend Bill Withers explains how he found the confidence to make music. (21:01)

  • Duration: 21:01
    Copyright KCET
    TV Rating: NR

Tavis Smiley Tavis Smiley | Pete Docter: Wednesday, 2/3/2010

Tavis Smiley | Pete Docter: Wednesday, 2/3/2010 Director Pete Docter talks about "Up", which ... Director Pete Docter talks about "Up", which was nominated for best picture. (11:45)

  • Duration: 11:45
    Copyright KCET
    TV Rating: NR

Tavis Smiley Tavis Smiley | Sen. John Cornyn: Wednesday, 2/3/10

Tavis Smiley | Sen. John Cornyn: Wednesday, 2/3/10 Texas Sen. John Cornyn weighs in on the AIG b... Texas Sen. John Cornyn weighs in on the AIG bonuses and the healthcare debate. (12:20)

  • Duration: 12:20
    Copyright KCET
    TV Rating: NR

Tavis Smiley Tavis Smiley | Wyclef Jean: Tuesday, 2/2/10

Tavis Smiley | Wyclef Jean: Tuesday, 2/2/10 Wyclef Jean offers his viewpoint of his nativ... Wyclef Jean offers his viewpoint of his native Haiti following the devastating earthquake. (12:38)

  • Duration: 12:38
    Copyright KCET
    TV Rating: NR

Tavis Smiley Tavis Smiley | Trey Songz: Tuesday, 2/2/10

Tavis Smiley | Trey Songz: Tuesday, 2/2/10 R&B singer Trey Songz discusses his response ... R&B singer Trey Songz discusses his response to the pressure from social media. (11:06)

  • Duration: 11:06
    Copyright KCET
    TV Rating: NR

Tavis Smiley Tavis Smiley | John Yoo: Monday, 2/1/10

Tavis Smiley | John Yoo: Monday, 2/1/10 John Woo gives his take on applying Geneva Co... John Woo gives his take on applying Geneva Convention rules to al Qaida. (10:58)

  • Duration: 10:58
    Copyright KCET
    TV Rating: NR

Tavis Smiley Tavis Smiley | Ed O'Neill: Monday, 2/1/10

Tavis Smiley | Ed O'Neill: Monday, 2/1/10 Actor Ed O'Neill reflects on his love of thea... Actor Ed O'Neill reflects on his love of theater and how he developed his comedic talent. (12:24)

  • Duration: 12:24
    Copyright KCET
    TV Rating: NR

Tavis Smiley Tavis Smiley | Eugene Jarecki: Friday, 1/29/10

Tavis Smiley | Eugene Jarecki: Friday, 1/29/10 Award-winning filmmaker Eugene Jarecki explai... Award-winning filmmaker Eugene Jarecki explains the Move Your Money campaign. (12:46)

  • Duration: 12:46
    Copyright KCET
    TV Rating: NR

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