First, Jon Meacham of "Newsweek", Jonathan Karl of CNN and Dana Milbank of "The Washington Post" discuss the controversy surrounding Senator Trent Lott's comments at the birthday celebrations for Senator Strom Thurmond. Lott's comments, which expressed regret that Thurmond had never won the presidency, were interpreted as advocating racial segregation. Then, an interview with actress and filmmaker Nia Vardalos about her hit film, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding". Vardalos discusses the film's surprise success at the box office and the appeal of the immigrant narrative. Finally, spy novelist Alan Furst talks about his latest book, "Blood of Victory", a tale of historical espionage set against the backdrop... [ More Detail ]
First, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk explores the political and strategic implications of the collapse of the coalition government running Israel. Then, an interview with actress and producer Salma Hayek about her new movie, "Frida," about the life and loves of iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Finally, Jonathan Franzen, author of the National Book Award-winning novel "The Corrections", discusses his new collection of essays, "How to Be Alone". [ More Detail ]
Noam Chomsky, Professor, Linguistics and Philosophy, MIT / Author, "Hegemony or Survival: America's Quest for Global Dominance" [Metropolitan Books] [ More Detail ]
Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, EMIR, State of Qatar /// Andrea Mitchell, Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, NBC News, Author, "Talking back: To Presidents, Dictators, and Assorted Scoundrels" [ More Detail ]
Kanye West, Rapper, Producer (repeat from 2/7/05) /// Jay-Z, Rapper, President &CEO Def Jam Recordings (repeat from 10/27/05) /// Alicia Keys, Singer, Songwriter (repeat from 1/5/05) [ More Detail ]
First, a conversation about President Bush's visits to Europe and Russia and its implications with Tony Judt, Director of the Institute for European Studies at New York University, and Michael Elliott, editor-at-large for "Time". Then, a conversation with comedian Bernie Mac about his starring role in "The Bernie Mac Show", his roles in films such as "The Kings of Comedy" and his book "I Ain't Scared of You: Bernie Mac on How Life Is", an autobiography. Finally, a conversation with author Thomas McGuane about his book "The Cadence of Grass". Set in Montana, the books tells the story of the wealthy and off-beat Whitelaw family after the death of its wily patriarch. [ More Detail ]
An hour conversation with Palaniappan Chidambaram, Finance Minister of India about the growing Indian economy, energy, outsourcing and India's global role. [ More Detail ]
First, a conversation with Martin McGuinness, leader of Sinn Fein, the political arm of the Irish Republican Army, about the situation in Northern Ireland, the staggering peace process, the role of the IRA, and the threat of terrorism. Then, "Vogue" editor-in-chief Anna Wintour talks about the current crop of top designers, synthesis between fashion and politics, and Calvin Klein's controversial ads. Finally, novelist Ken Follett discusses his book "A Place Called Freedom", about a Scotsman sent to America to become a slave. [ More Detail ]
Episode 9379GUESTS/AFFILIATIONS: Robin Williams, Actor / Comedian; Carrer montage; 1 clip from "Good Morning Vietnam" [Touchstone]; 1 clip from "The Fisher King" [Columbia]; Selected sound bites from AUDIBLE.COM [ More Detail ]
Episode 9184GUESTS/AFFILIATIONS: Dave Matthews, Singer/Songwriter, Member of the Dave Matthews Band; Music Video Montage [RCA Records]; Excerpt from "Memory Motel" [Virgin Records]; Live performance. [ More Detail ]
Director Ang Lee and actor Heath Ledger talk about their new film, Brokeback Mountain. In addition to much critical acclaim, the film has received a great deal of attention for its bold portrayal of a homosexual relationship. [ More Detail ]
Episode 9154GUESTS/AFFILIATIONS: Pierce Brosnan, Actor, "The Thomas Crown Affair" [MGM]; Rene Russo, Actor, "The Thomas Crown Affair" [MGM]; Brosnan Career Montage; Trailer and 2 Clips from "The Thomas Crown Affair" [MGM]; 1 Clips from "Golden Eye" [MGM] [ More Detail ]
A rebroadcast of an hour (12/25/06) with director Martin Scorsese and actor Daniel Day-Lewis discuss their new film, The Gangs of New York. The film is set in the middle 19th century in the Five Points district of New York City and tells the story of the conflict between the native criminal underworld and the immigrant gangs. [ More Detail ]
An hour with director Robert De Niro and actors Matt Damon and Angelina Jolie on the new film, "The Good Shepherd" about the beginning of the CIA. [ More Detail ]
An hour with Pervez Musharraf, President of Pakistan. Topics include Pakistan's relationship with the United States, Afghanistan, and the war on terrorism. [ More Detail ]
Leonardo Dicaprio, Actor / Executive Producer, "The Aviator"; Trailer and 3 clips from "The Aviator" [Miramax]; 1 clip from NRDC Benefit [ More Detail ]
Aaron Sorkin, Creator/Executice Producer; Martin Sheen, Actor; John Spencer, Actor; Allison Janney, Actor; Richard Schiff, Actor; Bradley Whitford, Actor; 4 clips from "The West Wing" [NBC] [ More Detail ]
Segment 1: Tim Russert, moderator of "Meet The Press" discusses his new book, "Wisdom of Our Fathers". Segment 2: A conversation about energy with BP Capital founder and chairman Boone Pickens. [ More Detail ]
Segment 1: Jennifer Harbury, Human Rights Activist/Author, " Searching for Everadoâ�? / Sen. Robert Torricelli, (D) New JerseySegment 2: David Foster Wallace, Author, â�?A Supposedly Fun Thing Iâll Never Do Againâ�? Credits: Host:Charlie Rose, Guest:Jennifer Harbury, Guest:Robert Torricelli, Guest:David Foster Wallace [ More Detail ]