Earlier today, I sat down with former President Jimmy Carter for a wide-ranging conversation about the current presidential race, world affairs and his new book, A Remarkable Mother.

I also specifically asked him about the damage done to America's reputation around the globe over the past several years and what...

Yesterday I sat down with iconic television personality Phil Donahue for a conversation about his acclaimed documentary Body of War. The film tells the story of a U.S. soldier severely wounded in Iraq and the difficult journey he's navigated following the attack.

My full conversation with Phil Donahue airs...

The following is a transcript of my commentary from the Tom Joyner Morning Show from earlier today:

There is no way to put into words the love and respect that I have for Tom Joyner or the love affair that I've had with Tom Joyner Morning Show listeners for...

There is no way to put into words the love and respect that Tom Joyner and I have for each other, or the love affair that I've had with TJMS listeners for almost 12 years now.

Due to the overwhelming amount of phone calls and emails I have received...

Frederick Douglass' definition of patriotism goes like this: "A true patriot is a lover of his country who rebukes and does not excuse its sins." When you look at what Jeremiah Wright had to say and look at it in context, Rev. Wright is standing in a Kingian tradition.

Tonight, I spoke with retired General Wesley Clark and wanted to get his reaction to comments made this evening on ABC News by Vice President Dick Cheney following news of the 4000th U.S. fatality in Iraq.

The full conversation airs tonight on PBS.

Earlier today, I spoke with distinguished Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. about yesterday's speech by Barack Obama on race in America.

My full conversation with Dr. Gates airs tonight on PBS.

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Among the topics discussed was the role of Florida's Republican-controlled legislature in this latest Sunshine State election...

Earlier today, following last night's historic debate at the Kodak Theater, I sat down with Sen. Hillary Clinton for a wide-ranging conversation. We discussed a number of topics including the talk of her and Obama on the same ticket, her take on how the media has covered the campaign and...

Shortly after his dramatic endorsement of Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama, I spoke with Sen. Ted Kennedy about his decision and specifically about some of the interesting ways in which support for Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton was breaking within the Democratic party.

In an exlcusive interview airing on the King holiday this Monday, I spoke with Dr. King's only living sibling, Christine King Farris. Among the topics we discussed was how she deals with her brother's lasting legacy as we approach 40 years since his tragic death.

On Monday, I spoke with U.S. Asst. Secretary of State, Jendayi Frazer in her first interview since her trip last week to Kenya. Ambassador Frazer traveled to the troubled African nation in hopes of getting both sides in last month's controversial presidential elections to sit down with an international mediator....

Monday night, we kicked off our 5th season on PBS with an exclusive conversation with Gen. Colin Powell. I was eager to ask the former Secretary of State about the early campaign success of Barack Obama, especially given Gen. Powell's own flirtations several years ago with a possible historic presidential...

When Michael Moore's film Sicko hits theaters this month I'm betting that there will be very little "shock and awe" among the movie-goers who make up this nation's estimated 47 million uninsured, especially people of color.

Just last month, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported that...

In his post, Mike Nichols precisely identified the problem with much of our leadership today -- no one dares to dream. To dream that we can be better, do better.

It bothers me that these days we're navigating politically more out of fear than hope. This constant peddling of...