Earlier today, I spoke with former CIA operative Robert Baer on his reaction to statements made yesterday by former Vice President Dick Cheney regarding the Justice Department's decision to investigate the treatment of terror suspects. Baer is the author of the best-seller See No Evil, which served as the basis...

There has been so much talk about Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, much of it from people who know very little about her. This afternoon, I spoke with someone who not only knows Judge Sotomayor well, but who worked closely with her at the civil rights organization, Latino Justice PRLDEF....

Stand, my first film, premieres this Sunday, May 24 on TV One at 9 p.m. ET/ PT (8 p.m. CT.)

In the summer of 2008, ten of my closest boys and I went on a one week journey throughout Memphis, TN. On a bus full of scholars, what do you...

We've just finished cutting the trailer for STAND, my new film exploring the Black male experience through history, politics, music and culture. STAND features Cornel West, Michael Eric Dyson, Dick Gregory, Bebe Winans, the late Isaac Hayes and some of my other dear friends as we travel to the birthplace...

Wednesday, I spoke with Defense Secretary Robert Gates in an exclusive conversation that aired Wednesday on PBS. I asked Secretary Gates about a number of pressing issues including the recent increase of violence in Iraq, the president's decision to set a withdrawal date for most American combat forces and the...

Sean Penn has been called the best actor of his generation, taking another step toward that distinction last night by winning his second Oscar for Best Actor.

Off screen he is of course well known as a passionate advocate on behalf of so many worthy causes. Recently, I sat down...

Three weeks ago, I spoke with Oscar and Grammy nominated hip hop artist, M.I.A. about the on-going situation in Sri Lanka. M.I.A. spent much of her youth there as a member of Sri Lanka's minority Tamil population, which she says is the victim of "systematic genocide."

Today, I spoke with...

I spoke with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg this evening in a wide-ranging conversation that touched on the incoming Obama administration and the news late today that Hillary Clinton had been confirmed and sworn in as the next Secretary of State.

On Wednesday I interviewed host of CBS' Face The Nation about the race gap amongst the moderators selected for the 2008 presidential debates. Earlier this month Veteran Newsman Bob Schieffer was announced as the host of the final presidential Debate slated for Oct. 15 from Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.

Earlier today, I sat down with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. During the conversation, I asked her about the military crisis in the Republic of Georgia and her views on President Bush's decision to attend the Olympics in Beijing.

The full conversation airs tonight on PBS.

Tim Russert was an authentic news journalist. His goal was always to seek the truth and then tell the story. When it comes to covering politics, Tim Russert was the oracle. I was honored to interview him and be interviewed by him, but I'll never forget the fun we had...

Earlier today, I spoke with Virginia Senator Jim Webb about the G.I. Bill now making its way through Congress and his plan to offer new educational opportunities to veterans returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan.

I specifically asked Senator Webb about the opposition to the bill from President Bush...

Earlier today, I spoke with former Kennedy advisor and speechwriter Ted Sorensen as we approach the 40th anniversary of Robert Kennedy's tragic death.

Toward the end of our conversation, I asked him about his support for Barack Obama and how he sees the general election battle shaping up between Senator...

Hear my recent interview with star of the new Sex and The City movie, Sarah Jessica Parker.

Earlier today, I spoke with former GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee. After asking him to clarify controversial remarks he made recently about Barack Obama, I gave him a chance to correct the record on media reports that he is actively campaigning to be John McCain's running-mate.

The full conversation airs...

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.