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Press Release June 25, 2009

The Tavis Smiley Show from PRI appreciates the support of its national underwriters. The program is produced by Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. and distributed by PRI.

Hour One

Continue African Aid?
	Zambian native and former Goldman Sachs economist Dambisa Moyo urges the West to cut off African aid over the next five years in her book *Dead Aid: Why Aid Is Not Working and How There is a Better Way For Africa*. www.dambisamoyo.com Listen Now!
	Dr. Helene Gayle, President and CEO of the aid group CARE USA takes an opposing viewpoint as to whether African aid should continue. www.care.org Listen Now!

	Vegan Soul Kitchen In our rebroadcast conversation with chef and author Bryant Terry, he offers a vegan menu in the soul food tradition with his latest book, *Vegan Soul Kitchen: Fresh, Healthy, and Creative African-American Cuisine*. www.bryant-terry.com Listen Now!
	Oxford over the NFL Former Florida State football standout Myron Rolle explains why he opted for Oxford and a Rhodes Scholarship instead of immediately entering the NFL in this special rebroadcast as we mark the opening of NFL training camps. www.myronrolle.com Listen Now!
	George Johnson George Johnson sizes up the baseball playoff chase in his 3-minute sports drill. Listen Now!
	Corneille Rwandan-raised singer Corneille uses his tumultuous upbringing to inform and influence his music on the CD *The Birth of Cornelius*. www.corneille.com Listen Now!

Hour Two

Apollo Theater at 75
	Board chairman Dick Parsons sings the praises of the famed Apollo Theater and its rich historical legacy as it moves through its year-long 75th anniversary celebration. www.apollotheatre.org Listen Now!
	Jonelle Procope, president and CEO of the landmark Apollo Theatre puts a contemporary face on the landmark theater and its present-day programs. www.apollotheatre.org Listen Now!

	College in a Crunch U.S. News & World Report's Kim Clark has tips and tricks for financing a college education even in a down economy. www.newsweek.com Listen Now!
	Shaun Robinson Access Hollywood anchor Shaun Robinson celebrates her 10th year with the popular program and has advice for young women in her new book, *Exactly As I Am: Celebrated Women Share Candid Advice with Today's Girls on What it Takes to Believe in Yourself*. www.shaunrobinson.com Listen Now!
	*Hip Hop Wars* Brown University professor Tricia Rose sheds light on the continued evolution and relevance of hip hop with her new book, *The Hip Hop Wars, What We Talk About When We Talk About Hip Hop - And Why It Matters*. www.triciarose.com Listen Now!
	Smokie Norful - Live We revisit a conversation with Grammy Award-winning gospel star Smokie Norful who shares his first *Live* CD. www.smokienorful.com Listen Now!

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