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40th Anniversary
of African American
Studies in Academia
A Tavis Smiley Show Special
September 18, 2009
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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

Debating Climate Change




Senator Barbara Boxer says the political climate in Washington is ready for her comprehensive climate reform bill to get through the Senate.
www.boxer.senate.gov

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GOP Congressman Marsha Blackburn says "not so fast" to pushing through climate legislation and criticizes the EPA's threat to regulate emissions with or without congressional action.
www.blackburn.house.gov

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New MALDEF President

MALDEF's new president Thomas Saenz discusses immigration reform and the importance of Hispanic advocacy.
www.maldef.org

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Eddie Glaude

Princeton professor Eddie Glaude mourns the brutal beating death of Derrion Albert in Chicago and calls for more attention to the violence plaguing a growing number of young Chicagoans.

www.princeton.edu/
africanamericanstudies

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Tony Bennett

We take a tour of the new home of NY's Frank Sinatra School of the Arts and visit with its founders, legendary singer Tony Bennett and his wife, Susan Benedetto.
http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/
30/Q501/default.htm

www.tonybennett.net
www.exploringthearts.org

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Hour Two




Taylor Branch

Pulitzer prize-winning author Taylor Branch knows what gave President Clinton sleepless nights and most stressful days, and he shares memories of their many recorded conversations in his new book, Clinton Tapes: Wrestling History with the President.
www.taylorbranch.com

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What Americans Really Want... Really

Frank Luntz says he knows what Americans really want - when it comes to politics. He shares his insight on the healthcare debate and explains some of the other "wants" he's laid out in his new book, What Americans Really Want... Really.
www.luntz.com

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Jonathan L. Walton

Our regular commentator and resident ethicist Jonathan L. Walton tackles this week's tough moral question: How do you disagree with the boss, and not put your own job in jeopardy?

www.jonathanlwalton.com

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Swine Flu Vaccine

Artealia Gilliard, of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has the latest on vaccines to combat swine flu and tells us who should be rolling up their sleeves.
www.cdc.gov
www.flu.gov

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Annie Korzen

Comedienne, writer, and author Annie Korzen says she's proud to be living the "cheap life" in her new book, Bargain Junkie: Living the Good Life For Cheap.
www.anniekorzen.com

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Terence Blanchard's Choices

Our own Cornel West teams up with trumpeter Terence Blanchard to make beautiful music in Terence's new CD, Choices.
www.terenceblanchard.com
www.cornelwest.com

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