Detroit Free Press columnist Rochelle Riley and conservative CNN Commentator Lenny McAllister map out the terrain awaiting President Obama as he embarks upon rebuilding America. Producer Linda Blake shares voices and stories of those who travelled from both near and far to witness the presidential inauguration. Dr. Cornel West wonders what happens now that the parties are over and the real work begins. Producer Linda Blake helps give an overview of the largest African-American traveling museum exhibition in history, America-I-AM. George Johnson connects the dots between the first African-American Super Bowl winning coach Tony Dungy and his protégé Mike Tomlin who is poised to lead his Pittsburgh Steelers into next weeks Super Bowl. R&B/jazz balladeer Phil Perry says he's Ready for Love and has a full CD of reasons why.
…All this and more in the first hour of The Tavis Smiley Show!
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Hour Two January 23, 2009.
Dr. Peter Ubel
Linda Blake
Robert Henderson
Dr. Eddie Glaude
Dr. Rachael Ross
Neil Portnow
Little Anthony
& the Imperials
Dr. Peter Ubel, physician and behavioral economist with the University of Michigan explains the relationship between economics and psychology in his book, Free Market Madness: Why human nature is at odds with economics - And why it matters. Producer Linda Blake offers an overview of the historic events in Washington this week.with a hip-hop twist. Dr. Eddie Glaude examines the diverse ecumenical offerings that were the invocation and benediction prayers of the Presidential inauguration. Dr. Rachael Ross explores when race should be used or avoided as a variable in the research and marketing efforts for new pharmaceutical products. National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences president Neil Portnow says that winning a Grammy award means more now than ever. Little Anthony & the Imperials celebrate their recent induction into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame.
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