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Hour One November 6, 2009.

Michael Fauntroy David Frum Antonio Gonzalez Mitch Albom Stacey McBride-Irby Capathia Jenkins and Louis Rosen The GOP made a loud statement this week with gubernatorial victories in both Virginia and New Jersey. Political commentators Michael Fauntroy and David Frum discuss the momentum stemming from key Republican wins and what this means for the 2010 elections. Commentator Antonio Gonzales weighs in on recent highly publicized stories regarding the mistreatment of Hispanics. Author Mitch Albom’s new book implores us to Have a Little Faith, and the creator of the next generation of African American Barbie dolls, Stacey McBride-Irby, tells us why they are “So In Style.” Also, Broadway star Capathia Jenkins collaborates with guitarist Louis Rosen on her new CD, The Ache of Possibility, which features the poetry of Nikki Giovanni. …All this in the first hour of The Tavis Smiley Show. Choose a Format:

Hour Two November 6, 2009.

Mark White Robert Blecker Dr. Rachael Ross Eddie Glaude Jonathan Walton Robert Diggs, aka the RZA

Debate about the fairness of the death penalty is raging in the “capital” of capital punishment – Texas. Former Texas governor Mark White says he’s no longer a death penalty supporter and points to DNA evidence to support it. Conversely, New York Law professor Robert Blecker offers his view on why he continues to be such a staunch supporter of the death penalty. Our regular health commentator Dr. Rachael Ross gives us healthy options to look for on a fast food menu. Going from a young boy to adolescent can be painstaking for both the young man and his father, and our commentator Eddie Glaude shares his personal story on the evolution of his relationship with his son, Langston. Also, Commentator Jonathan Walton advises couples to beware of putting your business in the street on social networks, and Wu-Tang Clan founder The RZA shares the deep philosophical foundation for his music, and life, in his new book, The Tao of Wu. …All that in the second hour of The Tavis Smiley Show. Choose a Format:

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