Texas Monthly Talks

Episodes - Texas Monthly Talks

• Actor Ethan Hawke (2007) Actor Ethan Hawke has been successful working on screen and on the stage.
• Al Franken, Political Commentator (2006) Actor Al Franken shares his views on politics.
• Al Franken, Political Humorist (2005) Al Franken talks about current events and the future of American politics.
• Anita Perry, First Lady of Texas (2005) Anita Perry discusses her passion for health care and the pros and cons of being the first lady of Texas.
• Anna Deavere Smith (2003) Playwright Anna Deavere Smith discusses the impact of race-relations on Hollywood life, politics and education.
• Anna Quindlen (2004) Author Anna Quindlen.
• Author Louis Sachar (2006) Award-winning children's book author Louis Sachar.
• Author Robert Draper (2007) Author Robert Draper offers a look inside the George W. Bush presidency.
• Best of Texas Monthly Talks (2003) Show highlights.
• Best of Texas Monthly Talks: 2004 (2004) A look back at literature, art, sports, politics and entertainment of 2004.
• Best of Texas Monthly Talks: LBJ (2005) Various guests talk about President Lyndon Baines Johnson.
• Best of Texas Monthly Talks: The Old Days (2004) Discussions about family, politics and the history of Texas.
• Betty Buckley, Actress (2007) Tony Award-winning actress Betty Buckley.
• Bill Bradley (2007) Bill Bradley discusses his book, 'The New American Story,' which proposes major reforms of American policy and politics.
• Bill Bradley (2003) Former U.S. Sen. Bill Bradley discusses Iraq and the economy.
• Bill Richardson (2007) New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson is a presidential candidate for 2008.
• Bill White, Houston Mayor (2008) Houston Mayor Bill White preceded his tenure as mayor with careers in law, business and politics.
• Billy Gibbons, Musician (2008) Musician Billy Gibbons.
• Billy Joe Shaver, Musician (2005) Singer/songwriter Billy Joe Shaver talks about his personal inspirations.
• Bob Dole (2008) Former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole spent nearly 50 years in elected office.
• Bob Schieffer (2005) Political reporter Bob Schieffer discusses anchoring CBS Evening News and covering Washington politics.
• Bob Schieffer, Broadcast Journalist (2007) Broadcast journalist Bob Schieffer.
• Bruce Babbitt, Former Secretary of the Interior (2005) Bruce Babbitt talks about serving in President Bill Clinton's cabinet and the environment.
• Bud Shrake, Writer (2008) Co-author Bud Shrake, 'Harvey Penick's Little Red Book.'
• Calvin Trillin, Writer (2007) Writer Calvin Trillin, The New Yorker.
• Carl Bernstein, Journalist and Writer (2008) Pulitzer Prize-winning author Carl Bernstein.
• Carly Fiorina Writer and Former CEO (2008) Carly Fiorina became the first female CEO of a Fortune 20 company when she took over as president and CEO of Hewlett-Packard.
• Carole Keeton Strayhorn (2003) Texas Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn discusses the state's budget.
• Carole Keeton Strayhorn (2004) Texas Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn.
• Christopher Hitchens (2007) Author Christopher Hitchens.
• Clayton Williams (2007) No synopsis available
• Criminal Defense Attorney Dick DeGuerin (2006) Criminal defense attorney Dick DeGuerin has served an unlikely mix of clients.
• Dan Rather, Journalist (2005) Dan Rather talks about his career with CBS News, watching broadcast journalism evolve and staying true to his Texas roots.
• Dave Hickey (2006) Writer Dave Hickey.
• David Dewhurst (2003) Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst.
• David Lynch, Writer, Director & Producer (2007) Writer David Lynch, creator of 'Twin Peaks,' discusses his new film 'Inland Empire.'
• Debra Winger, Actress (2008) Actress Debra Winger.
• Don McLeroy, Chair, Texas State Board of Education (2008) Don McLeroy, Texas State Board of Education.
• Doris Kearns Goodwin (2006) Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.
• Doris Kearns Goodwin, Historian (2007) Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses Abraham Lincoln.
• Doro Bush Koch, Author, My Father, My President (2006) Doro Bush Koch shares insights about her relatives and father, George H.W. Bush.
• Dr. Elsa A. Murano, President, Texas A&M University (2008) Elsa A. Murano, president, Texas A&M University.
• Elizabeth Crook (2006) Novelist Elizabeth Crook.
• The Flatlanders (2003) The lives and songs of the musical group the Flatlanders.
• Francis Ford Coppola (2007) No synopsis available
• Frank Rich (2006) Columnist Frank Rich, The New York Times.
• Gore Vidal, Writer (2006) Gore Vidal discusses his career, 60 years after publishing his first novel.
• Governor Ann Richards (2003) Former Texas Gov. Ann Richards discusses the challenges for women in politics.
• Governor Tom Vilsack, Presidential Candidate (2007) Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack became the first announced candidate for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination.
• Greg Curtis, Author (2006) Author Greg Curtis explores ancient caves in his new book.
• Gwen Ifill (2003) Journalist Gwen Ifill.
• Helen Thomas (2004) Helen Thomas talks about her six decades as a journalist.
• Henry Cisneros (2003) CEO Henry Cisneros, American City Vistas.
• Herb Kelleher (2003) Herb Kelleher, Southwest Airlines discusses the airline industry after Sept. 11.
• Hillary Clinton (2008) Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton.
• Howard Dean (2003) Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean.
• Isabel Allende (2005) Latin American writer Isabel Allende.
• Jack Blanton (2006) Philanthropist Jack Blanton.
• Jack Valenti, Washington & Hollywood Insider (2005) Jack Valenti talks about the Lyndon B. Johnson White House and the movie industry.
• James Baker, Former Secretary of State (2006) James Baker served as Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury and White House Chief of Staff.
• Jane Fonda (2006) Actress Jane Fonda.
• Jeff Daniels (2008) Actor Jeff Daniels.
• Jim Lehrer No synopsis available
• Joe Biden (2006) Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.), likely presidential candidate for 2008.
• Joe Jamail (2004) Trial lawyer Joe Jamail.
• Joel Osteen (2005) Houston pastor Joel Osteen talks about the success of his church.
• John Edwards, Democratic Presidential Candidate (2007) Presidential candidate Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.).
• John Kerry, United States Senator (2006) Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) talks about the 2006 election.
• John McCain (2006) No synopsis available
• John Shelby Spong, Theologian (2005) John Shelby Spong, retired bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark.
• Journalist Jim Lehrer (2007) Journalist Jim Lehrer.
• Judith Ivey, Actress (2006) Tony Award-winning actress Judith Ivey discusses women of a certain age in Hollywood, her role in 'Flags of Our Fathers' and performing nude.
• Karen Olsson & Nate Blakeslee, Writers & Former Editors of the Texas Observer (2005) Award-winning writers Karen Olsson and Nate Blakeslee talk about running a left-leaning monthly in a right-leaning state.
• Karenna Gore Schiff (2006) Attorney Karenna Gore Schiff.
• Kinky Friedman (2003) Columnist Kinky Friedman.
• Kinky Friedman, Novelist, Songwriter (2005) Novelist Kinky Friedman.
• Kris Kristofferson (2006) Musician and actor Kris Kristofferson.
• Lance Armstrong (2007) Cyclist Lance Armstrong battled cancer and helps other survivors live life to the fullest.
• Larry Faulkner, President of the University of Texas at Austin (2005) Outgoing University of Texas President Larry Faulkner talks about the future of higher education in Texas.
• Laura Miller (2003) Dallas Mayor Laura Miller discusses politics.
• Lauren Bacall, Actress (2005) Actress Lauren Bacall recalls working on 'Written on the Wind' and their life onscreen and off.
• Lawrence Wright, Author (2006) Author Lawrence Wright's history of al-Qaida has won him grand reviews and a National Book Award nomination.
• Lily Tomlin, Actress (2008) Actress Lily Tomlin has won various awards and earned popular and critical acclaim for her work in television and film.
• Linda Ellerbee (2005) Broadcast journalist Linda Ellerbee talks about breast cancer and news programming for children.
• Liz Carpenter (2005) Liz Carpenter discusses life in President Lyndon B. Johnson's White House.
• Liz Smith, Gossip Columnist (2005) Gossip columnist Liz Smith talks about her Texas roots and how she gets the scoop on celebrities.
• Luci Baines Johnson and Lynda Johnson Robb (2004) The daughters of President Lyndon Baines Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson talk about growing up in the White House.
• Lyle Lovett, Musician (2008) Musician Lyle Lovett.
• Mack Brown (2006) University of Texas football coach Mack Brown.
• Mack Brown (2003) University of Texas football coach Mack Brown discusses his career.
• Margaret Spellings, United States Secretary of Education (2007) U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings talks about the No Child Left Behind act and education reform.
• Mark Halperin (2007) Political analyst Mark Halperin discusses the primary campaigns.
• Mark Halperin, Political Director at ABC News (2005) ABC News Political Director Mark Halperin talks about covering American politics on television and online.
• Mark McKinnon (2003) Political consultant Mark McKinnon.
• Matthew Dowd (2005) Pollster Matthew Dowd.
• Matthew McConaughey, Actor (2008) Actor Matthew McConaughey.
• Michael Beschloss (2007) No synopsis available
• Michael Dell (2003) President Michael Dell, Dell Computers.
• Molly Ivins (2003) Columnist Molly Ivins discusses politics and her career as a writer.
• Musician Ted Nugent (2007) Rock musician Ted Nugent.
• Nelly Connally (2003) Former first lady of Texas Nelly Connally.
• Norman Pearlstine (2007) No synopsis available
• Oscar Casares (2004) Writer Oscar Casares.
• Pat Green (2003) Singer Pat Green.
• People for the American Way President Ralph Neas (2006) Ralph Neas, president, People for the American Way.
• Pete Laney, Former Speaker, Texas House of Representatives (2007) Speaker Pete Laney, Texas House of Representatives, retires from office this month after three decades of political service.
• Peter Bogdanovich (2004) Actor and director Peter Bogdanovich talks about joining the cast of 'The Sopranos.'
• Peter Marzio (2003) Peter Marzio, Museum of Fine Arts Houston.
• Political Blogger Ana Marie Cox (2006) Wonkette creator Ana Marie Cox.
• Republican Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee (2007) Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, governor of Arkansas from 1996 to 2007, lost 110 pounds.
• Richard Holbrooke (2003) Former Secretary of State Richard Holbrooke discusses the war in Iraq, national security and politics.
• Richard Linklater (2003) Filmmaker Richard Linklater.
• Rick Noriega, Candidate for US Senate (2008) Texas Rep. Rick Noriega (D) campaigns for a seat in the U.S. Senate.
• Robert Caro (2003) Biographer Robert Caro discusses Lyndon B. Johnson.
• Robert Gates, President of Texas A&M University (2005) Dr. Robert Gates rose from entry level CIA employee to CIA director, then became president of Texas A&M University.
• Robert MacNeil (2005) Journalist Robert MacNeil.
• Ruth Reichl, Author and Gourmet Editor (2005) Gourmet editor Ruth Reichl talks about going undercover as a restaurant critic and her favorite Texas barbecue.
• Salman Rushdie (2006) Author Salman Rushdie talks about his children's book and public life.
• Sarah Weddington (2003) Attorney Sarah Weddington discusses the Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision.
• Shawn Colvin (2003) Singer Shawn Colvin discusses the music business.
• Sherron Watkins (2003) Enron employee Sherron Watkins discusses her experience with corporate corruption.
• Sidney Blumenthal (2003) Journalist Sidney Blumenthal.
• Stephen Harrigan (2006) Writer Stephen Harrigan.
• Steven Weinberg, Nobel Prize Physicist (2007) Dr. Steven Weinberg won the Nobel Prize in physics in 1979 and the National Medal of Science in 1991.
• Susan McCombs (2003) Texas State Agricultural Commissioner Susan McCombs.
• Texas Ranger Joaquin Jackson (2005) Retired Texas Ranger Joaquin Jackson discusses his work in movies and with the NRA.
• Tim McCanlies (2003) Director Tim McCanlies.
• Tina Brown (2007) Tina Brown writes and talks about a wide range of topics, including Princess Diana.
• Tom Brokaw, Broadcast Journalist (2006) Broadcast journalist Tom Brokaw talks about his hometown and why he seeks advice from his daughter.
• Tom Craddick (2005) Tom Craddick, Republican Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.
• Tom Craddick, Speaker, Texas House of Representatives (2007) Speaker Tom Craddick, Texas House of Representatives.
• Tom Daschle (2008) Tom Daschle represented South Dakota in Congress for more than 25 years.
• University of Texas at Austin President Bill Powers (2006) President Bill Powers, University of Texas at Austin.
• Wallace Jefferson, Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court (2005) Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson explains his passion for public service and his views on becoming the first African-American to serve on the Texas Supreme Court.
• Walter Cronkite (2006) Broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite.