Russell Simmons

Wednesday 07/16/2003

Chairman and C.E.O. of Rush Communications Russell Simmons explains his shift from music to politics and philanthropy.

Category: Entertainment Politics Society
Other appearances: July 2003 November 2000 November 2000 December 1993 December 1993

Discussion about Tony Blair; Russell...
World, Entertainment, Politics, Books, Society, Media
Air Date 07/16/2003
Peter Stothard and Nicholas Wapshott on Tony Blair; Russell Simmons on politics; Candace Bushnell on "Trading Up." 52:54
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Reed Hundt; Jason Patric; Jerry Bruckheimer
Entertainment, Politics, Tech
Air Date 06/12/1997
Hundt, the FCC chairman, on information technology in the 90's. Patric on his role in "Speed 2." Bruckheimer on his latest film, "Con Air." 54:43
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Comet Hyakutake; Chazz Palminteri;...
Entertainment, Health, Science
Air Date 03/26/1996
On the newly discovered Comet Hyakutake. On his film, "Diabolique." Substance abuse’s impact on urban life. Carlin on his ninth HBO stand-up special. 54:00
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Drug Addiction
Society, Health
Air Date 10/21/1992
Former drug addicts explain how they became addicted and the importance of funding for treatment and prevention instead of incarceration. 27:15
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Haleh Esfandiari
World, Politics
Air Date 09/21/2009
Middle East scholar Haleh Esfandiari recounts the events surrounding her arrest, imprisonment, and interrogation in Iran. 22:53
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