Overheard with Evan Smith
This series features in-depth interviews with today's most fascinating public figures. Meet politicians, authors, artists, actors, journalists, business people - anyone who's at the center of things. Join Evan for smart interviews with the country's most interesting people, always with an eye toward the news and always with a sense of humor.
Overheard with Evan Smith Previous Broadcasts
Julian Bond - Civil Rights Activist (Episode #127)
KQED World: Sun, Feb 5, 2012 -- 11:30 PM
Julian Bond's history as an activist stretches back to 1960, when he began leading sit-ins in Atlanta, and reaches across movements including civil rights, peace and advocacy for economic justice. Bond helped found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, held office for a total of ten terms in the Georgia General Assembly, and has also served as chair of the NAACP, a major leader of the Southern Poverty Law Center and a powerful force behind many other groups.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Mon, Feb 27, 2012 -- 4:30 AM
- KQED Plus: Sun, Feb 26, 2012 -- 10:30 PM
- KQED World: Mon, Feb 6, 2012 -- 5:30 AM









