Dr. Henry Louis Gates may be America’s favorite public intellectual. In addition to his scholarly work as a Harvard University professor, Dr. Gates imparts warmth and ease with his curiosity as the host of the PBS series “Finding Your Roots.” Sabin Streeter is the show-runner, senior producer and director of “Finding Your Roots.” He joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes to discuss the show’s seventh season.
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