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Oprah Winfrey to Interview President Bush

Former President George W. Bush at the MLB Playoffs between the New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers on Oct. 15, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) Stephen Dunn

NEW YORK (CBS/AP) Oprah Winfrey will interview former President George W. Bush for an episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" next month.

Harpo Productions released a schedule Friday, including a show featuring Bush discussing his memoir, "Decision Points," on Nov. 9 - the day of its release.

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The talk show queen has booked a few other big names for the November rating sweeps.

On Nov. 2, Ricky Martin will talk about raising twin boys and his decision to come out as gay.

Singer and actress Barbra Streisand will appear for an interview and a rare performance Nov. 16.

And although no date was given, Michael Jackson's parents are confirmed to appear on the show. The production company said Katherine Jackson will talk about her son's life from childhood stardom to his death. She'll be joined by her husband, Joe Jackson.

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Their son Randy Jackson expressed displeasure when he found out Winfrey conducted the interview at the Jackson family home last week. In a series of Twitter posts, the younger Jackson said Winfrey is the last person Michael would have wanted around his kids.

This is the 25th and final season of Winfrey's talk show.

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