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Tavis Smiley
by KBLA Talk 1580
"Tavis Smiley" is the flagship program for KBLA, America's newest progressive radio network and LA's first Black-owned talk station. Broadcast live across southern California on 1580AM and around the world on KBLA1580.com and TuneIn, this podcast presents the best of Tavis Smiley's conversations with activists, influencers, thought leaders, and cultural vanguards. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Episodes
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Eriq La Salle joins Tavis Smiley
Award-winning actor, director, producer and author Eriq La Salle talks about his career and his latest gripping crime thriller, Laws of Solomon, the fourth installment in his acclaimed Martyr Maker series. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Sec. Xavier Becerra joins Tavis Smiley
California Democratic gubernatorial candidate and former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra joins Tavis in-studio for a special conversation about his campaign, representation and meeting the moment for California. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Harry Waters Jr., aka Marvin Berry joins Tavis Smiley
Harry Waters Jr., known for playing Marvin Berry, celebrates the 100th birthday of his fictional cousin Chuck and previews Back to the Future Day next week. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
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Taylor Hackford joins Tavis Smiley
Famed director Taylor Hackford celebrates Chuck Berry’s 100th birthday and reflects on the making of his 1987 documentary, Hail! Hail! Rock ’n’ Roll. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
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Shermichael Singleton joins Tavis Smiley
Shermichael Singleton, conservative CNN contributor and co-founder of the We The Free TV streaming network, shares his thoughts on President Trump’s alleged weaponization of government agencies against Black appointed and elected officials, along with other trending topics. Become a supporter of...
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Atonn Muhammad joins Tavis Smiley
CEO and Chairman of the Real Hip-Hop Network, Atonn Muhammad, discusses the comeback of broadcast media and digital platforms and why the culture needs them now more than ever. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
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Mark Bednar joins Tavis Smiley
GOP strategist and former communications director for Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Mark Bednar, shares his thoughts on whether President Trump and Republicans can stay in power amid the possibility of a blue wave and low poll numbers. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Dr. Funmi Olopade joins Tavis Smiley
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Dr. Funmi Olopade, Director of Clinical Cancer Genetics and Global Health at the University of Chicago Medicine, updates us on the growing number of global breast cancer cases and why Black men need to focus on prevention, too. Become a supporter of...
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Joe Cruz joins Tavis Smiley
Joe Cruz, chair of the Philosophy Department and the Program on Cognitive Science at Williams College, sets the record straight on why he believes writing isn’t as important as we think. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
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Leonard Pitts Jr joins Tavis Smiley
Leonard Pitts Jr., Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and Director of The Center for Urban Journalism at Morgan State University, gives his analysis about President Trump's latest attacks on Black women in power such and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton joins Tavis Smiley
Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton gives an update on her campaign for U.S. Senate as she seeks to fill the seat being vacated by retiring U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
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Shermann Dilla Thomas joins Tavis Smiley
Emmy Award-winning modern historian and Chicago cultural worker Shermann Dilla Thomas reflects on the work and legacy of civil rights leader Al Raby, one of the key organizers of Dr. King’s Chicago Summer campaign, as the city honors his legacy this weekend. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Angie Nixon joins Tavis Smiley
Florida U.S. Senate Democratic nominee Angie Nixon gives an update on her historic, high-profile and high-stakes campaign. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
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Eric Liu joins Tavis Smiley
Former President Clinton speechwriter and co-founder and CEO of Citizen University, Eric Liu, discusses his new book, Live Like a Citizen: 8 Ways to Change Your Mindset and Our Country, and shares deep practices for rekindling our belief in democracy. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Luca Goldmansour joins Tavis Smiley
Lebanese American journalist for The Nation magazine, Luca Goldmansour, shares why Democrats have a Bill Maher problem and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
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Congresswoman Nikema Williams joins Tavis Smiley
U.S. Representative and co-chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, Nikema Williams, joins Tavis in-studio to discuss her efforts to protect the vote and her re-election campaign to continue representing Georgia’s 5th Congressional District. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Sheyann Webb-Christburg joins Tavis Smiley
Civil rights pioneer Sheyann Webb-Christburg, whom Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. famously dubbed the movement’s “Smallest Freedom Fighter,” reflects on her experiences as the youngest participant in the Bloody Sunday march in Selma, Alabama, and shares her thoughts on this year’s election. Become a...
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Gay J. McDougall joins Tavis Smiley
Professor and former Vice Chair of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Gay J. McDougall, discusses the significance of her colleague Navi Pillay winning the Nobel Peace Prize, the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the UN anti-racism framework, the Durban...
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Alex Gangitano joins Tavis Smiley
Politico White House reporter Alex Gangitano reveals that Republicans are determined to hold onto control of the Senate, even if it means giving money to flawed and extremist candidates like Ken Paxton in Texas. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Dr. Cornel West joins Tavis Smiley
Dr. Cornel West, Dietrich Bonhoeffer Chair at Union Theological Seminary, returns to discuss the implications of the U.S. imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
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Ryan Grim joins Tavis Smiley
Ryan Grim, co-founder of Drop Site News and host of the podcast Deconstructed, shares his analysis of the Department of War livestreaming a public execution and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
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Ronald K. Brown joins Tavis Smiley
Founder and Artistic Director of EVIDENCE: A Dance Company, Ronald K. Brown joins Tavis in-studio to talk about his distinguished 40-year dance career and his new show, Ronald K. Brown / EVIDENCE, performing its distinctive blend of contemporary and African diasporic traditions at The Wallis in…
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Coumba Kebe joins Tavis Smiley
Healthcare executive, entrepreneur and 2026 Democratic nominee for Indiana State Treasurer, Coumba Kebe, talks about her historic campaign as she advocates for affordable healthcare, protecting public schools and building thriving communities in Indiana. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Ashleigh Fields joins Tavis Smiley
Ashleigh Fields, former breaking news reporter at The Hill and now a journalist with the Washington Informer, shares her thoughts on how the White House is preparing for the midterms, along with reflections from her recent travels to Rwanda and Qatar. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Steve Hilton joins Tavis Smiley
California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton gives an update on his campaign, his response to President Trump’s comments about Los Angeles and San Diego, and his new sexually provocative campaign ad targeting his Democratic rival. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Ruben Navarrette joins Tavis Smiley
Nationally syndicated columnist for Creators Syndicate and writer of the Navarrette Nation at Substack, Ruben Navarrette shares his analysis about Trump's comments about L.A. & San Diego, the state's gubernatorial race and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Marquita Bradshaw joins Tavis Smiley
U.S. Senate Democratic nominee for Tennessee and environmental advocate Marquita Bradshaw talks about her rematch with incumbent Republican Bill Hagerty and her historic campaign to become the first Black U.S. Senator from the Volunteer State. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Rabbi Steven B. Jacobs joins Tavis Smiley
Civil rights activist, humanitarian and interfaith advocate Rabbi Steven B. Jacobs reflects on the double standard between October 7th and 9/11 commemorations and why we did not see anti-American protests on 9/11 even though we are seeing “anti-Israel” protests this week. Become a supporter of…
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Malia Cohen joins Tavis Smiley
Democratic State Controller of California, Malia Cohen talks about her re-election campaign and the work of overseeing an office responsible for tracking and disbursing state funds. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
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Devin Remiker joins Tavis Smiley
Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Devin Remiker, talks about how the high-stakes fight for state-level political power is heating up with the 2026 vote. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
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Elie Mystal joins Tavis Smiley
Elie Mystal, justice correspondent for The Nation magazine, podcast host and author, discusses why it’s the people versus the Supreme Court and other justice topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
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D.L. Hughley joins Tavis Smiley
Comedian, actor, radio host and New York Times bestselling author D.L. Hughley takes us inside his long-awaited coming-of-age story, Charlie’s Boy: A Memoir, as he reveals his childhood in South Central Los Angeles, his time in the infamous Bloods gang, and how humor became his salvation. Become…
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Casey Gerald joins Tavis Smiley
New York Times bestselling author and a New America Fellow, Casey Gerald talks about his latest book, The Great Refusal: A New Vision of Resistance, and why joyous dissent and a stunning vision is a survival guide to a society in crisis. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Bill Hillsman joins Tavis Smiley
Bill Hillsman, an expert on independent voters, progressive political strategist and founder of North Woods Advertising, shares his thoughts on the GOP’s strategy to use taxpayer-funded Trump ads for the midterms and other political stories. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Crystal L. Jackson joins Tavis Smiley
Founder and CEO of The CLJackson Group, Crystal L. Jackson joins Tavis in-studio to share her journey from teen mom to global entrepreneur and introduce The READY Life, a strategic business platform designed to develop leaders, transform organizations and help them build on purpose and thrive....
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Adolph Reed joins Tavis Smiley
Adolph Reed, Jr., professor emeritus of political science at the University of Pennsylvania and author, returns to discuss Iraq’s Sovereignty Day as U.S. forces leave the country and the races Black voters should be watching in this year’s midterms. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Kevin Powell joins Tavis Smiley
GRAMMY-nominated poet, acclaimed journalist, humanitarian and author Kevin Powell talks about his 17th book and fourth poetry collection, A Poem for Evangeline, And Other Songs, a series of love letters to his wife and a sacred poetic manifesto for America and humanity. Become a supporter of this...
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Nii-Quartelai Quartey & Dominique DiPrima join Tavis Smiley
Tavis recaps last weekend’s historic “California Voices Town Hall & Ballot Forum” with his colleagues and co-moderators of the event, which was broadcast live on C-SPAN, Nii-Quartelai Quartey and Dominique DiPrima. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Connie Rice joins Tavis Smiley
Civil rights attorney and activist Connie Rice shares her analysis of trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
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Monty Alexander joins Tavis Smiley
Acclaimed Jamaican-American master of jazz piano Monty Alexander, best known for his distinct blend of bebop, blues and gospel with the vibrant rhythms of reggae and calypso, joins Tavis for a conversation spanning his seven-decade career. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Denver Councilwoman Shontel M. Lewis joins Tavis Smiley
Denver mayoral candidate, city councilwoman and Democratic Socialist Shontel M. Lewis talks about her proposal for a “labor acknowledgment” for enslaved people at the start of city council meetings, the response to the proposal and its subsequent withdrawal. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Tevon Blair joins Tavis Smiley
Tevon Blair, co-founder of Xceleader (pronounced EXCEL LEADER), talks about the work of his nonprofit, which is focused on closing the leadership gap from campuses to communities and beyond through their VOTE HBCU campaign. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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John Nichols joins Tavis Smiley
John Nichols, executive editor of The Nation magazine, shares his thoughts about the botched Tennessee execution of Christa Pike and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
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Kevin Kelley joins Tavis Smiley
Attorney, investor, and restaurateur Kevin Kelley gives Tavis the scoop on his growing food and nightlife empire and what’s next for the hospitality mogul. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
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Maria Sten joins Tavis Smiley
Danish actress, writer, director, and filmmaker Maria Sten talks about her starring role as former Army Master Sergeant Frances Neagley on the Reacher spinoff series Neagley, the #1 show on Amazon Prime, surpassing its predecessor. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Reginald Dwayne Betts joins Tavis Smiley
Reginald Dwayne Betts, poet, lawyer, and Founder & CEO of Freedom Reads, shares his incredible story from jail to Yale and why he believes having libraries inside prisons is a form of freedom. He also discusses his documentary March Forth and his mission to bring books and libraries to people in...
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Tavis talks Voting
Tavis pulls back the curtain on the California Voices Town Hall & Ballot Forum with major updates. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
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Austin Sarat joins Tavis Smiley
Austin Sarat, attorney, writer, and professor, gives his analysis on the Supreme Court allowing Trump’s “third country” deportation policy and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
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Meagan Good joins Tavis Smiley
Award-winning actress, model, director, and producer Meagan Good joins Tavis in studio to discuss her latest role as District Attorney Regina Harris in the upcoming fourth season of Hulu’s hit legal drama Reasonable Doubt and her noteworthy career. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Brandon Tatum joins Tavis Smiley
Former police officer, author, and conservative commentator Brandon Tatum explains why he doesn’t think race is a factor in the tragic death of Nolan Wells. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
"Tavis Smiley" is the flagship program for KBLA, America's newest progressive radio network and LA's first Black-owned talk station. Broadcast live across southern California on 1580AM and around the world on KBLA1580.com and TuneIn, this podcast presents the best of Tavis Smiley's conversations with activists, influencers, thought leaders, and cultural vanguards.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
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"Tavis Smiley" is the flagship program for KBLA, America's newest progressive radio network and LA's first Black-owned talk station. Broadcast live across southern California on 1580AM and around the world on KBLA1580.com and TuneIn, this podcast presents the best of Tavis Smiley's conversations...
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