"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.
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Noel Paul Stookey joins Tavis Smiley
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Famed singer, Noel Paul Stookey, one third of iconic folk band Peter, Paul, and Mary, is back to explore the music and activism that helped get the Civil Rights Act passed. Plus, why today’s artists must use their artistry to fight for justice and human rights.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Akinyele Umoja joins Tavis Smiley
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Africana Studies Professor and author Akinyele Umoja takes us on a journey into history as we look at the lessons learned from the Mississippi Freedom Summer and why the Civil Rights Act from 60 years ago must live on today.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Theo Henderson joins Tavis Smiley
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Homelessness advocate Theo Henderson joins us in studio to discuss the recent Grants Pass v. Johnson Supreme Court decision about being unhoused, which some say make it both easier to criminalize people experiencing homelessness, and much harder to land them permanent housing later on.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Connie Rice Joins Tavis Smiley
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Towering public intellectual and legal mind Connie Rice breaks down the precedence and impact of the Supreme Court overturning Chevron deference, in light of their recent immunity decision, Biden’s meeting with Democratic governors, and what agency does the American people have to course correct their government?…
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Briahna Joy Gray joins Tavis Smiley
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Briahna Joy Gray, former Bernie Sanders 2020 National Press Secretary and host of the “Bad Faith” podcast is back with her sharp political and legal insight about the politicization of the U.S. Supreme Court, Democratic Socialism, and whether Black America should be considering an alternative presidential choice.…
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Rev. Gary Dorrien joins Tavis Smiley
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Renowned social ethicist and theologian Rev. Gary Dorrien discusses the 60th Anniversary of The Civil Rights Act, his latest book “A Darkly Radiant Vision: The Black Social Gospel in the Shadow of MLK,” and why we need a renewed moral vision in America.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Katrina vanden Heuvel joins Tavis Smiley
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Editorial Director and Publisher of The Nation, Katrina vanden Heuvel, provides analysis of the presidential debate and also takes a deep dive into the top political stories of the week.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Jamil Bey, Director of the Pittsburgh Department of Planning and CEO of Urban Kind institute, shares his thoughts about the latest efforts to make cities across the country more green, sustainable, and responsive to climate justice.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Kevin Sharp joins Tavis Smiley
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Former federal judge and attorney for longtime political prisoner Leonard Peltier, Kevin Sharp takes us inside his client’s preparation for his first parole hearing in 15 years and his prospects for a compassionate release.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Dr. Cornel West joins Tavis Smiley
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Dr. Cornel West, Independent candidate for president, shares his analysis about last week’s historic presidential debate.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Stacy Spikes joins Tavis Smiley
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Stacy Spikes, co-founder of the subscription service Movie Pass, shares his thoughts about the upcoming HBO documentary, “MoviePass, MovieCrash,” corporate accountability and whether Black artists can save Hollywood.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Dr. Tisa Silver Canady joins Tavis Smiley
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Financial wellness advocate Dr. Tisa Silver Canady breaks down the latest details about President Biden’s student debt relief plan, the June 30th deadline for student loan forgiveness, and shares her thoughts about education funding.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Cassius Butts joins Tavis Smiley
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Two-time presidential appointee to the Small Business Administration, Cassius Butts shares his thoughts about the growth and future of small Black-owned businesses in America.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Nii-Quartelai Quartey & Ruben Navarrette, Jr. join Tavis Smiley
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The two political insiders join Tavis for pre-presidential debate analysis.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Kris Hooks, editor-in-chief of the Boston Globe’s Money, Power, and Inequality newsroom team, takes us inside their new series on 50 years of busing in Boston, “Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope.”De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Herman J. Felton Jr. joins Tavis Smiley
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Wiley University President Herman J. Felton, Jr. joins Tavis to discuss the challenges facing HBCUs, Wiley University’s progress and how to prepare the next generation of Black leaders.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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April Simpson joins Tavis Smiley
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Senior reporter for the Center for Public Integrity, April Simpson, talks to Tavis about the new three-part investigative documentary about the dark history of Reconstruction, “40 Acres and a Lie.”De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Glenn Loury joins Tavis Smiley
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Economist, political scientist and author Glenn Loury joins Tavis to discuss his new book “Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative.”De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Dominic-Madori Davis joins Tavis Smiley
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Senior race and culture reporter at TechCrunch, Dominic-Madori Davis, joins Tavis to discuss Black Tech Week, the latest legal and corporate challenges facing DEI, the State of New York signing the first social media bill, and how Black communities can become global tech leaders.#CivilRightsAttorney #SupremeCourt#Reparations #JulianAssange #DEI#Bla…
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John Nichols joins Tavis Smiley
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National correspondent for The Nation magazine, John Nichols, joins Tavis to discuss Wikileaks founder Julian Assange’s plea deal ending a yearslong standoff with the U.S. and more.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Tavis and A.D. discuss full body cleanse
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Tavis and A.D. discuss the benefits of his patented full body cleanse regimen.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Connie Rice joins Tavis Smiley
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Famed civil rights attorney Connie Rice joins Tavis to discuss SCOTUS rulings for this court term, the upcoming presidential debate and more.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Dr. Donna Adams-Pickett joins Tavis Smiley
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Women’s health advocate Dr. Donna Adams-Pickett sounds off on the 2-year anniversary of the historic overturning of Roe V Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court. What are the consequences to date and what are the future implications?De către KBLA Talk 1580
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John Sweeney joins Tavis Smiley
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Legendary trial lawyer John Sweeney joins Tavis for an EXCLUSIVE conversation about his latest case of undervalued property, biased appraisals, and the future of Black homeownership.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Mone’ Holder joins Tavis Smiley
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Tavis talks trending political topics with chief political and advocacy officer for Florida Rising, Mone’ Holder.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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David Goodman joins Tavis Smiley
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David Goodman, brother of Freedom Rider Andrew Goodman, joins Tavis to discuss his brother’s civil rights legacy following his murder in June 1964 alongside Freedom Riders Michael Schwerner and James Chaney in Philadelphia, Mississippi.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Julian Brittano and his wife Karie Brittano join Tavis Smiley
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Actor Julian Brittano and his wife, Karie Brittano, licensed general contractor, join Tavis to talk about Black entrepreneurship and their entry into hotel ownership.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Rep. Adam Schiff joins Tavis Smiley
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The man who led the first impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, California Rep. Adam Schiff, is live in studio for a conversation about the upcoming presidential debate and his campaign to replace the late Dianne Feinstein in the United States Senate.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Bill Maxwell joins Tavis Smiley
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Veteran journalist and professor, Bill Maxwell, discusses the 60-year anniversary of Mississippi Freedom Summer.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Rev. Dr. William J. Barber joins Tavis Smiley
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Yale Divinity School Professor and social justice activist Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II talks about his new book, “White Poverty: How Exposing Myths About Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy,” his continued activism for poor and low-wage earners and leading the Mass Assembly March called for June 29th in Washington, DC.…
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Dr. Robert Turner joins Tavis Smiley
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Historian and Pastor Dr. Robert Turner of Empowerment Temple A.M.E Church joins Tavis to discuss his new book “Creating a Culture of Repair: Taking Action on the Road to Reparations,” the recent disturbing ruling about The Tulsa Massacre lawsuit and his 40/40 walks from Baltimore to D.C.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Andre Gaines joins Tavis Smiley
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Filmmaker Andre Gaines joins Tavis to talk about his new History Channel documentary, “Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics”.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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. Philip Thompson joins Tavis Smiley
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Urban Planner J. Philip Thompson joins Tavis to talk about putting climate care and climate justice at the center of public policy and community culture as we prepare for our Climate Justice Symposium.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Deroy Murdock joins Tavis Smiley
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Conservative columnist Deroy Murdock is back with his take on Donald Trump’s efforts to gain support among Black voters in swing states and other political topics.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters joins Tavis Smiley
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) talks to Tavis about her testimony yesterday at court hearing where a Texas man was sentenced to nearly 3 years for threatening her with violence.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Yohance Lacour joins Tavis Smiley
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Pulitizer-prize winning podcaster and writer Yohance Lacour talks with Tavis about his life after prison, how the case of 13 year old Lenard Clark shaped his life and why media is important in seeking justice.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Tamara Toles O’Laughlin joins Tavis Smiley
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Attorney and environmentalist Tamara Toles O’Laughlin joins Tavis to discuss next steps for advocacy and action after our national and historic Climate Justice symposium.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Dr. Bernadette Anderson joins Tavis Smiley
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Family Physician Dr. Bernadette Anderson joins Tavis to discuss June being men’s health month and the new Surgeon General’s warning about children using social media.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Dr. Daniel Black joins Tavis Smiley
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Professor of African American Studies and author Dr. Daniel Black joins Tavis to talk about Juneteenth, his viral commencement speech at Clark Atlanta University and trending political topics.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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George Wallace joins Tavis Smiley
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Legendary comic and actor George Wallace checks in with Tavis for 60 minutes of laughs and life lessons.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Abeni Bloodworth joins Tavis Smiley
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Co-Founder & CEO of Chromatic Black Abeni Bloodworth joins Tavis to talk about how to thwart the Republican’s Project 2025 plan to roll back civil rights.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Shalanda Baker joins Tavis Smiley
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Department of Energy Director Shalanda Baker shares updates with Tavis about the Department of Energy’s latest equity and justice efforts as we prepare for our historic Climate Justice conversation live on C-SPAN Tuesday night.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson joins Tavis Smiley
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Co-Executive Director of The Highlander Center, Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson joins Tavis to talk trending political topics and more.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Judith Hill joins Tavis Smiley
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Grammy winning singer and multi-instrumentalist Judith Hill joins Tavis to talk about her new album “Letters from a Black Widow,” her relationships with both Prince and Michael Jackson, and discovering her voice and sound.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Jessica Guadalupe Tovar joins Tavis Smiley
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Environmental justice and climate organizer Jessica Guadalupe Tovar talks with Tavis about clean energy, environmental racism and more as we prepare for our climate justice symposium next week on C-SPAN.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Che “Rhymefest” Smith joins Tavis Smiley
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Grammy award winning songwriter and rapper Che “Rhymefest” Smith joins Tavis to talk about his campaign to serve on Chicago’s school board, the importance of participatory politics and his new album “James & Nikki: A Conversation.”De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Dr. Cornel West & Dr. Mark Ridley-Thomas join Tavis Smiley
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Noted scholar, Dr. Cornel West, who occasionally lectured alongside Rev. James M. Lawson Jr., and prominent LA. Political leader Dr. Mark Ridley-Thomas join Tavis for a special commemoration of the incredible life, work and witness of the incomparable Rev. Lawson.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Tony award-winning actress and artivist Amber Iman joins Tavis to talk about her latest Tony nomination for her role in the Broadway musical “Lempicka,” her advocacy for Black women on stage and why Black artistry should not be confined.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Tony award winning Broadway, film and television director Kenny Leon is back to discuss his latest production, the revival of Samm-Art Williams’ 1979 play “Home” and shares his keys to success in telling our stories on stage and film.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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Rahwa Ghirmatzion joins Tavis Smiley
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Senior policy fellow at the Just Solutions Collective, Rahwa Ghirmatzion speaks to Tavis about the “Shut the Fossils Up” climate justice project, the progress of the White House climate initiative and our upcoming climate care summit.De către KBLA Talk 1580
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