Tavis Smiley

Ray Richardson, veteran sports journalist and host of the sports show "Out of Bounds" on KBLA Talk 1580, joins Tavis in studio to give us an update about March Madness and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Minneapolis civil rights attorney and founder of the Racial Justice Network, Nekima Levy Armstrong addresses the Target boycott controversy and emphasizes why it hasn't ended. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Andrea R. Flores, Vice President of Immigration Policy and Campaigns for FWD.US and a former senior member of the Biden and Obama Administrations, shares her take on Homeland Security secretary nominee Markwayne Mullin and how Democrats can find a winning message on immigration.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Award-winning cultural translator, University of Michigan professor and author Marcus Collins shares his analysis about the impact of the fog of the Iranian war and other political topics.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Riss M. Neilson, author of The Bridge Back to You, joins us to welcome the rebirth of spring with her highly anticipated celebration of Black love and food. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

John Tateishi, author of Redress: The Inside Story of the Successful Campaign for Japanese American Reparations, reflects on his time in a U.S. concentration camp as a child, as we mark the 80th anniversary of the closing of the last camp. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Paul Rieckhoff, host of the Independent Americans podcast and founder of Independent Veterans of America and Righteous Media, Inc., gives his assessment of the political impact of the war with Iran on service members. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Leading public intellectual, author, scholar, and special contributor Dr. Cornel West shares his insights on Breonna Taylor, freedom of the press, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Dr. Kaye Wise Whitehead, award-winning talk show host and founding director of the Karson Institute for Race, Peace & Social Justice at Loyola University Maryland, discusses the upcoming “No Kings” protests and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Veteran comedian Bruce Bruce joins Tavis Smiley for a career-spanning conversation and discusses his debut Netflix special, I Ain’t Playin’. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Shawn Harris, the Democratic candidate to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, explains how he advanced from a crowded field and what his election could mean for the midterms. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Leading public intellectual, author, scholar, and special contributor Dr. Cornel West shares his thoughts on religion, geopolitics, and more Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Connie Rice, civil rights attorney and co-founder of the Urban Peace Institute, discusses trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Jasmine Burney-Clark, founder of Equal Ground, which works to build Black political power in Florida, provides an update on the latest attack on ballot access in the Sunshine State and how it could impact the rest of the States Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Melissa Segura, senior U.S. investigative reporter for The Guardian and host of the seven-episode limited podcast series Off Duty, discusses the murder of a police officer 15 years ago and how the quest for justice turned into a nightmare for four young Black men wrongfully accused by the system. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Anne Haley Brown, the niece of famed author Alex Haley, joins Tavis Smiley in studio to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of her uncle’s transformative work, Roots: The Saga of an American Family, and explain why its legacy still matters today. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

John Nichols, executive editor of The Nation magazine, talks primary election results and more with Tavis Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

G. Neri, the pen name of award-winning author Greg Neri, shares his new book, My Bicentennial Summer: True Adventures from the Most Epic Family Road Trip of All Time, just in time for America’s 250th birthday.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Carol Moseley Braun, former ambassador to New Zealand and U.S. senator from Illinois, reflects on her historic primary victory on this date (March 17) in 1992 as highlighted in her recent memoir, Trailblazer: Perseverance in Life and Politics, and the impact of Black women in politics today. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

John Wood Jr., national ambassador for Braver Angels, leading figure in the American depolarization movement, and host of The Reconstruction Project on KBLA Talk 1580, joins Tavis Smiley in studio to discuss trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Emmy Award–winning documentarian Corey Colvin and director Carlton Gerard Sabbs discuss the cultural phenomenon of the McDonald’s All American Games in their new documentary, Meal Ticket, premiering this week on Prime Video. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Richard Buery Jr., head of the Robin Hood Foundation, announces the latest edition of their Poverty Tracker, which follows how Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Ugly Bill” could impact SNAP and other programs for poor families across the country. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL), a candidate in this Tuesday’s Democratic primary for the open Senate seat in Illinois, lays out her chances of victory and how she stands out in a crowded field. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Leading public intellectual, author, scholar, and special contributor Dr. Cornel West shares his thoughts on race, culture, politics, social justice, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Renée Graham, associate editor and opinion columnist at the Boston Globe, gives us a reality check on accountability for the deaths of dozens of schoolgirls in Iran and other top stories of the week. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .