Tavis Smiley

International colorism expert, soulful life coach, and author Dr. Sarah L. Webb discusses her new book, Colorism: The Politics of Skin Tone and How We Get Free, and explains how colorism continues to shape everyday life while often going unrecognized. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Famed singer Noel Paul Stookey, one-third of the iconic folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, reflects on the 60th anniversary of the Chicago Freedom Movement and discusses Music To Life, his national incubator and social impact network for independent musicians. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Author, scholar, leading public intellectual, and special contributor Dr. Cornel West shares his insights on how progressives can take ownership of their message and frame their issues before fascists define the narrative. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Ashley Etienne, CEO of Etienne & Saint, former communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and special assistant to President Obama, discusses trending political topics and why Black voters have not seen reciprocal returns after delivering Democratic victories. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/supp...

Edward Ahmed Mitchell, national deputy director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), discusses why he says Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Department of Health and Human Services are "baselessly" targeting CAIR's partnership with the state of California in providing legal services to recently arrived Afghans. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-...

Economist, university professor, and founding director of the Institute for the Study of Race, Stratification, and Political Economy at The New School, Darrick Hamilton explains why he believes Trump's "booming" economy is pointing toward a Black recession. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Democratic Tennessee State Representative and U.S. congressional candidate Justin J. Pearson discusses his campaign for Congress, his policy priorities, and climate justice as data centers continue expanding across Tennessee. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Elizabeth Wilkins, president and CEO of the Roosevelt Institute, discusses the Institute's The Good Life report and the impact of President Trump's landmark legislation, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, one year after it was signed. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

John Nichols, executive editor of The Nation magazine, discusses what's next for Maine progressives following the end of the Platner campaign and weighs in on other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Bernie Sanders’ 2016 chief campaign strategist Tad Devine discusses his new book, How the Democrats Screwed Bernie, and how the Democratic Party should respond to the growing momentum of Democratic Socialists. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Lisa Graves, co-founder of the judicial advocacy organization Court Accountability and co-host of the Legal AF podcast, discusses the Supreme Court’s “transformative” term and what the country can learn from its most consequential decisions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Danielle Moodie, CEO and founder of DAM Media Strategies and host of The Danielle Moodie Show on YouTube, shares her thoughts on the controversial candidacy of Graham Platner and other trending political topics.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Afrofuturist, filmmaker, and award-winning author Ytasha Womack explores the next 250 years for Black communities worldwide through the lens of her book, Post Black: How a New Generation Is Redefining African American Identity. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Senior Fellow in the Office of the President at the Brennan Center for Justice and journalist Jesse Wegman discusses his new book, The Lost Founder: James Wilson and the Forgotten Fight for a People’s Constitution. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Author, scholar, leading public intellectual, and special contributor Dr. Cornel West shares his perspectives on history, politics, social justice, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and director of the Center for Urban Journalism at Morgan State University, Leonard Pitts Jr. discusses why he believes America is “a hell of a thing to lose” and weighs in on today’s biggest political stories. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Civil rights attorney Connie Rice, philosopher and scholar Dr. Cornel West, and conservative political strategist Shermichael Singleton share their insights about what America at 250 actually means when looking through the lens of Black history, Black struggle, and Black contribution.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Civil rights attorney Connie Rice, philosopher and scholar Dr. Cornel West, and conservative political strategist Shermichael Singleton share their insights about what America at 250 actually means when looking through the lens of Black history, Black struggle, and Black contribution.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Civil rights attorney Connie Rice, philosopher and scholar Dr. Cornel West, and conservative political strategist Shermichael Singleton share their insights about what America at 250 actually means when looking through the lens of Black history, Black struggle, and Black contribution.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Founding director of the Institute for the Critical Study of Zionism, Emmaia Gelman joins Tavis in studio to discuss her new book, The Anti-Defamation League and the Racial State, which examines the organization’s history and its role in American politics and society. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Working Families Party National Director Maurice “Moe” Mitchell discusses the latest primary elections and growing public dissatisfaction with America’s two-party political system. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Lawyer, philosopher, author and professor, Tim Golden, speaks on the conflict between the two Black Supreme Court Justices, Kentanji Brown Jackson and Clarence Thomas, about birthright citizenship.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Historian, legal scholar, and author of Birthright Citizens: A History of Race and Rights in Antebellum America, Martha S. Jones analyzes the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship decision and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

California Congressman Ro Khanna discusses why he believes the latest U.S. military strikes on Iran violate the War Powers Resolution and explains the legal challenge being prepared against the president's actions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Award-winning journalist Geoff Bennett reflects on the rich history of Black comedy through his new book, Laugh Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .