Tavis Smiley

President of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century and distinguished lecturer at York College City University of New York, tells us what he sees as the state of emergency without urgency in Black America.  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 about U.S. and Israel strikes against Iran and more.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Justice correspondent for The Nation magazine, podcast host and author, talks about the legal implications of Trump's decision to attack Iran, without Congressional approval, and other justice topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

In celebration of Black History Month honorees at a special Grammy Museum event, Tavis reprises segments from his recent conversations with comedians Luenell, Deon Cole, and Earthquake. 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 the future of this democratic republic and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Christina Greer, professor at Fordham University, author and political scientist, gives her analysis of the impact of Rev. Jesse Jackson’s progressivism, the first year of Trump, and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Dr. Vincent Intondi, Cornell University scholar, editor of Nuclear Times, and executive director of Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility, shares his reflections on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s pivotal work on nuclear disarmament.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

As U.S. warships line up along the coast of Iran, renowned director and screenwriter Nicholas Meyer explains how his seminal 1983 made-for-TV movie “The Day After” was viewed by 100 million Americans and changed President Ronald Reagan’s mind on nuclear weapons. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Lewis Gordon, professor and head of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Connecticut, offers his insights on Rev. Jackson lying in state in South Carolina, the State of the Union and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

U.S. Rep Al Green (D-TX) talks about being ejected from the State of The Union - again - this time for holding up the protest sign 'Black People Aren't Apes' during the address. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Virginia Kase Solomón, president and CEO of Common Cause, gives her take on President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, the state of our democracy and where we go from here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Mopreme Shakur returns with his new memoir, “THIS THUG’S LIFE: An Unapologetically Black Story,” and takes us inside the Shakur family, the iconic hip-hop group T.H.U.G. L.I.F.E., and the legacy of his younger brother, Tupac Shakur. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Gina Belafonte, co-founder of Sankofa.org previews the inaugural fundraiser celebrating what would have been her father Harry Belafonte’s 99th birthday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Jaime Harrison, former DNC chair and host of the YouTube show “At Our Table,” previews tonight’s “Black People’s Alternative to the State of the Union,” which he is headlining alongside Angela Rye and Karen Finney. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Eli Attie, Emmy Award–winning TV writer and former speechwriter for Vice President Al Gore, shares his expectations for President Trump’s State of the Union address tonight and reflects on the breakdown of civility since his days in Washington. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

The “Original Bad Girl of Comedy,” Luenell, returns to talk about being honored at the KBLA Talk 1580 Black History Month luncheon in support of the flagship station — and to share when she’s coming to a comedy club near you. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Dr. Sonja Hughes, OB-GYN and vice president of community health at Susan G. Komen, highlights promising data showing that fewer Black women died from breast cancer in nine major cities over the past decade. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

James Peterson, writer, educator and host of “Evening WURDS” on WURD (900 AM and 96.1 FM) in Philadelphia, discusses the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Supreme Court’s decision on tariffs and other trending political topics. 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 Rev. Jesse Jackson’s homegoing service, Trump’s upcoming State of the Union address and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Charles R. Smith, author of the NAACP Image Award–nominated book “Black Diamond Kings: Heroes of Negro League Baseball,” shares his homage to 12 of the greatest Black baseball players ever to play the game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Kenan Kamwana Holley, the two-time Emmy Award-winning director of the documentary series “Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association,” takes us inside the league that was ’70s cool and ahead of its time. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Ruth E. Carter, the two-time Academy Award winner and five-time nominee for best costume design, returns to celebrate the success of “Sinners” and its historic number of nominations. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Sheryll Cashin, former law clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and professor of law, civil rights and social justice at Georgetown University, reviews key existential Supreme Court cases for Black America and the impact of the Roberts Court on democracy. 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 talks to Tavis about how Rev. Jesse Jackson was a moral and spiritual force who helped transform the fight for equality in the South into a national movement. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

This week, it was announced that Dr. Norman C. Francis — civil rights leader and longtime president of Xavier University — has passed away at 94. Today, Tavis Smiley honors his extraordinary life and legacy by revisiting their 2010 sit-down conversation, where Dr. Francis spoke about the mission of Xavier University, the power of faith, and why education is the key to unlocking the next generation...