Tavis Smiley

Donnell A. McLachlan, best known as “donnellwrites” on TikTok, discusses his 45-minute tokumentary “The Great American Game” and explains why his unapologetically Black videos are drawing millions of views. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

One of the world's most renowned motivational speakers and leading authorities of achievement, Les Brown, offers guidance on living a life of impact that is AI-proof. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Toni Preckwinkle, longtime president of the Cook County Board, shares details of a new juvenile justice program that keeps young offenders accused of serious crimes in school instead of detention. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Mychal Denzel Smith, contributor to The Intercept and author of the award-winning book “Stakes Is High: Life After the American Dream,” asks: If “Abolish ICE” is more popular than ever, why aren’t establishment Democrats seizing this moment? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Dr. Kaye Wise Whitehead, founding director of the Karson Institute for Race, Peace & Social Justice at Loyola University Maryland and president of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, discusses the future of civil rights, the 100th anniversary of Black History Month and trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas...

Bay Area writer and director Jas Summers discusses his latest film, “STAY,” which is nominated for two NAACP Image Awards, and what’s next for the future of Black creatives in Hollywood. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Former law enforcement officer and Army veteran Slade Douglas joins Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey in the studio to tell the story of his police brutality lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles and the LAPD, which recently awarded him $6.8 million. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal, the department’s first elected Black woman, reflects on her viral comments about law enforcement in the Trump era and ICE. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Christopher Sebastian Parker, author, professor and founder of BlackInsight Research, and Terrance Woodbury, founder, partner and CEO of HIT Strategies, share their insights on Trump’s first-year performance and the latest public opinion research on how Black America is faring under the polarizing administration.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6...

Jonathan Collins, co-director of the Politics and Education program at Teachers College, Columbia University, and Richard Fowler, a Fox News contributor and journalism professor at Georgetown University, give their takes on Trump’s first year of his second term and other trending political topics with guest host Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co...

Karim Diané, who plays Klingon cadet Jay-Den Kraag in the new series “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,” explains what it is like to be part of a franchise once championed by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Jonathan Eig, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “King: A Life,” reflects on the civil rights leader’s holiday and how his legacy is faring in the era of President Donald Trump. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Former Chicago alderwoman Dorothy Tillman recounts when she was 18 years old and new to the city from the Deep South, working with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

John Nichols, executive editor of The Nation, previews the top political stories of the week. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Dr. Cornel West, scholar, leading public intellectual, author, and special contributor, shares his thoughts about Dr. King's legacy and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Wendell Potter, New York Times best-selling author and health insurance industry insider-turned-whistleblower, explains how he became a fierce advocate for single-payer health care reform and discusses the latest changes to the Affordable Care Act. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Award-winning journalist Caleb Gayle takes readers inside his new book, “Black Moses: A Saga of Ambition and the Fight for a Black State,” about Edward McCabe’s crusade to create an all-Black state in Oklahoma. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

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

Dr. Clayborne Carson, Martin Luther King Jr. Centennial Professor Emeritus at Stanford University, honors the civil rights leader on his birthday with his favorite stories, footnotes and insights. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Republicans refuse to check Trump’s power in Venezuela and there is yet another ICE shooting in Minneapolis. Tavis talks politics and more with our regular contributor, lawyer, author, philosopher, and professor, Tim Golden. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

IIunga Adell, television writer and actor, looks back at his time on “Sanford and Son,” which premiered on this day in 1972, as well as his long career on beloved shows like “227,” “A Different World,” “Roc,”and “Moesha.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Jermaine Fowler previews his new horror film, “Night Patrol,” and discusses his career as a successful actor and comedian. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Raquel Graham, "Shark Tank" winner, CEO of Roq Innovation, and host of "Entrepreneuring with Raquel Graham" on KBLA Talk 1580 gives her insight on Black-led investment funds thriving despite DEI rollbacks, the benefits of franchising and why Africa is the next frontier for Black entrepreneurs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Bill Kurtis, broadcaster and documentary producer, reflects on his time covering the assassination of Fred Hampton and other historic events in his new memoir, “Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Bishop William J. Barber II, president and senior lecturer of Repairers of the Breach and Moral Mondays, discusses the ICE resistance movement, the “It’s Time to Love Forward Together” moral march and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .