Tavis Smiley

Author, scholar, leading public intellectual, and special contributor, Dr. Cornel West offers his analysis about politics, social justice, human rights, 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. talks about the fourth anniversary of the Buffalo mass shooting, white people’s blindness, and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Renowned gospel vocalist and musical playwright Kesha Ealy and composer and co-writer Marcus S. Mason talk about the live audience recording of their new production, Experiencing The Dream: MLK The Musical, based on the love story of Dr. King and Coretta Scott King. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Ashley Etienne, former Communications Director for Vice President Kamala Harris, has breaking news about the Democratic National Committee's long-awaited autopsy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Nationally syndicated columnist for Creators Syndicate and writer of the Navarrette Nation on Substack, Ruben Navarrette shares his analysis about California’s “lackluster” governor’s race and how the Supreme Court has flunked history and common sense. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Republican California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joins Tavis in studio to discuss his platform for governor and why he thinks it’s time for the Democratic stronghold to shift its allegiance. 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, gives her take on the Democrats’ latest midterm message, Trump’s “election integrity army,” and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Former MSNBC political analyst, award-winning journalist, and bestselling author Joy-Ann Reid shares her thoughts on the redistricting fight, the state of the Democratic Party, and what’s next for Black America, socially and politically. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Bestselling author and screenwriter Tiffany L. Warren gives us a sneak peek into her new Black romance text, A Harlem Wedding: A Novel, and discusses why Black love is still a story worth telling. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Licensed psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Robin Smith talks about the mental health challenges of racism, identity politics, and more facing Black America as our political power is eroded, along with other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Former OB-GYN and now lifestyle and culinary enthusiast Jeannie Jacobs talks about her big pivot from medicine and her new cookbook, Welcom3e To My Table.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Rachael Spriggs, director of powerbuilding for The Equity Alliance in Memphis, gives us the latest developments in the Tennessee redistricting fight and how progressive ideas can take root in the face of retroactive policies. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Ann Carlson, UCLA law professor and former NHTSA administrator, talks about her new book, Smog and Sunshine: The Surprising Story of How Los Angeles Cleaned Up Its Air, revealing how community advocates and government agencies collaborated to do what many thought couldn’t be done. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Shakari Byerly, managing partner of the public opinion research and consulting firm Evitarus, dives into their latest poll showing a close contest between California Democratic and Republican gubernatorial candidates and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Executive director of Black Men Vote, Michael Bland, and co-founder and principal for The Alliance for Diplomacy and Justice, Desiree Cormier, talk about Black civic and political power and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Actor Xavier Mills talks about his latest film, the Southern Gothic tale, Is God Is, where he plays the son of Sterling K. Brown, and what he sees as the future of Black storytelling in Hollywood. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Prominent anti-death penalty advocate and bestselling author Sister Helen Prejean speaks on the upcoming execution of the “severely mentally ill” inmate Tony Carruthers, the Trump administration’s approach to capital punishment, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Director of the Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford and religious studies professor, Lerone A. Martin takes us inside his new text, Young King: The Making of Martin Luther King Jr. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

John Nichols, executive editor of The Nation magazine, shares his analysis about the Ohio and Indiana primaries and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Comedian, actor, and entrepreneur Nate Jackson talks about headlining the Netflix Is A Joke festival this week, his Big Dog Comedy Tour, and his signature ability to “crowd work” like no other. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Senior editor at The American Prospect and author of How Are You Going to Pay for That? Smart Answers to the Dumbest Question in Politics, Ryan Cooper talks about the rising costs of Trump’s agenda on taxpayers and the environment. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Distinguished diplomat and foreign policy expert Ambassador Daniel B. Shapiro gives his analysis on the Trump administration's relentless justification for the war with Iran, in spite of its unpopularity with the American people. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Adrianne Shropshire, host of The BlackPack radio show on KBLA Talk 1580 and executive director of the political organization BlackPAC, gives her analysis about trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Emmy-nominated screen and stage actress Tracie Thoms joins Tavis in studio to talk about her career, the season finale of the Angela Bassett executive-produced show 9-1-1, and her recurring role in the hit Disney film The Devil Wears Prada 2. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Baton Rouge civil rights pioneer, attorney, and professor Press L. Robinson Sr. speaks on his six decades of building Black political power and the erasure of gains he sees coming. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .