Tavis Smiley

Nationally syndicated columnist and writer of the Navarrette Nation at Substack, Ruben Navarette, tells us why he believes law enforcement are expert liars and why ICE won't purge America of immigrants. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

LaDoris Cordell, retired Superior Court judge and author of “Her Honor: My Life on the Bench... What Works, What’s Broken, and How to Change It,” shares her insights on Trump’s push to nationalize elections and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

GRAMMY award-winning hip-hop artist Rapsody is in studio to preview her Blue Note LA show and talk about her latest EP with Madlib called #MADRAPS. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Veteran New York Times reporter Anthony DePalma takes us inside his new book, “On This Ground: Hardship and Hope at the Toughest Prep School in America,” highlighting one of the most successful inner-city schools in the country, St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in Newark, New Jersey. 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 Alex Pretti, the high price of giving a damn and other trending political topics.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Brothers Julien and Justen Turner are in studio, fresh off the big Sundance Film Festival premiere for their Ohio-based comedy pilot, “FreeLance." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

CEO of AI Innovision and renowned AI strategist known as “The Queen of AI,” Alicia Lyttle, talks about how data center developers are targeting Black communities and how to keep your skills sharp as AI reshapes the workplace.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Global economist and author Jerome Nikolai Warren, originally from Alabama and now in Germany, reflects on lessons from a recent trip to Cuba, just as the threat of a U.S. invasion looms. 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 celebrating the 100th anniversary of Black History Month and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, CEO of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, discusses the organization’s recent report, “State of the Dream 2026: From Regression to Signs of a Black Recession.” 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, tells the story of her arrest while protesting in Minneapolis. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

GRAMMY-nominated trumpeter and composer Keyon Harrold, dubbed “the future of the trumpet,” previews his upcoming performances at the Blue Note in Los Angeles and reflects on the legacy of his friend and longtime collaborator D’Angelo. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Academy Award-winning director Barbara Kopple marks the return of her classic 1991 documentary, “American Dream,” to the Sundance Film Festival, which is celebrating its final year in Park City, Utah. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Erick Peyton, co-founder and CEO of Unanimous Media, along with creative partner and NBA legend Stephen Curry, is live from the Sundance Film Festival, where their new documentary, “The Baddest Speechwriter of All,” won the Short Film Grand Jury Prize, just weeks before their animated feature, “GOAT,” hits theaters worldwide. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tav...

Danielle Moodie, CEO and founder of DAM Media Strategies and host of “The Danielle Moodie Show” on YouTube, gives her analysis of the latest developments in Minneapolis and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Radio legend and Black Music Month co-founder Dyana Williams and award-winning podcast pioneer Laiya St. Clair join Tavis in the studio to talk about the influence of Black culture and music, just in time for the GRAMMYs. 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 latest developments in Minnesota and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Comedian and actress X Mayo previews her role in the new eight-part miniseries, “Wonder Man,” being hailed as Disney+’s best Marvel series yet. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Christian Menefee, former Harris County Attorney, lays out his chances of filling the 18th congressional district seat left vacant after the passing of Sylvester Turner.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Amanda Edwards, former Houston City Council member, returns with an update on her special runoff election for Texas’ 18th Congressional District this weekend. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Associate professor and founding director of the Race, Politics, and Policy Center at George Mason University, Dr. Michael K. Fauntroy, shares his take on trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Matthew Delmont, renowned Dartmouth professor and scholar, discusses his latest book, "Until the Last Gun Is Silent: A Story of Patriotism, the Vietnam War, and the Fight to Save America's Soul." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

ReShonda Tate, bestselling author and award-winning journalist, talks about her latest book, “With Love from Harlem: A Novel of Hazel Scott” about the groundbreaking jazz and classical music artist. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Katrina Vanden Heuvel, editor and publisher of The Nation magazine, gives her take on the ICE debate at the White House and the populist issue that has Rep. Ro Khanna and Steve Bannon on the same side. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Beronda L. Montgomery, a scientist and current Radcliffe Fellow at Harvard University, discusses her new book, “When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .