Tavis Smiley

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 .

U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, chairman of the Jan. 6 select committee, recalls the events of Jan. 6, 2021, and discusses what comes next in 2026. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Andre Gaines, director, producer and co-writer of the new André Holland film “The Dutchman,” reflects on the legacy of Amiri Baraka’s controversial play, along with resident Baraka expert Dominique DiPrima, his daughter. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

New York Times investigative reporters Katie Benner and Erica L. Green discuss their new book, “Miracle Children: Race, Education, and a True Story of False Promises,” and weigh in on top stories from their regular beats at the Justice Department and the White House. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Associate professor in the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland and author Dr. Niambi Carter gives her analysis of Minnesota suing the federal government and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Comedian David Jolly is in the studio with his hilarious New Year’s wisdom for those observing Dry January, drawn from his own “Five-Year Comedy and Sobriety Experiment.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Jeh Johnson, former Homeland Security secretary under President Barack Obama, shares his concerns about the types of people being recruited for ICE through its “Defund Your Culture” sales pitch. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Ben Burgis, Rutgers University philosophy professor, socialist political commentator and  “Jacobin” columnist, discusses Venezuela and whether the U.S. will extend its aggression to Cuba, Mexico, Brazil and beyond. 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, offers his analysis of Pope Leo’s rebuke of the growing global zeal for war, and more. 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, gives an update on the ICE resistance movement in the city and next steps in seeking justice for Renee Nicole Good. 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, offers his analysis of U.S. imperialism in Greenland, Democratic leaders’ response to Trump’s unauthorized Venezuelan operation, and more. 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, shares her thoughts on the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, the Donroe Doctrine and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

George C. Fraser, chairman and CEO of FraserNet and author of books such as “Success Runs in Our Race,” returns to issue his Power Networking challenge just in time for the new year. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Altadena residents James Farr, a journalist and KBLA Talk 1580 host, and Andrew Wessels, strategy director for the Eaton Fire Survivors Network, discuss the first anniversary of the California wildfires and the next steps in recovery. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

UMass Amherst anthropology professor Nicholas Caverly discusses his latest book, “Demolishing Detroit: How Structural Racism Endures,” and how infrastructural systems maintain white supremacy within Black communities. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Adrianne Shropshire, host of “The Black Pack” radio show on KBLA Talk 1580 and executive director of the political organization BlackPAC, gives her analysis of trending political stories through the lens of Black progressivism. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Daytime soap legend Eric Braeden has a career conversation with Tavis, reflecting on his 45 years as Victor Newman and sharing how the Palisades fire destroyed his home and changed his life. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Hall of Fame speaker, SiriusXM radio and podcast host, and best-selling author Dr. Willie Jolley discusses his new book, “Rich Is Good, Wealthy Is Better!” and how wealth really begins in the mind. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

N’Kenge, the Tony, Emmy, and Grammy-nominated, Juilliard-trained vocalist with a five-octave range and fluency in eleven languages shares her new single, “S’Wonderful,” and previews her upcoming run as Dorothy Dandridge. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, president and CEO of the Children’s Defense Fund, returns with a look at the challenges ahead for America’s children, including hunger, health care and housing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .