Tavis Smiley

Andrew Bates, former Biden administration insider, gives us his take on “107 Days”, the controversial new book by former Vice President Kamala Harris; the Jake Tapper-Alex Thompson book “Original Sin”; and the top political stories of the week. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Actor Quentin Plair, best known for “Welcome to Chippendales” and “Tiny Little Things”, previews his latest role as Coach Byrd in the highly anticipated new series “Chad Powers”, released today on Hulu. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Robin Campbell and Jimmy Brown, two founding members of the iconic British band UB40, preview their current U.S. tour and reflect on their 47-year run. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Mike Silver, author of the new book, "When in Doubt, Stop the Bout: A Revolutionary Approach to Boxing Safety and Reform", is back with celebrity boxing trainer Terry Claybon for another rousing discussion on The Sweet Science. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Dr. Terence Lester, founder and executive director of Love Beyond Walls, goes inside his new text, “From Dropout to Doctorate: Breaking the Chains of Educational Injustice”. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Scholar, leading public intellectual, author, and special contributor, Dr. Cornel West talks about the life and legacy of the revolutionary Black Liberation Army leader and thinker, Assata Shakur, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Connie Rice, famed civil rights attorney and co-founder of the Urban Peace Institute, gives her take about Trump's political retribution, the CBC 's information war and other trending political topics.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Actor and comedian Jacquis Neal, host of the new program “Crowd Control” on Dropout TV and the live experience “Comedian Clash”, gives us his take on the momentous week for comedy and free speech. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Tish Taylor, program director for Concerned Citizens of St. John and resident of Cancer Alley in Louisiana, explains how the Trump administration is creating a toxic situation for more than 20 environmental justice projects. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Paul Osadebe and Palmer Heenan, two civil rights attorneys from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and members of AFGE local 476, reveal why they are blowing the whistle on the Trump administration’s attack on America’s fair housing laws. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Jesse Jackson Jr. Joins Tavis Smiley. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Jim Wallis, founding director of the Georgetown University Center on Faith and Justice and author of "The False White Gospel" now out in paperback, reflects on the legacy of Nazi Germany's Confessing Church in the context of MAGA's embrace of Christianity.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

State Rep. Justin Pearson (D-TN) is back with an update on if or when President Donald Trump will deploy National Guard troops to the streets of Memphis. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Abdul El-Sayed, a U.S. Senate candidate dubbed “Michigan Mamdani” and host of the podcast “America Dissected”, talks about his historic campaign and what it’s like to run as a progressive Democrat in this moment. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Marion Orr, Brown University public policy professor, goes inside his new book, “House of Diggs: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Consequential Black Congressman”. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Dr. Michael Lomax, president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund, joins Tavis in studio with details on the $70 million gift by Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott and their $1 billion capital campaign.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Maya Wiley, president and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, is back to shed light on the new attack on America’s fair housing laws, the high price of criticizing hate in America and trending political topics.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Actress and author Tembi Locke explains how her new audiobook, “Someday, Now: A Memoir of Family, Reclaiming Possibility, and One Sicilian Summer”, is trying to turn the trauma of "empty-nesting" into the joy of "re-nesting". Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Jeh Johnson, former Homeland Security secretary, goes inside the American Bar Association taskforce he is leading, which just issued a new report on how to protect American democracy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Keisha Blain, Africana Studies and History Professor at Brown University, lays out her latest text, “Without Fear: Black Women and the Making of Human Rights”. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Karen Attiah, award-winning former Washington Post columnist, explains why Jimmy Kimmel is back on the air tonight, but she is still on the outs with Jeff Bezos’ propaganda outlet. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Richard Rudolph, widower of the late singer Minnie Riperton, and Robin Burgess, producer of an all-star tribute called "Perfect Angel: The Definitive Minnie Riperton Tribute" at the Hollywood Bowl this Wednesday, go inside her lasting legacy, 41 years after her untimely passing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Amanda Litman, co-founder and president of Run for Something, lays out why she’s focused on recruiting young, diverse progressives to run in down-ballot races - and gives an update on the New York City mayoral campaign. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Scholar, leading public intellectual, author, and special contributor, Dr. Cornel West, shares his thoughts about the future of the Conservative Right movement without Kirk's firebrand advocacy and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Richard Wolff, New School economics professor, co-founder of Democracy at Work, and host of their national program “Economic Update”, breaks down why the U.S. economy seems like it’s in a funk - and what the road to recovery looks like.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .