Tavis Smiley

Surgeon, veteran, and now frontrunner for New Jersey’s 12th congressional district race, Dr. Adam Hamawy (D-NJ) talks about his historic run to replace Black Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman and how he went from being a “political nobody” to being endorsed by progressive leaders. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Professor of Global and International Studies at UC Irvine, Dr. Tiffany Willoughby-Herard, and her attorney, Justice Project Director at the Advancement Project Thomas Harvey, discuss her work and her case of political prosecution in the era of Trump.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Democratic Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang makes a final pitch for her congressional campaign to unseat longtime Representative Doris Matsui for the U.S. House of Representatives, and discusses the battle for new generational leadership in the Golden State.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Christopher Sebastian Parker, UC Santa Barbara political science professor, author, and founder of Black Insights Research, discusses California politics and how Black male voters are not showing up at the polls. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) talks about what’s next for voting rights and his concerns about the latest wave of attacks against Black political leadership. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Regional Emmy Award-winning director, live performance storyteller, and writer Phill Branch gives his insights on identity, masculinity, and the quiet, radical act of existing on your own terms with his new book “The Double Dutch Fuss: A Memoir.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Public Intellectual, scholar and special contributor Dr. Cornel West talks about hate violence prevention, in light of the Anti-Defamation League's antisemitism database and the groundbreaking report from Jews For Racial and Economic Justice.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols reflects on the 105th Day of Remembrance of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and gives an update on his A Road To Repair plan he introduced one year ago. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Author, scholar, leading public intellectual, and special contributor Dr. Cornel West offers his analysis about the 105th anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre, Black political power, and more.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Marcus Anthony Hunter, professor, founding chair of the Department of African American Studies at UCLA, and author of “Radical Reparations: Healing The Soul Of A Nation,” tells us the latest about the Washington state reparations movement and shares his analysis about trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Tavis reprises his conversations with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s personal legal counsel and trusted advisor, Clarence B. Jones, who passed away earlier this week.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

White House correspondent, author, and host of A More Perfect Union on KBLA Talk 1580, Nii-Quartelai Quartey, reports exclusively from Cuba as part of an Emergency Fact-Finding Delegation at a moment of profound historical reckoning and citizen diplomacy. Tavis will also be joined by The Nation magazine’s Special Correspondent, DD Guttenplan, with his assessment of the latest developments in Cuba....

Deroy Murdock, Fox News commentator, American Spectator contributing editor, and Daily Signal columnist, talks about trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Activist, writer, and host of First Things First on KBLA Talk 1580, Dominique DiPrima shares her analysis about the upcoming California governor’s race and L.A. mayoral election, both taking place on Tuesday, June 2. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Legendary percussionist and songwriter Ralph Johnson of the iconic R&B and funk band Earth, Wind & Fire joins Tavis in studio to talk about the grand legacy of The Elements, his new book “Rhythm & Fire: A Life In Harmony With Earth, Wind & Fire,” and the upcoming HBO documentary Earth, Wind & Fire: To Be Celestial vs. That’s The Way Of The World, directed by Questlove. ** White...

In light of the recent passing of jazz master Sonny Rollins, Tavis reprises his special one-on-one conversations with the “Saxophone Colossus” about his life, music and enduring legacy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Professor, philosopher and legal analyst Tim Golden talks about the failed redistricting effort in South Carolina that would have eliminated Congressman James Clyburn’s seat, concerns about Black men not voting, and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Tavis hosts a special celebration as we mark 100 years since the birth of Miles Davis, the visionary trumpeter who forever changed the sound of jazz and modern music. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Internationally acclaimed author and playwright Walter Mosley takes us inside his new book, “Ghalen: A Romance In Black,” as he explores love in all forms and the bonds that ground us.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

White House correspondent, author and host of A More Perfect Union on KBLA Talk 1580, Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey reports exclusively from Cuba all week as part of an Emergency Fact-Finding Delegation at a moment of profound historical reckoning and citizen diplomacy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Former U.S. Capitol Police officer and author of the book, “Standing My Ground: A Capitol Police Officer’s Fight for Accountability and Good Trouble After January 6th,” Harry Dunn talks about his new lawsuit to block the Trump administration’s $1.7B payout fund and why he believes it’s “putting a retainer on a mob.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley-...

Ashleigh Fields, breaking news reporter at The Hill, updates us with the latest on President Trump’s regime change campaign in Cuba and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Renowned relationship coach, author and host of The Voice Of Reason on KBLA Talk 1580, Zo Williams, and sought-after spiritual advisor Precious McGill join Tavis in studio to share how you can build healthy relationships without losing yourself in the process. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

California Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner and former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services in President Biden’s administration, Xavier Becerra, lays out his vision for California as the state’s primary draws near. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Michigan Senate candidate and former Wayne County and Detroit health director, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, talks about his campaign and how he’s pushing the Democratic Party to see issues differently. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .