Tavis Smiley

Dr. Cornel West, scholar, leading public intellectual, author, and special contributor, shares his thoughts on what the Founders would say now about modern day America.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Jeffrey Toobin, CNN’s chief legal analyst and author of “The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy”, is back with his take on the current Supreme Court session and America’s Constitutional crisis. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Nigerian born visual artist Jibola Fagbamiye and former journalist turned comic scribe Conor McCreery talk about their new graphic novel "Fela: Music Is The Weapon" that chronicles the remarkable life of master musician Fela Kuti.   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Retired NYPD Lieutenant, civil rights activist and author of the book "An Inconvenient Cop: My Fight To Change Policing In America" talks about how law enforcement in America is at a breaking point and needs to change. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Writer, political scientist, and professor Jonathan E. Collins, founder of HIT Strategies Terrance Woodbury, and Chicago Teachers Union president Stacey Davis Gates discuss trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Writer and director Jas Summers and producer Garrett Thompson join Dr. Nii Quartelai Quartey in-studio for a conversation about their new supernatural thriller "Stay" now streaming on Hulu.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) joins guest host Chuck D for an update on the government shutdown and the Fighting Oligarchy Tour.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Guitarist and music director of Public Enemy, Khari Wynn talks to guest host Chuck D about politics, music and resettling back in Memphis. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Guest host, Chuck D, chats with Author and Associate Professor in the Department of African American Studies and Department of Chicano Studies, Dr. Gaye Theresa Johnson, to talk about how Black America can harness both political and cultural power for this moment.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Guest host, Chuck D, chats with Clinician-Educator and Vice Dean of Community Health at Columbia University, Dr. Olajide Williams, to talk about the state of health in Black America.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Guest host, Chuck D, chats with multi-talented filmmaker, songwriter and artist D. Channsin "Chann" Berry to talk about how Black artists and influencers can respond to the shutdown, the culture wars and trending political topics.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman, co-directors of the highly acclaimed documentary “The Alabama Solution”, goes inside what’s been described as “one of the most powerful exposés of the inhumanity of the American prison system”. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Christopher Sebastian Parker, UC Santa Barbara Professor and Founder and CEO of Black Insights Research, talks about how the National Guard deployment upsets Black voters and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Reggie L. Williams, Associate Professor of Black Theology at Saint Louis University, is in studio to reflect on the historic and current relationship between Christianity and fascism. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Clinical psychotherapist, social psychologist and professor Dr. Annahita West talks about why we need to normalize depression, especially during moments of political unrest and social uncertainty.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

R&B saxophonist Boney James is in studio to preview his upcoming show in LA and warm us up to his new album, “Slow Burn”. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Matthew Restall, Penn State history and anthropology professor, shares his newest book on America’s original sinner, “The Nine Lives of Christopher Columbus”. 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, shares his thoughts on President Donald Trump weaponizing the shutdown for political retribution, the impact it will have on Black America and more.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Award-winning talk show host and Founding Director of The Karson Institute for Race, Peace & Social Justice at Loyola University Maryland, Dr. Kaye Wise Whitehead, talks about why Democrats need to stand during this shutdown, her new ice cream flavor and other trending political topics.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) is back in studio with an update on the Prop 50 campaign, California’s response to an old-fashioned Texas showdown.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Actress and comedian Cocoa Brown previews her upcoming shows in Las Vegas at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club and reflects on her career. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Nationally syndicated columnist for The Creators Syndicate, Ruben Navarette, discusses how some Republicans lawmakers in Congress - who are blaming Democrats for the shutdown and threatening to fire thousands of government workers - may come out on the losing end of this high stakes standoff. 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, shares his thoughts on President Donald Trump weaponizing the shutdown for political retribution, the impact it will have on Black America and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Ashley Etienne, political advisor and former communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris, is back with her response to “107 Days” and the current government shutdown. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon (D-CA) is back with her take on the government shutdown and what progressive Democrats need to do to win. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .