Tavis Smiley

Former senior editor and senior writer for Ebony magazine, Margena A. Christian opens up the pages of music history with her new book, It’s No Wonder: The Life and Times of Motown’s Legendary Songwriter Sylvia Moy, about the producer and songwriter who helped save Stevie Wonder’s career.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Project manager at Marist Poll and election analysis fellow at VoteHub, Ellis Bates breaks down the “post-Callais effect” and the surge in Black voter turnout across Southern primaries following the pivotal Supreme Court decision. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Christopher Tounsel, history professor at the University of Washington and author of "Chosen Peoples: Christianity and Political Imagination in South Sudan", has an update on the crisis in Sudan where wannabe superpowers are competing to exploit and extract. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Ethiopian American professor of political science and theorist at the University of Chicago, Adom Getachewtalks about the 65th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement, its origins, and the global resistance against colonization in the pursuit of Black sovereignty. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Professor, founding chair of the Department of African American Studies at UCLA, and author of Radical Reparations: Healing the Soul of a Nation, Marcus Anthony Hunter gives his analysis of trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Democratic Mayor Michael Butler of Orangeburg, South Carolina, shares his thoughts on the results from the special election for the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s seat, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg’s visit to his city and how Orangeburg is preparing for the upcoming elections this year and next year. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavi...

President of the National Women’s Political Caucus Deidre Malone speaks on the enduring legacy of its co-founder Gloria Steinem, the future of Black women’s political leadership, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Former U.S. Transportation Secretary and Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, Pete Buttigieg goes in-depth about his appeal to listen to Black voters, gives an update on his endorsements, and discusses how Democrats can capitalize on the growing momentum for democratic change. 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. gives his analysis of trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Elegance Bratton, writer, photographer and director of the new film By Any Means starring Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, joins Tavis in studio to discuss this story of a morally ambiguous partnership between a Black FBI agent and a white mobster during the turbulent civil rights era of 1960s Mississippi. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6...

Nicole Austin-Hillery, president and CEO of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, celebrates 50 years of the foundation's work to advance Black leadership and inform public policy, while giving us a sneak peek of their 55th Annual Legislative Conference kicking off September 16th in D.C. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Shundra Harris, Chair-Elect of the Board of Directors for the American Society of Interior Designers and owner of Shundra Harris Interiors, shares her story about her rise as a design industry leader and how she plans to diversify the space. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Scholar, distinguished professor, author, leading public intellectual, and special contributor Dr. Cornel West shares his thoughts on the passing of jazz great Cassandra Wilson, progressives evoking Christ on the campaign trail and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Civil rights attorney and activist Connie Rice shares her analysis about trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Tavis honors the life and musical legacy of Grammy Award-winning jazz legend Cassandra Wilson. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Jayson Blair, host of The Silver Linings Handbook podcast, mental health coach, and former New York Times journalist who resigned amid a plagiarism scandal, talks about ethics in the newsroom and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Washington Post opinion columnist, commentator, and editor Karen Attiah goes deeper into her reinstatement and what’s on the horizon for Black journalists in light of her ordeal. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, recaps their national convention this summer, looks ahead to the midterms, and gives his take on the top stories of the week. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Daytime Emmy-nominated actress, comedian, and three-time NAACP Image Award winner Kym Whitley joins Tavis in studio to talk about her reunion with Martin Lawrence and Tommy Davidson for the new Paramount+ program, The Varnell Hill Show, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Best-selling author of the Supreme book trilogy, documentarian, and fashion-forward stylist Marcellas Reynolds talks about The Met’s now-canceled exhibition to honor John Galliano, a fashion designer who was found guilty of a hate crime for his antisemitic outbursts. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Award-winning children’s book author and program manager for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Kristy High talks about the literacy legacy of the Queen of Country and why the library still resonates with children 31 years later. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

National Ambassador for Braver Angels and talk radio show host John Wood Jr. joins Tavis in studio to discuss trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

British academic, author and sociologist Kehinde Andrews and British cultural historian and professor Sir Patrick Vernon share their thoughts on why a Black person’s success still attracts intense scrutiny, hostility and suspicion, in light of the story of Jason Arday and others. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Democratic Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul talks about why his state decided to join a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service and what he thinks the impact of the mail voting dilemma will be on other states nationwide. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Scholar, distinguished professor, author, leading public intellectual, and special contributor, Dr. Cornel West, shares his thoughts about politics, social justice, history and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .