Tavis Smiley

Ashleigh Fields, breaking news reporter at The Hill, delivers the play-by-play of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s reassignment as a special envoy for “The Shield of the Americas” and looks ahead to the week in Washington. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Marianne Williamson, renowned author, spiritual leader, and former presidential candidate, joins Tavis Smiley in studio to discuss the world’s path from war to peace and her “yearlong journey into the mind of the miraculous.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) returns to reflect on the legacy of his father, Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., ahead of this weekend’s Celebration of Life in Chicago. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Tavis Smiley and Dr. Cornel West offer tributes to Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. ahead of their travel to Chicago for his Celebration of Life services. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Melissa Murray, NYU law professor and former clerk for then–Appeals Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, breaks down the constitutional crisis surrounding the attacks on Iran and what it could mean for the case against Trump if he ever returns to a courtroom. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Dorothy Roberts, UPenn law and sociology professor and founding director of the Penn Program on Race, Science, and Society, discusses her new book, The Mixed Marriage Project: A Memoir of Love, Race, and Family, which blends her personal history with archival research on interracial marriage. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Cori Bush, former St. Louis congresswoman, member of The Squad, and founder of Movement 4 Freedom, returns with an update on her campaign to reclaim her seat from AIPAC-backed and centrist Democrats. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton explains why she is running for the state’s open U.S. Senate seat, left by Dick Durbin, in the upcoming Democratic primary on March 17. 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, discusses the latest developments involving Iran, the midterm elections, and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Emily Yellin, co-author of Nonviolent: A Memoir of Resistance, Agitation, and Love with the late Rev. James Lawson Jr., joins us in studio alongside the civil rights leader’s son, Judge John C. Lawson II. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Tom Steyer, a frontrunner in the race for California governor, joins us in studio to lay out his plans for the Golden State and how he intends to emerge from a crowded field. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Yogi Peoples, a Volkswagen worker and member of the UAW-VW Bargaining Committee, explains her role in negotiations for one Tennessee factory’s first union contract. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Nationally syndicated columnist and author of Navarrette Nation on Substack, Ruben Navarrette Jr. shares his analysis on the impact of the Iran strike on the midterms, the GOP, and more Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Riker Islands first mindfulness coach, activist and author, takes us inside her new text, “Sit With Me: A No-BS Journey To Mindfulness And Meditation,” serves as a prescriptive guide for anyone who has felt disconnected, judged or lost.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

President of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century and distinguished lecturer at York College City University of New York, tells us what he sees as the state of emergency without urgency in Black America.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Leading public intellectual, author, scholar, and special contributor, Dr. Cornel West shares his thoughts about U.S. and Israel strikes against Iran and more.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Justice correspondent for The Nation magazine, podcast host and author, talks about the legal implications of Trump's decision to attack Iran, without Congressional approval, and other justice topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

In celebration of Black History Month honorees at a special Grammy Museum event, Tavis reprises segments from his recent conversations with comedians Luenell, Deon Cole, and Earthquake. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Leading public intellectual, author, scholar and special contributor Dr. Cornel West shares his thoughts on the future of this democratic republic and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Christina Greer, professor at Fordham University, author and political scientist, gives her analysis of the impact of Rev. Jesse Jackson’s progressivism, the first year of Trump, and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Dr. Vincent Intondi, Cornell University scholar, editor of Nuclear Times, and executive director of Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility, shares his reflections on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s pivotal work on nuclear disarmament.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

As U.S. warships line up along the coast of Iran, renowned director and screenwriter Nicholas Meyer explains how his seminal 1983 made-for-TV movie “The Day After” was viewed by 100 million Americans and changed President Ronald Reagan’s mind on nuclear weapons. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Lewis Gordon, professor and head of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Connecticut, offers his insights on Rev. Jackson lying in state in South Carolina, the State of the Union and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

U.S. Rep Al Green (D-TX) talks about being ejected from the State of The Union - again - this time for holding up the protest sign 'Black People Aren't Apes' during the address. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Virginia Kase Solomón, president and CEO of Common Cause, gives her take on President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, the state of our democracy and where we go from here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .