Tavis Smiley

Comedian and actress X Mayo previews her role in the new eight-part miniseries, “Wonder Man,” being hailed as Disney+’s best Marvel series yet. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Christian Menefee, former Harris County Attorney, lays out his chances of filling the 18th congressional district seat left vacant after the passing of Sylvester Turner.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Amanda Edwards, former Houston City Council member, returns with an update on her special runoff election for Texas’ 18th Congressional District this weekend. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Associate professor and founding director of the Race, Politics, and Policy Center at George Mason University, Dr. Michael K. Fauntroy, shares his take on trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Matthew Delmont, renowned Dartmouth professor and scholar, discusses his latest book, "Until the Last Gun Is Silent: A Story of Patriotism, the Vietnam War, and the Fight to Save America's Soul." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

ReShonda Tate, bestselling author and award-winning journalist, talks about her latest book, “With Love from Harlem: A Novel of Hazel Scott” about the groundbreaking jazz and classical music artist. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Katrina Vanden Heuvel, editor and publisher of The Nation magazine, gives her take on the ICE debate at the White House and the populist issue that has Rep. Ro Khanna and Steve Bannon on the same side. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Beronda L. Montgomery, a scientist and current Radcliffe Fellow at Harvard University, discusses her new book, “When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Ainissa Ramirez, materials scientist, science communicator and author of the forthcoming book "North, South, East and Gladys West: How A Mathematician Shaped GPS," is back to honor the legacy of the groundbreaking Black mathematician who helped create GPS and passed away this month.  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, gives his analysis about U.S. domestic, foreign policies and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Shermichael Singleton, conservative CNN contributor and co-founder of We The Free TV streaming network, discusses about trending political topics.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Howard Bryant, author and ESPN journalist, discusses his new book, “Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Attorneys, political commentators and social media influencers, A.B. Burns-Tucker a.k.a. iamlegallyhype and Elizabeth Booker Houston, share their insights on the Supreme Court case involving Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Brandon Terry, Harvard University sociology professor and co-director of the Institute on Policing, Incarceration, and Public Safety, takes us inside his latest text, “Shattered Dreams, Infinite Hope: A Tragic Vision of the Civil Rights Movement.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Donnell A. McLachlan, best known as “donnellwrites” on TikTok, discusses his 45-minute tokumentary “The Great American Game” and explains why his unapologetically Black videos are drawing millions of views. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

One of the world's most renowned motivational speakers and leading authorities of achievement, Les Brown, offers guidance on living a life of impact that is AI-proof. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Toni Preckwinkle, longtime president of the Cook County Board, shares details of a new juvenile justice program that keeps young offenders accused of serious crimes in school instead of detention. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Mychal Denzel Smith, contributor to The Intercept and author of the award-winning book “Stakes Is High: Life After the American Dream,” asks: If “Abolish ICE” is more popular than ever, why aren’t establishment Democrats seizing this moment? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Dr. Kaye Wise Whitehead, founding director of the Karson Institute for Race, Peace & Social Justice at Loyola University Maryland and president of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, discusses the future of civil rights, the 100th anniversary of Black History Month and trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas...

Bay Area writer and director Jas Summers discusses his latest film, “STAY,” which is nominated for two NAACP Image Awards, and what’s next for the future of Black creatives in Hollywood. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Former law enforcement officer and Army veteran Slade Douglas joins Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey in the studio to tell the story of his police brutality lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles and the LAPD, which recently awarded him $6.8 million. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal, the department’s first elected Black woman, reflects on her viral comments about law enforcement in the Trump era and ICE. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Christopher Sebastian Parker, author, professor and founder of BlackInsight Research, and Terrance Woodbury, founder, partner and CEO of HIT Strategies, share their insights on Trump’s first-year performance and the latest public opinion research on how Black America is faring under the polarizing administration.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6...

Jonathan Collins, co-director of the Politics and Education program at Teachers College, Columbia University, and Richard Fowler, a Fox News contributor and journalism professor at Georgetown University, give their takes on Trump’s first year of his second term and other trending political topics with guest host Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co...

Karim Diané, who plays Klingon cadet Jay-Den Kraag in the new series “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,” explains what it is like to be part of a franchise once championed by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .