Tavis Smiley

Obie Award-winning actress Adrianna Mitchell is On the Come Up, now starring opposite Tracy Morgan in the new comedy series “Crutch”, which premiered on Paramount+. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Ashley D. Farmer, UT Austin History and African Studies professor, shares her brand-new book, “Queen Mother: Black Nationalism, Reparations, and the Untold Story of Audley Moore”. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Political analyst Galen Druke is back with his take on today’s elections and what it could all mean for the 2026 midterms and the 2028 horse race. 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 with a final push for California’s one and only ballot item this year - Proposition 50, which seeks to balance out Republican-led gerrymandering in states like Texas. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Joel Berg, CEO of Hunger Free America and author of the book "America, We Need to Talk: a Self Help Book for the Nation", explains why President Donald Trump is allowing food stamp funding to run out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Cleveland, Ohio Mayor Justin Bibb makes his final re-election push for Tuesday’s election as the incumbent frontrunner and explains what it has been like to be a big-city Black mayor in the era of President Donald Trump. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

In light of Election Day, Dr. Cornel West, scholar, leading public intellectual, author, and special contributor, shares his analysis about congressional, gubernatorial and mayoral resistance against Trumpism and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Amanda K. Edwards, a leading candidate for Texas’ storied 18th Congressional District, talks about how her campaign fits into the national redistricting fight and government shutdown. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

St. Paul, Minn. Mayor Melvin Carter takes us inside his re-election campaign and the pitfalls of being a Black, progressive, pro-reparations leader in these times. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Mississippi Native and comedian Jay Jurden is On The Come Up and shares his debut comedy special “Yes Ma’am” now on Hulu, his recent appearance on “The Tonight Show”, and his current Nothing Special Tour. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Legendary author Walter Mosley is back with Killer Mike to take us inside his newest novel, “Gray Dawn: An Easy Rawlins Mystery”, and inside the writer’s room of the new FX series, “The Lowdown”, where he was a contributing writer. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

The Chair of the Department of Africana Studies at California State University Long Beach, Dr. Maulana Karenga, talks about the fate of Black History as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Nguzo Saba (The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa), The African American Cultural Center and his long standing social and cultural justice group, Organization Us. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.s...

Political activist Rashad Robinson is back to talk about the shutdown, election day, and his new newsletter, “How We Win”. 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 insights about the Democrats allegations that Trump and the GOP are "weaponizing hunger" for political gain and more.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Everett B. Kelley, president of the American Federation of Government Employees, explains why AFGE is calling on Congress to end the shutdown without health care measures sought by Democratic lawmakers.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Deroy Murdock, Fox News commentator, American Spectator contributing editor, and Daily Signal columnist, is back with his take on the New York City mayor’s race, the government shutdown, and Spike Lee’s latest joint. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

CNN anchor Abby Phillip, author of “A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power”, updates us on the government shutdown and the top political stories of the day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Actress Vanessa Bell Calloway joins Tavis in studio with a preview of the new season of “The Vince Staples Show” on Netflix, an update on the sequel to “One of Them Days”, and the behind-the-scenes story of her memorable role in “Coming To America”. 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 thoughts about the lack of investment into Black media by Democrats, the politics of ending SNAP benefits and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Award-winning Climate DisruptHER, children's book author and founder of Girl Plus Environment, Diamond Spratling, shares how she's working to increase Black women's participation in the clean energy sector, in spite of Trump's federal cuts. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Edward Ahmed Mitchell, National Deputy Director of the Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), is back with an update on the Trump administration's abduction - and possible deportation - of British commentator Sami Hamdi in middle of his U.S. speaking tour. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Political scientist, associate professor at Fordham University and author Christina Greer gives her analysis about the NYC Mayoral race and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Director of Clinical Cancer Genetics and Global Health at The University of Chicago Medicine, Dr. Funmi Olopade, updates us about the latest research in targeting "sleeper cells" and how AI is helping doctors to detect problems sooner rather than later. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/suppor...

U.S. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) talks about her gubernatorial campaign for the state of New Jersey. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Political strategist and founder of Watering Hole Media, Ashley Allison, discusses her recent acquisition of the news and culture site, The Root, and the future of Black media. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .