Tavis Smiley

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 .

Dr. Cornel West, scholar, leading public intellectual, author, and special contributor, gives his analysis about Steve Bannon's assertion that Trump will be president for a third term and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Award-winning journalist, Oscar-nominated writer and creator of The Lever podcast, David Sirota, talks about his new text "Master Plan: The Hidden Plot To Legalize Corruption In America" and trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Nzinga Imani comes in studio to talk about the highly anticipated fourth season of the television series “Zatima” and her work as a trailblazing plus-sized model. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Valarie Pettiford and Lisa Raye McCoy from the hit BET+ series, “Carl Weber's The Family Business,” join Tavis in studio to preview the new season, which premieres today. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Actor Sean Patrick Thomas, who plays Polarity in the satirical superhero series “GEN V” on Amazon Prime, joins us in studio to preview the final chapter of the show's second season and reflect on his “Barbershop” triology role as Jimmy James. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Diane Ravitch, former U.S. Assistant Education Secretary shares her latest book, “An Education: How I Changed My Mind About Schools and Almost Everything Else”. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Lisa Graves, executive director of True North Research and co-host of the podcast “Legal AF” takes us inside her hot new book, “Without Precedent How Chief Justice Roberts and His Accomplices Rewrote the Constitution and Dismantled Our Rights”. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Alain Stephens, an investigative reporter for the Intercept, two-branch military vet, and former law enforcement officer, explains why the right “desperately” wants Charlie Kirk to become their MLK. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .