Tavis Smiley

Our tribute to Jane Goodall, the world-renowned scientist who passed away Wednesday at the age of 91, features her 2017 conversation with Tavis Smiley about the documentary “Jane” and her remarkable life and career. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Soul singer and songwriter Matthew Grant joins Tavis in studio for a career conversation about turning pain into power, love, his music and much more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Shark Tank winner, CEO of Roq Innovation, and host of "Entrepreneuring with Raquel Graham" on KBLA Talk 1580AM, Raquel joins Tavis in studio as a new contributor to talk about all things related to Black entrepreneurship and small business development. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Retired United States Army Major General Dana Pittard gives his expert analysis about the consequences of Trump calling for the military to use U.S. cities as training grounds and to defend the U.S. from the "war from within." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

John Fugelsang, actor, comedian, political commentator, and host of the Sirius XM radio show "Tell Me Everything", goes inside his New York Times bestseller, "Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person’s Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds". Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Joseph Viteritti, Hunter College professor and former senior advisor to the Chancellor of the New York City public schools, previews his new text, “Radical Dreamers: Race, Choice, and the Failure of American Education”. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Paul Rieckhoff, host of the "Independent Americans" podcast and founder of Independent Veterans of America and Righteous Media, Inc., gives his assessment about the implications of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's dangerous rhetoric for the historic military leadership only meeting.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Torie Bosch, First Opinion editor and podcast host for STAT, and STAT D.C. reporter Chelsea Cirruzzo, explain what it’s like to cover an HHS Secretary like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and go inside the latest headlines impacting our health. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Andrew Bates, former Biden administration insider, gives us his take on “107 Days”, the controversial new book by former Vice President Kamala Harris; the Jake Tapper-Alex Thompson book “Original Sin”; and the top political stories of the week. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Actor Quentin Plair, best known for “Welcome to Chippendales” and “Tiny Little Things”, previews his latest role as Coach Byrd in the highly anticipated new series “Chad Powers”, released today on Hulu. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Robin Campbell and Jimmy Brown, two founding members of the iconic British band UB40, preview their current U.S. tour and reflect on their 47-year run. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Mike Silver, author of the new book, "When in Doubt, Stop the Bout: A Revolutionary Approach to Boxing Safety and Reform", is back with celebrity boxing trainer Terry Claybon for another rousing discussion on The Sweet Science. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Dr. Terence Lester, founder and executive director of Love Beyond Walls, goes inside his new text, “From Dropout to Doctorate: Breaking the Chains of Educational Injustice”. 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 talks about the life and legacy of the revolutionary Black Liberation Army leader and thinker, Assata Shakur, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Connie Rice, famed civil rights attorney and co-founder of the Urban Peace Institute, gives her take about Trump's political retribution, the CBC 's information war and other trending political topics.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Actor and comedian Jacquis Neal, host of the new program “Crowd Control” on Dropout TV and the live experience “Comedian Clash”, gives us his take on the momentous week for comedy and free speech. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Tish Taylor, program director for Concerned Citizens of St. John and resident of Cancer Alley in Louisiana, explains how the Trump administration is creating a toxic situation for more than 20 environmental justice projects. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Paul Osadebe and Palmer Heenan, two civil rights attorneys from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and members of AFGE local 476, reveal why they are blowing the whistle on the Trump administration’s attack on America’s fair housing laws. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Jesse Jackson Jr. Joins Tavis Smiley. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Jim Wallis, founding director of the Georgetown University Center on Faith and Justice and author of "The False White Gospel" now out in paperback, reflects on the legacy of Nazi Germany's Confessing Church in the context of MAGA's embrace of Christianity.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

State Rep. Justin Pearson (D-TN) is back with an update on if or when President Donald Trump will deploy National Guard troops to the streets of Memphis. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Abdul El-Sayed, a U.S. Senate candidate dubbed “Michigan Mamdani” and host of the podcast “America Dissected”, talks about his historic campaign and what it’s like to run as a progressive Democrat in this moment. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Marion Orr, Brown University public policy professor, goes inside his new book, “House of Diggs: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Consequential Black Congressman”. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Dr. Michael Lomax, president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund, joins Tavis in studio with details on the $70 million gift by Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott and their $1 billion capital campaign.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Maya Wiley, president and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, is back to shed light on the new attack on America’s fair housing laws, the high price of criticizing hate in America and trending political topics.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .