Tavis Smiley

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Grammy-nominated singer, record producer, and founder of the legendary R&B group Club Nouveau, Jay King, talks to Tavis about the multifaceted funk frontman and visionary musician Sly Stone, who passed away Monday at age 82. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

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Adolph Reed, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Pennsylvania, is back with his take on the demise of the Democrats, the predictable meltdown of the Trump-Musk bromance, and how we bounce back from it all. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Paul Allen Billings, General Manager of our affiliate stations WHBP in Orlando, Florida and WUVS in Muskegon, Michigan, tells us about the ultimate radio promotion - a free trip to Africa for low-income kids! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Leah Boustan, Princeton economics professor and co-author of the text, “Streets of Gold: America's Untold Story of Immigrant Success,” exposes right-wing myths about crime by America’s newest residents. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Barbara McQuade, former U.S. Attorney and author of the New York Times bestselling book “Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America,” tells us how disinformation and violence are part of the same authoritarian playbook. Plus, the latest on Donald Trump deploying the National Guard to LA amid immigration raids. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/t...

John Ridley, Oscar-winning screenwriter and co-host of the “Doc Talk” podcast, reflects on his long career and shares his latest project, a cultural arts center in his hometown of Milwaukee. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Clarence Thomas, former labor union leader, Ryan Coogler’s uncle, and author of the book “Mobilizing In Our Own Name: Million Worker March,” joins Tavis in studio to talk about his extraordinary life and the immense power of his union to affect the global economy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Shermichael Singleton, conservative CNN commentator, talks about MAGA remorse and being co-owner of the Guns Out firearms media company and co-founder of We The Free TV. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Erika Alexander, actor and Economic Justice Advocate, and Saru Jayaraman, President of One Fair Wage, take us inside this week’s launch of a national Living Wage For All campaign. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Ray Richardson, veteran sports journalist and host of the sports show "Out of Bounds" on KBLA Talk 1580, looks at the new generation of Black female tennis stars tearing it up at the French Open this year and the NBA Finals. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Daniel Kyri, best known for playing Darren Ritter on “Chicago Fire,” shares his latest title role in the audio drama “Hamlet,” which has its World Listening Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival this Thursday, and his debut EP. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Charles Blow, former New York Times Opinion columnist, tells us about his Langston Hughes Fellowship at Harvard and why Democrats need to start fighting back. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Actor Mykelti Williamson, producer Kip Konwiser, and director Jon Avnet talk about their inspiring sports drama "The Last Rodeo" and how they are telling meaningful stories. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Elizabeth Wilkins, president and CEO of the Roosevelt Institute (and daughter of the legendary Roger Wilkins), reveals how a possible recession will impact Black America and shares how the progressive legacy of FDR and Eleanor can help shape the Democratic Party in the future. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Ryan Grim, co-founder of Drop Site and co-host of “Counter Points,” is back to connect the dots between Andrew Cuomo, the front-runner in the New York City mayor’s race, and supporters of the Netanyahu regime in Israel. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols talks about the creation of The Greenwood Trust, a $105 million reparations package, as the city addresses the systemic impact of the 1921 atrocity. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Erik G. Wexler, President and CEO of Providence, talks about the "polycrisis" facing America's health care system and how we can chart a new path to health equity. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Debbie J. Goldman, former research director and telecommunications policy director with the Communications Workers of America, talks about her new book "Disconnected: Call Center Workers Fight For Good Jobs In The Digital Age" and why we can't overlook the struggle of service workers in this critical time of change. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley-...

Andrew Goldberg and Eric Ward go inside their new documentary “White With Fear," which exposes the decades-long war by the conservative political machine to amass power, exploit Black people, and stoke narratives of white victimization. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Former New York Governor David Paterson (D-NY) talks politics with Tavis, including this month's primary for New York City mayor. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

The founder of Kwanzaa and chair of the Department of Africana Studies at California State University Long Beach, Dr. Maulana Karenga talks about socio-political issues and his forthcoming book, "The Liberation Ethics of Hajj Malcolm: Critical Consciousness, Moral Grounding and Transformative Struggle." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/supp...

Award-winning journalist, documentarian, and CEO of Soledad O'Brien Productions, Soledad O'Brien talks about her public affairs show "Matter Of Fact," her work, and why story telling is crucial for this moment. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .