KBLA Talk 1580

Tavis Smiley

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"Tavis Smiley" is the flagship program for KBLA, America's newest progressive radio network and LA's first Black-owned talk station. Broadcast live across southern California on 1580AM and around the world on KBLA1580.com and TuneIn, this podcast presents the best of Tavis Smiley's conversations with activists, influencers, thought leaders, and cultural vanguards. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

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KBLA Talk 1580

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Dylan Rodríguez joins Tavis Smiley 21.05.2026

Dylan Rodríguez, UC Riverside professor and co-director of the Center for Ideas and Society, shares his analysis about the Senate vote to force President Trump to end the Iran war and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Mayor Karen Bass joins Tavis Smiley 20.05.2026

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Dr. Robert Drummond joins Tavis Smiley 20.05.2026

Physician-scientist Dr. Robert Drummond talks about the latest on the hantavirus and how the controversial conversation about the credentials of Cheyenne Bryant is a lesson for Black professionals. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Bishop William J. Barber II joins Tavis Smiley 20.05.2026

President and senior lecturer of Repairers of the Breach and Moral Mondays, Bishop William J. Barber II reflects on their rally outside the White House yesterday and their challenge to distorted theology that justifies war and policy violence. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Galen Druke joins Tavis Smiley 20.05.2026

Galen Druke, host of the nonpartisan podcast GD Politics, breaks down the numbers behind Trump’s new low approval ratings and his expectations for today’s primaries. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

John Wood Jr. joins Tavis Smiley 20.05.2026

National ambassador for Braver Angels, leading figure in the American depolarization movement, and host of The Reconstruction Project on KBLA Talk 1580, John Wood joins Tavis in studio to talk about how neutral maps could empower Black voters, the future of the Black GOP, and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410...

Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey Joins Tavis Smiley 19.05.2026

White House correspondent Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey talks about how the governor of South Carolina has called for a special session for redistricting, hoping to eliminate the seat held by Congressman James Clyburn before the midterms, and how the Democrats’ redistricting push in Virginia dies at the Supreme Court. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6...

Congressman James Clyburn joins Tavis Smiley 19.05.2026

Tavis has a one-on-one special midterm election year conversation with trailblazer and veteran lawmaker Congressman James Clyburn of South Carolina about the future of voting rights, his reelection campaign, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Michael Meltsner joins Tavis Smiley 19.05.2026

Attorney for Muhammad Ali, the first assistant counsel to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, and author of Mosaic: Who Paid for the Bullet?, Michael Meltsner shares his take on the role of the judiciary in the struggle for civil and political rights. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Dr. Cornel West joins Tavis Smiley 19.05.2026

Author, scholar, leading public intellectual, and special contributor, Dr. Cornel West offers his analysis about the dismantling of Black political power and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Leigh Ann Caldwell joins Tavis Smiley 19.05.2026

Emmy Award-winning political journalist and chief Washington correspondent for Puck, Leigh Ann Caldwell talks about trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Terrell J. Starr joins Tavis Smiley 15.05.2026

Black foreign policy journalist and correspondent Terrell J. Starr talks about his wartime coverage of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and what he sees as America’s standing in a changing geopolitical world. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Former Wisconsin Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes joins Tavis Smiley 15.05.2026

Former Wisconsin Lt. Governor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mandela Barnes discusses how he plans to make history as the first Black Wisconsin governor while navigating a shifted political and economic landscape in the Badger State. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Dr. Anahita Dua joins Tavis Smiley 15.05.2026

Dr. Anahita Dua, founder and chair of Healthcare for Action, gives her take on President Trump’s cognitive state, as Democrats call for testing, and the latest about Medicaid fraud. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Dr. Cornel West joins Tavis Smiley 15.05.2026

Author, scholar, leading public intellectual, and special contributor, Dr. Cornel West offers his analysis about politics, social justice, human rights, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Leonard Pitts Jr. joins Tavis Smiley 15.05.2026

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and director of The Center for Urban Journalism at Morgan State University, Leonard Pitts Jr. talks about the fourth anniversary of the Buffalo mass shooting, white people’s blindness, and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Kesha Ealy & Marcus S. Mason joins Tavis Smiley 14.05.2026

Renowned gospel vocalist and musical playwright Kesha Ealy and composer and co-writer Marcus S. Mason talk about the live audience recording of their new production, Experiencing The Dream: MLK The Musical, based on the love story of Dr. King and Coretta Scott King. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Ashley Etienne joins Tavis Smiley 14.05.2026

Ashley Etienne, former Communications Director for Vice President Kamala Harris, has breaking news about the Democratic National Committee's long-awaited autopsy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Ruben Navarrette joins Tavis Smiley 14.05.2026

Nationally syndicated columnist for Creators Syndicate and writer of the Navarrette Nation on Substack, Ruben Navarrette shares his analysis about California’s “lackluster” governor’s race and how the Supreme Court has flunked history and common sense. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Steve Hilton joins Tavis Smiley 14.05.2026

Republican California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joins Tavis in studio to discuss his platform for governor and why he thinks it’s time for the Democratic stronghold to shift its allegiance. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Connie Rice joins Tavis Smiley 14.05.2026

Connie Rice, civil rights attorney and co-founder of the Urban Peace Institute, gives her take on the Democrats’ latest midterm message, Trump’s “election integrity army,” and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Joy-Ann Reid joins Guest Host Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey 13.05.2026

Former MSNBC political analyst, award-winning journalist, and bestselling author Joy-Ann Reid shares her thoughts on the redistricting fight, the state of the Democratic Party, and what’s next for Black America, socially and politically. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Tiffany L. Warren joins Guest Host Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey 13.05.2026

Bestselling author and screenwriter Tiffany L. Warren gives us a sneak peek into her new Black romance text, A Harlem Wedding: A Novel, and discusses why Black love is still a story worth telling. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Dr. Robin Smith joins Guest Host Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey 4 13.05.2026

Licensed psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Robin Smith talks about the mental health challenges of racism, identity politics, and more facing Black America as our political power is eroded, along with other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Jeannie Jacobs joins Guest Host Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey 12.05.2026

Former OB-GYN and now lifestyle and culinary enthusiast Jeannie Jacobs talks about her big pivot from medicine and her new cookbook, Welcom3e To My Table.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

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