Tavis Smiley

Award-winning director, writer, and founder of Luminant Media, Brian Knappenberger joins Tavis in studio to discuss his latest project, The American Experiment, the new five-part Netflix docuseries executive produced by Tom Hanks exploring the origins and future of American democracy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Author, scholar, leading public intellectual, and special contributor Dr. Cornel West shares his insights on Supreme Court rulings impacting Black Americans, democracy, and more.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Editor and publisher of The Nation, Katrina vanden Heuvel shares her analysis on today’s biggest political headlines. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Acclaimed worship leader, singer-songwriter, producer, and author Anthony Evans joins rising artist Kaleb Carson to discuss their No. 1 Billboard Gospel Airplay single, You’re Not Finished, and why its message of hope, perseverance, and faith has resonated so deeply with listeners. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Charles Ogletree Jr. Professor of Law and faculty director of Harvard’s Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice, Guy-Uriel Charles shares his thoughts on the Supreme Court case Arkansas United v. Griffin, which allowed a ruling ending protections for minority voters in seven states. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Attorney, historian, and award-winning author of Threshold to Valley Forge: The Six Days of the Gulph Mills Encampment, Sheilah Vance discusses what America should consider—and how it should tell its story—as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Founder and Executive Director of FirstRepair in Evanston, Robin Rue Simmons provides an update on the latest setback to the reparations movement after the Department of Justice blocked reparations for Black Americans whose ancestors suffered housing discrimination. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

White House Correspondent and KBLA Talk 1580 host Dr. Nii Quartelai-Quartey gives an update about Trump cancelling a signing event for a bipartisan housing bill, in lieu of pushing his proposed elections bill, the SAVE America Act, which would require voters to show proof of citizenship and a photo ID to cast a ballot for federal elections.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker...

Congressman Jamie Raskin speaking to Tavis about breaking news, the war powers resolution, democracy summer and more.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Buffalo, New York activist, democratic socialist, and RootsAction senior strategist India Walton returns to discuss trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Jessie Jackson Jr. talks modern politics and what happens when mistakes can't be forgiven.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Can we as a people trust white liberals like Graham Platner, especially after he was previously found with a clan tattoo. Bernie Sanders has begun to support him, does that a sign of safety or is Bernie compromised.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Business editor at Fortune magazine and journalist Nick Lichtenberg discusses the national debt's 20-year deadline, baby boomers' spending, the impact of AI on journalism, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Attorney and Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Alabama Everett Wess discusses his campaign and how he plans to rebuild Black voting power in the Heart of Dixie. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Nationally syndicated columnist for Creators Syndicate and writer of the Navarrette Nation Substack, Ruben Navarrette explains why he believes the GOP has become a party of victims, conspiracy theorists, and losers, while sharing his analysis on the primaries and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Prominent psychiatrist, depression and bipolar disorder researcher, and author Dr. Nassir Ghaemi joins Tavis in studio to discuss his new book, Soul On Fire: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Psychology of Nonviolence. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates discusses her trip to Rome with a delegation led by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to meet the American pope, the upcoming Summer Organizing Institute, and honoring workers' rights champion Bea Lumpkin. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Author, scholar, leading public intellectual, and special contributor Dr. Cornel West offers his insights about the future of democracy amid injustice, disparity, and hopelessness. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Social justice strategist, host of the monthly digital series Freedom Table, creator of the How We Win newsletter, and author Rashad Robinson explains why "the 250th is bait and Juneteenth is the opening," while also analyzing trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist Chance The Rapper joins Tavis in studio to discuss his upcoming Juneteenth Hollywood Bowl concert, the 10-year anniversary of his classic mixtape Coloring Book, and his illustrious career. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Two-time Nevada Attorney General and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Aaron Ford discusses his primary win and being on the brink of making history as Nevada’s first Black governor. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

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

Lifelong birder, Emmy Award-winning host of National Geographic’s Extraordinary Birder, and New York Times bestselling author Christian Cooper reflects on a bird that may be the ultimate symbol of Black people’s triumph over the evils of slavery, just in time for Juneteenth. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

Attorney, political commentator, and social media influencer A.B. Burns-Tucker discusses trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .

David Sirota, founder and editor-in-chief of the investigative news outlet The Lever, is back to explain why the oligarchs aren't reading the room - and why MMA tycoon Dana White is targeting the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .