Tavis Smiley

Nation magazine publisher Katrina vanden Heuvel is back to talk about the future of progressive politics, global Trumpism and why she agrees that an “oligarchy” is shaping today’s Democracy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:37:12

Lela Rochon joins Tavis Smiley

Actress Lela Rochon joins Tavis in studio to tell us about her new BET+ series The Family Business: New Orleans. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:13:55

Gevin Reynolds joins Tavis Smiley

Gevin Reynolds, former speechwriter for Vice President Kamala Harris, talks about Trump’s misuse of MLK’s words and what’s next for the DNC. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:17:29

Illinois AG. Kwame Raoul joins Tavis Smiley

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul talks about his lawsuit challenging President Trump’s executive orders ending birthright citizenship and the deportation plan taking place in Chicago. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:22:20

Rabbi Stephen B. Jacobs joins Tavis Smiley

Civil rights leaders and interfaith advocate Rabbi Stephen B. Jacobs shares his thoughts about antisemitism, Elon Musk’s controversial salute, the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:22:00

Wren T. Brown joins Tavis Smiley

Actor, Producing Artistic Director and Co-Founder of The Ebony Repertory Theatre, Wren T. Brown, talks about his new book “The Family Business: Four Generations of One Black Family’s Artistic Odyssey,” and the importance of preserving family history when building a generational legacy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:37:30

Bill Fletcher Jr. joins Tavis Smiley

Bill Fletcher Jr, former president of TransAfrica Forum, joins Tavis to discuss how democratic socialists plan to fightback during the new Trump Administration. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:17:27

Dr. Julius Garvey and Justin Hansford

Dr. Julius Garvey, the son of Marcus Garvey, and Howard University Law Professor Justin Hansford are back to celebrate the success of their decades-long fight for clemency and exoneration of freedom fighter and Pan Africanist visionary. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:22:02

Ruben Navarrette Jr. joins Tavis Smiley

Syndicated columnist Ruben Navarette Jr. talks about the historical implications and political consequences of Trump’s immigration policy, as the new president starts deportation in Chicago Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:33:45

Ben Crump joins Tavis Smiley

Renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump talks about filing the first wrongful death lawsuit for wildfire victims against utility giant, Southern California Edison, for its role in the fires that claimed the life of Altadena resident Evelyn McClendon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:23:00

Pastor Tony Lowden joins Tavis Smiley

1/20/2025

Pastor Tony Lowden joins Tavis Smiley Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:17:51

Martin Luther King III joins Tavis Smiley

1/20/2025

Martin Luther King III joins Tavis on the holiday honoring his father for a frank conversation about where we go from here. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:21:40

LaRussell joins Tavis Smiley

Vallejo born Rapper and entrepreneur LaRussell joins Tavis in studio to highlight his music and explain how he’s working with his one million Instagram followers to support independent Hip-Hop artists. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:39:05

Laura Edelson joins Tavis Smiley

Tech whistleblower and computer scientist Laura Edelson shares her take on the impending ban of TikTok, the death of truth on Meta, and the future of social networking. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:41:27

Deroy Murdock joins Tavis Smiley

Conservative commentator and columnist Deroy Murdock previews the Inauguration Ceremony that he plans to attend, and shares how he believes Black America will fare for the next four years under Trump 2.0. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:18:14

Dominique DiPrima joins Tavis Smiley