Tavis Smiley

Former Senior Campaign Advisor to Biden and Harris and social impact strategist Alencia Johnson discusses her new book, "Flip The Tables: The Everyday Disruptor's Guide to Finding Courage and Making Change," and what we can do less of to get more out of life. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:36:25

Dr. Robert Drummond joins Tavis Smiley

Physician scientist Dr. Robert Drummond talks about why this is the "worst flu season in 15 years" as he discusses trends, symptoms, and how to stay safe. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:14:59

Mustafa Santiago Ali joins Tavis Smiley

Executive Vice President of the National Wildlife Federation and civil rights advocate Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali talks about the hypocrisy of Republicans in funding climate programs and the assassination of Malcolm X, 60 years later. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:21:27

Michael Hiltzik joins Tavis Smiley

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, foreign correspondent, and columnist Michael Hiltzik talks about his newest book, “Golden State: The Making of California History,” as well as trending political stories. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:37:47

Yassir Lester

Comedian, actor, and writer Yassir Lester joins Tavis in studio to talk about his latest film The Gutter and how his Black and Palestinian roots inspire his sense of humor and his politics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:36:51

John-Miles Lewis and Michael Collins

Tavis celebrates what would have been the 85th birthday of longtime civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis with his son, John-Miles Lewis, and former Chief of Staff Michael Collins, who is now Chair of the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:34:40

Ruth Buffalo

Indigenous activist Ruth Buffalo (Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation) takes us inside the emotional homecoming of longtime political prisoner Leonard Peltier. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:17:13

Kaye Wise Whitehead

Founding Executive Director of the Karson Institute for Race, Peace and Social Justice, Dr. Kaye Wise Whitehead previews their Black History Month celebration as they commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act and gives her analysis of trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:22:21

Antonique Smith

Actress and singer Antonique Smith talks about her Grammy nominated rendition of the classic climate action anthem Love Song to the Earth and why we all should have a deep commitment to climate change activism. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:16:30

LaDoris H. Cordell

Author and retired Superior Court Judge LaDoris Cordell shares her thoughts about Elon Musk’s efforts to gain access to sensitive and personal data, and she opines on Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s recent comments about presidential power and the role of the Supreme Court Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:21:05

John “Divine G” Whitfield

Entrepreneur and prison reform advocate John “Divine G” Whitfield, the real-life person behind Coleman Domingo’s Oscar-nominated performance in the film Sing Sing, shares his journey and how he continues to fight for those wrongfully convicted. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:16:25

Rita Omokha

Professor and author Rita Omokha takes us inside her new book, Resist: How a Century of Young Black Activists Shaped America. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:21:26

Robert Kuttner

Robert Kuttner, co-editor of The American Prospect, unpacks his recent piece about fellow citizens freely choosing dictatorship and trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:17:56

Christopher S. Parker