Tavis Smiley
News & Politics Podcasts
"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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
"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.
Twitter:
@kbla1580
Language:
English
Contact:
323-290-4690
Website:
https://kbla1580.com/
Episodes
Richard Fowler joins Tavis Smiley
11/3/2024
Fox News contributor Richard Fowler talks about Trump’s mass deportation policy and what voters can expect from a second term Trump administration.
Duration:00:17:41
Michael Eric Dyson joins Tavis Smiley
11/3/2024
One of the nation’s most influential and renowned public intellectuals, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, talks about his new book “Represent: The Unfinished Fight for The Vote” and why exercising our right is more consequential now than ever before.
Duration:00:23:41
Dr. Athena Butler joins Tavis Smiley
11/3/2024
Dr. Athena Butler, a religious scholar from the University of Pennsylvania and author of "White Evangelical Racism: The Politics of Morality in America"
Duration:00:41:12
Bishop Leah Daughtry joins Tavis Smiley
10/31/2024
Former CEO of the 2008 and 2016 Democratic National Conventions, Leah Daughtry, talks presidential politics and what's at stake for both religious and secular voters.
Duration:00:36:51
Renee Montgomery joins Tavis Smiley
10/31/2024
Two time WNBA champion and Atlanta Dream co-owner, Renee Montgomery, talks about her feature documentary “A Radical Act: Renee Montgomery” and her inspirational journey from the court to the suites.
Duration:00:16:08
Nathan Thompson joins Tavis Smiley
10/31/2024
Author Nathan Thompson talks about the history of the Chicago Lottery and the impact of The Black Policy Kings of Chicago as the backstory to the new documentary “King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones” executive produced by Quincy Jones and Debbie Allen.
Duration:00:23:39
Ahsaki LaFrance-Chachere joins Tavis Smiley
10/31/2024
November is Native American Heritage Month. Tavis talks to the founder of Ah-Shí Beauty and LMG Records, Ahsaki LaFrance-Chachere, about growing up Native & African American and why owning your story is the key to success.
Duration:00:16:58
Booker T. Washington joins Tavis Smiley
10/31/2024
Real estate developer and founder of Techie Homes, Booker T. Washington, talks about his work developing the first Black-owned micro-home community in the United States and why it will improve the financial lives of its residents.
Duration:00:23:20
Elie Mystal joins Tavis Smiley
10/30/2024
The Nation’s Justice Correspondent, Elie Mystal, talks about the legal issues surrounding the presidential campaign relating to Trump’s election interference case, election denial, Elon Musk and more.
Duration:00:40:45
Stan Lathan joins Tavis Smiley
10/25/2024
Iconic TV and film producer and director Stan Lathan talks about the digital restoration of his 1973 concert documentary "Save The Children" and the importance of the Chicago International Film Festival.
Duration:00:23:36
Jonathan Alter joins Tavis Smiley
10/24/2024
Three-time New York Times bestselling author and Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker Jonathan Alter talks about his new book, "American Reckoning: Inside Trump's Trial - And My Own" and the reckoning that may be coming on Election Day.
Duration:00:32:53
Byron Donalds joins Tavis Smiley
10/24/2024
Self described "Black MAGA patriot" Republican Congressman Byron Donalds of Florida shares his thoughts about the Trump campaign and the presidential election.
Duration:00:07:37
Jessica Washington joins Tavis Smiley
10/23/2024
Jessica Washington, political reporter for The Intercept, talks about the progressive call for an Israeli arms embargo, the real source of the housing crisis, and the latest with the 2024 election.
Duration:00:37:42
Wren T. Brown joins Tavis Smiley
10/23/2024
Actor and Founding Artistic Director of The Ebony Repertory Theatre, Wren T. Brown, talks about the enduring legacy of August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson,” the future of Black Theatre, and his forthcoming book.
Duration:00:16:48
Denzel Washington and Todd Black join Tavis Smiley
10/23/2024
Iconic Actor, Director & Producer Denzel Washington and Producer Todd Black talk about the latest version of August Wilson’s classic play, “The Piano Lesson,” being brought to life on the big and small screen.
Duration:00:23:07
Stephen Fry joins Tavis Smiley
10/21/2024
Acclaimed author, comedian and actor Stephen Fry is back to talk about his new book, “Mythos: The Illustrated Editon,” his movie “Treasure”, climate justice and more.
Duration:00:40:13
Shamar A. Bibbins joins Tavis Smiley
10/21/2024
Shamar A. Bibbins, managing director of Kresge’s Environment Program, joins the climate justice conversation discussing her work and how cities combat and adapt to climate change while advancing racial and economic justice.
Duration:00:18:43
Woody Woodburn joins Tavis Smiley
10/21/2024
National award-winning columnist and author Woody Woodburn talks about his new book “The Butterfly Tree: An Extraordinary Saga of Seven Generations” and why knowing your family history is so important. FYI: there is a character in the book named after Tavis Smiley.
Duration:00:23:10
Secretary Miguel Cardona joins Tavis Smiley
10/21/2024
Tavis conducts a conversation with the Secretary of Education as right-wing political forces are plotting to abolish the department.
Duration:00:16:06
Nina Turner joins Tavis Smiley
10/21/2024
Former Ohio State Senator and senior fellow at The New School Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy, Nina Turner, talks about VP Harris’s FOX News interview, getting Black voters to the polls and trending political news.
Duration:00:23:07