Tavis Smiley

Tavis celebrates the music of James Brown with his former bandleader and trombonist Fred Wesley and vocalist Martha High, who are playing a pair of shows in Oakland this week with their bands the New JBs and the Funky Divas. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:15:32

Clifton Davis Joins Tavis Smiley

Clifton Davis talks about his newest role as Senator Vernon Dupree in the all new predominately Black CBS daytime drama "Beyond The Gates," and his memories of working with the legendary Sherman Hemsley and the great Jester Hairston. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:22:03

U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan Joins Tavis Smiley

Progressive Wisconsin Congressman Mark Pocan, an advocate of reducing U.S. defense spending, responds to the cuts proposed by the Trump administration, James Carville and his introduction of the Elon Musk Act. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:16:23

Gen. Dana Pittard Joins Tavis Smiley

Gen. Dana Pittard (ret.) gives his take on President Donald Trump's firing of Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman, Gen. CQ Brown Jr., and his attempt to purge the Pentagon of diversity, equity, and/or inclusion. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:21:04

Matt Duss Joins Tavis Smiley

Former foreign policy advisor to Sen. Bernie Sanders, Matt Duss, lays out his progressive, sustainable vision for America's role on the global stage and gives his analysis on trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:33:01

David Alan Grier jons Tavis Smiley

2/27/2025

Iconic comedian and actor David Alan Grier joins Tavis in studio to talk about his new NBC hit show, “St. Denis Medical,” and reflects on the cultural impact of “In Living Color,” now approaching its 35th anniversary Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:38:40

Ricky Riccardi joins Tavis Smiley

2/27/2025

Two-time Grammy winner and Director of Research Collections of the Louis Armstrong House Museum, Ricky Riccardi, talks about his new book Stomp Off, Let’s Go: The Early Years of Louis Armstrong, as he takes us inside the world of Satchmo. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:38:05

Connie Rice joins Tavis Smiley

2/27/2025

Noted civil rights attorney and leading public intellectual Connie Rice on trending political news. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:41:41

Alencia Johnson joins 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