Tavis Smiley

Professor, culture critic, noted writer, and editor Roxane Gay joins Tavis to talk about her new anthology, "The Portable Feminist Reader," her award-winning comic book series "Black Panther: World of Wakanda," and her new ownership of the literary magazine, The Rumpus. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:37:58

Donald Webber Jr. joins Tavis Smiley

Actor Donald Webber Jr. celebrates his current Broadway role in the seminal drama Glengarry Glen Ross as well as his turn in Severance, the most-watched show ever on Apple TV +. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:18:12

Joe Trippi joins Tavis Smiley

Legendary political strategist, Joe Trippi, shares his advice for Democrats, progressives, and anyone else who wants to save American-style democracy from Trump 2.0. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:36:18

Preston Cherry joins Tavis Smiley

Dr. Preston Cherry, Founder of Concurrent Wealth and author of "Wealth in the Key of Life: Finding Your Financial Harmony," shares his tips for tax season and ways you can mitigate inflation and other risks in this roller coaster economy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:19:41

Uzo Aduba joins Tavis Smiley

Actress and author Uzo Aduba talks about her path to stardom, her new book “THE ROAD IS GOOD: How A Mother’s Strength Became a Daughter’s Purpose,” and her new hit Netflix series, “The Residence.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:39:25

William Jeynes joins Tavis Smiley

Education professor at Cal State Long Beach, Dr. William Jeynes, talks about President Donald Trump’s gutting of the U.S. Department of Education and what it means for students of color. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:19:56

Nekima Levy Armstrong joins Tavis Smiley

Renowned civil rights attorney and founder of the Racial Justice Network, Nekima Levy Armstrong, discusses Minnesota’s pushback on Trump’s DEI purge in schools and the latest decisions from the Supreme Court. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:21:37

Butch Ware joins Tavis Smiley

Dr. Butch Ware, Green Party gubernatorial candidate for California, talks about his statewide campaign and trending political news. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:40:14

Skye P. Marshall joins Tavis Smiley

Actress Skye P. Marshall shares her journey from high school prom queen and the U.S. Air Force to her starring role in the hit CBS reboot of Matlock. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:17:15

Curtis “Fitz” Williams joins Tavis Smiley

Kool and The Gang Keyboardist and Musical Director Curtis Williams joins Tavis in studio to discuss “Jazz in Paris,” a posthumous jazz project from Kool & The Gang’s co-founder George Brown, and the upcoming one-night-only performance of his friends and collaborators. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:20:31

Stephen Apkon joins Tavis Smiley

Filmmaker and social entrepreneur Stephen Apkon talks about his new documentary “There Is Another Way,” and his work of supporting Israelis and Palestinians coming together in the midst of warfare and uncertainty. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:17:17

John Lechner joins Tavis Smiley

Journalist, independent researcher, and author John Lechner, talks about his new book “Death Is Our Business: Russian Mercenaries and the New Era of Private Warfare,” and how the partnership between private military companies and government can lead to the end of civil liberties. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:22:20

Rebecca Schoenkopf joins Tavis Smiley

Rebecca Schoenkopf, the latest owner, publisher, and “Editrix” of the political blog Wonkette, gives her always-fun take on the serious political stories of the day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:38:38

Otis Moss III joins Tavis Smiley

Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Otis Moss III warns us about far-right thinker Curtis Yarvin and the consequences of his anti-democratic philosophy on this administration and the American people. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:40:55

Michael Joseph Gross joins Tavis Smiley

Journalist and author Michael Joseph Gross talks about his new text "Stronger: The Untold Story of Muscle in Our Lives" and why the muscle is a vital and inextricable partner of the soul. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:38:52

Renée Graham joins Tavis Smiley

Boston Globe associate editor and columnist Renée Graham is back with her take on the "very American Fascism" of Trump, the power of one voice, and other trending political stories. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:16:58

Sen. Andy Kim joins Tavis Smiley