Tavis Smiley

Veteran actor, director, and producer Harry Lennix talks about his role on Broadway in the new play, "Purpose," directed by the two-time Tony Award-winning Phylicia Rashad and the evolution of his 30-year career. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:37:50

Niki Haris Joins Tavis Smiley

Jazz Chanteuse and the famed big voice behind Madonna, the multi-talented Niki Haris joins Tavis in studio to talk about her Special Birthday Concert in L.A. and her thoughts about aging and failing up in show business. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:18:07

Noliwe Rooks Joins Tavis Smiley

The Chair of Africana Studies at Brown University, multi-method scholar and author Noliwe Rooks talks about her latest book "Integrated: How American Schools Failed Black Children" and the attacks on the Department of Education from Brown v. Board of Education skeptics and its impact on Black students. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:22:24

Leah Daughtry Joins Tavis Smiley

The CEO of the 2008 and 2016 Democratic National Conventions, Leah Daughtry, talks deportation, progressivism, and trending political stories. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:38:38

Eddie Levert Joins Tavis Smiley

4/16/2025

The iconic Grammy-winning O'Jays lead singer Eddie Levert joins Tavis in studio to talk about his latest single, "I Wanna Love On You" as well as his long and distinguished career. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:34:54

George Fatheree III Joins Tavis Smiley

4/16/2025

Noted attorney and social impact entrepreneur, George Fatheree III, who represented the family in the historic Bruce’s Beach case, talks about the work of the Black Land Loss Narrative Archive Project and how Black families can protect themselves from land dispossession. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:37:06

Connie Rice Joins Tavis Smiley

4/16/2025

Civil rights attorney and politico Connie Rice gives her analysis about the ongoing showdown between Harvard and the White House and trending political news. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:38:47

“In Living Color” 35th Anniversary Celebration With Tavis Smiley

We're celebrating 35 years of the seminal sketch comedy show “In Living Color” with Tommy Davidson, cast-members-turned-husband-and-wife Stephen and Kelly Park, plus stories from Damon Wayans, Marlon Wayans, and David Alan Grier. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:39:52

Rob Edwards Joins Tavis Smiley

Veteran television, feature film screenwriter, and producer Rob Edwards joins Tavis in studio to talk about his latest film, Sneaks, the record-breaking box office for The King Of Kings, and his time on the writing staff of In Living Color in celebration of the iconic show's 35th anniversary. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:16:36

Macy Gray Joins Tavis Smiley

Grammy Award-winning, multi-faceted soul artist and actress Macy Gray talks about her role in the new film Sneaks, and the 25th anniversary celebration of her classic, seminal album On How Life Is. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:22:19

James K. Galbraith Joins Tavis Smiley

World-renowned economist and UT-Austin Professor James K Galbraith breaks down the effect of Trump 2.0 on the macro and micro levels and takes us inside his new book, “Entropy Economics: The Living Basis of Value and Production." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:39:19

The Musical Carlos Simon Joins Tavis Smiley

Grammy-nominated multi-genre composer, curator, and activist Carlos Simon talks about his journey using music for social justice and his upcoming world premiere of the groundbreaking orchestral composition, Good News Mass, with the LA Philharmonic this week. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:38:04

Jeanne Theoharis Joins Tavis Smiley

Brooklyn College distinguished political science professor and New York Times Bestselling author Jeanne Theoharis talks about her new book, "KING OF THE NORTH: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life of Struggle Outside the South" about the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s turbulent efforts organizing above the Mason-Dixon Line and how his work can lead us today. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:39:55

Ruben Navarrette Speak Tariffs with Tavis Smiley

Conservative columnist and writer for the Creators Syndicate, Ruben Navarrette discusses his latest piece about tariffs and his take about the fate of Mahmoud Khalil, as a judge rules he can be deported. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:18:42

Mayor Ras Baraka

Newark Mayor and New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Ras Baraka talks about how Trump 2.0 is impacting his city and his progressive race for Drumthwacket, the name of the NJ governor's residence. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:21:45

Roxane Gay joins 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