Tavis Smiley

Erika Alexander, actor and Economic Justice Advocate, and Saru Jayaraman, President of One Fair Wage, take us inside this week’s launch of a national Living Wage For All campaign. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:38:19

Ray Richardson Joins Tavis Smiley

Ray Richardson, veteran sports journalist and host of the sports show "Out of Bounds" on KBLA Talk 1580, looks at the new generation of Black female tennis stars tearing it up at the French Open this year and the NBA Finals. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:16:32

Daniel Kyri Joins Tavis Smiley

Daniel Kyri, best known for playing Darren Ritter on “Chicago Fire,” shares his latest title role in the audio drama “Hamlet,” which has its World Listening Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival this Thursday, and his debut EP. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:20:37

Charles Blow Joins Tavis Smiley

Charles Blow, former New York Times Opinion columnist, tells us about his Langston Hughes Fellowship at Harvard and why Democrats need to start fighting back. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:35:06

Mykelti Williamson, Kip Konwiser, and Jon Avnet join Tavis Smiley

Actor Mykelti Williamson, producer Kip Konwiser, and director Jon Avnet talk about their inspiring sports drama "The Last Rodeo" and how they are telling meaningful stories. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:36:40

Elizabeth Wilkins joins Tavis Smiley

Elizabeth Wilkins, president and CEO of the Roosevelt Institute (and daughter of the legendary Roger Wilkins), reveals how a possible recession will impact Black America and shares how the progressive legacy of FDR and Eleanor can help shape the Democratic Party in the future. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:20:15

Ryan Grim joins Tavis Smiley

Ryan Grim, co-founder of Drop Site and co-host of “Counter Points,” is back to connect the dots between Andrew Cuomo, the front-runner in the New York City mayor’s race, and supporters of the Netanyahu regime in Israel. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:41:45

Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols joins Tavis Smiley

Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols talks about the creation of The Greenwood Trust, a $105 million reparations package, as the city addresses the systemic impact of the 1921 atrocity. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:15:25

Erik G. Wexler joins Tavis Smiley

Erik G. Wexler, President and CEO of Providence, talks about the "polycrisis" facing America's health care system and how we can chart a new path to health equity. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:17:19

Debbie J. Goldman joins Tavis Smiley

Debbie J. Goldman, former research director and telecommunications policy director with the Communications Workers of America, talks about her new book "Disconnected: Call Center Workers Fight For Good Jobs In The Digital Age" and why we can't overlook the struggle of service workers in this critical time of change. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:22:27

Andrew Goldberg and Eric Ward join Tavis Smiley

Andrew Goldberg and Eric Ward go inside their new documentary “White With Fear," which exposes the decades-long war by the conservative political machine to amass power, exploit Black people, and stoke narratives of white victimization. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:40:41

Gov. David Paterson joins Tavis Smiley

Former New York Governor David Paterson (D-NY) talks politics with Tavis, including this month's primary for New York City mayor. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:38:34

Dr. Maulana Karenga joins Tavis Smiley

The founder of Kwanzaa and chair of the Department of Africana Studies at California State University Long Beach, Dr. Maulana Karenga talks about socio-political issues and his forthcoming book, "The Liberation Ethics of Hajj Malcolm: Critical Consciousness, Moral Grounding and Transformative Struggle." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:37:50

Soledad O'Brien joins Tavis Smiley

Award-winning journalist, documentarian, and CEO of Soledad O'Brien Productions, Soledad O'Brien talks about her public affairs show "Matter Of Fact," her work, and why story telling is crucial for this moment. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:17:46

Georgia Heers joins Tavis Smiley

Georgia Heers, who plays Ella the Jazz Singer in the five-time Tony-nominated hit play "Good Night and Good Luck," tells us about her rapid ascent from Greer, South Carolina to Julliard and Broadway. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:19:33

Dr. Wylin Wilson joins Tavis Smiley

Duke University professor Dr. Wylin Wilson takes us inside the high maternal mortality crisis facing Black mothers and talks about her new book, "Womanist Bioethics: Social Justice, Spirituality, and Black Women's Health." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:16:10

Alphonso R. Jackson joins Tavis Smiley