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Tavis Smiley

"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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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36:14

Ainissa Ramirez and Jim West join Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2025/11/05

Ainissa Ramirez, materials engineer and science communicator, shares her debut children’s book, “Spark: Jim West's Electrifying Adventures in Creating the Microphone”, plus, Tavis speaks to Johns Hopkins University Professor Jim West directly.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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16:44

Raquel Graham joins Tavis Smiley

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2025/11/05

Raquel Graham, "Shark Tank" winner, CEO of Roq Innovation, and host of "Entrepreneuring with Raquel Graham" on KBLA Talk 1580AM talks about the latest struggles of Black and minority businesses impacted by the shutdown, the venture capital crossroads Black women entreprenuers are now facing and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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22:20

Bishop William J. Barber II joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2025/11/05

President and Senior Lecturer of Repairers of The Breach and Moral Mondays, Bishop William J. Barber II, talks about the redistricting effort in North Carolina, his meeting with U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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34:27

Maya Wiley joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2025/11/05

Maya Wiley, President and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, reacts to the results of New York’s mayoral race and the so-called election monitors dispatched to blue states.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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15:56

Aiyana-Lee joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2025/11/05

Singer, songwriter, and now actress Aiyana-Lee previews her performance at Deadline’s 2025 Sound & Screen Festival this Friday in Los Angeles, in celebration of her breakout role in the new Spike Lee joint “Highest 2 Lowest”.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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20:34

Adrianna Mitchell joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2025/11/05

Obie Award-winning actress Adrianna Mitchell is On the Come Up, now starring opposite Tracy Morgan in the new comedy series “Crutch”, which premiered on Paramount+.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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39:28

Ashley D. Farmer joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2025/11/05

Ashley D. Farmer, UT Austin History and African Studies professor, shares her brand-new book, “Queen Mother: Black Nationalism, Reparations, and the Untold Story of Audley Moore”.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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17:39

Galen Druke joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2025/11/05

Political analyst Galen Druke is back with his take on today’s elections and what it could all mean for the 2026 midterms and the 2028 horse race.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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22:39

U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2025/11/05

U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) is back with a final push for California’s one and only ballot item this year - Proposition 50, which seeks to balance out Republican-led gerrymandering in states like Texas.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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21:38

Joel Berg joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2025/11/05

Joel Berg, CEO of Hunger Free America and author of the book "America, We Need to Talk: a Self Help Book for the Nation", explains why President Donald Trump is allowing food stamp funding to run out.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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16:55

Mayor Justin Bibb joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2025/11/05

Cleveland, Ohio Mayor Justin Bibb makes his final re-election push for Tuesday’s election as the incumbent frontrunner and explains what it has been like to be a big-city Black mayor in the era of President Donald Trump.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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20:25

Dr. Cornel West joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2025/11/05

In light of Election Day, Dr. Cornel West, scholar, leading public intellectual, author, and special contributor, shares his analysis about congressional, gubernatorial and mayoral resistance against Trumpism and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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17:31

Amanda Edwards joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2025/11/05

Amanda K. Edwards, a leading candidate for Texas’ storied 18th Congressional District, talks about how her campaign fits into the national redistricting fight and government shutdown.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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22:41

Mayor Melvin Carter joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2025/11/05

St. Paul, Minn. Mayor Melvin Carter takes us inside his re-election campaign and the pitfalls of being a Black, progressive, pro-reparations leader in these times.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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16:11

Jay Jurden joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2025/11/04

Mississippi Native and comedian Jay Jurden is On The Come Up and shares his debut comedy special “Yes Ma’am” now on Hulu, his recent appearance on “The Tonight Show”, and his current Nothing Special Tour.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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38:46

Walter Mosley and Killer Mike join Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2025/10/31

Legendary author Walter Mosley is back with Killer Mike to take us inside his newest novel, “Gray Dawn: An Easy Rawlins Mystery”, and inside the writer’s room of the new FX series, “The Lowdown”, where he was a contributing writer.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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16:36

Dr. Maulana Karenga joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2025/10/31

The Chair of the Department of Africana Studies at California State University Long Beach, Dr. Maulana Karenga, talks about the fate of Black History as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Nguzo Saba (The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa), The African American Cultural Center and his long standing social and cultural justice group, Organization Us.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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36:20

Rashad Robinson joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2025/10/31

Political activist Rashad Robinson is back to talk about the shutdown, election day, and his new newsletter, “How We Win”.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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20:10

Dr. Cornel West joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2025/10/31

Dr. Cornel West, scholar, leading public intellectual, author, and special contributor, shares his insights about the Democrats allegations that Trump and the GOP are "weaponizing hunger" for political gain and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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18:02

Everett Kelley joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2025/10/29

Everett B. Kelley, president of the American Federation of Government Employees, explains why AFGE is calling on Congress to end the shutdown without health care measures sought by Democratic lawmakers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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