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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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19:42

Dr. Cornel West joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2026/09/28

Scholar, distinguished professor, author, leading public intellectual, and special contributor Dr. Cornel West shares his thoughts about race, politics, social justice, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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36:45

Nekima Levy Armstrong joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2026/09/28

Minneapolis civil rights attorney and founder of the Racial Justice Network, Nekima Levy Armstrong gives her analysis of trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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35:18

Jasmine Guy joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2026/09/24

Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, dancer, and director Jasmine Guy talks about the A Different World reboot streaming today on Netflix and her distinguished career.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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16:37

Erika D. Smith joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2026/09/24

Politics and policy columnist for Bloomberg Opinion Erika D. Smith talks about the latest polling in the heated L.A. mayor’s race, why Congress should follow California’s lead on AI laws, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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19:55

Connie Rice joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2026/09/24

Civil rights attorney and activist Connie Rice shares her thoughts on conservative federal Judge Michael Luttig’s view that this upcoming midterm election is the “final battle for America’s democracy.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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37:52

Danielle Moodie joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2026/09/24

Danielle Moodie, CEO and founder of DAM Media Strategies and host of The Danielle Moodie Show on YouTube, gives her analysis of trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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34:28

Ambassador Susan D. Page joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2026/09/23

Retired U.N. diplomat, professor, and the first U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan under the Obama administration, Susan Page shares her thoughts on the relationship between the U.S. and the global community, the latest on the Sudan humanitarian crisis, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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34:45

Dr. Cornel West joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2026/09/23

Dr. Cornel West, Dietrich Bonhoeffer Chair at Union Theological Seminary, celebrates John Coltrane’s 100th birthday in this special first-hour, Wednesday edition of Smiley & West. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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8:40

Attorney Ben Crump joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2026/09/22

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump talked to Tavis with a reaction to the verdict of the Nolan Wells case. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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20:55

Tisha Campbell joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2026/09/22

Actress, comedian, and activist Tisha Campbell talks about her personal journey with autism and her new book, The A Word: A Mother’s Journey Through Autism and Love, as she advocates for awareness and inclusion for families navigating similar challenges.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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35:19

Will Sommer joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2026/09/22

Senior reporter and writer of The False Flag newsletter for The Bulwark and author of Trust the Plan: The Rise of QAnon and the Conspiracy That Unhinged America, Will Sommer talks about Trump’s press ban, why the latest right-wing revolt against Markwayne Mullin is the wildest yet, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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38:54

Briahna Joy Gray joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2026/09/22

Host of the Bad Faith podcast and former National Press Secretary for Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential campaign, Briahna Joy Gray gives her analysis of trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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38:41

Joe Trippi joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2026/09/21

Howard Dean’s presidential campaign manager, veteran Democratic political strategist, and online grassroots pioneer Joe Trippi shares his thoughts on the possibility of a Blue wave in November and whether Democrats can meet the moment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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18:22

Judge J. Michael Luttig joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2026/09/21

Retired conservative federal judge J. Michael Luttig explains why he believes we are in the final battle for America’s democracy as the U.S. “sleepwalks” toward another January 6th.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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20:41

Dr. Cornel West joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2026/09/21

Scholar, distinguished professor, author, leading public intellectual, and special contributor Dr. Cornel West shares his thoughts about race, politics, social justice, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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37:03

Rashad Robinson joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2026/09/21

Social justice leader, host of the monthly digital series Freedom Table, and author of From Presence to Power: How to Take On the Fights That Matter – and Win, Rashad Robinson gives his analysis of trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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19:13

Melvin “Mel” Watt joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2026/09/18

Former U.S. Congressman and former director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency Melvin “Mel” Watt talks about his family’s unbroken 200-year journey from an enslaved ancestor captured in West Africa to the halls of American power in his new book, The Sixth Generation: The Autobiography of Melvin WattBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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19:39

Chanceé Lundy & LaTosha Brown joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2026/09/18

Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium CEO Chanceé Lundy and Co-Founder LaTosha Brown discuss tackling issues affecting Black women and girls as they embark on a nine-city Joy and Justice Tour across the South, addressing violence, unemployment, maternal and holistic health, and attacks on Black women’s political leadership.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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16:46

Michigan State Senator Sarah Anthony joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2026/09/18

Michigan State Senator Sarah Anthony shares her thoughts about the impact of Black voters in the closely watched Michigan midterm and the role of Black lawmakers in this political moment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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18:52

Dr. Cornel West joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley ·

2026/09/18

Scholar, distinguished professor, author, leading public intellectual, and special contributor Dr. Cornel West shares his thoughts about politics, social justice, history, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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