Tavis Smiley
KBLA Talk 1580
"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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Feb 17, 2026 • 20min
Remembering Jesse Jackson with Ron Daniels
Dr. Ron Daniels, President of the Institute of the Black World and former Executive Director of the National Rainbow Coalition, talks about the political acumen and brilliance of Rev. Jesse Jackson. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Feb 17, 2026 • 21min
Rev. Jesse Jackson Tribute with Dr. Cornel West
Leading public intellectual, author, scholar, and special contributor, Dr. Cornel West, shares his thoughts on the humanity of Rev. Jesse Jackson. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Feb 16, 2026 • 17min
Johnny Ray Gill Tavis Smiley
Johnny Ray Gill, who portrays Bobby Trey Abellard in the James Patterson series, “Cross,” previews the long-awaited second season which started streaming last week. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Feb 16, 2026 • 22min
Raquel Graham Joins Tavis Smiley
Raquel Graham, CEO of Roq Innovation and host of “Entrepreneuring with Raquel Graham” on KBLA Talk 1580, discusses tariffs, the pathway from gig work to business ownership, and why 45-plus is the new golden age for Black entrepreneurship.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Feb 16, 2026 • 17min
Ty Pinkins Joins Tavis Smiley
Ty Pinkins, U.S. Army veteran and independent U.S. Senate candidate in Mississippi, explains why he left the Democratic Party after his grandmother asked him, “Can I trust you to fight for us, even when it’s not easy?”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Feb 16, 2026 • 21min
Dr. Cornel West Joins Tavis Smiley
Leading public intellectual, author, scholar, and special contributor, Dr. Cornel West shares his insights about domestic and foreign policies. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Feb 16, 2026 • 41min
Cornell Belcher Joins Tavis Smiley
Cornell Belcher, prominent progressive thinker and president of Brilliant Corners Research & Strategies, gives his analysis of the partial shutdown, its impact on voters, and other trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Feb 13, 2026 • 14min
Slick Rick Joins Tavis Smiley
The legendary Slick Rick is in studio for a career conversation celebrating his new film VICTORY (The Film), which screened at the GRAMMY Museum Tuesday night.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Feb 13, 2026 • 21min
Tony T. Roberts Joins Tavis Smiley
Tony T. Roberts, known as the Comedian’s Comedian, previews the “We Them Ones Comedy Tour,” hitting arenas in the weeks ahead alongside fellow Hoosier Mike Epps.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Feb 13, 2026 • 15min
Father Michael Pflege Joins Tavis Smiley
Father Michael Pfleger of the Faith Community of St. Sabina in Chicago returns with a ground-level perspective on the city’s historically low murder rate and his take on House Speaker Mike Johnson’s failed attempt to take down Pope Leo.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
