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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Jan 29, 2026 • 14min
X Mayo Joins Tavis Smiley
Comedian and actress X Mayo previews her role in the new eight-part miniseries, “Wonder Man,” being hailed as Disney+’s best Marvel series yet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 29, 2026 • 19min
Christian Menefee Join Tavis Smiley
Christian Menefee, former Harris County Attorney, lays out his chances of filling the 18th congressional district seat left vacant after the passing of Sylvester Turner. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 29, 2026 • 16min
Amanda Edwards Joins Tavis Smiley
Amanda Edwards, former Houston City Council member, returns with an update on her special runoff election for Texas’ 18th Congressional District this weekend.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 29, 2026 • 21min
Michael Fauntroy Joins Tavis Smiley
Associate professor and founding director of the Race, Politics, and Policy Center at George Mason University, Dr. Michael K. Fauntroy, shares his take on trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 27, 2026 • 40min
Matthew Delmont Joins Tavis Smiley
Matthew Delmont, renowned Dartmouth professor and scholar, discusses his latest book, "Until the Last Gun Is Silent: A Story of Patriotism, the Vietnam War, and the Fight to Save America's Soul."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 27, 2026 • 38min
ReShonda Tate Joins Tavis Smiley
ReShonda Tate, bestselling author and award-winning journalist, talks about her latest book, “With Love from Harlem: A Novel of Hazel Scott” about the groundbreaking jazz and classical music artist.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 27, 2026 • 39min
Katrina Vanden Heuvel Joins Tavis Smiley
Katrina Vanden Heuvel, editor and publisher of The Nation magazine, gives her take on the ICE debate at the White House and the populist issue that has Rep. Ro Khanna and Steve Bannon on the same side.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 26, 2026 • 39min
Beronda L. Montgomery Joins Tavis Smiley
Beronda L. Montgomery, a scientist and current Radcliffe Fellow at Harvard University, discusses her new book, “When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 26, 2026 • 16min
Ainissa Ramirez Joins Tavis Smiley
Ainissa Ramirez, materials scientist, science communicator and author of the forthcoming book "North, South, East and Gladys West: How A Mathematician Shaped GPS," is back to honor the legacy of the groundbreaking Black mathematician who helped create GPS and passed away this month. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 26, 2026 • 21min
Dr. Cornel West Joins Tavis Smiley
Scholar, leading public intellectual, author, and special contributor, Dr. Cornel West, gives his analysis about U.S. domestic, foreign policies and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
