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 26, 2026 • 37min
Shermichael Singleton Joins Tavis Smiley
Shermichael Singleton, conservative CNN contributor and co-founder of We The Free TV streaming network, discusses about trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 24, 2026 • 39min
Howard Bryant Join Tavis Smiley
Howard Bryant, author and ESPN journalist, discusses his new book, “Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 24, 2026 • 38min
A.B. Burns-Tucker & Elizabeth Booker Houston Joins Tavis Smiley
Attorneys, political commentators and social media influencers, A.B. Burns-Tucker a.k.a. iamlegallyhype and Elizabeth Booker Houston, share their insights on the Supreme Court case involving Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook and other trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 24, 2026 • 39min
Brandon Terry Joins Tavis Smiley
Brandon Terry, Harvard University sociology professor and co-director of the Institute on Policing, Incarceration, and Public Safety, takes us inside his latest text, “Shattered Dreams, Infinite Hope: A Tragic Vision of the Civil Rights Movement.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 22, 2026 • 15min
Donnell A. McLachlan Joins Tavis Smiley
Donnell A. McLachlan, best known as “donnellwrites” on TikTok, discusses his 45-minute tokumentary “The Great American Game” and explains why his unapologetically Black videos are drawing millions of views.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 22, 2026 • 22min
Les Brown Joins Tavis Smiley
One of the world's most renowned motivational speakers and leading authorities of achievement, Les Brown, offers guidance on living a life of impact that is AI-proof.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 22, 2026 • 17min
Toni Preckwinkle Joins Tavis Smiley
Toni Preckwinkle, longtime president of the Cook County Board, shares details of a new juvenile justice program that keeps young offenders accused of serious crimes in school instead of detention.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 22, 2026 • 22min
Mychal Denzel Smith Joins Tavis Smiley
Mychal Denzel Smith, contributor to The Intercept and author of the award-winning book “Stakes Is High: Life After the American Dream,” asks: If “Abolish ICE” is more popular than ever, why aren’t establishment Democrats seizing this moment?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 22, 2026 • 38min
Dr. Kaye Wise Whitehead Joins Tavis Smiley
Dr. Kaye Wise Whitehead, founding director of the Karson Institute for Race, Peace & Social Justice at Loyola University Maryland and president of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, discusses the future of civil rights, the 100th anniversary of Black History Month and trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 20, 2026 • 38min
Jas Summers on Tavis Smiley
Bay Area writer and director Jas Summers discusses his latest film, “STAY,” which is nominated for two NAACP Image Awards, and what’s next for the future of Black creatives in Hollywood.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
