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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Mar 25, 2026 • 37min
Andrea R. Flores Joins Tavis Smiley
Andrea R. Flores, Vice President of Immigration Policy and Campaigns for FWD.US and a former senior member of the Biden and Obama Administrations, shares her take on Homeland Security secretary nominee Markwayne Mullin and how Democrats can find a winning message on immigration. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 25, 2026 • 42min
Marcus Collins Joins Tavis Smiley
Award-winning cultural translator, University of Michigan professor and author Marcus Collins shares his analysis about the impact of the fog of the Iranian war and other political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 24, 2026 • 16min
Riss M. Neilson Joins Tavis Smiley
Riss M. Neilson, author of The Bridge Back to You, joins us to welcome the rebirth of spring with her highly anticipated celebration of Black love and food.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 24, 2026 • 22min
John Tateishi Joins Tavis Smiley
John Tateishi, author of Redress: The Inside Story of the Successful Campaign for Japanese American Reparations, reflects on his time in a U.S. concentration camp as a child, as we mark the 80th anniversary of the closing of the last camp.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 24, 2026 • 17min
Paul Rieckhoff Joins Tavis Smiley
Paul Rieckhoff, host of the Independent Americans podcast and founder of Independent Veterans of America and Righteous Media, Inc., gives his assessment of the political impact of the war with Iran on service members.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 24, 2026 • 21min
Dr. Cornel West Joins Tavis Smiley
Leading public intellectual, author, scholar, and special contributor Dr. Cornel West shares his insights on Breonna Taylor, freedom of the press, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 24, 2026 • 37min
Dr. Kaye Wise Whitehead Joins Tavis Smiley
Dr. Kaye Wise Whitehead, award-winning talk show host and founding director of the Karson Institute for Race, Peace & Social Justice at Loyola University Maryland, discusses the upcoming “No Kings” protests and other trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 20, 2026 • 36min
Bruce Bruce Joins Tavis Smiley
Veteran comedian Bruce Bruce joins Tavis Smiley for a career-spanning conversation and discusses his debut Netflix special, I Ain’t Playin’.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 20, 2026 • 18min
Shawn Harris Joins Tavis Smiley
Shawn Harris, the Democratic candidate to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, explains how he advanced from a crowded field and what his election could mean for the midterms.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 20, 2026 • 21min
Dr. Cornel West Joins Tavis Smiley
Leading public intellectual, author, scholar, and special contributor Dr. Cornel West shares his thoughts on religion, geopolitics, and moreBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
