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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Nov 5, 2025 • 17min
Mayor Justin Bibb joins Tavis Smiley
Cleveland, Ohio Mayor Justin Bibb makes his final re-election push for Tuesday’s election as the incumbent frontrunner and explains what it has been like to be a big-city Black mayor in the era of President Donald Trump.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Nov 5, 2025 • 20min
Dr. Cornel West joins Tavis Smiley
In light of Election Day, Dr. Cornel West, scholar, leading public intellectual, author, and special contributor, shares his analysis about congressional, gubernatorial and mayoral resistance against Trumpism and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Nov 5, 2025 • 18min
Amanda Edwards joins Tavis Smiley
Amanda K. Edwards, a leading candidate for Texas’ storied 18th Congressional District, talks about how her campaign fits into the national redistricting fight and government shutdown.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Nov 5, 2025 • 23min
Mayor Melvin Carter joins Tavis Smiley
St. Paul, Minn. Mayor Melvin Carter takes us inside his re-election campaign and the pitfalls of being a Black, progressive, pro-reparations leader in these times.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Nov 4, 2025 • 16min
Jay Jurden joins Tavis Smiley
Mississippi Native and comedian Jay Jurden is On The Come Up and shares his debut comedy special “Yes Ma’am” now on Hulu, his recent appearance on “The Tonight Show”, and his current Nothing Special Tour.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Oct 31, 2025 • 39min
Walter Mosley and Killer Mike join Tavis Smiley
Legendary author Walter Mosley is back with Killer Mike to take us inside his newest novel, “Gray Dawn: An Easy Rawlins Mystery”, and inside the writer’s room of the new FX series, “The Lowdown”, where he was a contributing writer.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Oct 31, 2025 • 17min
Dr. Maulana Karenga joins Tavis Smiley
The Chair of the Department of Africana Studies at California State University Long Beach, Dr. Maulana Karenga, talks about the fate of Black History as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Nguzo Saba (The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa), The African American Cultural Center and his long standing social and cultural justice group, Organization Us.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Oct 31, 2025 • 36min
Rashad Robinson joins Tavis Smiley
Political activist Rashad Robinson is back to talk about the shutdown, election day, and his new newsletter, “How We Win”.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Oct 31, 2025 • 20min
Dr. Cornel West joins Tavis Smiley
Dr. Cornel West, scholar, leading public intellectual, author, and special contributor, shares his insights about the Democrats allegations that Trump and the GOP are "weaponizing hunger" for political gain and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Oct 29, 2025 • 18min
Everett Kelley joins Tavis Smiley
Everett B. Kelley, president of the American Federation of Government Employees, explains why AFGE is calling on Congress to end the shutdown without health care measures sought by Democratic lawmakers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
