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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Jul 2, 2025 • 38min
Bhaskar Sunkara joins Tavis Smiley
Bhaskar Sunkara, President of The Nation and founding editor of Jacobin, is back to celebrate the primary win of his fellow 30-something democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, and discuss what it means for the progressive movement.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 30, 2025 • 37min
Walter Scott Tribute (The Whispers) join Tavis Smiley
Tavis honors the life and musical legacy of soul music pioneer, R&B legend, and co-founder of The Whispers, Walter Scott.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 30, 2025 • 34min
Jessica Fulton joins Tavis Smiley
Jessica Fulton, Joint Center Senior Fellow for Political and Economic Studies, shares her latest project ”Forward Together: Black Policy Playbook for an Equitable America.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 30, 2025 • 9min
Bill Moyers Tribute
Tavis remembers the life and legacy of his friend and longtime PBS colleague, Bill Moyers, who was also a trusted aide to LBJ.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 30, 2025 • 27min
Connie Rice joins Tavis Smiley
Connie Rice, civil rights attorney and co-founder of the Urban Peace Institute, gives her analysis about the Supreme Court’s latest decision on birthright citizenship and other trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 27, 2025 • 34min
Leonard Pitts Jr. Joins Tavis Smiley
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and Director of The Center for Urban Journalism at Morgan State University, Leonard Pitts Jr., offers his analysis on the controversial intelligence report on the U.S. strikes against Iran and trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 27, 2025 • 35min
Tim Golden Joins Tavis Smiley
Professor, philosopher, author, and legal analyst Tim Golden challenges us to think deeper about what it takes to save democracy, progressives, and Black America.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 27, 2025 • 15min
Jesse Jackson Jr. and Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey Joins Tavis Smiley
ICE, IRAN, and the failings of Trump; America's 45th the war criminal.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 27, 2025 • 20min
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock Joins Tavis Smiley
U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock on Trump's "Big Ugly Bill," the fallout from the Iran strikes, and how Democrats plan to respond to Trump's volatile agendaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 27, 2025 • 16min
Viet Thanh Nguyen Joins Tavis Smiley
Viet Thanh Nguyen, Vietnam War refugee and Pulitzer Prize-winning USC professor, celebrates the 160th anniversary of “The Nation” magazine with his unique take on America’s relationship with the rest of the world.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
