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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Jun 14, 2025 • 37min
Christine Goodman joins Tavis Smiley
Christine Goodman, Pepperdine University law professor and constitutional law expert, joins Tavis in studio to review the current term of the U.S. Supreme Court, which wraps up later this month.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 14, 2025 • 36min
John Nichols joins Tavis Smiley
John Nichols, National Affairs Correspondent for The Nation magazine, talks about Trump's use of military force on civilians and the Progressive response this weekend with “No Kings Day” protests scheduled nationwide.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 12, 2025 • 36min
Dr. Charles C. Daniels Jr. joins Tavis Smiley
With June being Men's Health Month and Father's Day around the corner, Tavis talks with Dr. Charles Daniel Jr., co-founder and CEO of the nonprofit organization Father's Uplift and author of the new book "Present: The Crisis of American Fatherhood and The Power of Showing Up."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 12, 2025 • 16min
Jonathan Cohen joins Tavis Smiley
Jonathan D. Cohen, author of the new text “Losing Big: America’s Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling,” is back with a breakdown of the problem plaguing young men and so many communities.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 12, 2025 • 21min
Colorado State Sen. Tony Exum joins Tavis Smiley
Colorado Springs Democrat Sen. Tony Exum explains how he was able to pass a new requirement to teach Black history in Colorado schools in the midst of the national DEI pushback.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 12, 2025 • 36min
Judd Legum joins Tavis Smiley
Judd Legum, author of the political newsletter Popular Information, and former Hillary Clinton insider, gives his progressive take on how Democrats should respond to President Donald Trump’s domestic use of the military.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 11, 2025 • 17min
Daphnique Springs joins Tavis Smiley
Comedian Daphnique Springs talks about her new Hulu special “LOL! Live,” her upcoming Juneteenth show at the Icehouse in Pasadena, and her national tour dates.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 11, 2025 • 20min
Rachel Laryea joins Tavis Smiley
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Jun 11, 2025 • 14min
Jay King joins Tavis Smiley
Grammy-nominated singer, record producer, and founder of the legendary R&B group Club Nouveau, Jay King, talks to Tavis about the multifaceted funk frontman and visionary musician Sly Stone, who passed away Monday at age 82.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 11, 2025 • 35min
Marcus Anthony Hunter joins Tavis Smiley
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