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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Apr 2, 2025 • 18min
Karen Robinson brings "Law & Order" with Tavis Smiley
SAG Award-winning Canadian actress Karen Robinson talks about her latest role as the boss detective in “Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent,” her breakout role as Ronnie Lee in the hit sitcom “Schitt’s Creek,” and her thoughts on President Trump’s attempts to annex what is now her home country.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Apr 2, 2025 • 21min
DJ Spinderella and Housing in Chicago
DJ Spinderella, founding member of Salt-N-Pepa, unveils the new National Public Housing Museum in Chicago, which opens this Friday.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Apr 2, 2025 • 18min
Dr. Deborah Haskins joins Tavis Smiley on Gambling
Just in time for the Final Four, Dr. Deborah Haskins, President Emerita of the Maryland Council on Problem Gambling and lecturer at Johns Hopkins University, shares the latest research about problem gambling and its impact on men and families.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Apr 2, 2025 • 23min
Gianna Toboni and the Death Penalty
Two-time Emmy winning writer and documentarian Gianna Toboni talks about her new book “The Volunteer: The Failure of the Death Penalty in America and One Inmate’s Quest to Die with Dignity,” and why the case for the death penalty needs to be closed.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Apr 2, 2025 • 36min
Stacy Brown joins Tavis Smiley
Black Press USA nationally syndicated columnist Stacy Brown talks about the Signal chat leak and if Black military leaders could have survived the scrutiny along with other political stories.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Apr 1, 2025 • 30min
George Fatheree III with Tavis Smiley
Noted attorney and social impact entrepreneur, George Fatheree III, who represented the family in the historic Bruce's Beach case, talks about the work of the Black Land Loss Narrative Archive Project and how Black families can protect themselves from land dispossession.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Apr 1, 2025 • 39min
Kevin Shird joins Tavis Smiley to talk about ""A Life For A Life"
Four-time published author, mental health advocate, and activist Kevin Shird joins Tavis in studio to discuss his newest book "A Life For A Life: Poor Choices and Unresolved Trauma is Killing America," and why it's time to reimagine mental health and trauma care. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Apr 1, 2025 • 17min
Lynn Sweet joins Tavis Smiley
Chicago Sun-Times Washington Bureau Chief Lynn Sweet talks about the progressive push against longtime Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, the turbulent term of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and trending political stories.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Apr 1, 2025 • 23min
New York City Mayor Eric Adams
New York City Mayor Eric Adams joins Tavis to talk about how he's lowering the cost of living in America's biggest city - and what he wants to accomplish in his second term, if he's re-elected.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 28, 2025 • 37min
Tim Golden joins Tavis Smiley
Professor, philosopher, and legal analyst Tim Golden shares his insight about this moment in American history and how we all can keep our faith and sanity in the midst of uncertainty.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
