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, 2025 • 22min
Rev. Munther Isaac joins Tavis Smiley
Palestinian Christian Theologian, Director of Bethlehem Institute of Peace and Justice at Bethlehem Bible School, and author of “Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible, and the Genocide in Gaza,” Rev. Munther Isaac, shares his analysis about the latest in Gaza and why it’s time for people of faith to act with courage.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 25, 2025 • 39min
Aida Mariam Davis joins Tavis Smiley
As we embark on the final week of Women’s History Month, social justice organizer, DEI expert and author of “Kindred Creation: Parables and Paradigms for Freedom,” Aida Mariam Davis talks about the importance of Black women’s history, equal pay day, and if a new strategy is needed to protect women’s lives. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 25, 2025 • 41min
Rashad Robinson joins Tavis Smiley
National organizer and former president of Color of Change, Rashad Robinson shares his analysis about the Trump administration’s attack on schools, the fate of Democrats, and other trending political news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 21, 2025 • 39min
Larry Wilmore joins Tavis Smiley
Legendary producer and comedian Larry Wilmore shares his unique take on progressive comedy, the state of the arts, and if Hollywood will resist the influence of Trump.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 21, 2025 • 40min
Susannah Heschel joins Tavis Smiley
Dartmouth Professor Susannah Heschel reflects on how her father, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel and his friend Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would publicly navigate this crisis moment of renewed violence in Gaza.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 21, 2025 • 39min
Ashley Etienne joins Tavis Smiley
Ashley Etienne, former communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris, shares her thoughts on Trump's executive order to shutter the Education Department and other trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 19, 2025 • 37min
Vanessa Priya Daniel joins Tavis Smiley
Social justice advocate and community organizer Vanessa Priya Daniel joins Tavis in studio to talk about her first new book, “Unrig the Game: What Women of Color Can Teach Everyone About Winning,” and how women in leadership leads to lasting change.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 19, 2025 • 40min
Will Bunch joins Tavis Smiley
Tavis talks to Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Will Bunch about trending topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 19, 2025 • 39min
Sen. Doug Jones (Ret.) joins Tavis Smiley
Former Alabama Senator and now senior fellow with American Progress, Doug Jones, gives his take on where the Democrats go next, the turbulent and transformative moment of Bloody Sunday 60 years ago, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 18, 2025 • 17min
Rev. Herbert Daughtry joins Tavis Smiley
Iconic civil rights leader Rev. Herbert Daughtry reflects on his historic journey to Ireland in 1982 as national director of the Black United Front, where he noted the “striking similarities” between the civil rights movement in the United States and Northern Ireland.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
