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 18, 2025 • 23min
Brian Dooley joins Tavis Smiley
Human Rights First senior advisor Brian Dooley on his text, Black and Green: The Fight For Civil Rights in Northern Ireland & Black America, as he reflects on his defiance of South Africa’s Apartheid regime and gives his assessment of human rights around the globe.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 18, 2025 • 17min
Rep. Janelle Bynum joins Tavis Smiley
Freshman U.S. Representative Janelle Bynum (D-OR) talks about her journey to become Oregon’s first Black member of Congress and takes us inside the showdown between Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and the Democratic Party.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 18, 2025 • 23min
Ruben Navarrette joins Tavis Smiley
Conservative columnist and writer for the Creators Syndicate, Ruben Navarrette, on his latest piece about Mahmoud Khalil and why he believes the former Columbia student earned his legal troubles. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 18, 2025 • 39min
James Zogby joins Tavis Smiley
James Zogby, founder and president of the Arab American Institute and former member of the DNC’s Executive Committee, gives his take on the state of the Democratic Party and trending political stories. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 14, 2025 • 17min
Tina Lifford joins Tavis Smiley
Award-winning actress, playwright, and founder of The Inner Fitness Project, Tina Lifford joins Tavis in studio to talk about her new book "The Inner Revolution: Roadmap to Your Freedom and Joy" and how we all can find peace within.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 14, 2025 • 23min
Ray Richardson joins Tavis Smiley
Veteran sports journalist and host of the sports show "Out of Bounds," on Tavis' flagship station KBLA Talk 1580 AM, Ray Richardson offers his tribute to Junior Bridgeman, the inspirational NBA-player-turned-billionaire who passed away this week.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 14, 2025 • 39min
Dolen Perkins-Valdez joins Tavis Smiley
New York Times bestselling author of "Take My Hand" and associate professor of literature at American University, Dolen Perkins-Valdez takes us inside her book "Happy Land" about the true story of the Kingdom of Appalachia. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 14, 2025 • 41min
Jason Houser joins Tavis Smiley
Jason Houser, the former Chief of Staff of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), breaks down reality vs. rhetoric about immigration and why he thinks President Donald Trump's plan is backfiring.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 13, 2025 • 40min
Jerry Minor joins Tavis Smiley
Actor, comedian, and writer Jerry Minor joins Tavis in studio to reflect on his career and his current role on the critically acclaimed series “Abbott Elementary.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 13, 2025 • 22min
Colby Tyner joins Tavis Smiley
Senior Vice President of Programming at Radio One and Reach Media, Colby Tyner, talks about Urban One’s new podcast series Altadena: After The Fire, chronicling the aftermath of the Eaton Fire and the journey of Altadena’s determination to rise from the ashes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
