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 13, 2025 • 22min
David Loy joins Tavis Smiley
First Amendment Coalition Legal Director David Loy talks about the future of free speech in America in light of the Trump administration’s arrest of Columbia University protestor Mahmoud Khalil.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 13, 2025 • 39min
Kimberly Wehle joins Tavis Smiley
University of Baltimore Law Professor and Fulbright Scholar Kimberly Wehle joins Tavis with her take on the state of democracy and trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 12, 2025 • 39min
Paul Tazewell joins Tavis Smiley
Paul Tazewell talks about being the first Black man to win an Academy Award for Best Costume Design for “Wicked,” and why his work is about more than just clothes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 12, 2025 • 16min
Angie Stone Tribute
The family of Angie Stone has announced funeral arrangements later this week for the Grammy-nominee who died on March 1st when the vehicle she was riding in flipped over and was hit by an 18-wheeler. By popular demand, Tavis reprises his tribute to Angie Stone. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 12, 2025 • 22min
MaryAnne Drummond joins Tavis Smiley
MaryAnne Drummond, daughter of Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Charles H. Drummond Jr. and Western Region President of Tuskegee Airmen Inc., gives her take on how President Trump's and Pete Hegseth's anti-DEI efforts impact the inclusion of Black airmen in U.S. military history.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 12, 2025 • 39min
Nina Turner & John Wood Jr. join Tavis Smiley
Nina Turner, former Ohio State Senator, and co-host of the radio program “Truth Time,” and the national spokesperson for Braver Angels, John Wood Jr., talk about trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 11, 2025 • 18min
Dr. Angela Kenzslowe joins Tavis Smiley
Psychologist and transformational leadership development consultant Dr. Angela Kenzslowe joins Tavis in studio to explain why she loves her Cybertruck, why she keeps getting flipped off, and what happened when she wrote about her experiences on a major news website.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 11, 2025 • 22min
Jamie Kitman joins Tavis Smiley
Progressive car critic Jamie Kitman is back to update us on the sometimes violent Tesla boycotts and what they could mean for Elon Musk's company as well as the industry.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 11, 2025 • 38min
Bridgett Davis joins Tavis Smiley
As we continue to lift up women and their stories this month, NY Times Editor's Choice author, Bridgett Davis talks about her new sibling story, LOVE, RITA: An American Story of Sisterhood, Joy, Loss, and Legacy and why we can't be afraid to live boldly.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 11, 2025 • 28min
Quinn Slobodian joins Tavis Smiley
Boston University's professor of international history and author, Quinn Slobodian, explains how President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and the conservative movement are speeding up the breakdown of democracy along with other trending political news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
