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.
Episodes
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Oct 9, 2025 • 16min
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders joins guest host Chuck D
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) joins guest host Chuck D for an update on the government shutdown and the Fighting Oligarchy Tour. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Oct 9, 2025 • 22min
Khari Wynn joins guest host Chuck D
Guitarist and music director of Public Enemy, Khari Wynn talks to guest host Chuck D about politics, music and resettling back in Memphis.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Oct 9, 2025 • 17min
Gaye Theresa Johnson joins guest host Chuck D
Guest host, Chuck D, chats with Author and Associate Professor in the Department of African American Studies and Department of Chicano Studies, Dr. Gaye Theresa Johnson, to talk about how Black America can harness both political and cultural power for this moment. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Oct 9, 2025 • 22min
Dr. Olajide Williams joins guest host Chuck D
Guest host, Chuck D, chats with Clinician-Educator and Vice Dean of Community Health at Columbia University, Dr. Olajide Williams, to talk about the state of health in Black America. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Oct 9, 2025 • 36min
D. Channsin "Chann" Berry joins guest host Chuck D
Guest host, Chuck D, chats with multi-talented filmmaker, songwriter and artist D. Channsin "Chann" Berry to talk about how Black artists and influencers can respond to the shutdown, the culture wars and trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Oct 8, 2025 • 38min
Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman join Tavis Smiley
Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman, co-directors of the highly acclaimed documentary “The Alabama Solution”, goes inside what’s been described as “one of the most powerful exposés of the inhumanity of the American prison system”.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Oct 8, 2025 • 38min
Christopher Sebastian Parker joins Tavis Smiley
Christopher Sebastian Parker, UC Santa Barbara Professor and Founder and CEO of Black Insights Research, talks about how the National Guard deployment upsets Black voters and other trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Oct 8, 2025 • 39min
Reggie L. Williams joins Tavis Smiley
Reggie L. Williams, Associate Professor of Black Theology at Saint Louis University, is in studio to reflect on the historic and current relationship between Christianity and fascism.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Oct 7, 2025 • 17min
Dr. Annahita Mahdavi West
Clinical psychotherapist, social psychologist and professor Dr. Annahita West talks about why we need to normalize depression, especially during moments of political unrest and social uncertainty. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Oct 7, 2025 • 21min
Boney James joins Tavis Smiley
R&B saxophonist Boney James is in studio to preview his upcoming show in LA and warm us up to his new album, “Slow Burn”.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
