Xavier University of Louisiana president, Dr. Reynold Verret talks about Xavier’s centennial anniversary and how Black institutions of higher learning can best navigate the onslaught of anti-Blackness coming from Washington.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Jason Sterns, senior fellow at NYU's Center for International Cooperation and founder of their Congo Research Group, reports on the current conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Stearns authored the searing text, "Dancing in the Glory of Monsters: The Collapse of the Congo and the Great War of Africa".Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Economist, bestselling author, and Brown University professor Glenn C. Loury shares his analysis on various trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump talks about joining Rev. Al Sharpton for “The National Action Network Memorial & Rally” this Thursday in Pasadena for those who perished in the L.A. wildfires.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Academy Award-winning writer and director Kevin Willmott joins Tavis to reflect on his life and career, including seminal films like C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America and BlacKkKlansman and the power of telling stories that matter.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Antitrust attorney Patrick Bradford talks about Friday’s deadline to register claims for a pending proposed NIL settlement valued at $2.8 billion for any Black Division 1 player, in any sport, as some colleges did not inform their players of the notice.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Politics and policy columnist for Bloomberg Opinion, Erika D. Smith, talks about the impact of the wildfires on Black residents and shares her take on how local officials are handling the rebuilding efforts and criticism.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Cornel West, a distinguished scholar and activist, teams up with Robert P. George, a Princeton professor and political philosopher. They dive into their new book, discussing the nature of truth and the importance of maternal love in shaping identity. Their conversation touches on 'fruitful disagreement,' advocating for collaborative truth-seeking over conflict. They also explore the interconnectedness of truth and love, calling for personal renewal in a world fraught with oppression. Engaging insights abound as they reflect on challenging societal narratives.

Filmmaker Johan Grimonprez on his Oscar-nominated documentary, Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat, which beautifully portrays the unusual collision of jazz legends like Louis Armstrong, the United Nations, the CIA, and the assassination of Patrice Lumumba.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

In the context of MAGA’s Washington takeover, Dr. Janet Dewart Bell discusses the classic text written by her late husband, distinguished law professor Derrick Bell, Faces At The Bottom Of The Well: The Permanence of Racism.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.