Tavis Smiley

Grammy-nominated poet, filmmaker, and journalist Kevin Powell joins Tavis to talk about his new documentary about manhood called "When We Free the World."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Earth Day Network founder and environmental attorney Kathleen Rogers celebrates 55 years of the day of action and awareness, which might not have been a success had it not been for the push by former UAW President and MLK ally, Walter Reuther.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Political scientist and author Christina Greer is back to tell Tavis why "Black Americans Are Not Surprised" by the way 2025 has shaped up thus far, and offer her take on the battle plan for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as the cracks in his armor are starting to show.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

NAACP Image Award-nominated actor Omar Benson Miller joins Tavis in studio to talk about his newest film “Sinners," written, produced, and directed by Ryan Coogler, and reflect on his notable roles in "8 Mile," "CSI: Miami," “The West Wing," “Ballers," and the Spike Lee joint "Miracle at St. Anna.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Dr. Chanese Forté from the Global Security Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists marks Earth Day with the latest research in the fight for nuclear justice and the ongoing impact of radiation and other pollution on communities of color.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina joins Tavis today in hour two to discuss the death of Pope Francis.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Lawyer, journalist, and "Bad Faith" podcast host Briahna Joy Gray is back with her take on James Carville's attack against progressives on her former program The Hill's "Rising," and the upcoming Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Veteran actor, director, and producer Harry Lennix talks about his role on Broadway in the new play, "Purpose," directed by the two-time Tony Award-winning Phylicia Rashad and the evolution of his 30-year career.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Jazz Chanteuse and the famed big voice behind Madonna, the multi-talented Niki Haris joins Tavis in studio to talk about her Special Birthday Concert in L.A. and her thoughts about aging and failing up in show business. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

The Chair of Africana Studies at Brown University, multi-method scholar and author Noliwe Rooks talks about her latest book "Integrated: How American Schools Failed Black Children" and the attacks on the Department of Education from Brown v. Board of Education skeptics and its impact on Black students. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.