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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Oct 20, 2025 • 38min
Dr. Ben Chavis, Dr. E. Faye Williams & Farajii Muhammad join Tavis Smiley
Dr. Benjamin Chavis, National Director of the Million Man March, Dr. E. Faye Williams, march host committee co-chair and international spokesperson, and Farajii Muhammad, “The Tavis Smiley Show” producer who attended the march as a teenager, reflect on this profound moment in Black history, 30 years ago.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Oct 20, 2025 • 17min
John Witt joins Tavis Smiley
John Witt, Yale Professor of Law and History, shares his latest text, “The Radical Fund: How a Band of Visionaries and a Million Dollars Upended America”, an inspiring story for these challenging times about a financial backer of the NAACP’s landmark legal campaigns.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Oct 20, 2025 • 21min
Raquel Graham joins Tavis Smiley
Raquel Graham, "Shark Tank" winner, CEO of Roq Innovation, and host of "Entrepreneuring with Raquel Graham" on KBLA Talk 1580AM, joins Tavis to talk about how tariffs are affecting small businesses and why entrepreneurs need to get on board with AI.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Oct 20, 2025 • 40min
Roger Guenveur Smith joins Tavis Smiley
Actor, director and writer Roger Guenveur Smith is back in studio to preview his solo performance of “In Honor Of Jean-Michel Basquiat” and share his favorite stories from his long friendship with the groundbreaking artist.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Oct 15, 2025 • 40min
D'Angelo Tribute
Tavis pays tribute to neo-soul icon D’Angelo, reprising his last in-depth interview. D’Angelo talks about his early life, music career, and the “Black Messiah” album.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Oct 14, 2025 • 16min
Megan Piphus joins Tavis Smiley
Megan Piphus, the four-time Emmy Award-winning puppeteer and ventriloquist, tells us about her groundbreaking run on “Sesame Street” - and she might even bring Rev. Peppers along. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Oct 13, 2025 • 22min
Robert Wisdom joins Tavis Smiley
Actor Robert Wisdom, best known as Howard “Bunny” Colvin in the hit TV series “The Wire”, joins Tavis in studio to talk about his latest role in the hit Amazon Prime drama “Terminal List: Dark Wolf”.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Oct 13, 2025 • 17min
Tara Lynn Townes join Tavis Smiley
Tara Lynn Townes, mother and CEO of Bullying Buddy, marks National Bullying Awareness Month with tips for keeping your kid safe.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Oct 13, 2025 • 20min
Dr. Cornel West joins Tavis Smiley
Dr. Cornel West, scholar, leading public intellectual, author, and special contributor, shares his thoughts on what the Founders would say now about modern day America. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Oct 13, 2025 • 39min
Jeffrey Toobin joins Tavis Smiley
Jeffrey Toobin, CNN’s chief legal analyst and author of “The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy”, is back with his take on the current Supreme Court session and America’s Constitutional crisis.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
