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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Jun 18, 2025 • 16min
U.S. Rep. Robert Scott joins Tavis Smiley
U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA) sounds off on this weekend’s military birthday parade in DC and “No Kings” protests everywhere else, as well as the current state of our Department of Education.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 18, 2025 • 20min
Nekima Levy Armstrong joins Tavis Smiley
Nekima Levy Armstrong, renowned civil rights attorney and founder of the Racial Justice Network, discusses the recent killing of Minnesota Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman and other trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 16, 2025 • 58min
KBLA Talk 1580 Live Special: Trump Deploys Troops To LA (Part 3)
In the final installment of this special KBLA Talk 1580 Live series, Tavis Smiley and his guests explore the long-term consequences of the troop deployment to LA and examine what’s next for local leadership, public safety, and civic response.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 16, 2025 • 58min
KBLA Talk 1580 Live Special: Trump Deploys Troops To LA (Part 2)
Tavis Smiley continues the conversation in Part 2 of this KBLA Talk 1580 Live series, diving deeper into the aftermath of Trump’s decision to send troops to LA. The panel reflects on community reactions, media narratives, and what this means for the city.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 16, 2025 • 57min
KBLA Talk 1580 Live Special: Trump Deploys Troops To LA (Part 1)
In this special live broadcast on KBLA Talk 1580, Tavis Smiley breaks down Trump’s controversial decision to deploy troops to Los Angeles. Joined by colleagues and experts, the conversation unpacks the political and social implications of this move.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 14, 2025 • 14min
Mopreme Shakur joins Tavis Smiley
As we celebrate the birthday weekend of Tupac Shakur, his stepbrother Mopreme Shakur joins Tavis in studio with an update about his family’s ongoing efforts to find justice for his untimely death 29 years ago.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 14, 2025 • 21min
Dean Van Nguyen joins Tavis Smiley
Dean Van Nguyen, the Irish-Vietnamese author of the new book, “Words for My Comrades: A Political History of Tupac Shakur,” joins the show as we celebrate the late artist’s birthday weekend.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 14, 2025 • 37min
Christine Goodman joins Tavis Smiley
Christine Goodman, Pepperdine University law professor and constitutional law expert, joins Tavis in studio to review the current term of the U.S. Supreme Court, which wraps up later this month.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 14, 2025 • 36min
John Nichols joins Tavis Smiley
John Nichols, National Affairs Correspondent for The Nation magazine, talks about Trump's use of military force on civilians and the Progressive response this weekend with “No Kings Day” protests scheduled nationwide.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 12, 2025 • 36min
Dr. Charles C. Daniels Jr. joins Tavis Smiley
With June being Men's Health Month and Father's Day around the corner, Tavis talks with Dr. Charles Daniel Jr., co-founder and CEO of the nonprofit organization Father's Uplift and author of the new book "Present: The Crisis of American Fatherhood and The Power of Showing Up."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
