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 10, 2025 • 20min
Leah Boustan joins Tavis Smiley
Leah Boustan, Princeton economics professor and co-author of the text, “Streets of Gold: America's Untold Story of Immigrant Success,” exposes right-wing myths about crime by America’s newest residents.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 10, 2025 • 36min
Barbara McQuade joins Tavis Smiley
Barbara McQuade, former U.S. Attorney and author of the New York Times bestselling book “Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America,” tells us how disinformation and violence are part of the same authoritarian playbook. Plus, the latest on Donald Trump deploying the National Guard to LA amid immigration raids.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 10, 2025 • 36min
John Ridley joins Tavis Smiley
John Ridley, Oscar-winning screenwriter and co-host of the “Doc Talk” podcast, reflects on his long career and shares his latest project, a cultural arts center in his hometown of Milwaukee.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 10, 2025 • 37min
Clarence Thomas joins Tavis Smiley
Clarence Thomas, former labor union leader, Ryan Coogler’s uncle, and author of the book “Mobilizing In Our Own Name: Million Worker March,” joins Tavis in studio to talk about his extraordinary life and the immense power of his union to affect the global economy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 10, 2025 • 38min
Shermichael Singleton joins Tavis Smiley
Shermichael Singleton, conservative CNN commentator, talks about MAGA remorse and being co-owner of the Guns Out firearms media company and co-founder of We The Free TV.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 5, 2025 • 38min
Erika Alexander and Saru Jayaraman Joins Tavis Smiley
Erika Alexander, actor and Economic Justice Advocate, and Saru Jayaraman, President of One Fair Wage, take us inside this week’s launch of a national Living Wage For All campaign.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 5, 2025 • 17min
Ray Richardson Joins Tavis Smiley
Ray Richardson, veteran sports journalist and host of the sports show "Out of Bounds" on KBLA Talk 1580, looks at the new generation of Black female tennis stars tearing it up at the French Open this year and the NBA Finals.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 5, 2025 • 21min
Daniel Kyri Joins Tavis Smiley
Daniel Kyri, best known for playing Darren Ritter on “Chicago Fire,” shares his latest title role in the audio drama “Hamlet,” which has its World Listening Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival this Thursday, and his debut EP.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 5, 2025 • 35min
Charles Blow Joins Tavis Smiley
Charles Blow, former New York Times Opinion columnist, tells us about his Langston Hughes Fellowship at Harvard and why Democrats need to start fighting back.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jun 4, 2025 • 37min
Mykelti Williamson, Kip Konwiser, and Jon Avnet join Tavis Smiley
Actor Mykelti Williamson, producer Kip Konwiser, and director Jon Avnet talk about their inspiring sports drama "The Last Rodeo" and how they are telling meaningful stories.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
