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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Apr 29, 2025 • 15min
Marcus Collins joins Tavis Smiley
Award-winning cultural translator, author, and University of Michigan professor Marcus Collins gives his assessment of the ongoing culture wars, who will win the next big battle in 2026, and the current status of “Brand America.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Apr 29, 2025 • 40min
Michael Fauntroy joins Tavis Smiley
Associate Professor and Founding Director of The Race, Politics, and Policy Center at George Mason University, Dr. Michael K. Fauntroy, gives his take on the future of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture and the court’s latest decision to block the President from withholding school funds over DEI programs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Apr 29, 2025 • 16min
Ron Goodman Joins Tavis Smiley
Ron Goodman talks about his experience doing clinical trials to mitigate his alzhiemers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Apr 29, 2025 • 39min
Katrina vanden Heuvel Joins Tavis Smiley
The Nation magazine publisher Katrina vanden Heuvel discusses trending political topics with Tavis.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Apr 25, 2025 • 17min
Dr. Gina Paige Joins Tavis Smiley
National DNA Day is Friday, April 25th, and Dr. Gina Paige, co-founder and President of African Ancestry, takes us inside the world of genetic discovery for Black people and the benefits of knowing our roots.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Apr 25, 2025 • 22min
Ben Robinson Joins Tavis Smiley
Indiana University Professor Ben Robinson talks about why he is the first Hoosier faculty member to be investigated under SEA 202 for the appearance of “political bias" and the consequences of silencing dissenting voices on campus.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Apr 25, 2025 • 39min
Dr. Gerald Horne Joins Tavis Smiley
University of Houston historian, author and professor Gerald Horne talks about the international implication of Trump's policies on trade, birthright citizenship and the declining U.S. - South African relationship.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Apr 25, 2025 • 18min
Sheria Smith joins Tavis Smiley
Sheria Smith, president of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 252, gives us an update on the precarious future of the 2800 former Department of Education employees and the impact of DOGE on our children.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Apr 25, 2025 • 23min
Paul Rieckhoff Joins Tavis Smiley
Paul Rieckhoff, host of the "Independent Americans" podcast and founder of Independent Veterans of America, gives his battlefield assessment about the future of Defense Secretary-for-now Pete Hegseth and President Trump's crackdown on the supposed Anti-Christian bias at the Veterans Administration.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Apr 25, 2025 • 42min
Cory Doctorow Joins Tavis Smiley
Boing Boing co-founder, science fiction author, and journalist Cory Doctorow shares how he created what was once the most popular blog in the world, why he wants to use intellectual property laws to respond to Trump’s tariffs, and his latest book, “Picks and Shovels,” about how the personal computer became the most powerful tool for crime ever invented.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
