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 25, 2025 • 39min
Frank B. Wilderson III Joins Tavis Smiley
Award-winning writer, poet, and UC-Irvine African American Studies Professor Frank B. Wilderson III assesses what he calls “Afropessimism” under Trump and the future of intersectionality in this post-DEI moment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Apr 25, 2025 • 39min
Richard Wolff Joins Tavis Smiley
Legendary economist, professor, and co-founder of “Democracy at Work,” Richard Wolff, breaks down the state of the household and global economy in his latest book “Understanding Capitalism.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Apr 23, 2025 • 22min
Dewayne Perkins Joins Tavis Smiley
Writer, comedian, and actor Dewayne Perkins joins Tavis in studio to talk about the new Apple TV+ series, “The Studio,” and his recent turns in “One of Them Days” and “The Blackening.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Apr 23, 2025 • 22min
Dayvon Love Joins Tavis Smiley
The Director of Public Policy for the think tank Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle, Dayvon Love, talks about the newly formed Maryland State Reparations Commission and its plan to study appropriate benefits for those affected by historical inequality.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Apr 23, 2025 • 18min
Kevin Powell joins 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.
Apr 23, 2025 • 21min
Kathleen Rogers Joins Tavis Smiley
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.
Apr 23, 2025 • 40min
Christina Greer Joins Tavis Smiley
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.
Apr 21, 2025 • 40min
Omar Benson Miller Joins Tavis Smiley
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.
Apr 21, 2025 • 17min
Dr. Chanese Forté joins Tavis Smiley
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.
Apr 21, 2025 • 22min
Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina joins Tavis Smiley
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.
