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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Mar 27, 2025 • 40min
John Nichols Talks Politics with Tavis Smiley
John Nichols, the National Affairs Correspondent for The Nation magazine, takes us inside The Oligarchy Tour featuring Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, as well as the top political stories of the week. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 26, 2025 • 29min
Bobby Rush and Kenny Wayne Shepherd joins Tavis Smiley
Three-time Grammy Award-winning blues legend Bobby Rush and five-time Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, and guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd, talk about their new Muddy Waters inspired blues album, “Young Fashioned Ways,” and how love of the music broke down the barriers of age and race for this soulful collaboration.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 26, 2025 • 43min
Virginia Kase Solomón joins Tavis Smiley
President and CEO of Common Cause, Virginia Kase Solomon gives her take about the future of Senate Leader Chuck Schumer, why Elon Musk needs to be fired, and what states are doing to protect voting rights. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 26, 2025 • 39min
Elie Mystal joins Tavis Smiley
The Nation’s Justice Correspondent, Elie Mystal, talks about his new book “Bad Law: Ten Popular Laws That Are Ruining America,” and gives his analysis about trending political stories.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 25, 2025 • 15min
Leah Pump joins Tavis Smiley
Founder of the LadyLike Foundation, Leah Pump joins Tavis in studio to take us inside her work of inspiring young women and the grand opening of their new headquarters in South L.A. this week.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 25, 2025 • 22min
Rev. Munther Isaac joins Tavis Smiley
Palestinian Christian Theologian, Director of Bethlehem Institute of Peace and Justice at Bethlehem Bible School, and author of “Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible, and the Genocide in Gaza,” Rev. Munther Isaac, shares his analysis about the latest in Gaza and why it’s time for people of faith to act with courage.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 25, 2025 • 39min
Aida Mariam Davis joins Tavis Smiley
As we embark on the final week of Women’s History Month, social justice organizer, DEI expert and author of “Kindred Creation: Parables and Paradigms for Freedom,” Aida Mariam Davis talks about the importance of Black women’s history, equal pay day, and if a new strategy is needed to protect women’s lives. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 25, 2025 • 41min
Rashad Robinson joins Tavis Smiley
National organizer and former president of Color of Change, Rashad Robinson shares his analysis about the Trump administration’s attack on schools, the fate of Democrats, and other trending political news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 21, 2025 • 39min
Larry Wilmore joins Tavis Smiley
Legendary producer and comedian Larry Wilmore shares his unique take on progressive comedy, the state of the arts, and if Hollywood will resist the influence of Trump.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 21, 2025 • 40min
Susannah Heschel joins Tavis Smiley
Dartmouth Professor Susannah Heschel reflects on how her father, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel and his friend Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would publicly navigate this crisis moment of renewed violence in Gaza.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
