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 12, 2025 • 16min
Angie Stone Tribute
The family of Angie Stone has announced funeral arrangements later this week for the Grammy-nominee who died on March 1st when the vehicle she was riding in flipped over and was hit by an 18-wheeler. By popular demand, Tavis reprises his tribute to Angie Stone. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 12, 2025 • 22min
MaryAnne Drummond joins Tavis Smiley
MaryAnne Drummond, daughter of Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Charles H. Drummond Jr. and Western Region President of Tuskegee Airmen Inc., gives her take on how President Trump's and Pete Hegseth's anti-DEI efforts impact the inclusion of Black airmen in U.S. military history.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 12, 2025 • 39min
Nina Turner & John Wood Jr. join Tavis Smiley
Nina Turner, former Ohio State Senator, and co-host of the radio program “Truth Time,” and the national spokesperson for Braver Angels, John Wood Jr., talk about trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 11, 2025 • 18min
Dr. Angela Kenzslowe joins Tavis Smiley
Psychologist and transformational leadership development consultant Dr. Angela Kenzslowe joins Tavis in studio to explain why she loves her Cybertruck, why she keeps getting flipped off, and what happened when she wrote about her experiences on a major news website.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 11, 2025 • 22min
Jamie Kitman joins Tavis Smiley
Progressive car critic Jamie Kitman is back to update us on the sometimes violent Tesla boycotts and what they could mean for Elon Musk's company as well as the industry.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 11, 2025 • 38min
Bridgett Davis joins Tavis Smiley
As we continue to lift up women and their stories this month, NY Times Editor's Choice author, Bridgett Davis talks about her new sibling story, LOVE, RITA: An American Story of Sisterhood, Joy, Loss, and Legacy and why we can't be afraid to live boldly.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 11, 2025 • 28min
Quinn Slobodian joins Tavis Smiley
Boston University's professor of international history and author, Quinn Slobodian, explains how President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and the conservative movement are speeding up the breakdown of democracy along with other trending political news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 11, 2025 • 12min
Maxine Waters joins Tavis Smiley
Rep. Maxine Waters joins Tavis to discuss the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 7, 2025 • 17min
Rabi Torres joins Tavis Smiley
Street artist Rabi Torres joins Tavis in studio to explain why he posted signs all over Los Angeles that read, "We Buy Souls," and what the 20,000 voicemail messages he received says about our humanity.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Mar 7, 2025 • 23min
Vergil Chames joins Tavis Smiley
Vergil Chames, Co-Founder and Race Director of the Selma to Montgomery Relay, combines history with healthy living, as we mark 60 years since the Bloody Sunday massacre.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
