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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Jan 23, 2025 • 22min
Illinois AG. Kwame Raoul joins Tavis Smiley
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul talks about his lawsuit challenging President Trump’s executive orders ending birthright citizenship and the deportation plan taking place in Chicago.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 22, 2025 • 22min
Rabbi Steven B. Jacobs joins Tavis Smiley
Civil rights leaders and interfaith advocate Rabbi Steven B. Jacobs shares his thoughts about antisemitism, Elon Musk’s controversial salute, the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 22, 2025 • 38min
Wren T. Brown joins Tavis Smiley
Actor, Producing Artistic Director and Co-Founder of The Ebony Repertory Theatre, Wren T. Brown, talks about his new book “The Family Business: Four Generations of One Black Family’s Artistic Odyssey,” and the importance of preserving family history when building a generational legacy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 22, 2025 • 17min
Bill Fletcher Jr. joins Tavis Smiley
Bill Fletcher Jr, former president of TransAfrica Forum, joins Tavis to discuss how democratic socialists plan to fightback during the new Trump Administration.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 22, 2025 • 22min
Dr. Julius Garvey and Justin Hansford
Dr. Julius Garvey, the son of Marcus Garvey, and Howard University Law Professor Justin Hansford are back to celebrate the success of their decades-long fight for clemency and exoneration of freedom fighter and Pan Africanist visionary.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 22, 2025 • 34min
Ruben Navarrette Jr. joins Tavis Smiley
Syndicated columnist Ruben Navarette Jr. talks about the historical implications and political consequences of Trump’s immigration policy, as the new president starts deportation in ChicagoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 22, 2025 • 23min
Ben Crump joins Tavis Smiley
Renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump talks about filing the first wrongful death lawsuit for wildfire victims against utility giant, Southern California Edison, for its role in the fires that claimed the life of Altadena resident Evelyn McClendon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 21, 2025 • 18min
Pastor Tony Lowden joins Tavis Smiley
Personal Pastor to former President Jimmy Carter, Pastor Tony Lowden, reflects on his spiritual relationship with the 39th Commander-In-Chief and shares how we can hold onto hope and faith as we enter more uncertain times.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 21, 2025 • 22min
Martin Luther King III joins Tavis Smiley
Martin Luther King III joins Tavis on the holiday honoring his father for a frank conversation about where we go from here.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 17, 2025 • 39min
LaRussell joins Tavis Smiley
Vallejo born Rapper and entrepreneur LaRussell joins Tavis in studio to highlight his music and explain how he’s working with his one million Instagram followers to support independent Hip-Hop artists.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
