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 17, 2025 • 41min
Laura Edelson joins Tavis Smiley
Tech whistleblower and computer scientist Laura Edelson shares her take on the impending ban of TikTok, the death of truth on Meta, and the future of social networking.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 17, 2025 • 18min
Deroy Murdock joins Tavis Smiley
Conservative commentator and columnist Deroy Murdock previews the Inauguration Ceremony that he plans to attend, and shares how he believes Black America will fare for the next four years under Trump 2.0.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 17, 2025 • 22min
Dominique DiPrima joins Tavis Smiley
Dominique DiPrima, host of “First Things First” on KBLA Talk 1580, checks in live from the Altadena community to give us an update about the recovery efforts to support the victims of the Eaton Canyon Fire. 0Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 16, 2025 • 39min
Tim Russ & Hakeem Oluseyi join Tavis Smiley
In the first half, actor Tim Russ celebrates the 30th anniversary of the “Star Trek: Voyager” premiere. In the second half, CEO of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi joins the conversation to discuss the impact of Star Trek on Black Pride - and the hope for a Black future amidst the chaos of the present.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 16, 2025 • 16min
Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson joins Tavis Smiley
Activist, public theologian and CEO of The Children Defense Fund, Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson discusses the future of American children and families under the Trump administration, including the proposed increase of the child tax credit and whether Medicaid should be defunded or eliminated.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 16, 2025 • 22min
Bianca Tylek joins Tavis Smiley
Founder and executive director of Worth Rises, Bianca Tylek, shares her thoughts about how inmates are serving their time on the front lines of fighting the wildfires and the importance of ending exploitation by the prison industry.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 16, 2025 • 38min
Austin Sarat joins Tavis Smiley
Austin Sarat, professor and author of “The Death Penalty in Decline’” and “Lethal Injection and the False Promise of Humane Execution,” talks about how President Biden failed the death penalty abolition test - and takes us inside his course, “The Death of American Democracy” along with other political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 15, 2025 • 37min
Smokey Robinson joins Tavis Smiley
Legendary singer and songwriter Smokey Robinson talks about his storied career, his Las Vegas residency, and the 50th Anniversary of his seminal album A Quiet Storm, the music that inspired an entire radio format genre.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 15, 2025 • 35min
Michelle Adams joins Tavis Smiley
Esteemed legal scholar and professor Michelle Adams talks about her book "The Containment: Detroit, The Supreme Court and The Battle for Racial Justice In The North," and the future of civil rights in schools, if Trump dismantles the Department of Education.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Jan 15, 2025 • 43min
David A. Love joins Tavis Smiley
Investigative columnist and Rutgers journalism professor David A. Love is back to share his analysis about the national political scene including Luigi Mangione's case as Angelenos battle with insurance companies and other trending topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
