Bestselling author, podcaster and renowned thought leader Carlos Whittaker motivates us to tap into our own humanity, reconnect with each other, and get rid of bad habits that hold us back.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Kicking off the new year, legendary civil rights attorney and politico Connie Rice talks about trending topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Legendary DJ and record producer D-Nice joins special guest hosts Chris and Vanessa Spencer to discuss his storied music career and his upcoming New Year’s Eve concert special.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Special guest hosts, Chris and Vanessa Spencer, review the biggest moments for Black Hollywood in 2024 and what we might expect in 2025.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Physician scientist Dr. Robert Drummond talks about the Bird Flu and how to stay safe and healthy in spite of this mutating virus.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

To honor the life and legacy of Jimmy Carter, we reprise a conversation Tavis had with President Carter in 2010 as they discussed what the former president regarded as the three greatest achievements of his administration.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Tavis Smiley End Of Year Roundtable Cornel West Nina Turner Jesse Jackson Jr Nii-Quartelai QuarteyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

The founder of Kwanzaa and chair of the Department of Africana Studies at California State University Long Beach, Dr. Maulana Karenga speaks on the state of Black America and how we can prepare for the attacks on Blackness in the new year.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Internationally Renowned Chess Grandmaster Maurice Ashley talks about his rise in the chess world as a Black champion and his new chess fellowship to elevate young prodigies from underserved communities.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

John Nichols talks about breaking news and trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.