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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Dec 19, 2024 • 40min
Matt Novak joins Tavis Smiley
Gizmodo reporter Matt Novak takes us inside the social media reaction to the assassination of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson and breaks down the dangers facing the tech industry under a Trump/Elon Musk administration.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dec 19, 2024 • 16min
Betty Yee joins Tavis Smiley
Former California Comptroller Betty Yee talks about how she’s fighting back against the potential of mass deportations by the Trump Administration and her campaign for governor.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dec 19, 2024 • 22min
Bakari Sellers joins Tavis Smiley
Former South Carolina State Representative, CNN Analyst and podcast host Bakari Sellers gives his take on the latest with Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, Biden possible pardons of Trump enemies and other trending political topics.administration of retribution. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dec 19, 2024 • 17min
Tembe Denton-Hurst joins Tavis Smiley
Beauty and culture writer and author of “Homebodies: A Novel” Tembe Denton-Hurst gives her take about the new controversial Walmart holiday ad featuring Larenz Tate and Nia Long. Plus, she shares her 47 gifts under $50 from Black Owned Businesses for this holiday season.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dec 19, 2024 • 24min
Haley Taylor Schlitz joins Tavis Smiley
Haley Taylor Schlitz shares how she became the youngest African American AND the youngest woman to ever graduate from law school in the U.S. - and then got a job with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dec 19, 2024 • 39min
John Dean joins Tavis Smiley
Former White House Counsel to President Nixon John Dean shares his take about how Biden can recover from the backlash for his son’s pardon and gives his expectations about the legal priorities for the Trump administration. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dec 18, 2024 • 18min
Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey joins Tavis Smiley
Political strategist, host and author Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey talks about the latest with Trump’s defense secretary picks, House Democrats last stand in California and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dec 18, 2024 • 22min
U.S. Congressman Bennie Thompson joins Tavis Smiley
U.S. Congressman and January 6th Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson talks about the possible pardons of Jan 6th rioters and the impact of mass deportation on his home state of Mississippi and the country. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dec 18, 2024 • 41min
G. Flint Taylor joins Tavis Smiley
Famed civil rights attorney G. Flint Taylor recalls his successful lawsuit against the FBI for the assassination of Black Panther leader Fred Hampton, 55 years ago today, and what social justice leaders should expect when speaking truth to power.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dec 18, 2024 • 43min
Dan Morrison & Jacque Williams join Tavis Smiley
This week marks 165 years since the execution of white abolitionist John Brown. Co-Founder and Executive Director of Culture 4 A Cause, Jacque Williams, and Founder of The John Brown Project, Dan Morrison, talk about the impact of the anti-slavery advocate and what we can learn from his legacy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
