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 18, 2024 • 18min
Ambassador Dr. John N. Nkengasong joins Tavis Smiley
Dr. John N. Nkengasong, America’s Global AIDS Coordinator, talks about the 20-year-old program, the President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief. He’ll also discuss World AIDS Day and how the global health initiative may not be renewed next year, putting millions of lives around the world in jeopardy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dec 18, 2024 • 23min
Mark Osler joins Tavis Smiley
Law Professor and Director of Legal Clinics at the School of Law at the University of St. Thomas, Mark Osler, challenges President Joe Biden to step up his pardon and clemency game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dec 6, 2024 • 18min
Char Miller joins Tavis Smiley
Director of Environmental Analysis at Pomona College, Char Miller, discuss his latest book "Burn Scars: A Documentary History of Fire Suppression, from Colonial Origins to the Resurgence of Cultural Burning" against the backdrop of increasing wildfires and impact of climate change.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dec 4, 2024 • 40min
Jason Hehir joins Tavis Smiley
Award winning documentary filmmaker Jason Hehir, who directed “The Last Dance” about Michael Jordan and the Bulls, talks about his newest Netflix documentary “Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley” and Presley’s tribute to MLK and RFK during his 1968 comeback special. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dec 4, 2024 • 16min
Rodericka Applewhaite joins Tavis Smiley
White House Director of Black Media, Rodericka Applewhaite, talks about the president’s current trip to Angola and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dec 4, 2024 • 24min
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke joins Tavis Smiley
Presumptive Congressional Black Caucus Chair Congresswoman Yvette Clarke talks about the record setting number of Black representatives in Congress and her vision for the CBC as they face a Republican trifecta.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dec 4, 2024 • 39min
Danielle Moodie joins Tavis Smiley
Host of #WokeAF Daily and co-host of #TheNewAbnormal and #democracyish podcasts, Danielle Moodie, talks about the backlash from Biden’s decision to pardon his son, HBCU’s growing enrollment and other trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dec 3, 2024 • 40min
Dr. Lewis Gordon joins Tavis Smiley
Distinguished Professor and noted Philosopher Lewis Gordon talks about racial justice, anti-blackness policies and how we can cultivate Black consciousness without fear.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dec 3, 2024 • 17min
Rev. Darryl Gray joins Tavis Smiley
Longtime civil rights activist, Rev. Darryl Gray, highlights the mortal dangers faced by Ferguson activists and the future of the racial justice movement as he reflects on the killing of Michael Brown ten years later.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dec 3, 2024 • 22min
Joel Edward Goza joins Tavis Smiley
Activist, professor and author Joel Edward Goza talks about his latest book "Rebirth of a Nation: Reparations and Remaking America" and why it’s important for white America to get involved in the movement. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
