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 3, 2024 • 18min
Nekima Levy Armstrong joins Tavis Smiley
Renowned civil rights attorney and executive director of the Wayfinder Foundation Nekima Levy Armstrong gives her take about the trial of Daniel Penny, the former marine charged for the killing of Jordan Neely on a NYC subway in May 2023.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dec 3, 2024 • 22min
Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan joins Tavis Smiley
Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan (R-GA) talks about the future of the Never Trumper movement and how those Republicans will handle the consequences from the President-elect's administration of retribution. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dec 3, 2024 • 15min
Che "Rhymefest" Smith joins Tavis Smiley
Che "Rhymefest" Smith talks about his successful election to become a member of Chicago's first elected school board and shares his thoughts on the future of education under President Trump. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dec 3, 2024 • 23min
Lori Wallach joins Tavis Smiley
Trade expert and Director of Rethink Trade, Lori Wallach, gives her prediction about the impact of Trump's tariffs on our relationship with America's biggest importers and on our pockets.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dec 3, 2024 • 40min
John Nichols joins Tavis Smiley
The Nation's National Affairs correspondent, John Nichols, shares his thoughts about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, his talk with Sen. Bernie Sanders about working class candidates and other trending political news. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dec 3, 2024 • 39min
Al Roker joins Tavis Smiley
Famed broadcaster Al Roker talks about health and wellness with his new cookbook, "Al Roker’s Recipes to Live By: Easy Memory-Making Family Dishes for Every Occasion" and previews the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dec 2, 2024 • 40min
Jayne Allen joins Tavis Smiley
Jayne Allen, author of the beloved, bestselling "Black Girls Must Die Exhausted" trilogy, talks about her new Christmas story, "The Most Wonderful Time: A Novel" and why Black women are the best protagonists. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dec 2, 2024 • 17min
William "Sandy" Darity joins Tavis Smiley
Professor and Director of the Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity at Duke University, William "Sandy" Darity discusses the potential racial and social harms of a nearly all white presidential cabinet. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dec 2, 2024 • 22min
Inka Cresswell joins Tavis Smiley
As we close out our climate justice campaign for the year, Tavis talks to wildlife filmmaker and marine biologist Inka Cresswell about her work on Netflix's new documentary, Our Oceans, narrated by Barack Obama, and the urgency of ocean conservation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Dec 2, 2024 • 18min
Jeffrey Stout joins Tavis Smiley
American religious scholar and theorist of democratic culture at Princeton, Jeffrey Stout, talks about democracy, grassroots organizing and where fellow citizens of faith go from here. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
