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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Nov 23, 2024 • 18min
Corey Johnson joins Tavis Smiley
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Corey Johnson discusses his latest ProPublica investigation, “Without Knowledge or Consent,” about how the gun industry and Cambridge Analytics exploited customer data to elect pro-gun candidates.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Nov 23, 2024 • 24min
Ysabel Jurado joins Tavis Smiley
Los Angeles City Councilmember-elect Ysabel Jurado shares how her progressive agenda was able to defeat the longtime and controversial incumbent Kevin de León.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Nov 23, 2024 • 17min
Patrick Muhammad joins Tavis Smiley
"The Principal Farmer" Patrick Muhammad talks about his "33 acres and a school" - and how honoring Black agriculture can be a part of our Thanksgiving dinner this year.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Nov 23, 2024 • 23min
Garrett Morris joins Tavis Smiley
Original SNL cast member Garrett Morris tells the real story of being the first Black performer on the sketch comedy show as the iconic program celebrates its 50th anniversary season.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Nov 23, 2024 • 41min
Bhaskar Sunkara joins Tavis Smiley
Bhaskar Sunkara, president of The Nation magazine and founding editor of Jacobin magazine, talks about Bernie's bill to stop arms for Israel, Elon & Vivek's plan to reform government and other trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Nov 22, 2024 • 40min
Dr. Daniel Black joins Tavis Smiley
Nationally renown Professor of African American Studies and English at Clark Atlanta University, Dr. Daniel Black, talks about how we can reorient our thinking about race, culture and power as we brace ourselves for the Trump era remix.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Nov 22, 2024 • 41min
Mildred Muhammad joins Tavis Smiley
The ex-wife of the DC Sniper and domestic violence victim’s advocate Mildred Muhammad talks about the attacks and her work and witness since those dark days.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Nov 22, 2024 • 41min
Gabriel Debenedett joins Tavis Smiley
National Correspondent for New York Magazine Gabriel Debenedetti talks about the latest with Trump’s cabinet picks, Biden’s judicial recommendations and other trending political news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Nov 21, 2024 • 24min
Leah Smiley joins Tavis Smiley
Founder & President of Institute for Diversity CertificationBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Nov 21, 2024 • 17min
Jesse Jackson Jr. joins Tavis Smiley
Former CongressmanBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
