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 7, 2024 • 18min
Richard Fowler joins Tavis Smiley
Fox News contributor Richard Fowler talks about Trump’s mass deportation policy and what voters can expect from a second term Trump administration. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Nov 7, 2024 • 24min
Michael Eric Dyson joins Tavis Smiley
One of the nation’s most influential and renowned public intellectuals, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, talks about his new book “Represent: The Unfinished Fight for The Vote” and why exercising our right is more consequential now than ever before. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Nov 7, 2024 • 42min
Dr. Athena Butler joins Tavis Smiley
Dr. Athena Butler, a religious scholar from the University of Pennsylvania and author of "White Evangelical Racism: The Politics of Morality in America"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Nov 7, 2024 • 40min
Jamilah King joins Tavis Smiley
Jamilah King, an editorial director for Mother Jones, explains why some Black women activists still have their doubts about Vice President Kamala Harris as she leans into her personal story. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Nov 7, 2024 • 40min
Mike Silver and Terry Claybon join Tavis Smiley
Boxing historian Mike Silver and Celebrity Boxing Trainer Terry Claybon talk about the “Rumble in the Jungle” 50 years later, and why it is still the greatest boxing match in the historyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Nov 7, 2024 • 40min
Jerald Walker joins Tavis Smiley
Emerson College Distinguished Professor Jerald Walker talks about his new book "Magically Black And Other Essays" examining Black life and culture in America in ways that are both essential and humorous.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Nov 7, 2024 • 40min
Bishop Leah Daughtry joins Tavis Smiley
Former CEO of the 2008 and 2016 Democratic National Conventions, Leah Daughtry, talks presidential politics and what's at stake for both religious and secular voters.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Nov 7, 2024 • 24min
Nathan Thompson joins Tavis Smiley
Author Nathan Thompson talks about the history of the Chicago Lottery and the impact of The Black Policy Kings of Chicago as the backstory to the new documentary “King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones” executive produced by Quincy Jones and Debbie Allen.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Nov 7, 2024 • 17min
Ahsaki LaFrance-Chachere joins Tavis Smiley
November is Native American Heritage Month. Tavis talks to the founder of Ah-Shí Beauty and LMG Records, Ahsaki LaFrance-Chachere, about growing up Native & African American and why owning your story is the key to success.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Nov 7, 2024 • 23min
Booker T. Washington joins Tavis Smiley
Real estate developer and founder of Techie Homes, Booker T. Washington, talks about his work developing the first Black-owned micro-home community in the United States and why it will improve the financial lives of its residents.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
