Best KBLA Talk 1580 Podcasts (2024)

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“Time for an Awakening”, Sunday 08/11/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest; Los Angeles Radio Talk show contributor on KBLA 1580, Award-winning Investigative Journalist for the LA Progressive, James Farr 2:25:37

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“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 08/11/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest was Activist, Los Angeles Radio Talk show contributor on KBLA 1580, Award-winning Investigative Journalist for the LA Progressive, James Farr. We centered the discussion around politics, from a Black perspective, in a solution-focused conversation wrapp…

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“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott, Sunday 08/11/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest; Los Angeles Radio Talk show contributor on KBLA 1580, Award-winning Investigative Journalist for the LA Progressive ... 2:25:37

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"Time for an Awakening" with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 08/11/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest was Activist, Los Angeles Radio Talk show contributor on KBLA 1580, Award-winning Investigative Journalist for the LA Progressive, Mr. James Farr. We centered the discussion around politics, from a Black perspective, in a solution-focused conversation w…

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Tavis Smiley Day 3 at the DNC 2:17:07

6h ago2:17:07

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Tavis Smiley is at the DNC for Day 3 with:Areva MartinDion RichmondAdrienne ShropshireChristopher Sebastian Parker - Professor & PollsterA.B. - Political analyst & AttorneyJustin Pearson - Tennessee State Representative John Nicols - Writer for The Nation Rep James Clyburn Ceng Uygur - Founder of The Young TurksLavora Barnes - Michigan Democratic P…

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Tavis Smiley Day 2 at the DNC 2:01:10

3h ago2:01:10

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Day 2 of the DNC Tavis Smiley with Molly Jong Fast - Writer for Vanity Fair John Iadorola - Host of The Young Turks & The Damage ReportCongressman Dean Phillips Aimee Allison - Founder, She The People Senator Tom Carper Bill Press - writer Bill de Blasio - Former Mayor of New York CityBy KBLA Talk 1580

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Tavis Smiley is Live at the DNC Day 1 1:58:47

3h ago1:58:47

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Tavis Smiley is joined by:Dr. Shakari Byerly - Pollster, EvitarusDr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey - Host of "A More Perfect Union" & AuthorFather Michael Pfleger - Pastor of St. Sabina Church Jesse Jackson Jr. - Former CongressmanFederick Ingram - Secretary -Treasurer of American Federation of TeachersFmr Gov Terry McAuliffe - Former Gov of Virginia and F…

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Punkie Johnson joins Tavis Smiley 41:12

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Outgoing Saturday Night Live cast member Punkie Johnson talks about her four-year run on the iconic TV show, the importance of Black representation in all spaces and what’s next.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong join Tavis Smiley 41:00

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Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong join Tavis to talk about their new cannabis tour and celebrate Cheech’s Netflix success this summer with the hit film, “The Long Game”.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Marc Lamont Hill joins Tavis Smiley 39:17

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Professor and Host of the daily YouTube show “Night School,” Marc Lamont Hill shares his thoughts about the Divine Nine getting political, how progressives have become the new political targets, why continued U.S. support for Israel is problematic for Democrats and other trending political topics.By KBLA Talk 1580

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“Time for an Awakening”, Sunday 08/11/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest; Los Angeles Radio Talk show contributor on KBLA 1580, Award-winning Investigative Journalist for the LA Progressive, James Farr 2:25:37

9d ago2:25:37

2:25:37

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro.Richard, Sunday 08/11/2024 at 7:00 PM (EST) guest was Activist, Los Angeles Radio Talk show contributor on KBLA 1580,…By Elliot Booker

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Jacquil Constant joins Tavis Smiley 39:58

7d ago39:58

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Cinema professor Jacquil Constant is back to preview the 9th annual Haiti International Film Festival, which kicks off this weekend.#TheCenterforInvestigativeReporting#RockNRoll #BruceSpringsteen#SouthAfrican #Apartheid #HBO#InternationalFilmFestival #TalkRadio#TheTavisSmileyShow#UnapologeticallyProgressive…

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Steven Van Zandt joins Tavis Smiley 42:55

1h ago42:55

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The legendary guitarist, beloved brother of “The Boss” Bruce Springsteen, and the activist who organized the music industry against South African apartheid, joins Tavis for a career conversation. Van Zandt will also talk about his new HBO documentary “Steven Van Zandt: Disciple”, and why artists must use their voices to not just entertain, but to a…

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Clara Jeffery joins Tavis Smiley 40:44

1h ago40:44

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Tavis talks politics with Clara Jeffery, editor-in-chief of Mother Jones and The Center for Investigative Reporting.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Frank Guridy joins Tavis Smiley 39:52

8h ago39:52

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Award winning historian and Columbia University professor Frank Guridy talks about his new text, “The Stadium: An American History of Politics, Protest, and Play,” as we reflect on Paris 2024 and look ahead to the LA28 Olympics.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Jeff Cohen joins Tavis Smiley 43:52

1h ago43:52

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Journalist Jeff Cohen, founder of RootsAction and FAIR, breaks down the role of disinformation in this year’s election and how corporate media is complicit.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Nathaniel Smith joins Tavis Smiley 17:00

1h ago17:00

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Climate equity advocate Nathaniel Smith discusses the impact Project 2025 would have on climate justice efforts.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Don Samuels joins Tavis Smiley 23:33

1h ago23:33

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Former Minneapolis Councilmember Don Samuels talks about his primary rematch against Squad member, U.S. Rep. Ihlan Omar (D-MN) and his thoughts on Gov. Tim Walz as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Van Jones joins Tavis Smiley 18:41

10h ago18:41

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CNN Political Analyst Van Jones shares his thoughts about the upcoming debate between VP Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump, addressing antisemitism claims within the Democratic party and his predictions for the Democratic National ConventionBy KBLA Talk 1580

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Stephen Ujlaki joins Tavis Smiley 23:25

10h ago23:25

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Filmmaker Stephen Ujlaki joins Tavis to share his new documentary, “Bad Faith: An Unholy War on Democracy,” about the Christian Right's shift towards fascism.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Valeria Howard Cunningham joins Tavis Smiley 22:09

8d ago22:09

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The CEO and Producer of The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, Valeria Howard Cunningham, talks about the history of Bill Pickett, the life of a Black cowgirl and why it's important to challenge the myths about the Old West.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Ivan McClellan joins Tavis Smiley 22:45

10h ago22:45

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Photojournalist Ivan McClellan talks about his new photo book "Eight Seconds: Black Rodeo Culture," which showcases Black Rodeo culture and is creating new conversations about the role of the Black Cowboy in the Old Wild West.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Joe Trippi joins Tavis Smiley 38:40

10h ago38:40

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Progressive political strategist Joe Trippi gives his take on the eventful 2024 election and where democracy goes from here.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Zoë Schlanger joins Tavis Smiley 17:06

3d ago17:06

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Journalist and author, Zoë Schlanger, continues our climate justice conversations by discussing her new text, “The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth”.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Alec Karakatsanis joins Tavis Smiley 23:37

3d ago23:37

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Civil rights attorney Alec Karakatsanis discusses findings from his decade-long study on police use of body cameras as we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the killing of Michael Brown.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Dr. Julianne Malveaux joins Tavis Smiley 39:42

3d ago39:42

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Noted economist and author Dr. Julianne Malveaux on what the historic candidacy of V.P. Kamala Harris means for Black women.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Christopher Sebastian Parker joins Tavis Smiley 17:57

4d ago17:57

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Director of Graduate Studies at UC Santa Barbara and political scientist Christopher Sebastian Parker talks about his latest poll around outreach to Black people and what specific policies can move the needle for undecided Black voters.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Bakari Kitwana joins Tavis Smiley 23:55

11d ago23:55

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Culture critic and journalist Bakari Kitwana shares his analysis about the “gangster image” of Donald Trump, the Harris/Walz candidacy and why Hip-Hop is the “go-to” influencer for this historic election.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Amy Wilentz joins Tavis Smiley 41:48

15d ago41:48

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Journalist and UC Irvine professor Amy Wilentz is back with an update on Haiti’s new leadership and what escalating tensions in the Middle East mean for folks on the ground.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Keith Ellison joins Tavis Smiley 18:00

4d ago18:00

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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison talks about Gov. Tim Walz’s record as a progressive and shares his views on how the historic presidential ticket can move the country forward.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Marc Morial joins Tavis Smiley 24:08

4d ago24:08

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Marc Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League, shares his insights about the Harris/Walz Democratic presidential ticket, how the Urban League is looking to stop Project 2025, and other trending political topics.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Jordan L. Jones joins Tavis Smiley 43:31

16d ago43:31

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Jordan L. Jones plays Jazz on the Peacock hit “Bel-Air”. He’s live in studio with Tavis to talk about the show’s season 3 premiere next week.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Shad White joins Tavis Smiley 41:10

6d ago41:10

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Mississippi State Auditor Shad White, author of “Mississippi Swindle: Brett Favre and the Welfare Scandal that Shocked America,” joins Tavis with this dramatic story from their birth state.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Dr. Melina Abdullah joins Tavis Smiley 18:29

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Independent Vice-Presidential candidate, professor and Director of Black Lives Matter Grassroots LA Chapter, Dr. Melina Abdullah, shares her analysis about VP Harris’s running mate choice and how the Project 2025 chief architect is planning to restructure government.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Connie Rice joins Tavis Smiley 22:50

6d ago22:50

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Legendary civil rights attorney and politico Connie Rice shares her thoughts about VP Kamala Harris’s running mate selection and the latest on the questionable ethics of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.By KBLA Talk 1580

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3 Guys Talking Smack and Listening to Music Season 7 Ep 9 2:09:24

6d ago2:09:24

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Big P,Still Bill,KK and DL(Not Hughley) welcome our friend Raegan as we talk about the Harris/Walz ticket, the NABJ debacle, Sonya Massey and the hottest…By 3guystalkingsmack

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3 Guys Talking Smack and Listening to Music Season 7 Ep 9 2:09:24

6d ago2:09:24

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Big P,Still Bill,KK and DL(Not Hughley) welcome our friend Raegan as we talk about the Harris/Walz ticket, the NABJ debacle, Sonya Massey and the hottest jams including R&B,Blue Lights in the Basement, Liam's Corner and Southern Soul!Shout Outs!www.rvasoul.comtalkingsmackpodcast@gmail.comHot Line (804) 321-1010…

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Keznamdi joins Tavis Smiley 40:33

7d ago40:33

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Reggae musical artist Keznamdi is live in studio to talk about his personal journey with music, his artistry and the cultural revolution that he’s embarked upon.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Kadia Goba joins Tavis Smiley 17:48

7d ago17:48

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NABJ Moderator and Semafor political reporter Kadia Goba talks about the combative Trump interview at NABJ and the impact of said conversation on Black journalists and voters.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Arionne Nettles joins Tavis Smiley 22:48

7d ago22:48

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Professor, culture reporter, and author Arionne Nettles dissects the impact and influence of Black Chicago on the culture with her new book, “We Are The Culture: Black Chicago’s Influence on Everything”.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Bill Kristol joins Tavis Smiley 40:47

16d ago40:47

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Conservative columnist Bill Kristol joins Tavis to discuss the 2024 election and how and why we need to defend democracy together.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Lucy Smith and Cheryl Corley join Tavis Smiley 38:57

7d ago38:57

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Lucy Smith and Cheryl Corley join Tavis to talk about their unique concert-in-the-park series, “Chicago Bound: The Great Migration of the Blues.” #NationMagazine #DonaldTrump #BlackJournalists #MiddleEast #Chicago #NABJ #VPKamalaHarris#TheTavisSmileyShow #TalkRadio #BreakingNews #Podcast #UnapologeticallyProgressive…

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A roundtable of Black journalists joins Tavis Smiley 35:41

15d ago35:41

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A roundtable of Black journalists joins Tavis to talk about Donald Trump’s combative appearance yesterday at the National Association of Black Journalists conference in Chicago.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Shawn Fain joins Tavis Smiley 35:08

7d ago35:08

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Shawn Fain is an American labor unionist who has served as president of the United Auto Workers since March 2023. An electrician by trade, he worked at a Stellantis automotive parts plant in Kokomo, Indiana. He has been a UAW member for 29 years, and is a member of the reform caucus, Unite All Workers for Democracy…

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David Frum joins Tavis Smiley 37:58

10d ago37:58

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David Frum, former presidential speechwriter and staff writer for The Atlantic joins Tavis to breakdown the top political stories of the day.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Mayor John Giles 17:40

10d ago17:40

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Mayor of Mesa, Arizona, John Giles, shares why as a Republican mayor he supports Vice President Kamala Harris over his own party’s candidate, former President Donald Trump, and what he believes is at stake in this consequential election.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Christine Pelosi joins Tavis Smiley 24:20

18d ago24:20

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Christine Pelosi, DNC delegate and daughter of the former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, gives Tavis her take on whether white women will show up for Kamala Harris come November.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Chris Redd joins Tavis Smiley 40:40

11d ago40:40

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SNL alum, Emmy-award winning comedian, actor, writer and rapper Chris Redd joins Tavis in studio as part of the summer-long celebration of Saturday Night Live’s 50th Anniversary. We will also discuss his Netflix show, “Resurrected Rides”.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Chase Oliver joins Tavis Smiley 17:25

11d ago17:25

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Libertarian presidential candidate Chase Oliver joins Tavis to talk about his campaign, his potential effect on Donald Trump in swing states, and his message for Black voters with libertarian tendencies.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Dr. Roger Mitchell joins Tavis Smiley 21:59

11d ago21:59

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Dr. Roger Mitchell, chief medical examiner for Washington, DC and author, on the killing of Sonya Massey and why police brutality should be considered a public health issue.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Dr. Taylor Jones joins Tavis Smiley 41:55

11d ago41:55

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Linguistics professor Dr. Taylor Jones discusses how we can navigate linguistic taboos, the impact of weaponizing words, and how learning about language may be the key to saving democracy.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Senator Barbara Boxer joins Tavis Smiley 18:48

16d ago18:48

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Former California Senator Barbara Boxer joins Tavis to share her thoughts about Biden’s legacy, why 2024 may be the year of the woman all over again, and revisits the call to abolish the electoral college eight years after she introduced that landmark legislation.By KBLA Talk 1580

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