Best Tavis Smiley Podcasts (2024)

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Subin DeVar joins Tavis Smiley 17:50

16h ago17:50

17:50

Co-Founder of the Initiative for Energy Justice, Subin DeVar, talks about the work of IEJ and the role that energy justice plays in the movement for climate change.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Jessica Lussenhop joins Tavis Smiley 21:21

16h ago21:21

21:21

ProPublica investigative reporter Jessica Lussenhop takes a deeper look at how Gov. Tim Walz handled police killings and civil unrest in Minnesota after the murder of George Floyd.By KBLA Talk 1580

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John Wood Jr joins Tavis Smiley 41:26

16h ago41:26

41:26

Republican John Wood Jr. unpacks his latest USA Today column on why he’s not voting for Trump or Harris but for Independent presidential candidate Dr. Cornel West. Plus, we get his take on other trending political news.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Jarrett M. Adams joins Tavis Smiley 35:08

5d ago35:08

35:08

Former wrongfully convicted now turned civil rights attorney Jarrett M. Adams talks about the execution of Marcellus Williams in Missouri and the ongoing fight for justice in the legal system.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Johane Filemon joins Tavis Smiley 13:57

5d ago13:57

13:57

Registered Dietician Nutritionist Johane Filemon talks about integrating nutritional science with mental health support, the latest surgeon general warning about parental stress as a public health crisis, and how all diseases start with the gut.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Bobby Joe Champion joins Tavis Smiley 30:01

5d ago30:01

30:01

Minnesota State Senate President Bobby Joe Champion explains why rumors of the state losing its blue-state status have been greatly exaggerated and how Minnesota can become the center of progressive leadership.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Dr. Reema Dirks joins Tavis Smiley 15:17

5d ago15:17

15:17

Medical Science Liaison for Amgen Biotech, Dr. Reema Dirks, discusses peak asthma season and signs of severe uncontrolled asthma.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Reggie Love joins Tavis Smiley 23:12

5d ago23:12

23:12

Reggie Love, President Barack Obama’s former special assistant and personal aide, shares his take on the 2024 election and Kamala Harris’ historic campaign.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Connie Rice joins Tavis Smiley 17:05

5d ago17:05

17:05

Legendary attorney and activist Connie Rice shares her thoughts about Trump’s latest efforts to derails prosecutors in his election interference case, top staff resigning from Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson campaign and President Biden’s final UN address, as he focus on conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Bill O’Reilly joins Tavis Smiley 23:11

5d ago23:11

23:11

Conservative author Bill O’Reilly is back with the first installment from his new book series, “Confronting the Presidents: No Spin Assessments from Washington to Biden”.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Blake Leeper joins Tavis Smiley 36:01

5d ago36:01

36:01

United States Paralympic athlete and eight time Paralympic Track and Field international medalist, Blake Leeper, talks about his journey from setbacks to record breaker.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Dr. Adrienne Hollis joins Tavis Smiley 18:10

5d ago18:10

18:10

Environmental Justice advocate Dr. Adrienne Hollis talks about her work with the National Wildlife Federation and the importance of climate justice in saving the wildlife population.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Benjamin Barson joins Tavis Smiley 23:31

5d ago23:31

23:31

Music Historian and composer Benjamin Barson talks about his new book “Brassroots Democracy: Maroon Ecologies and The Jazz Commons” and what political lessons we can learn from jazz history and music.By KBLA Talk 1580

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LaTara Harris joins Tavis Smiley 17:22

5d ago17:22

17:22

President of Crittenton Services, LaTara Harris, talks about the crisis facing black teen girls and how we can empower the next generation of women leaders.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Allan Lichtman joins Tavis Smiley 22:16

5d ago22:16

22:16

American University Professor Allan Lichtman talks about his presidential prediction, the controversial comments of Republican Gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson, the Uncommitted Movement and more.By KBLA Talk 1580

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John Nichols joins Tavis Smiley 46:22

5d ago46:22

46:22

The Nation's National Affairs correspondent, John Nichols, talks about his latest article about why Vice President Harris needs to reframe the conversation about immigration. Plus, we get John's take on Iranian hackers and the latest with the Teamsters union not endorsing a presidential candidate.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Jon Donenberg joins Tavis Smiley 8:13

5d ago8:13

8:13

National Economic Council (NEC) Member Jon Donenberg talks about the work of NEC and the economic plans of both Vice President Harris and former President Trump.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Ronald Kuby joins Tavis Smiley 32:57

5d ago32:57

32:57

Civil rights lawyer Ron Kuby talks about the latest with Trump legal issues, reframing the immigration debate and why misinformation is more consequential than we think.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Dr. Nii-Quartlai Quartey joins Tavis Smiley 17:20

5d ago17:20

17:20

Author of “Kamala, The Motherland and Me,” Dr. Nii-Quartlai Quartey gives his analysis about Vice President Harris’ interview with Black journalists from the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).By KBLA Talk 1580

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Christine Todd Whitman joins Tavis Smiley 22:48

5d ago22:48

22:48

Former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman talks about the presidential election, the rise of political violence and other trending political topics.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Marshall Jefferson joins Mark Riley on Tavis Smiley 40:04

5d ago40:04

40:04

Chicago House Music pioneer Marshall Jefferson weighs in on the debate about the origin of House Music, talks about his new compilation “House Masters,” and shares his thoughts about the future of the genre.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Kris Brown joins Mark Riley on Tavis Smiley 19:01

5d ago19:01

19:01

President of Brady United, Kris Brown, talks about the 20 year anniversary of the federal ban on assault weapons, the latest data about children and guns, and how we can change the culture of gun violence.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Pete Buttigieg joins Mark Riley for Tavis Smiley 23:22

5d ago23:22

23:22

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg joins Mark Riley to explain how the Biden Administration is using millions in infrastructure funding to support Black businesses.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Tahir Rahman joins Tavis Smiley 17:27

12d ago17:27

17:27

Physician-Scientist and author Tahir Rahman talks about his new book “Extreme Overvalued Beliefs: Clinical and Forensic Psychiatric Dimensions” and how overvalued beliefs shape our view of each other and the politics of the world around us.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Lady Blackbird and Chris Seefried join Tavis Smiley 20:55

12d ago20:55

20:55

Soul artist Lady Blackbird and her Grammy nominated producer Chris Seefried talks about their new album “SLANG SPIRITUALS” and the future of soul music.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Layla Elabed joins Tavis Smiley 38:45

12d ago38:45

38:45

Listen to Michigan campaign manager and Co-Director of The Uncommitted National Movement Layla Elabed gives an update on the Uncommitted Movement – and how it could shape the 2024 election in key swing states.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Richard Bey joins Tavis Smiley 40:44

12d ago40:44

40:44

Talk show host Richard Bey joins his former co-host and current guest host Mark Riley to breakdown the big political stories of the day.By KBLA Talk 1580

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David Paterson joins Tavis Smiley 39:24

14d ago39:24

39:24

New York’s First Black Governor David Paterson weighs in on the latest scandal that rocked the NYPD, the state of the presidential election, Trump declines another debate and other trending political topics.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Brandi Denise joins Tavis Smiley 16:38

14d ago16:38

16:38

Comedian Brandi Denise shows us why she’s on Vulture’s 2024 Comedians You Should and Will Know list.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Artrece Johnson joins Tavis Smiley 22:33

14d ago22:33

22:33

Actress Artrece Johnson talks about playing Kevin Hart’s wife in “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist,” how fate influenced this latest role and her performing aspirations for the future.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Ruben Navarrette joins Tavis Smiley 40:06

14d ago40:06

40:06

Nationally syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette gives his analysis about Harris and Trump’s immigration plans, why Latino women are moving back to Harris and the frustration of undecided voters.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Stacy Davis Gates joins Tavis Smiley 39:08

14d ago39:08

39:08

Chicago Teachers Union president Stacy Davis Gates talks about CTU being under fire, teacher raises, the power of unions and Trump’s vision for the Department of Education.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Gregory Alan Williams & Traci Bingham join Tavis Smiley 38:24

19d ago38:24

38:24

Emmy award winning actor Gregory Alan Williams aka LAPD Officer Garner Ellerbee and actress Traci Bingham aka Jordan Tate celebrate 35 years this month since the premiere of “Baywatch”, which at its height had 1.2 billion viewers per week.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Skye Perryman joins Tavis Smiley 18:12

19d ago18:12

18:12

Democracy Forward President/CEO Skye Perryman joins Tavis to explain how she’s using the law to build collective power because, as she puts it, “our kids will ask what we did.”By KBLA Talk 1580

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Abbas Alawieh joins Tavis Smiley 22:53

19d ago22:53

22:53

Co-Founder of The National Uncommitted Movement, Abbas Alawieh, explains the movement’s strategy moving forward.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Post-Debate Roundtable 39:27

19d ago39:27

39:27

Post-debate analysis from our team of experts.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey joins Tavis Smiley 15:35

20d ago15:35

15:35

Political strategist, host, and author, Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, joins us live from Philly with pre-debate analysis.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Dr. Ammina Kothari joins Tavis Smiley 21:02

20d ago21:02

21:02

The new Dean of the Gwen Ifill School of Media, Humanities and Social Sciences, Dr. Ammina Kothari, talks about her new role at the prestigious institution, the presidential debate and election and the state of public affairs journalism.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Linda Clemons joins Tavis Smiley 17:07

20d ago17:07

17:07

Nonverbal communications expert Linda Clemons talks about the transformational power of body language in various settings and what clues the candidates will give about themselves in this historic presidential debate.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Ashley Spillane joins Tavis Smiley 22:05

20d ago22:05

22:05

Social impact strategist Ashley Spillane discusses her new Harvard University study about the power of celebrity and why content creators may be the key to political victories.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Tavis’s Tribute to James Earl Jones 16:53

20d ago16:53

16:53

Tavis’s Tribute to James Earl JonesBy KBLA Talk 1580

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Jeff Jarvis joins Tavis Smiley 22:56

20d ago22:56

22:56

Longtime media critic and BuzzMachine.com editor Jeff Jarvis explains why Kamala Harris’ “unprecedented grand coalition” featuring Dick Cheney, Bernie Sanders, and AOC is a historic moment for America.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Dr. Kamau Koyaki joins Tavis Smiley 16:57

21d ago16:57

16:57

Holistic Healer, Dr. Kamau Koyaki, talks about the future of holistic healing and the evolution of science in healthcare.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Jaime Harrison joins Tavis Smiley 22:53

21d ago22:53

22:53

Jaime Harrison talks about her role at the pre”tigious institution, the upcoming presidential debate, and the state of public affairs journalism.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Isaac Hayes III joins Tavis Smiley 17:08

21d ago17:08

17:08

Isaac Hayes III, son of the iconic Grammy-winning soul singer and founder of Fanbase, talks about the recent judgment that forced Donald Trump to stop using his father's song, “Hold On, “I’m Comin” at his campaign rallies.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Rosita Stevens-Holsey joins Tavis Smiley 23:00

21d ago23:00

23:00

The niece of Civil Rights legal pioneer Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray, Rosita Stevens-Holsey, talks about her continuing the work and witness of her aunt. Pauli Murray was featured as the first coin of the 2024 American Women Quarters Program.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Shermichael Singleton joins Tavis Smiley 40:36

21d ago40:36

40:36

Tavis talks pre-presidential debate politics with CNN contributor and Sirius XM host, Shermichael Singleton.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Glynda Carr joins Tavis Smiley 41:11

25d ago41:11

41:11

Co-Founder and President of Higher Heights of America PAC, Glynda Carr, shares her thoughts about supporting women in public office, how Black women should demand a seat at the table and why empowering the next generation of Black women leaders isn’t just about politics.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Tavis Hall joins Tavis Smiley 16:42

25d ago16:42

16:42

Iowa’s Black Hawk County Supervisor Tavis Hall is back to deliver his final report on the status of Iowa voters with the new Democratic nominee for president and how Project 2025 is already playing out on the groundBy KBLA Talk 1580

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Cliff Albright joins Tavis Smiley 23:02

25d ago23:02

23:02

The Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter Fund Cliff Albright checks in with his analysis about Black voter priorities and recent Gen Z voter data. Plus, he gives us an update about BVM's voter engagement efforts in hotly contested battleground states.By KBLA Talk 1580

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