Tavis Smiley

Prominent psychiatrist, depression and bipolar disorder researcher, and author Dr. Nassir Ghaemi joins Tavis in studio to discuss his new book, Soul On Fire: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Psychology of Nonviolence.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates discusses her trip to Rome with a delegation led by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to meet the American pope, the upcoming Summer Organizing Institute, and honoring workers' rights champion Bea Lumpkin.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Author, scholar, leading public intellectual, and special contributor Dr. Cornel West offers his insights about the future of democracy amid injustice, disparity, and hopelessness.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Social justice strategist, host of the monthly digital series Freedom Table, creator of the How We Win newsletter, and author Rashad Robinson explains why "the 250th is bait and Juneteenth is the opening," while also analyzing trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist Chance The Rapper joins Tavis in studio to discuss his upcoming Juneteenth Hollywood Bowl concert, the 10-year anniversary of his classic mixtape Coloring Book, and his illustrious career.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Two-time Nevada Attorney General and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Aaron Ford discusses his primary win and being on the brink of making history as Nevada's first Black governor.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Author, scholar, leading public intellectual, and special contributor Dr. Cornel West offers his insights about politics, social justice, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Lifelong birder, Emmy Award-winning host of National Geographic's Extraordinary Birder, and New York Times bestselling author Christian Cooper reflects on a bird that may be the ultimate symbol of Black people's triumph over the evils of slavery, just in time for Juneteenth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Attorney, political commentator, and social media influencer A.B. Burns-Tucker discusses trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

David Sirota, founder and editor-in-chief of the investigative news outlet The Lever, is back to explain why the oligarchs aren't reading the room - and why MMA tycoon Dana White is targeting the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform ActBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Amanda Hollowell, who became the Democratic nominee for Georgia's 1st Congressional District in Tuesday's runoff, explains how her work as the Chief of Campaigns for the civil rights organization Color of Change is helping inform her run for the U.S. House.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Renowned advocate for social justice and recipient of the Joseph R. Biden Lifetime Achievement Award for anti-racism, Dr. Catherine Meeks discusses her new book, Bridging the Rivers of Difference: A Proclamation of Unity in Resistance, and why she's calling for unity across divided communities.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Dr. James Peterson, writer, educator, and host of Evening WURDS on WURD (900AM and 96.1FM) in Philadelphia, shares why he believes Black men need to have the new literacy of social death as we recognize Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, and weighs in on other trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Professor of history at Smith College, author, and daughter of the iconic comedian Richard Pryor, Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor takes us inside her new memoir, Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word, and Me.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Lifelong economics professor, critic of contemporary capitalism, and co-founder of Democracy at Work, Richard Wolff gives his analysis of the new Federal Reserve chair, Trump's inflation, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Phyllis Bennis, activist, author and program director of the New Internationalism Project at the Institute for Policy Studies, shares her thoughts on the tentative Iranian deal and tells why there is no bigger Trump lie right now than him saying the war is good for us or the world. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Associate professor and founding director of the Race, Politics, and Policy Center at George Mason University, Michael K. Fauntroy shares his expectations for the historic D.C. primary and the district's use of ranked-choice voting for the first time.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Chief legal analyst at CNN, New York Times contributing opinion writer, and author of The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy, Jeffrey Toobin shares his insights about why he believes Trump pardoned himself and his entire family forever, as well as other trending legal topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Acclaimed actor, singer, director, and writer Clarke Peters talks about his newest role in the hit Netflix series The Boroughs and reflects on his distinguished career spanning nearly six decades.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Author, scholar, leading public intellectual, and special contributor Dr. Cornel West offers his analysis about politics, the humanities, and how we can institute a love ethic in everything we do.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Chief legal analyst at CNN, New York Times contributing opinion writer, and author of The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy, Jeffrey Toobin shares his insights about why he believes Trump pardoned himself and his entire family forever, as well as other trending legal topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Samuel James, a Black blues musician, journalist, and storyteller from Maine, tells the redemption tale of how a military veteran with a Nazi tattoo became their state's Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Three-time Tony Award-winning producer and actor Lamar Richardson and first-time Tony Award-winning sound designer Mikaal Sulaiman celebrate their historic wins as the youngest Black lead producer for the musical Ragtime and Best Sound Design of a Play for Death of a Salesman, respectively.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Economist, professor, and founder of The Malveaux Monitor online newsletter, Dr. Julianne Malveaux shares why she believes America is running on empty as the consumer price index rises, draining all of our pockets.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Former Republican National Committee chair and co-host of MSNBC's The Weeknight, Michael Steele gives his take on the primaries, whether the GOP is still the party of values, and recent media firings.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Author, scholar, leading public intellectual, and special contributor Dr. Cornel West offers his analysis about politics, social justice, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Law professor at Indiana University's McKinney School of Law, public health professional, and social media influencer Elizabeth Booker Houston discusses the verdict involving Black teenager Karmelo Anthony, the Supreme Court's final decisions of the term, and other trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Multiplatinum musician Kevin Olusola and international life coach Donovan Dee Donnell join Tavis in studio to discuss how they broke free from false identities and performance traps in their new book, Designed to Succeed: A Faith-Driven Blueprint to Building the Life You Were Created to Live.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Award-winning actor and activist Wendell Pierce shares why he challenged himself to an annual acting trifecta as he stars in three major productions this year: the classic Shakespeare play Othello, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War, and the CBS police procedural Elsbeth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Chairman of the new policy group Project 2029, Andrei Cherny breaks down how Democrats plan to win back the White House in 2028 and shares his thoughts on other trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Former Deputy Chief Technology Officer for President Obama, professor, and director of The Burnes Center for Social Change at Northeastern University, Beth Simone Noveck discusses how artificial intelligence can be designed and governed to strengthen democracy, as explored in her new book, Reboot: AI and the Race to Save Democracy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Author and longtime columnist John L. Smith shares his expectations for today's Nevada primary and explains why he believes candidates touting Trump's endorsement should not hold public office.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Former U.S. Attorney, University of Michigan law professor, and New York Times bestselling author Barbara McQuade takes us inside her latest book, The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government, and examines the threats facing American democracy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Former South Carolina State Representative, civil rights attorney, and political analyst Bakari Sellers gives his take on primary day in South Carolina and other trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Democratic gubernatorial nominee for Alabama and former U.S. Senator Doug Jones discusses his campaign, the Supreme Court's latest decision to use a congressional map that eliminates a majority-Black district, the future of college sports in Alabama, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Newly appointed President and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and son of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, Yusef Jackson discusses the Rainbow PUSH Annual Conference, “Fulfilling the American Promise,” taking place this week.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Author, scholar, leading public intellectual, and special contributor Dr. Cornel West offers his analysis on politics, civil rights, social justice, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

President of ASALH (Association for the Study of African American Life and History), founding director of The Karson Institute for Race, Peace & Social Justice at Loyola University Maryland, and award-winning talk show host Dr. Kaye Wise Whitehead shares her thoughts on the Democratic Party's big decision—Black representation or more blue seats—and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Tavis celebrates the 68th birthday of the icon Prince, taking place this weekend, and talks about his upcoming trip to The Met Museum to honor The Artist as part of their Musical Bodies exhibition.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Congressman Christian Menefee (D-TX) talks about his unprecedented primary win of unseating longtime Democratic Congressman Al Green, the general election, and what's next for Houston's historic 18th Congressional District.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Boston Globe film critic Odie Henderson gives us his Black Summer Movie Preview as he highlights must-see Black-led films that make a statement this season.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Civil rights attorney and Urban Peace Institute co-founder Connie Rice gives her analysis about the political concerns of Black women in the South and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Multidisciplinary astrophysicist, inventor, award-winning author, and journalist Hakeem Oluseyi joins Tavis in studio to discuss his newest book, “Why Do We Exist? The Nine Realms Of The Universe That Make You Possible,” and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Former Atlanta mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms talks about her statewide campaign and why she believes America is ready for a Black woman governor.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

President and CEO of the California Community Foundation, Miguel A. Santana, discusses the power of philanthropy and how community investment can improve quality of life across Southern California.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Congressman Christian Menefee (D-TX) talks about his unprecedented primary victory in unseating longtime Democratic Congressman Al Green and what's next for Houston's historic 18th Congressional District.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Tavis facilitates a post-election roundtable with KBLA Talk 1580 hosts Dominique DiPrima, Adrianne Shropshire, and Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey about the results of the California election and other trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

New York Times bestselling co-authors Victoria Christopher Murray and Marie Benedict open the pages to their latest text “A Pair Of Aces: A Novel,” about two trailblazing women on opposite sides of the law working to bring down notorious gangster Lucky Luciano.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Surgeon, veteran, and now frontrunner for New Jersey's 12th congressional district race, Dr. Adam Hamawy (D-NJ) talks about his historic run to replace Black Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman and how he went from being a “political nobody” to being endorsed by progressive leaders.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Professor of Global and International Studies at UC Irvine, Dr. Tiffany Willoughby-Herard, and her attorney, Justice Project Director at the Advancement Project Thomas Harvey, discuss her work and her case of political prosecution in the era of Trump. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Democratic Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang makes a final pitch for her congressional campaign to unseat longtime Representative Doris Matsui for the U.S. House of Representatives, and discusses the battle for new generational leadership in the Golden State. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.