Tavis Smiley

Legendary author Walter Mosley is back with Killer Mike to take us inside his newest novel, “Gray Dawn: An Easy Rawlins Mystery”, and inside the writer's room of the new FX series, “The Lowdown”, where he was a contributing writer.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

The Chair of the Department of Africana Studies at California State University Long Beach, Dr. Maulana Karenga, talks about the fate of Black History as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Nguzo Saba (The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa), The African American Cultural Center and his long standing social and cultural justice group, Organization Us.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Political activist Rashad Robinson is back to talk about the shutdown, election day, and his new newsletter, “How We Win”.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Dr. Cornel West, scholar, leading public intellectual, author, and special contributor, shares his insights about the Democrats allegations that Trump and the GOP are "weaponizing hunger" for political gain and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Everett B. Kelley, president of the American Federation of Government Employees, explains why AFGE is calling on Congress to end the shutdown without health care measures sought by Democratic lawmakers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Deroy Murdock, Fox News commentator, American Spectator contributing editor, and Daily Signal columnist, is back with his take on the New York City mayor's race, the government shutdown, and Spike Lee's latest joint.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

CNN anchor Abby Phillip, author of “A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power”, updates us on the government shutdown and the top political stories of the day.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Actress Vanessa Bell Calloway joins Tavis in studio with a preview of the new season of “The Vince Staples Show” on Netflix, an update on the sequel to “One of Them Days”, and the behind-the-scenes story of her memorable role in “Coming To America”.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and Director of The Center for Urban Journalism at Morgan State University, Leonard Pitts Jr. gives his thoughts about the lack of investment into Black media by Democrats, the politics of ending SNAP benefits and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Award-winning Climate DisruptHER, children's book author and founder of Girl Plus Environment, Diamond Spratling, shares how she's working to increase Black women's participation in the clean energy sector, in spite of Trump's federal cuts.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Edward Ahmed Mitchell, National Deputy Director of the Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), is back with an update on the Trump administration's abduction - and possible deportation - of British commentator Sami Hamdi in middle of his U.S. speaking tour.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Political scientist, associate professor at Fordham University and author Christina Greer gives her analysis about the NYC Mayoral race and other trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Director of Clinical Cancer Genetics and Global Health at The University of Chicago Medicine, Dr. Funmi Olopade, updates us about the latest research in targeting "sleeper cells" and how AI is helping doctors to detect problems sooner rather than later.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

U.S. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) talks about her gubernatorial campaign for the state of New Jersey.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Political strategist and founder of Watering Hole Media, Ashley Allison, discusses her recent acquisition of the news and culture site, The Root, and the future of Black media.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Dr. Cornel West, scholar, leading public intellectual, author, and special contributor, gives his analysis about Steve Bannon's assertion that Trump will be president for a third term and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Award-winning journalist, Oscar-nominated writer and creator of The Lever podcast, David Sirota, talks about his new text "Master Plan: The Hidden Plot To Legalize Corruption In America" and trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Nzinga Imani comes in studio to talk about the highly anticipated fourth season of the television series “Zatima” and her work as a trailblazing plus-sized model.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Valarie Pettiford and Lisa Raye McCoy from the hit BET+ series, “Carl Weber's The Family Business,” join Tavis in studio to preview the new season, which premieres today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Actor Sean Patrick Thomas, who plays Polarity in the satirical superhero series “GEN V” on Amazon Prime, joins us in studio to preview the final chapter of the show's second season and reflect on his “Barbershop” triology role as Jimmy James.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Diane Ravitch, former U.S. Assistant Education Secretary shares her latest book, “An Education: How I Changed My Mind About Schools and Almost Everything Else”.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Lisa Graves, executive director of True North Research and co-host of the podcast “Legal AF” takes us inside her hot new book, “Without Precedent How Chief Justice Roberts and His Accomplices Rewrote the Constitution and Dismantled Our Rights”.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Alain Stephens, an investigative reporter for the Intercept, two-branch military vet, and former law enforcement officer, explains why the right “desperately” wants Charlie Kirk to become their MLK.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Neal Lester, the Arizona State University professor who teaches America's only course on the N-word, dissects the fallout from the Young Republicans chatgate.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Professor of African American Studies at UCLA and author of "Radical Reparations: Healing The Soul Of A Nation," Marcus Anthony Hunter talks about Trump's shakedown of his own DOJ and trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Shari Belafonte, two-time SAG Award nominee for her ensemble role in “The Morning Show”, talks about the new season and reflects on the legacy of her dear father.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Curtis Symonds, President and Co-Founder of HBCU GO, kicks off this weekend's Las Vegas Classic between Jackson State vs. Grambling State at Allegiant Stadium.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Yaron Weitzman, award-winning NBA writer, goes inside his new text, “A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers”.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Jason George, who plays Dr. Ben Warren on the long–running series “Grey's Anatomy”, previews their 22nd season and goes inside his real-life fight against gun violence.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House press secretary, is back to share her highly anticipated new book, “Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines”, which is officially released today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Tracie McMillan, editor for the investigative journalism project “Capital and Main”, is back with a story about low-wage Dollar Store workers, including David Williams, who are organizing for better conditions - without a formal union.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Eli Attie, former chief White House speechwriter-turned-Emmy Award-winning TV writer, is back to reflect on the government shutdown and No Kings afterglow through his own narrative lens.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Emmy-Award winning Director & Cinematographer Kevin Shaw goes inside his new documentary, “One Golden Summer”, which relives the 2014 championship season of Chicago's Jackie Robinson West Little League team.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Dr. Cornel West, scholar, leading public intellectual, author, and special contributor, shares his thoughts about the fate of the Supreme Court as the judicial branch faces the agenda of Trump, the NYC Mayoral race and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Elie Mystal, justice correspondent for The Nation magazine, is back to break down the most dangerous cases on the Supreme Court's docket this year, as featured in their November cover story, "The Supreme Court v. Democracy".Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

National Co-Chair of Black Women for Positive Change, Dr. Stephanie Myers, talks about October being nonviolence month and the urgent need to bring peace to families and communities in America and the World.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Mwatabu Okantah, Chair and Professor of Kent State University's Department of Africana Studies, is back to celebrate Black Poetry Day with his body of work including his most recent text, “A Black Voice in the Wilderness”.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Ayinde Jean-Baptiste, the 12 year-old speaker at the Million Man March 30 years ago today, recounts his famous moment and reflects on the march's legacy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Dr. Cornel West, scholar, leading public intellectual, author, and special contributor, shares his thoughts about the future of the Voting Rights Act, the 30th Anniversary of the Million Man March and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Connie Rice, famed civil rights attorney and co-founder of the Urban Peace Institute, gives her legal expertise about the Supreme Court looking to limit race based electoral ditsricts of the Voting Rights Act along with other trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Dr. Benjamin Chavis, National Director of the Million Man March, Dr. E. Faye Williams, march host committee co-chair and international spokesperson, and Farajii Muhammad, “The Tavis Smiley Show” producer who attended the march as a teenager, reflect on this profound moment in Black history, 30 years ago.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

John Witt, Yale Professor of Law and History, shares his latest text, “The Radical Fund: How a Band of Visionaries and a Million Dollars Upended America”, an inspiring story for these challenging times about a financial backer of the NAACP's landmark legal campaigns.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Raquel Graham, "Shark Tank" winner, CEO of Roq Innovation, and host of "Entrepreneuring with Raquel Graham" on KBLA Talk 1580AM, joins Tavis to talk about how tariffs are affecting small businesses and why entrepreneurs need to get on board with AI.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Actor, director and writer Roger Guenveur Smith is back in studio to preview his solo performance of “In Honor Of Jean-Michel Basquiat” and share his favorite stories from his long friendship with the groundbreaking artist.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Tavis pays tribute to neo-soul icon D'Angelo, reprising his last in-depth interview. D'Angelo talks about his early life, music career, and the “Black Messiah” album.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Megan Piphus, the four-time Emmy Award-winning puppeteer and ventriloquist, tells us about her groundbreaking run on “Sesame Street” - and she might even bring Rev. Peppers along. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Actor Robert Wisdom, best known as Howard “Bunny” Colvin in the hit TV series “The Wire”, joins Tavis in studio to talk about his latest role in the hit Amazon Prime drama “Terminal List: Dark Wolf”.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Tara Lynn Townes, mother and CEO of Bullying Buddy, marks National Bullying Awareness Month with tips for keeping your kid safe.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Dr. Cornel West, scholar, leading public intellectual, author, and special contributor, shares his thoughts on what the Founders would say now about modern day America. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Jeffrey Toobin, CNN's chief legal analyst and author of “The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy”, is back with his take on the current Supreme Court session and America's Constitutional crisis.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Nigerian born visual artist Jibola Fagbamiye and former journalist turned comic scribe Conor McCreery talk about their new graphic novel "Fela: Music Is The Weapon" that chronicles the remarkable life of master musician Fela Kuti.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.