Tavis Smiley

Social justice leader, host of the monthly digital series Freedom Table, and creator of the How We Win newsletter, Rashad Robinson joins Tavis in studio to discuss his new book, From Presence to Power: How to Take On the Fights That Matter—and Win, and offers a practical, strategic roadmap for creating structural change.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Scholar, distinguished professor, author, leading public intellectual, and special contributor Dr. Cornel West shares his thoughts on religious freedom, democratic socialism, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) checks in from the campaign trail in Michigan to discuss her re-election campaign and why she will continue to speak out on the issues if given another term.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Jamie Jackson, former aide in the Obama and Biden administrations, explains why DNC Chairman Ken Martin's leadership is back in question, how Democrats need to reshape their messaging, and shares her analysis of trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

William Lawrence, progressive congressional candidate for Michigan's 7th District, discusses his platform, responds to the Congressional Black Caucus's condemnation of his campaign, and explains how he plans to address the construction of data centers in his state.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Washington University professor and pastor Ryan Burge, creator of the Graphs About Religion Substack and author of The Vanishing Church: How the Hollowing Out of Moderate Congregations Is Hurting Democracy, Faith, and Us, examines the impact of President Trump on potential Gen Z churchgoers and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Civil rights attorney and social impact entrepreneur George Fatheree III and Yaba Baker, award-winning writer and the fourth great-grandson of David Drake, historically known as Dave the Potter, discuss their restitution campaign to retrieve Drake's nearly 250 identifiable pieces from museums and private collections.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Christina Greer, political scientist, author, and professor at Fordham University, shares her analysis of trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Dr. Erroll G. Southers, USC professor, homeland security expert, and President Barack Obama's nominee to lead the Transportation Security Administration, discusses his new memoir, Inside the Castle Walls: An American Journey Through Espionage, Counterterrorism and Government, revealing the deeply personal story of racism and discrimination behind those roles. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly, associate professor of African American Studies at Wayne State University and author of Black Scare / Red Scare: Theorizing Capitalist Racism in the United States, discusses the latest State Department report, Cuba: The Capital of 21st Century Communism, and the state of democracy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Jen Bendery, senior politics reporter covering Congress and the White House for HuffPost, talks about trending political stories.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Director and writer Victor Gabriel and foster care reform advocate Jarrett Harper talk about their new L.A. Times Short Doc "I Got My Brother," which explores the foster care to prison pipeline through the eyes of formerly incarcerated Jarrett and his brother Baylon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Scholar, distinguished professor, author, leading public intellectual, and special contributor, Dr. Cornel West shares his thoughts about politics, social justice, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

breaking news reporter at The Hill, is back with the latest stories from Washington and an update on the un-enrollment scandal at her alma mater, Howard University. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Nationally syndicated columnist for Creators Syndicate and writer of the Navarrette Nation at Substack, Ruben Navarette shares his analysis of trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Civil rights icon and former Chicago alderwoman Dorothy Tillman breaks down her ten principles for building a nonviolent movement and why it takes strategy to endure the struggle of advancing civil rights.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

National Urban League (NUL) President Marc Morial talks about the NUL Annual Conference coming up in Nashville next week, the fight against redistricting, and the upcoming March on Washington for voting rights.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Scholar, distinguished professor, author, leading public intellectual, and special contributor Dr. Cornel West shares his thoughts on the reaction to Mayor Mamdani's call to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Marcus Anthony Hunter, professor, founding chair of the Department of African American Studies at UCLA, and author of Radical Reparations: Healing the Soul of a Nation, gives his analysis of trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Erica Smiley, executive director of Jobs With Justice, discusses the rising Black unemployment rate and the future of workers' rights during the Trump era.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Emmy Award-winning comedian, writer, producer, actor, and media critic Larry Wilmore discusses guest starring in the HBO Max satirical sketch comedy miniseries Life, Larry and The Pursuit of Happiness, along with his latest work and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Senior Pastor Emeritus of Faith Institutional Baptist Church in Phoenix, civil rights activist, and author Rev. Dr. Warren H. Stewart Sr. shares his thoughts on the Arizona primary and how this year's elections could impact Black voters.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

U.S. Representative Al Green (D-TX) discusses James Talarico's U.S. Senate campaign and the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Dr. Nii Quartelai-Quartey, relives the riot of January 6th House Select Committee, reflects on the five years since the committee was formed and discusses how to hold the current administration accountable.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

U.S. Congressman Bennie Thompson, who served as chairman of the January 6th House Select Committee, reflects on the five years since the committee was formed and discusses how to hold the current administration accountable.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Allen Hopkins Jr., executive director of Black Players for Change, and retired professional soccer player Jalil Anibaba discuss the World Cup and its impact on diversity and the global representation of Black players.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

A.B. Burns-Tucker talks politics with Tavis SmileyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Curt Mills, executive director of the anti-interventionist magazine and website The American Conservative, gives his analysis on trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Actor, director, and producer Jocko Sims joins Tavis in studio to discuss his diverse career and his latest role portraying pioneering Black physician Dr. George A. Tann in Netflix's reimagined Little House on the Prairie.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Chris James, president and CEO of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, discusses his historic congressional campaign and why it's significant for a Native American to represent Arizona in Congress for the first time.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Scholar, distinguished professor, author, leading public intellectual, and special contributor Dr. Cornel West offers his insights on Democrats' divide over aid to Israel, the Democratic Socialists' new political platform, and other major issues shaping the national conversation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Professor, philosopher, and legal analyst Tim Golden discusses today's trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Civil rights organizer and chairman of the SNCC Legacy Project, Courtland Cox reflects on the life and legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis six years after his passing, discusses the ongoing work of the SNCC Legacy Project, and what's next for voting rights.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Women's sports journalist, analyst, and author of Court Queens: Celebrate the Players, Teams, and History of Women's Basketball, Jordan Robinson joins Tavis in studio to preview this year's WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago and discuss how the league has become a focal point in today's political culture wars.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner and founder of The E.R.I.C. Initiative Foundation, reflects on the 12th anniversary of her son's death, the ongoing fight for police accountability, and why we still can't forget to breathe.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Ryan Grim, co-founder of Drop Site News and host of the podcast Deconstructed, shares his analysis of today's top political stories and trending issues.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Five-time Grammy Award-winning gospel and R&B singer, songwriter, producer, and founding member of The Winans, Carvin Winans joins Tavis in studio to discuss his celebrated solo career, the enduring legacy of his family's musical dynasty, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Law professor, legal analyst, and author of Uncounted: The Crisis of Voter Suppression in America, Gilda R. Daniels discusses the rare congressional testimony of Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett on security funding amid escalating threats, along with the latest developments in voting rights.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Politics and democracy reporter for The Guardian US, George Chidi explains how he crossed paths with the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) in Fulton County, Georgia, what his death means for the midterm elections in the Deep South, and shares his analysis on other political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Acclaimed actor and director Mykelti Williamson and writer-director Sheldon Candis join Tavis in studio to discuss their highly anticipated coming-of-age sports drama, They Fight, premiering this week on Hulu and Disney+.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Pioneering fashion model, entrepreneur, editor, and author Audrey Smaltz takes us inside her new book, Every Inch a Lady: My Amazing Journey From Dear Harlem to Haute Couture & Beyond, revealing how she balanced success, racism, and heartbreak throughout her remarkable career.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Trita Parsi, co-founder and executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, explains why he believes a new U.S.-Iran war would end where the last one did.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Writer, political activist, and co-founder and executive editor of Black Agenda Report, Margaret Kimberley discusses trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Tony Award-nominated actor, director, and producer Harry Lennix discusses his acclaimed narration of Aaron Copland's Lincoln Portrait, his upcoming run of Are You Now or Have You Ever Been?, diversity in Hollywood, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

South Carolina House Representative and gubernatorial candidate Jermaine Johnson reflects on Senator Lindsey Graham's legacy and what his passing means for the future of South Carolina politics. 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 shares his insights on the work and witness of Senator Lindsey Graham, the Iranian plot to assassinate President Trump, and other major political issues.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

White House correspondent and managing editor of politics at The Grio, Gerren Keith Gaynor talks about how the late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham denied the existence of systemic racism along with other trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

White House correspondent and managing editor of politics at TheGrio, Gerren Keith Gaynor discusses the legacy of the late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, his denial of systemic racism, and other trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

International colorism expert, soulful life coach, and author Dr. Sarah L. Webb discusses her new book, Colorism: The Politics of Skin Tone and How We Get Free, and explains how colorism continues to shape everyday life while often going unrecognized.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Famed singer Noel Paul Stookey, one-third of the iconic folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, reflects on the 60th anniversary of the Chicago Freedom Movement and discusses Music To Life, his national incubator and social impact network for independent musicians.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 shares his insights on how progressives can take ownership of their message and frame their issues before fascists define the narrative.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.