Tavis Smiley

Soul singer and songwriter Matthew Grant joins Tavis in studio for a career conversation about turning pain into power, love, his music and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Shark Tank winner, CEO of Roq Innovation, and host of "Entrepreneuring with Raquel Graham" on KBLA Talk 1580AM, Raquel joins Tavis in studio as a new contributor to talk about all things related to Black entrepreneurship and small business development.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Retired United States Army Major General Dana Pittard gives his expert analysis about the consequences of Trump calling for the military to use U.S. cities as training grounds and to defend the U.S. from the "war from within."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

John Fugelsang, actor, comedian, political commentator, and host of the Sirius XM radio show "Tell Me Everything", goes inside his New York Times bestseller, "Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds".Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Joseph Viteritti, Hunter College professor and former senior advisor to the Chancellor of the New York City public schools, previews his new text, “Radical Dreamers: Race, Choice, and the Failure of American Education”.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Paul Rieckhoff, host of the "Independent Americans" podcast and founder of Independent Veterans of America and Righteous Media, Inc., gives his assessment about the implications of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's dangerous rhetoric for the historic military leadership only meeting. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Torie Bosch, First Opinion editor and podcast host for STAT, and STAT D.C. reporter Chelsea Cirruzzo, explain what it's like to cover an HHS Secretary like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and go inside the latest headlines impacting our health.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Andrew Bates, former Biden administration insider, gives us his take on “107 Days”, the controversial new book by former Vice President Kamala Harris; the Jake Tapper-Alex Thompson book “Original Sin”; and the top political stories of the week.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Actor Quentin Plair, best known for “Welcome to Chippendales” and “Tiny Little Things”, previews his latest role as Coach Byrd in the highly anticipated new series “Chad Powers”, released today on Hulu.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Robin Campbell and Jimmy Brown, two founding members of the iconic British band UB40, preview their current U.S. tour and reflect on their 47-year run.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Mike Silver, author of the new book, "When in Doubt, Stop the Bout: A Revolutionary Approach to Boxing Safety and Reform", is back with celebrity boxing trainer Terry Claybon for another rousing discussion on The Sweet Science.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Dr. Terence Lester, founder and executive director of Love Beyond Walls, goes inside his new text, “From Dropout to Doctorate: Breaking the Chains of Educational Injustice”.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Scholar, leading public intellectual, author, and special contributor, Dr. Cornel West talks about the life and legacy of the revolutionary Black Liberation Army leader and thinker, Assata Shakur, 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 take about Trump's political retribution, the CBC 's information war and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Actor and comedian Jacquis Neal, host of the new program “Crowd Control” on Dropout TV and the live experience “Comedian Clash”, gives us his take on the momentous week for comedy and free speech.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Tish Taylor, program director for Concerned Citizens of St. John and resident of Cancer Alley in Louisiana, explains how the Trump administration is creating a toxic situation for more than 20 environmental justice projects.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Paul Osadebe and Palmer Heenan, two civil rights attorneys from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and members of AFGE local 476, reveal why they are blowing the whistle on the Trump administration's attack on America's fair housing laws.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Jesse Jackson Jr. Joins Tavis Smiley.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Jim Wallis, founding director of the Georgetown University Center on Faith and Justice and author of "The False White Gospel" now out in paperback, reflects on the legacy of Nazi Germany's Confessing Church in the context of MAGA's embrace of Christianity. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

State Rep. Justin Pearson (D-TN) is back with an update on if or when President Donald Trump will deploy National Guard troops to the streets of Memphis.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Abdul El-Sayed, a U.S. Senate candidate dubbed “Michigan Mamdani” and host of the podcast “America Dissected”, talks about his historic campaign and what it's like to run as a progressive Democrat in this moment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Marion Orr, Brown University public policy professor, goes inside his new book, “House of Diggs: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Consequential Black Congressman”.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Dr. Michael Lomax, president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund, joins Tavis in studio with details on the $70 million gift by Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott and their $1 billion capital campaign. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Maya Wiley, president and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, is back to shed light on the new attack on America's fair housing laws, the high price of criticizing hate in America and trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Actress and author Tembi Locke explains how her new audiobook, “Someday, Now: A Memoir of Family, Reclaiming Possibility, and One Sicilian Summer”, is trying to turn the trauma of "empty-nesting" into the joy of "re-nesting".Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Jeh Johnson, former Homeland Security secretary, goes inside the American Bar Association taskforce he is leading, which just issued a new report on how to protect American democracy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Keisha Blain, Africana Studies and History Professor at Brown University, lays out her latest text, “Without Fear: Black Women and the Making of Human Rights”.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Karen Attiah, award-winning former Washington Post columnist, explains why Jimmy Kimmel is back on the air tonight, but she is still on the outs with Jeff Bezos' propaganda outlet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Richard Rudolph, widower of the late singer Minnie Riperton, and Robin Burgess, producer of an all-star tribute called "Perfect Angel: The Definitive Minnie Riperton Tribute" at the Hollywood Bowl this Wednesday, go inside her lasting legacy, 41 years after her untimely passing.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Amanda Litman, co-founder and president of Run for Something, lays out why she's focused on recruiting young, diverse progressives to run in down-ballot races - and gives an update on the New York City mayoral campaign.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Scholar, leading public intellectual, author, and special contributor, Dr. Cornel West, shares his thoughts about the future of the Conservative Right movement without Kirk's firebrand advocacy and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Richard Wolff, New School economics professor, co-founder of Democracy at Work, and host of their national program “Economic Update”, breaks down why the U.S. economy seems like it's in a funk - and what the road to recovery looks like. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

John Mellencamp talks to his Hoosier homeboy, Tavis Smiley, today about Farm Aid's 40th Anniversary!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Scholar, leading public intellectual, author, and special contributor, Dr. Cornel West, shares his thoughts about Trump's efforts to silence dissenters, violent political extremism and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

President and Senior Lecturer of Repairers of The Breach and Moral Mondays, Bishop William J. Barber II, talks about the impact of the Trump administration targeting hate speech and discusses his visit to Los Angeles for the national kickoff of Operation Liberty. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Two-time Edison Award winning and five-time Grammy nominated “sonic architect, trumpeter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, and designer of innovative technologies and musical instruments”, Chief Adjuah tells us about his weekend of performances at the new venue Blue Note LA.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Attorneys, political commentators and social media influencers, A.B. Burns-Tucker and Elizabeth Booker Houston, share their legal insights about the impact of Attorney General Bondi targeting people who use "hate speech" in this moment and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Washington Post contributing columnist Theodore Johnson talks about how former President Barack Obama makes an about face on red and blue America when it comes to California redistricting.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

John Avlon, former senior political analyst and anchor for CNN and Democratic candidate for Congress, is back with a look at how the mainstream media is getting the fight against fascism all wrong and normalizing the Trump narrative.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Robin Allison Davis, Emmy Award-winning journalist, takes us inside her new book, “Surviving Paris: A Memoir of Healing in the City of Light”, for those who may be designing their escape plan.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Washington Post contributing columnist Theodore Johnson talks about how former President Barack Obama makes an about face on red and blue America when it comes to California redistricting. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

John Avlon, former senior political analyst and anchor for CNN and Democratic candidate for Congress, is back with a look at how the mainstream media is getting the fight against fascism all wrong and normalizing the Trump narrative.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Professor, philosopher and legal analyst Tim Golden offers his insights about Trump officials vowing a crackdown on "left wing terrorism" after the Charlie Kirk killing and other trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Mick Hunt, host of the hit podcast “Mick Unplugged”, goes inside his new book, “How to Be a Good Leader When You've Never had One: The Blueprint for Modern Leadership”.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

David D. Cole, Georgetown University Professor in Law and Public Policy and former National Legal Director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), explains how President Donald Trump's crackdown on flag burning is part of his effort to torch the Constitution.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Scholar, leading public intellectual, author, and special contributor, Dr. Cornel West shares his thoughts the consequences of free speech, even if it's the truth, and the 62nd commemoration of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, which took the lives of 4 Black girls and injured others.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Kevol and Ria Graham, the husband-and-wife team behind Brooklyn's popular Caribbean restaurant Kokomo, explain what it's been like for two native New Yorkers to start a restaurant in a post-9/11 city.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Natalia Jones-Pinkney and Stevenson Tose'-Rigell share the experience of being with former President George W. Bush when he learned of the 9/11 attacks while reading a book to second graders at their elementary school.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Our White House Correspondent and author of "Kamala, The Motherland and Me," Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, gives us an update on the Trump administration's reaction to the death of Charlie Kirk and offers his take on the former Vice President's scathing criticism of the Biden administration.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Professor of African American Studies at Clark Atlanta University and renowned author Dr. Daniel Black talks about how Black America should process this moment of political violence and other trending topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Scholar, leading public intellectual, author, and special contributor, Dr. Cornel West, talks about the impact of political violence in America, the 24th year commemoration of 9/11, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.