Tavis Smiley

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.

Ashley Etienne, CEO of Etienne & Saint, former communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and special assistant to President Obama, discusses trending political topics and why Black voters have not seen reciprocal returns after delivering Democratic victories.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Edward Ahmed Mitchell, national deputy director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), discusses why he says Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Department of Health and Human Services are "baselessly" targeting CAIR's partnership with the state of California in providing legal services to recently arrived Afghans.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Economist, university professor, and founding director of the Institute for the Study of Race, Stratification, and Political Economy at The New School, Darrick Hamilton explains why he believes Trump's "booming" economy is pointing toward a Black recession.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Democratic Tennessee State Representative and U.S. congressional candidate Justin J. Pearson discusses his campaign for Congress, his policy priorities, and climate justice as data centers continue expanding across Tennessee.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Elizabeth Wilkins, president and CEO of the Roosevelt Institute, discusses the Institute's The Good Life report and the impact of President Trump's landmark legislation, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, one year after it was signed.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

John Nichols, executive editor of The Nation magazine, discusses what's next for Maine progressives following the end of the Platner campaign and weighs in on other trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Bernie Sanders' 2016 chief campaign strategist Tad Devine discusses his new book, How the Democrats Screwed Bernie, and how the Democratic Party should respond to the growing momentum of Democratic Socialists.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Lisa Graves, co-founder of the judicial advocacy organization Court Accountability and co-host of the Legal AF podcast, discusses the Supreme Court's “transformative” term and what the country can learn from its most consequential decisions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Danielle Moodie, CEO and founder of DAM Media Strategies and host of The Danielle Moodie Show on YouTube, shares her thoughts on the controversial candidacy of Graham Platner and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Afrofuturist, filmmaker, and award-winning author Ytasha Womack explores the next 250 years for Black communities worldwide through the lens of her book, Post Black: How a New Generation Is Redefining African American Identity.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Senior Fellow in the Office of the President at the Brennan Center for Justice and journalist Jesse Wegman discusses his new book, The Lost Founder: James Wilson and the Forgotten Fight for a People's Constitution.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 perspectives on history, politics, social justice, and more.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. discusses why he believes America is “a hell of a thing to lose” and weighs in on today's biggest political stories.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Civil rights attorney Connie Rice, philosopher and scholar Dr. Cornel West, and conservative political strategist Shermichael Singleton share their insights about what America at 250 actually means when looking through the lens of Black history, Black struggle, and Black contribution. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Civil rights attorney Connie Rice, philosopher and scholar Dr. Cornel West, and conservative political strategist Shermichael Singleton share their insights about what America at 250 actually means when looking through the lens of Black history, Black struggle, and Black contribution. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Civil rights attorney Connie Rice, philosopher and scholar Dr. Cornel West, and conservative political strategist Shermichael Singleton share their insights about what America at 250 actually means when looking through the lens of Black history, Black struggle, and Black contribution. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Founding director of the Institute for the Critical Study of Zionism, Emmaia Gelman joins Tavis in studio to discuss her new book, The Anti-Defamation League and the Racial State, which examines the organization's history and its role in American politics and society.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Working Families Party National Director Maurice “Moe” Mitchell discusses the latest primary elections and growing public dissatisfaction with America's two-party political system.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Lawyer, philosopher, author and professor, Tim Golden, speaks on the conflict between the two Black Supreme Court Justices, Kentanji Brown Jackson and Clarence Thomas, about birthright citizenship. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Historian, legal scholar, and author of Birthright Citizens: A History of Race and Rights in Antebellum America, Martha S. Jones analyzes the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship decision and other trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

California Congressman Ro Khanna discusses why he believes the latest U.S. military strikes on Iran violate the War Powers Resolution and explains the legal challenge being prepared against the president's actions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Award-winning journalist Geoff Bennett reflects on the rich history of Black comedy through his new book, Laugh Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to '90s Sitcoms.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

The James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, historian, and New York Times bestselling author Eddie S. Glaude Jr. takes us inside his latest book, America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation's Anniversaries.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Former national press secretary for Bernie Sanders' 2020 presidential campaign, political strategist, and host of the Bad Faith podcast, Briahna Joy Gray discusses this moment for democratic socialism and other trending political topics.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 analysis about the infighting between capitalists and socialists within the Democratic party, race and the Supreme Court and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Assistant Professor in the Department of Black Studies and the Frederick Douglass Institute at the University of Rochester, Philip V. McHarris explains how the DSA victories in New York's primary could revive the push to “Defund the Police” and why some Black leaders are already pushing back.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Writer for Jacobin Magazine, Alex Bronzini-Vender marks the 10th anniversary of Hamilton by examining its legacy of sanitizing the Founding Fathers and functioning as an ideological defense of establishment politics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Investigative journalist for The Guardian and award-winning New York Times bestselling author Tracie McMillan discusses how renters are pushing back against the growing surge of “take it or leave it” apartment fees and why the proposed housing bill could backfire on millions of renters.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.