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"Tavis Smiley" is the flagship program for KBLA, America's newest progressive radio network and LA's first Black-owned talk station. Broadcast live across southern California on 1580AM and around the world on KBLA1580.com and TuneIn, this podcast presents the best of Tavis Smiley's conversations with activists, influencers, thought leaders, and cultural vanguards.
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GRAMMY-nominated trumpeter and composer Keyon Harrold, dubbed “the future of the trumpet,” previews his upcoming performances at the Blue Note in Los Angeles and reflects on the legacy of his friend and longtime collaborator D’Angelo.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Academy Award-winning director Barbara Kopple marks the return of her classic 1991 documentary, “American Dream,” to the Sundance Film Festival, which is celebrating its final year in Park City, Utah.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Erick Peyton, co-founder and CEO of Unanimous Media, along with creative partner and NBA legend Stephen Curry, is live from the Sundance Film Festival, where their new documentary, “The Baddest Speechwriter of All,” won the Short Film Grand Jury Prize, just weeks before their animated feature, “GOAT,” hits theaters worldwide.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, gives her analysis of the latest developments in Minneapolis and other trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Radio legend and Black Music Month co-founder Dyana Williams and award-winning podcast pioneer Laiya St. Clair join Tavis in the studio to talk about the influence of Black culture and music, just in time for the GRAMMYs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Leading public intellectual, author, scholar and special contributor Dr. Cornel West shares his thoughts on the latest developments in Minnesota and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Comedian and actress X Mayo previews her role in the new eight-part miniseries, “Wonder Man,” being hailed as Disney+’s best Marvel series yet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Christian Menefee, former Harris County Attorney, lays out his chances of filling the 18th congressional district seat left vacant after the passing of Sylvester Turner. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Amanda Edwards, former Houston City Council member, returns with an update on her special runoff election for Texas’ 18th Congressional District this weekend.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, Dr. Michael K. Fauntroy, shares his take on trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Matthew Delmont, renowned Dartmouth professor and scholar, discusses his latest book, "Until the Last Gun Is Silent: A Story of Patriotism, the Vietnam War, and the Fight to Save America's Soul."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
ReShonda Tate, bestselling author and award-winning journalist, talks about her latest book, “With Love from Harlem: A Novel of Hazel Scott” about the groundbreaking jazz and classical music artist.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Katrina Vanden Heuvel, editor and publisher of The Nation magazine, gives her take on the ICE debate at the White House and the populist issue that has Rep. Ro Khanna and Steve Bannon on the same side.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Beronda L. Montgomery, a scientist and current Radcliffe Fellow at Harvard University, discusses her new book, “When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Ainissa Ramirez, materials scientist, science communicator and author of the forthcoming book "North, South, East and Gladys West: How A Mathematician Shaped GPS," is back to honor the legacy of the groundbreaking Black mathematician who helped create GPS and passed away this month. 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, gives his analysis about U.S. domestic, foreign policies and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Shermichael Singleton, conservative CNN contributor and co-founder of We The Free TV streaming network, discusses about trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Howard Bryant, author and ESPN journalist, discusses his new book, “Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America.”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 a.k.a. iamlegallyhype and Elizabeth Booker Houston, share their insights on the Supreme Court case involving Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook and other trending political topics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Brandon Terry, Harvard University sociology professor and co-director of the Institute on Policing, Incarceration, and Public Safety, takes us inside his latest text, “Shattered Dreams, Infinite Hope: A Tragic Vision of the Civil Rights Movement.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
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The idea that anything Professor Reed says/writes is controversial/right wing is stupid at best and duplicitous at worst.