"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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Stacy Spikes joins Tavis Smiley
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Stacy Spikes, co-founder of the subscription service Movie Pass, shares his thoughts about the upcoming HBO documentary, “MoviePass, MovieCrash,” corporate accountability and whether Black artists can save Hollywood.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Dr. Tisa Silver Canady joins Tavis Smiley
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Financial wellness advocate Dr. Tisa Silver Canady breaks down the latest details about President Biden’s student debt relief plan, the June 30th deadline for student loan forgiveness, and shares her thoughts about education funding.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Cassius Butts joins Tavis Smiley
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Two-time presidential appointee to the Small Business Administration, Cassius Butts shares his thoughts about the growth and future of small Black-owned businesses in America.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Nii-Quartelai Quartey & Ruben Navarrette, Jr. join Tavis Smiley
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The two political insiders join Tavis for pre-presidential debate analysis.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Kris Hooks joins Tavis Smiley
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Kris Hooks, editor-in-chief of the Boston Globe’s Money, Power, and Inequality newsroom team, takes us inside their new series on 50 years of busing in Boston, “Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope.”Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Herman J. Felton Jr. joins Tavis Smiley
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Wiley University President Herman J. Felton, Jr. joins Tavis to discuss the challenges facing HBCUs, Wiley University’s progress and how to prepare the next generation of Black leaders.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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April Simpson joins Tavis Smiley
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Senior reporter for the Center for Public Integrity, April Simpson, talks to Tavis about the new three-part investigative documentary about the dark history of Reconstruction, “40 Acres and a Lie.”Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Glenn Loury joins Tavis Smiley
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Economist, political scientist and author Glenn Loury joins Tavis to discuss his new book “Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative.”Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Dominic-Madori Davis joins Tavis Smiley
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Senior race and culture reporter at TechCrunch, Dominic-Madori Davis, joins Tavis to discuss Black Tech Week, the latest legal and corporate challenges facing DEI, the State of New York signing the first social media bill, and how Black communities can become global tech leaders.#CivilRightsAttorney #SupremeCourt#Reparations #JulianAssange #DEI#Bla…
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John Nichols joins Tavis Smiley
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National correspondent for The Nation magazine, John Nichols, joins Tavis to discuss Wikileaks founder Julian Assange’s plea deal ending a yearslong standoff with the U.S. and more.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Tavis and A.D. discuss full body cleanse
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Tavis and A.D. discuss the benefits of his patented full body cleanse regimen.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Connie Rice joins Tavis Smiley
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Famed civil rights attorney Connie Rice joins Tavis to discuss SCOTUS rulings for this court term, the upcoming presidential debate and more.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Dr. Donna Adams-Pickett joins Tavis Smiley
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Women’s health advocate Dr. Donna Adams-Pickett sounds off on the 2-year anniversary of the historic overturning of Roe V Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court. What are the consequences to date and what are the future implications?Von KBLA Talk 1580
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John Sweeney joins Tavis Smiley
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Legendary trial lawyer John Sweeney joins Tavis for an EXCLUSIVE conversation about his latest case of undervalued property, biased appraisals, and the future of Black homeownership.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Mone’ Holder joins Tavis Smiley
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Tavis talks trending political topics with chief political and advocacy officer for Florida Rising, Mone’ Holder.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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David Goodman joins Tavis Smiley
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David Goodman, brother of Freedom Rider Andrew Goodman, joins Tavis to discuss his brother’s civil rights legacy following his murder in June 1964 alongside Freedom Riders Michael Schwerner and James Chaney in Philadelphia, Mississippi.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Julian Brittano and his wife Karie Brittano join Tavis Smiley
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Actor Julian Brittano and his wife, Karie Brittano, licensed general contractor, join Tavis to talk about Black entrepreneurship and their entry into hotel ownership.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Rep. Adam Schiff joins Tavis Smiley
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The man who led the first impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, California Rep. Adam Schiff, is live in studio for a conversation about the upcoming presidential debate and his campaign to replace the late Dianne Feinstein in the United States Senate.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Bill Maxwell joins Tavis Smiley
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Veteran journalist and professor, Bill Maxwell, discusses the 60-year anniversary of Mississippi Freedom Summer.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Rev. Dr. William J. Barber joins Tavis Smiley
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Yale Divinity School Professor and social justice activist Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II talks about his new book, “White Poverty: How Exposing Myths About Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy,” his continued activism for poor and low-wage earners and leading the Mass Assembly March called for June 29th in Washington, DC.…
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Dr. Robert Turner joins Tavis Smiley
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Historian and Pastor Dr. Robert Turner of Empowerment Temple A.M.E Church joins Tavis to discuss his new book “Creating a Culture of Repair: Taking Action on the Road to Reparations,” the recent disturbing ruling about The Tulsa Massacre lawsuit and his 40/40 walks from Baltimore to D.C.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Andre Gaines joins Tavis Smiley
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Filmmaker Andre Gaines joins Tavis to talk about his new History Channel documentary, “Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics”.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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. Philip Thompson joins Tavis Smiley
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Urban Planner J. Philip Thompson joins Tavis to talk about putting climate care and climate justice at the center of public policy and community culture as we prepare for our Climate Justice Symposium.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Deroy Murdock joins Tavis Smiley
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Conservative columnist Deroy Murdock is back with his take on Donald Trump’s efforts to gain support among Black voters in swing states and other political topics.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters joins Tavis Smiley
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) talks to Tavis about her testimony yesterday at court hearing where a Texas man was sentenced to nearly 3 years for threatening her with violence.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Yohance Lacour joins Tavis Smiley
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Pulitizer-prize winning podcaster and writer Yohance Lacour talks with Tavis about his life after prison, how the case of 13 year old Lenard Clark shaped his life and why media is important in seeking justice.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Tamara Toles O’Laughlin joins Tavis Smiley
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Attorney and environmentalist Tamara Toles O’Laughlin joins Tavis to discuss next steps for advocacy and action after our national and historic Climate Justice symposium.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Dr. Bernadette Anderson joins Tavis Smiley
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Family Physician Dr. Bernadette Anderson joins Tavis to discuss June being men’s health month and the new Surgeon General’s warning about children using social media.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Dr. Daniel Black joins Tavis Smiley
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Professor of African American Studies and author Dr. Daniel Black joins Tavis to talk about Juneteenth, his viral commencement speech at Clark Atlanta University and trending political topics.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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George Wallace joins Tavis Smiley
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Legendary comic and actor George Wallace checks in with Tavis for 60 minutes of laughs and life lessons.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Abeni Bloodworth joins Tavis Smiley
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Co-Founder & CEO of Chromatic Black Abeni Bloodworth joins Tavis to talk about how to thwart the Republican’s Project 2025 plan to roll back civil rights.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Shalanda Baker joins Tavis Smiley
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Department of Energy Director Shalanda Baker shares updates with Tavis about the Department of Energy’s latest equity and justice efforts as we prepare for our historic Climate Justice conversation live on C-SPAN Tuesday night.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson joins Tavis Smiley
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Co-Executive Director of The Highlander Center, Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson joins Tavis to talk trending political topics and more.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Judith Hill joins Tavis Smiley
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Grammy winning singer and multi-instrumentalist Judith Hill joins Tavis to talk about her new album “Letters from a Black Widow,” her relationships with both Prince and Michael Jackson, and discovering her voice and sound.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Jessica Guadalupe Tovar joins Tavis Smiley
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Environmental justice and climate organizer Jessica Guadalupe Tovar talks with Tavis about clean energy, environmental racism and more as we prepare for our climate justice symposium next week on C-SPAN.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Che “Rhymefest” Smith joins Tavis Smiley
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Grammy award winning songwriter and rapper Che “Rhymefest” Smith joins Tavis to talk about his campaign to serve on Chicago’s school board, the importance of participatory politics and his new album “James & Nikki: A Conversation.”Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Dr. Cornel West & Dr. Mark Ridley-Thomas join Tavis Smiley
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Noted scholar, Dr. Cornel West, who occasionally lectured alongside Rev. James M. Lawson Jr., and prominent LA. Political leader Dr. Mark Ridley-Thomas join Tavis for a special commemoration of the incredible life, work and witness of the incomparable Rev. Lawson.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Amber Iman joins Tavis Smiley
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Tony award-winning actress and artivist Amber Iman joins Tavis to talk about her latest Tony nomination for her role in the Broadway musical “Lempicka,” her advocacy for Black women on stage and why Black artistry should not be confined.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Kenny Leon joins Tavis Smiley
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Tony award winning Broadway, film and television director Kenny Leon is back to discuss his latest production, the revival of Samm-Art Williams’ 1979 play “Home” and shares his keys to success in telling our stories on stage and film.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Rahwa Ghirmatzion joins Tavis Smiley
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Senior policy fellow at the Just Solutions Collective, Rahwa Ghirmatzion speaks to Tavis about the “Shut the Fossils Up” climate justice project, the progress of the White House climate initiative and our upcoming climate care summit.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Eric Majette, Jr. joins Tavis Smiley
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Historian Eric Majette, Jr., dubbed “the keeper of the jewels” by Dick Gregory, takes us inside his traveling museum of 10,000 pieces of Black History called “The African American Cultural Heritage Collection,” and shares why it’s important to preserve Black American history.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Connie Rice joins Tavis Smiley
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Civil rights lawyer Connie Rice joins Tavis to discuss the great legacy of Rev James M. Lawson Jr. and other trending political topics of the day.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Tavis's Tribute to "The Logo" Jerry West. The Logo NBA Great Jerry West is dead at the age of 86. Tavis shares personal stories in a tribute to Jerry West.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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The Reverend Shawn Amos joins special guest host Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey
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Soul musician and acclaimed youth novelist The Reverend Shawn Amos joins special guest host Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey for a one-on-one dialogue about his new album Soul Brother No. 1, his youth adults books, the state of Black arts and culture and more!Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Richard Brookshire joins our special guest host Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey
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The Reverend Shawn Amos CEO & Co-Founder of The Black Veterans Project Richard Brookshire joins our special guest host Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey to discuss his work of capturing and amplifying the experiences of Black veterans in and out of uniform.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Malcolm Kenyatta joins special guest host Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey
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Pennsylvania State Rep Malcolm Kenyatta joins special guest host Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey to talk about the latest with his upcoming election for Auditor General and the issues facing young and older Black voters in Pennsylvania and more.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Dr. Donna J Nicol joins our special guest host Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey
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CSU Dominguez Hills Professor Dr. Donna J Nicol joins our special guest host Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey to discuss the latest about the Gaza conflict, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg testifying before Congress and other trending political topics.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Dr. Tawanna Gilliard joins Tavis Smiley
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Former OBGYN turned financial/life coach Dr. Tawanna Gilliard shares her journey about stepping out from the delivery room to step into a better sense of self and her new book “On The Other Side of Greatness: Lessons from a 6 Figure Debt to 7 Figure Success.”Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Charles Taylor joins Tavis Smiley
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Executive Director of the NAACP Mississippi State Conference Charles Taylor talks with Tavis as part of our special climate justice series.Von KBLA Talk 1580
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Robin Bernstein joins Tavis Smiley
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Harvard professor Robin Bernstein joins Tavis to explore her latest book, “Freeman’s Challenge: The Murder That Shook America’s Original Prison for Profit.”Von KBLA Talk 1580
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