"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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Former wrongfully convicted now turned civil rights attorney Jarrett M. Adams talks about the execution of Marcellus Williams in Missouri and the ongoing fight for justice in the legal system.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Registered Dietician Nutritionist Johane Filemon talks about integrating nutritional science with mental health support, the latest surgeon general warning about parental stress as a public health crisis, and how all diseases start with the gut.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Minnesota State Senate President Bobby Joe Champion explains why rumors of the state losing its blue-state status have been greatly exaggerated and how Minnesota can become the center of progressive leadership.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Comedian and actor Deon Cole joins Tavis to celebrate his new Netflix comedy special, “OK, Mister” and his fascinating career journey.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Medical Science Liaison for Amgen Biotech, Dr. Reema Dirks, discusses peak asthma season and signs of severe uncontrolled asthma.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Reggie Love, President Barack Obama’s former special assistant and personal aide, shares his take on the 2024 election and Kamala Harris’ historic campaign.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Legendary attorney and activist Connie Rice shares her thoughts about Trump’s latest efforts to derails prosecutors in his election interference case, top staff resigning from Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson campaign and President Biden’s final UN address, as he focus on conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Conservative author Bill O’Reilly is back with the first installment from his new book series, “Confronting the Presidents: No Spin Assessments from Washington to Biden”.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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United States Paralympic athlete and eight time Paralympic Track and Field international medalist, Blake Leeper, talks about his journey from setbacks to record breaker.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Dr. Adrienne Hollis joins Tavis Smiley
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Environmental Justice advocate Dr. Adrienne Hollis talks about her work with the National Wildlife Federation and the importance of climate justice in saving the wildlife population.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Music Historian and composer Benjamin Barson talks about his new book “Brassroots Democracy: Maroon Ecologies and The Jazz Commons” and what political lessons we can learn from jazz history and music.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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President of Crittenton Services, LaTara Harris, talks about the crisis facing black teen girls and how we can empower the next generation of women leaders.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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American University Professor Allan Lichtman talks about his presidential prediction, the controversial comments of Republican Gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson, the Uncommitted Movement and more.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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The Nation's National Affairs correspondent, John Nichols, talks about his latest article about why Vice President Harris needs to reframe the conversation about immigration. Plus, we get John's take on Iranian hackers and the latest with the Teamsters union not endorsing a presidential candidate.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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National Economic Council (NEC) Member Jon Donenberg talks about the work of NEC and the economic plans of both Vice President Harris and former President Trump.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Civil rights lawyer Ron Kuby talks about the latest with Trump legal issues, reframing the immigration debate and why misinformation is more consequential than we think.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Dr. Nii-Quartlai Quartey joins Tavis Smiley
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Author of “Kamala, The Motherland and Me,” Dr. Nii-Quartlai Quartey gives his analysis about Vice President Harris’ interview with Black journalists from the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Christine Todd Whitman joins Tavis Smiley
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Former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman talks about the presidential election, the rise of political violence and other trending political topics.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Marshall Jefferson joins Mark Riley on Tavis Smiley
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Chicago House Music pioneer Marshall Jefferson weighs in on the debate about the origin of House Music, talks about his new compilation “House Masters,” and shares his thoughts about the future of the genre.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Kris Brown joins Mark Riley on Tavis Smiley
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President of Brady United, Kris Brown, talks about the 20 year anniversary of the federal ban on assault weapons, the latest data about children and guns, and how we can change the culture of gun violence.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Pete Buttigieg joins Mark Riley for Tavis Smiley
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Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg joins Mark Riley to explain how the Biden Administration is using millions in infrastructure funding to support Black businesses.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Physician-Scientist and author Tahir Rahman talks about his new book “Extreme Overvalued Beliefs: Clinical and Forensic Psychiatric Dimensions” and how overvalued beliefs shape our view of each other and the politics of the world around us.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Lady Blackbird and Chris Seefried join Tavis Smiley
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Soul artist Lady Blackbird and her Grammy nominated producer Chris Seefried talks about their new album “SLANG SPIRITUALS” and the future of soul music.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Listen to Michigan campaign manager and Co-Director of The Uncommitted National Movement Layla Elabed gives an update on the Uncommitted Movement – and how it could shape the 2024 election in key swing states.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Talk show host Richard Bey joins his former co-host and current guest host Mark Riley to breakdown the big political stories of the day.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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New York’s First Black Governor David Paterson weighs in on the latest scandal that rocked the NYPD, the state of the presidential election, Trump declines another debate and other trending political topics.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Comedian Brandi Denise shows us why she’s on Vulture’s 2024 Comedians You Should and Will Know list.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Actress Artrece Johnson talks about playing Kevin Hart’s wife in “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist,” how fate influenced this latest role and her performing aspirations for the future.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Nationally syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette gives his analysis about Harris and Trump’s immigration plans, why Latino women are moving back to Harris and the frustration of undecided voters.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Chicago Teachers Union president Stacy Davis Gates talks about CTU being under fire, teacher raises, the power of unions and Trump’s vision for the Department of Education.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Gregory Alan Williams & Traci Bingham join Tavis Smiley
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Emmy award winning actor Gregory Alan Williams aka LAPD Officer Garner Ellerbee and actress Traci Bingham aka Jordan Tate celebrate 35 years this month since the premiere of “Baywatch”, which at its height had 1.2 billion viewers per week.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Democracy Forward President/CEO Skye Perryman joins Tavis to explain how she’s using the law to build collective power because, as she puts it, “our kids will ask what we did.”Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Co-Founder of The National Uncommitted Movement, Abbas Alawieh, explains the movement’s strategy moving forward.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Post-debate analysis from our team of experts.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey joins Tavis Smiley
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Political strategist, host, and author, Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, joins us live from Philly with pre-debate analysis.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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The new Dean of the Gwen Ifill School of Media, Humanities and Social Sciences, Dr. Ammina Kothari, talks about her new role at the prestigious institution, the presidential debate and election and the state of public affairs journalism.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Nonverbal communications expert Linda Clemons talks about the transformational power of body language in various settings and what clues the candidates will give about themselves in this historic presidential debate.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Social impact strategist Ashley Spillane discusses her new Harvard University study about the power of celebrity and why content creators may be the key to political victories.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Tavis’s Tribute to James Earl JonesPor KBLA Talk 1580
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Longtime media critic and BuzzMachine.com editor Jeff Jarvis explains why Kamala Harris’ “unprecedented grand coalition” featuring Dick Cheney, Bernie Sanders, and AOC is a historic moment for America.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Holistic Healer, Dr. Kamau Koyaki, talks about the future of holistic healing and the evolution of science in healthcare.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Jaime Harrison talks about her role at the pre”tigious institution, the upcoming presidential debate, and the state of public affairs journalism.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Isaac Hayes III, son of the iconic Grammy-winning soul singer and founder of Fanbase, talks about the recent judgment that forced Donald Trump to stop using his father's song, “Hold On, “I’m Comin” at his campaign rallies.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Rosita Stevens-Holsey joins Tavis Smiley
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The niece of Civil Rights legal pioneer Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray, Rosita Stevens-Holsey, talks about her continuing the work and witness of her aunt. Pauli Murray was featured as the first coin of the 2024 American Women Quarters Program.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Shermichael Singleton joins Tavis Smiley
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Tavis talks pre-presidential debate politics with CNN contributor and Sirius XM host, Shermichael Singleton.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Co-Founder and President of Higher Heights of America PAC, Glynda Carr, shares her thoughts about supporting women in public office, how Black women should demand a seat at the table and why empowering the next generation of Black women leaders isn’t just about politics.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Iowa’s Black Hawk County Supervisor Tavis Hall is back to deliver his final report on the status of Iowa voters with the new Democratic nominee for president and how Project 2025 is already playing out on the groundPor KBLA Talk 1580
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The Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter Fund Cliff Albright checks in with his analysis about Black voter priorities and recent Gen Z voter data. Plus, he gives us an update about BVM's voter engagement efforts in hotly contested battleground states.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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Dedrick Asante Muhammad joins Tavis Smiley
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President of the Joint Center for Political and Economics Policy, Dedrick Asante Muhammad, talks about their latest report, “The Best Black Economy in Generations – And Why it Isn’t Enough”.#AfroNetizen #Reparations #BlackCaucus#Philanthropist #ElectionLaws#ClimateJustice #TalkRadio#TheTavisSmileyShow#UnapologeticallyProgressive…
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Climate Justice philanthropist Melanie Allen talks about financially supporting Black-led organizations in the climate care space, creating opportunities for community-driven climate solutions, and why centering equity is the most effective way to achieve climate goals.Por KBLA Talk 1580
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