Tavis Smiley

Doug Sosnik, Senior Advisor to President Bill Clinton as well as 50 Senators and Governors, offers his take on the future of the Democratic party and the top political stories of the day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:38:18

Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson joins Tavis Smiley

Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson joins Tavis in studio to talk about the Highlander Center, where she was a longtime co-executive director, and the latest updates with the arson investigation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:34:53

Emile DeWeaver joins Tavis Smiley

Award-winning activist, owner of Re:Frame LLC and formerly incarcerated author Emile DeWeaver talks about his new book, "Ghost In The Criminal Justice Machine: Reform, White Supremacy and an Abolitionist Future," and why the urgency to reimagine the criminal justice system is now. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:17:33

Jens Ludwig joins Tavis Smiley

University of Chicago Public Policy Professor Jens Ludwig talks about his new book "Unforgiving Places: The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence" and how behavioral science may be the key to saving lives in America's gun death epidemic. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:21:59

Johnny Gill joins Tavis Smiley

Grammy-nominated soul stirring singer and songwriter Johnny Gill joins Tavis in studio to talk about his illustrious 40 plus year career. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:35:11

Rev. Dr. Robert Turner joins Tavis Smiley

Historian and Senior Pastor of Baltimore's Empowerment Temple, Dr. Robert Turner is back with an update on his mission to save Black history at the Smithsonian and share his thoughts about the Tyre Nichols police brutality case. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:38:09

John Nichols joins Tavis Smiley

National Affairs Correspondent for The Nation magazine, John Nichols, gives his analysis about the Papal Conclave and trending political stories. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:37:13

Dr. Ingrid Waldron joins Tavis Smiley

Professor and HOPE Chair in Peace and Health at McMaster University, Dr. Ingrid Waldron, marks Mental Health Awareness Month and five years since the murder of George Floyd with guidance for navigating racial trauma and decolonizing our health care system. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:36:07

Hanna Diamond joins Tavis Smiley

History professor Hanna Diamond takes us inside her real-life spy thriller, “Josephine Baker’s Secret War: The African American Star Who Fought for France and Freedom." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:38:56

Marcus Anthony Hunter joins Tavis Smiley

Author and professor of African American Studies at UCLA, Marcus Anthony Hunter, offers his analysis about trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:36:35

Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ joins Tavis Smiley

Legendary bluesmen Keb’ Mo’ and Taj Mahal tell us why they’ve reunited for “Room On The Porch,” their first album in eight years, building on the Grammy-winning success of their original collaboration, “TajMo.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:36:47

Jamie Kitman joins Tavis Smiley

Progressive car critic Jamie Kitman to tell us about a potential Tesla killer - the under $20,000 electric vehicle called the Slate - which could pit space husband Jeff Bezos versus a wounded Elon Musk in the ultimate car race. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:17:12

Marcellas Reynolds joins Tavis Smiley

Marcellas Reynolds, documentarian, stylist and award-winning author of the Supreme book trilogy, talks about Black Dandyism and how it took the spotlight at this year’s Met Gala. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:23:01

Connie Rice joins Tavis Smiley

Connie Rice, civil rights attorney and founder of the Urban Peace Institute, talks about the destruction of the Department of Justice, Trump’s musing about a third term and other trending political stories. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:37:04

David Miliband joins Tavis Smiley

David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, gives an update on the civil war in Sudan and other humanitarian hot spots. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:16:11

Sheléa joins Tavis Smiley

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Sheléa joins Tavis in studio to share her new Aretha Franklin-inspired song, “Never Give Up On Love,” and reflect on her musical mentors, Stevie Wonder and the late Quincy Jones. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:18:15

Deyanira Nevárez Martínez joins Tavis Smiley

Deyanira Nevárez Martínez, Assistant Professor of Urban & Regional Planning at Michigan State University, takes a deep dive into the world of America's unhoused people to challenge myths and share solutions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:40:27

Maya Wiley joins Tavis Smiley