"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.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support</a>.
Tavis Smiley
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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.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support</a>.
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Recent Episodes
July 16, 2026
Courtland Cox joins Tavis Smiley
Tavis Smiley interviews civil rights organizer Courtland Cox about John Lewis's legacy and the ongoing fight for voting rights.
July 16, 2026
Jordan Robinson joins Tavis Smiley
Tavis Smiley interviews women's sports journalist Jordan Robinson about the WNBA All-Star Game and its role in political culture wars.
July 16, 2026
Gwen Carr joins Tavis Smiley
Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner and founder of The E.R.I.C. Initiative Foundation, shares her reflections on police accountability and remembrance with Tavis Smiley in this interview.
1,552 total episodes available with 1,419 transcripts
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