"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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Captain Robert A. Sanders joins Tavis Smiley
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Retired U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps Captain Robert A. Sanders talks about the charges made by the U.S. against Iranian hackers plus, the latest in Gaza and Ukraine.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Theodore R. Johnson joins Tavis Smiley
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A scholar of Black electoral politics and a military veteran, columnist Theodore R. Johnson, talks about his new book “If We Are Brave: Essays from Black Americana,” and shares his analysis about the election and the state of our union.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Angela Patton and Natalie Rae join Tavis Smiley
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CEO of “Girls For A Change” Angela Patton and filmmaker Natalie Rae talk about their new award winning Netflix documentary “Daughters,” examining the relationship between incarcerated fathers and their daughtersDoor KBLA Talk 1580
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Subin DeVar joins Tavis Smiley
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Co-Founder of the Initiative for Energy Justice, Subin DeVar, talks about the work of IEJ and the role that energy justice plays in the movement for climate change.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Jessica Lussenhop joins Tavis Smiley
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ProPublica investigative reporter Jessica Lussenhop takes a deeper look at how Gov. Tim Walz handled police killings and civil unrest in Minnesota after the murder of George Floyd.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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John Wood Jr joins Tavis Smiley
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Republican John Wood Jr. unpacks his latest USA Today column on why he’s not voting for Trump or Harris but for Independent presidential candidate Dr. Cornel West. Plus, we get his take on other trending political news.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Jarrett M. Adams joins Tavis Smiley
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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.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Johane Filemon joins Tavis Smiley
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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.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Bobby Joe Champion joins Tavis Smiley
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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.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Dr. Reema Dirks joins Tavis Smiley
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Medical Science Liaison for Amgen Biotech, Dr. Reema Dirks, discusses peak asthma season and signs of severe uncontrolled asthma.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Reggie Love joins Tavis Smiley
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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.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Connie Rice joins Tavis Smiley
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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.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Bill O’Reilly joins Tavis Smiley
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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”.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Blake Leeper joins Tavis Smiley
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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.Door 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.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Benjamin Barson joins Tavis Smiley
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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.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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LaTara Harris joins Tavis Smiley
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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.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Allan Lichtman joins Tavis Smiley
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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.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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John Nichols joins Tavis Smiley
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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.Door 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.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Ronald Kuby joins Tavis Smiley
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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.Door 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).Door 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.Door 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.Door 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.Door 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.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Tahir Rahman joins Tavis Smiley
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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.Door 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.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Layla Elabed joins Tavis Smiley
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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.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Richard Bey joins Tavis Smiley
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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.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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David Paterson joins Tavis Smiley
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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.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Brandi Denise joins Tavis Smiley
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Comedian Brandi Denise shows us why she’s on Vulture’s 2024 Comedians You Should and Will Know list.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Artrece Johnson joins Tavis Smiley
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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.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Ruben Navarrette joins Tavis Smiley
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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.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Stacy Davis Gates joins Tavis Smiley
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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.Door 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.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Skye Perryman joins Tavis Smiley
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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.”Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Abbas Alawieh joins Tavis Smiley
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Co-Founder of The National Uncommitted Movement, Abbas Alawieh, explains the movement’s strategy moving forward.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Post-debate analysis from our team of experts.Door 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.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Dr. Ammina Kothari joins Tavis Smiley
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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.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Linda Clemons joins Tavis Smiley
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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.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Ashley Spillane joins Tavis Smiley
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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.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Tavis’s Tribute to James Earl Jones
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Tavis’s Tribute to James Earl JonesDoor KBLA Talk 1580
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Jeff Jarvis joins Tavis Smiley
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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.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Dr. Kamau Koyaki joins Tavis Smiley
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Holistic Healer, Dr. Kamau Koyaki, talks about the future of holistic healing and the evolution of science in healthcare.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Jaime Harrison joins Tavis Smiley
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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.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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Isaac Hayes III joins Tavis Smiley
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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.Door 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.Door 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.Door KBLA Talk 1580
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