"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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support .
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Signup to Generate a Pitch"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 and TuneIn, this podcast presents the best of Tavis Smiley's conversations with activists, influencers, thought leaders, and cultural vanguards.
Recent episodes include "Zo Williams joins Tavis Smiley" (28 October 2026, 18 minutes), "Dariann “Diamond” Hewson" (28 October 2026, 21 minutes), and "Edward Ahmed Mitchell joins Tavis Smiley" (28 October 2026, 15 minutes).
Tavis Smiley publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 22 minutes.
Booking probability for Tavis Smiley is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Tavis Smiley requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Tavis Smiley's contact route on record: verified email.
Tavis Smiley is a commentary podcast.
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Relationship expert and radio show host Zo Williams joins Tavis in-studio to continue the conversation this week about his new book, The Way of the Intercepting A**hole, and breaks down the controversial trend of AI...
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Dariann “Diamond” Hewson, blocker and pivot for the all-Black women’s roller derby team the Black Derby Collective, discusses how the young team brought a little “Black magic” to the global championships. Become a...
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National Deputy Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), Edward Ahmed Mitchell shares his thoughts on racism and Islamophobia during this political season, as members of Congress and candidates face...
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Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel during the Obama administration and distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council, Daniel Shapiro analyzes the global impact of this week’s Israeli election and next week’s U.S. midterms...
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Political scientist, author and Fordham University professor Christina Greer offers her analysis of the future of Black and progressive candidates at this midterm moment. Become a supporter of this podcast...
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Mississippi state district attorney and Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Scott Colom discusses his path to unseating his Republican opponent as he looks to flip the Magnolia State. Become a supporter of this podcast...
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Option Intoxicated examines what happens when social media and direct messages turn other people into an endless, low-cost supply. The premise is simple and uncomfortable. The constant availability of new attention...
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Relationship expert and radio show host Zo Williams joins Tavis in-studio to continue the conversation about his new book, The Way of the Intercepting A**hole, and asks: If your attachment style is survival software...
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Entrepreneur, inspirational speaker and oil and gas expert from Odessa, Texas, Tiki Davis discusses his new book, The Tiki Factor: 4 Key Principles to Turn Your Losses Into Wins, chronicling his rise from a neglectful...
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CEO of Etienne & Saint, former Communications Director for Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and former Special Assistant to President Obama, Ashley Etienne shares her thoughts on the midterm...
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate and former Wayne County and Detroit Health Director Dr. Abdul El-Sayed discusses Islamophobia, appealing to Black voters in Michigan and more. Become a supporter of this podcast...
South Carolina state representative and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jermaine Johnson shares his take on President Trump being on the ballot, the surge in Black voters and the final sprint of his historic...
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Relationship expert and radio show host Zo Williams joins Tavis in-studio for a special week of conversations about his new book, The Way of the Intercepting A**hole, and breaks down why he believes need is the original...
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NAACP Award-nominated playwright, book writer and lyricist Angelica Cheri and award-winning composer Ross Baum discuss their new musical, Wanted, the story of outlaw sisters who pass for white to settle the score, based...
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Ethnobotanist and ecopsychologist Molly Helfend explains why iboga root, found in the Central African nation of Gabon, is now coveted by U.S. drug companies for treating addiction and PTSD. Become a supporter of this...
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Scholar, distinguished professor, author, leading public intellectual and special contributor Dr. Cornel West shares his thoughts on Black America’s dreams, demands and vision for democracy and more. Become a supporter...
California Attorney General Rob Bonta gives an update on the Department of Justice’s mail-in ballot lawsuit against the state, the Paramount deal that has Hollywood talking, and his re-election campaign. Become a...
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UC Santa Barbara political science professor, author and founder of Black Insights Research Christopher Sebastian Parker discusses trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast...
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CEO and Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition, sociologist and chief editor of The Black Papers: A Policy Agenda for Black Liberation in the 21st Century, David Johns discusses the necessity of...
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Scholar, distinguished professor, author, leading public intellectual and special contributor Dr. Cornel West shares his thoughts on geopolitics and more. Become a supporter of this podcast...
Recent guests on Tavis Smiley. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
retired automotive industry executive, National Black Justice Collective
author; Dietrich Bonhoeffer professor of philosophy & Christian practice, Union Theological Seminary, Independent Candidate for President
J.D. social scientist, professor, standup comedienne, No Distractions
interim president/CEO of The Muhammad Ali Center, Muhammad Ali Center
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