Tavis Smiley

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Director of Clinical Cancer Genetics and Global Health at The University of Chicago Medicine, Dr. Funmi Olopade, updates us about the latest research in targeting "sleeper cells" and how AI is helping doctors to detect problems sooner rather than later. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:18:11

U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill joins Tavis Smiley

U.S. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) talks about her gubernatorial campaign for the state of New Jersey. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:21:36

Ashley Allison joins Tavis Smiley

Political strategist and founder of Watering Hole Media, Ashley Allison, discusses her recent acquisition of the news and culture site, The Root, and the future of Black media. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:16:48

Dr. Cornel West joins Tavis Smiley

Dr. Cornel West, scholar, leading public intellectual, author, and special contributor, gives his analysis about Steve Bannon's assertion that Trump will be president for a third term and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:19:50

David Sirota joins Tavis Smiley

Award-winning journalist, Oscar-nominated writer and creator of The Lever podcast, David Sirota, talks about his new text "Master Plan: The Hidden Plot To Legalize Corruption In America" and trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:39:12

Nzinga Imani joins Tavis Smiley

Nzinga Imani comes in studio to talk about the highly anticipated fourth season of the television series “Zatima” and her work as a trailblazing plus-sized model. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:16:54

Valarie Pettiford and LisaRaye McCoy join Tavis Smiley

Valarie Pettiford and Lisa Raye McCoy from the hit BET+ series, “Carl Weber's The Family Business,” join Tavis in studio to preview the new season, which premieres today. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:20:35

Sean Patrick Thomas joins Tavis Smiley

Actor Sean Patrick Thomas, who plays Polarity in the satirical superhero series “GEN V” on Amazon Prime, joins us in studio to preview the final chapter of the show's second season and reflect on his “Barbershop” triology role as Jimmy James. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:12:53

Diane Ravitch joins Tavis Smiley

Diane Ravitch, former U.S. Assistant Education Secretary shares her latest book, “An Education: How I Changed My Mind About Schools and Almost Everything Else”. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:22:08

Lisa Graves joins Tavis Smiley

Lisa Graves, executive director of True North Research and co-host of the podcast “Legal AF” takes us inside her hot new book, “Without Precedent How Chief Justice Roberts and His Accomplices Rewrote the Constitution and Dismantled Our Rights”. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:40:29

Alain Stephens joins Tavis Smiley

Alain Stephens, an investigative reporter for the Intercept, two-branch military vet, and former law enforcement officer, explains why the right “desperately” wants Charlie Kirk to become their MLK. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:18:52

Neal Lester joins Tavis Smiley

Neal Lester, the Arizona State University professor who teaches America’s only course on the N-word, dissects the fallout from the Young Republicans chatgate. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:22:40

Marcus Anthony Hunter joins Tavis Smiley

Professor of African American Studies at UCLA and author of "Radical Reparations: Healing The Soul Of A Nation," Marcus Anthony Hunter talks about Trump's shakedown of his own DOJ and trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:39:22

Shari Belafonte joins Tavis Smiley

10/22/2025

Shari Belafonte, two-time SAG Award nominee for her ensemble role in “The Morning Show”, talks about the new season and reflects on the legacy of her dear father. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:38:00

Curtis Symonds joins Tavis Smiley

Curtis Symonds, President and Co-Founder of HBCU GO, kicks off this weekend’s Las Vegas Classic between Jackson State vs. Grambling State at Allegiant Stadium. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:16:58

Yaron Weitzman joins Tavis Smiley

Yaron Weitzman, award-winning NBA writer, goes inside his new text, “A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers”. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:23:03

Jason George joins Tavis Smiley

Jason George, who plays Dr. Ben Warren on the long–running series “Grey’s Anatomy”, previews their 22nd season and goes inside his real-life fight against gun violence. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:17:01

Karine Jean-Pierre joins Tavis Smiley

Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House press secretary, is back to share her highly anticipated new book, “Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines”, which is officially released today. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:22:56

Tracie McMillan and David Williams join Tavis Smiley

Tracie McMillan, editor for the investigative journalism project “Capital and Main”, is back with a story about low-wage Dollar Store workers, including David Williams, who are organizing for better conditions - without a formal union. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:17:20

Eli Attie joins Tavis Smiley