Tavis Smiley

Legendary author Walter Mosley is back with Killer Mike to take us inside his newest novel, “Gray Dawn: An Easy Rawlins Mystery”, and inside the writer’s room of the new FX series, “The Lowdown”, where he was a contributing writer. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:38:46

Dr. Maulana Karenga joins Tavis Smiley

The Chair of the Department of Africana Studies at California State University Long Beach, Dr. Maulana Karenga, talks about the fate of Black History as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Nguzo Saba (The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa), The African American Cultural Center and his long standing social and cultural justice group, Organization Us. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:16:36

Rashad Robinson joins Tavis Smiley

Political activist Rashad Robinson is back to talk about the shutdown, election day, and his new newsletter, “How We Win”. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:36:20

Dr. Cornel West joins Tavis Smiley

Dr. Cornel West, scholar, leading public intellectual, author, and special contributor, shares his insights about the Democrats allegations that Trump and the GOP are "weaponizing hunger" for political gain and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:20:10

Everett Kelley joins Tavis Smiley

Everett B. Kelley, president of the American Federation of Government Employees, explains why AFGE is calling on Congress to end the shutdown without health care measures sought by Democratic lawmakers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:18:02

Deroy Murdock joins Tavis Smiley

Deroy Murdock, Fox News commentator, American Spectator contributing editor, and Daily Signal columnist, is back with his take on the New York City mayor’s race, the government shutdown, and Spike Lee’s latest joint. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:22:29

Abby Phillip joins Tavis Smiley

CNN anchor Abby Phillip, author of “A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power”, updates us on the government shutdown and the top political stories of the day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:35:56

Vanessa Bell Calloway joins Tavis Smiley

Actress Vanessa Bell Calloway joins Tavis in studio with a preview of the new season of “The Vince Staples Show” on Netflix, an update on the sequel to “One of Them Days”, and the behind-the-scenes story of her memorable role in “Coming To America”. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:34:25

Leonard Pitts Jr. joins Tavis Smiley

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and Director of The Center for Urban Journalism at Morgan State University, Leonard Pitts Jr. gives his thoughts about the lack of investment into Black media by Democrats, the politics of ending SNAP benefits and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:35:31

Diamond Spratling joins Tavis Smiley

Award-winning Climate DisruptHER, children's book author and founder of Girl Plus Environment, Diamond Spratling, shares how she's working to increase Black women's participation in the clean energy sector, in spite of Trump's federal cuts. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:16:57

Edward Ahmed Mitchell joins Tavis Smiley

Edward Ahmed Mitchell, National Deputy Director of the Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), is back with an update on the Trump administration's abduction - and possible deportation - of British commentator Sami Hamdi in middle of his U.S. speaking tour. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:22:24

Christina Greer joins Tavis Smiley

Political scientist, associate professor at Fordham University and author Christina Greer gives her analysis about the NYC Mayoral race and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:38:56

Dr. Funmi Olopade joins 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