300 episodes

"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.

Tavis Smiley KBLA Talk 1580

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 52 Ratings

"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.

    William Shatner joins Tavis Smiley

    William Shatner joins Tavis Smiley

    Legendary actor William Shatner of “Star Trek” fame joins Tavis for a career conversation. Still busy at age 93, Shatner has a new album, two new books, a documentary, and a Christmas cruise to Antarctica.

    • 39 min
    Earthquake joins Tavis Smiley

    Earthquake joins Tavis Smiley

    Comedian Earthquake returns to the show in advance of his upcoming “Netflix Is A Joke Festival” appearance.

    • 41 min
    anine Jackson joins Tavis Smiley

    anine Jackson joins Tavis Smiley

    FAIR program director Janine Jackson joins Tavis with her progressive assessment of so-called “liberal” media outlets, especially when it comes to their coverage of race, war, and power.

    • 17 min
    Ruben Navarrette Jr. joins Tavis Smiley

    Ruben Navarrette Jr. joins Tavis Smiley

    Syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette Jr., host of the podcast “Ruben In The Center,” breaks down the day’s topical and trending new stories.

    • 19 min
    Amber Cabral joins Tavis Smiley

    Amber Cabral joins Tavis Smiley

    Inclusion strategist Amber Cabral joins Tavis to talk teaching people to be “good humans” and shifting the narrative on DEI.

    • 15 min
    Alua Arthur joins Tavis Smiley

    Alua Arthur joins Tavis Smiley

    America’s most visible death doula Alua Arthur joins Tavis to explore how reframing our perspectives on death can help us lead better, more fulfilling, and authentic lives.

    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
52 Ratings

52 Ratings

E6006 ,

Great podcast. But I have been having trouble downloading all of the ones from 2024.

Great podcast. But I have been having trouble downloading all of the ones from 2024.

Jeremiah Jahi ,

Downloading Issues

Haven’t been able to download an episode for over a week. It keeps saying the episode is temporarily unavailable.
I am able to download all other podcasts I listen to.

Bklyn Dee ,

Tavis Smikey

I have no idea how you came into my mind today, but I remembered how much I appreciated your insight on tv years back.
I live in Brooklyn NY & found that you are still going strong but further away. Things these days are upside down & regressing. I just want you to know that I am happy to be able to hear you once again on your podcast! The best to you & yours. You are definitely one of the few good guys left!!! Take pride.

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