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.

    Odie Henderson joins Tavis Smiley

    Odie Henderson joins Tavis Smiley

    Get the popcorn. Boston Globe film critic Odie Henderson joins Tavis with his picks for your summer movie list.

    • 39 min
    Dr. Afia S. Zakiya joins Tavis Smiley

    Dr. Afia S. Zakiya joins Tavis Smiley

    Environmental justice scholar Dr. Afia S. Zakiya talks with Tavis as part of our special climate justice series.

    • 16 min
    Ben Crump joins Tavis Smiley

    Ben Crump joins Tavis Smiley

    Civil Rights Attorney joins Tavis to share the latest about the Roger Fortson airman case and Crime Con 2024.

    • 21 min
    Sabrina Salvati joins Tavis Smiley

    Sabrina Salvati joins Tavis Smiley

    Host of the “Sabby Sabs Podcast” Sabrina Salvati joins Tavis to weigh in on the latest political headlines.

    • 41 min
    John “Jellybean” Benitez joins guest host Mark Riley

    John “Jellybean” Benitez joins guest host Mark Riley

    Musician John “Jellybean” Benitez joins guest host Mark Riley to talk about his career working with artists like Madonna, Whitney Houston, and Michael Jackson.

    • 41 min
    Wyatt Cenac and Lt. Ronnie Rudolph join guest host Mark Riley

    Wyatt Cenac and Lt. Ronnie Rudolph join guest host Mark Riley

    Wyatt Cenac, former correspondent for "The Daily Show" and Lt. Ronnie Rudolph from Air America Radio's Morning Sedition, joins guest host Mark Riley for a comedic look at the news.

    • 39 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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