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- 2 days ago19 min
Melvin “Mel” Watt joins Tavis Smiley
Former U.S. Congressman and former director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency Melvin “Mel” Watt talks about his family’s unbroken 200-year journey from an enslaved ancestor captured in West Africa to the halls of American power in his new book, The Sixth Generation: The Autobiography of Melvin WattBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
- 2 days ago19 min
Chanceé Lundy & LaTosha Brown joins Tavis Smiley
Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium CEO Chanceé Lundy and Co-Founder LaTosha Brown discuss tackling issues affecting Black women and girls as they embark on a nine-city Joy and Justice Tour across the South, addressing violence, unemployment, maternal and holistic health, and attacks on Black women’s political leadership.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
- 2 days ago16 min
Michigan State Senator Sarah Anthony joins Tavis Smiley
Michigan State Senator Sarah Anthony shares her thoughts about the impact of Black voters in the closely watched Michigan midterm and the role of Black lawmakers in this political moment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
- 2 days ago18 min
Dr. Cornel West joins Tavis Smiley
Scholar, distinguished professor, author, leading public intellectual, and special contributor Dr. Cornel West shares his thoughts about politics, social justice, history, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
- 2 days ago17 min
A.B. Burns-Tucker joins Tavis Smiley
Attorney, political commentator, and social media influencer A.B. Burns-Tucker talks about trending political topics and her viral poll worker campaign.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
- 2 days ago20 min
Bill O’Reilly joins Tavis Smiley
Bill O’Reilly, conservative political journalist, bestselling author, and host of No Spin News, talks about his new book Confronting America: What Has To Change, released September 15, as he offers a deeply personal account of America’s history, informed by first-hand encounters with some of the world’s most consequential leaders.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
- 3 days ago17 min
U.S. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) talks about her letter, with 59 of her colleagues, to the DOJ and FBI to demand a thorough, transparent and comprehensive investigation into the numerous incidents of Black people found hanging across the country. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
- 3 days ago18 min
Ben Williams joins Tavis Smiley
Grammy Award-winning contemporary jazz bassist Ben Williams joins Tavis in studio to discuss his new single 'Ballet (for the Elephant in the Room) about America at 250, his world tour and his celebrated career. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
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