Tavis Smiley

Former New York Governor David Paterson (D-NY) talks politics with Tavis, including this month's primary for New York City mayor.

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The founder of Kwanzaa and chair of the Department of Africana Studies at California State University Long Beach, Dr. Maulana Karenga talks about socio-political issues and his forthcoming book, "The Liberation Ethics of Hajj Malcolm: Critical Consciousness, Moral Grounding and Transformative Struggle."

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Award-winning journalist, documentarian, and CEO of Soledad O'Brien Productions, Soledad O'Brien talks about her public affairs show "Matter Of Fact," her work, and why story telling is crucial for this moment.

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Georgia Heers, who plays Ella the Jazz Singer in the five-time Tony-nominated hit play "Good Night and Good Luck," tells us about her rapid ascent from Greer, South Carolina to Julliard and Broadway.

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Duke University professor Dr. Wylin Wilson takes us inside the high maternal mortality crisis facing Black mothers and talks about her new book, "Womanist Bioethics: Social Justice, Spirituality, and Black Women's Health."

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Alphonso R. Jackson, former Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary, is back to share how he believes the Trump administration can lower the cost of living and improve the lives of Black folks.

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Kenny Garrett, GRAMMY Award-winning alto saxophonist and composer, reflects on his days playing with Miles Davis and previews his weekend residency at the Blue Note in New York City.

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Zo Williams, host of “The Voice of Reason” on KBLA Talk 1580, and comedian and actor Ray Grady, join Tavis in studio to talk about their Comedic Relationship Roundtable Series, where comedy collides with connection.

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Connie Rice, civil rights attorney and co-founder of the Urban Peace Institute, talks about the trending political stories of the day.

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Comedian Arnez J shares his first comedy special in 10 years, "Not Gonna Stop," accompanied by a nationwide tour.

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