Tavis Smiley

Former foreign policy advisor to Sen. Bernie Sanders, Matt Duss, lays out his progressive, sustainable vision for America's role on the global stage and gives his analysis on trending political topics. 

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Iconic comedian and actor David Alan Grier joins Tavis in studio to talk about his new NBC hit show, “St. Denis Medical,” and reflects on the cultural impact of “In Living Color,” now approaching its 35th anniversary

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Two-time Grammy winner and Director of Research Collections of the Louis Armstrong House Museum, Ricky Riccardi, talks about his new book Stomp Off, Let’s Go: The Early Years of Louis Armstrong, as he takes us inside the world of Satchmo.

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Noted civil rights attorney and leading public intellectual Connie Rice on trending political news.

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Former Senior Campaign Advisor to Biden and Harris and social impact strategist Alencia Johnson discusses her new book, "Flip The Tables: The Everyday Disruptor's Guide to Finding Courage and Making Change," and what we can do less of to get more out of life. 

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Physician scientist Dr. Robert Drummond talks about why this is the "worst flu season in 15 years" as he discusses trends, symptoms, and how to stay safe. 

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Executive Vice President of the National Wildlife Federation and civil rights advocate Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali talks about the hypocrisy of Republicans in funding climate programs and the assassination of Malcolm X, 60 years later.

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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, foreign correspondent, and columnist Michael Hiltzik talks about his newest book, “Golden State: The Making of California History,” as well as trending political stories.

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Comedian, actor, and writer Yassir Lester joins Tavis in studio to talk about his latest film The Gutter and how his Black and Palestinian roots inspire his sense of humor and his politics. 

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Tavis celebrates what would have been the 85th birthday of longtime civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis with his son, John-Miles Lewis, and former Chief of Staff Michael Collins, who is now Chair of the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation.

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