Tavis Smiley

California Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove joins Tavis in studio for a preview of the upcoming World Cup and Olympic Games in the heart of Black Los Angeles.

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Nationally syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette talks about the consequences of President Trump’s overreach into the judiciary branch and other trending political topics.

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Jay Pharoah joins Tavis Smiley

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DEI expert and social psychologist at Goldsmiths, University of London, Professor Keon West talks about his new book "The Science Of Racism: Everything You Need to Know but Probably Don't - Yet" and why science maybe the key to stopping hate. 

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Presidential historian and senior research scholar at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, Tim Naftali, reflects on the significance of President's Day as we embark on a new chapter of American history in this "post-Constitutional" moment.

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Award-winning filmmaker Samantha Knowles previews her new five-part docuseries "Harlem Ice" which chronicles the trials and triumphs of Black girls of the Figure Skaters in Harlem program, a story that airs on Disney+ today.

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As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, the first African American Rockette and Tony Award dancer Jennifer Jones takes us behind the velvet curtains in her new memoir, "Becoming Spectacular: The Rhythm of Resilience from the First African American Rockette," and shares how she revolutionized the world of dance one tap at a time.

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Arizona State University historian Calvin Schermerhorn discusses his new book "The Plunder of Black America: How the Racial Wealth Gap Was Made" and what America can do to start closing it. 

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Acclaimed journalist, CNN legal analyst, and author Jeffrey Toobin talks about his latest text, "The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy," in this "post-Constitutional era" and trending political topics.

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Actress Lacretta tells us about her breakout role as Gurgs on the reboot of “Night Court,” her path from Broadway to TV, and how Legos and video games bring her peace.

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