Tavis Smiley

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Editor-in-Chief and NABJ Convention Co-Chair Leroy Chapman Jr. shares his thoughts on the Georgia midterms, previews the upcoming NABJ Convention, and discusses the truth and power of Black journalism.

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Former NAACP President and Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership and Social Justice at Harvard, Cornell William Brooks, discusses the midterms, the state of democracy, and more.

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Michigan State Representative and Democratic candidate for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District Donavan McKinney discusses his campaign, the issues facing his constituents, and the progressive movement.

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Former Seattle City Councilmember and independent socialist candidate for Washington’s 9th Congressional District Kshama Sawant explains why Democratic Socialists of America-backed Democrats need to be more confrontational if they want to win.

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The trio congregate to talk about some breaking news regarding a case of their dear friend Mark Ridley Thomas. 

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Civil rights attorney and activist Connie Rice share her analysis about trending political topics.

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Social justice leader, host of the monthly digital series Freedom Table, and creator of the How We Win newsletter, Rashad Robinson joins Tavis in studio to discuss his new book, From Presence to Power: How to Take On the Fights That Matter—and Win, and offers a practical, strategic roadmap for creating structural change.

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Scholar, distinguished professor, author, leading public intellectual, and special contributor Dr. Cornel West shares his thoughts on religious freedom, democratic socialism, and more.

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U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) checks in from the campaign trail in Michigan to discuss her re-election campaign and why she will continue to speak out on the issues if given another term.

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Jamie Jackson, former aide in the Obama and Biden administrations, explains why DNC Chairman Ken Martin’s leadership is back in question, how Democrats need to reshape their messaging, and shares her analysis of trending political topics.

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