Tavis Smiley

Marcus Anthony Hunter, professor, founding chair of the Department of African American Studies at UCLA, and author of “Radical Reparations: Healing The Soul Of A Nation,” tells us the latest about the Washington state reparations movement and shares his analysis about trending political topics.

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Tavis reprises his conversations with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s personal legal counsel and trusted advisor, Clarence B. Jones, who passed away earlier this week. 

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White House correspondent, author, and host of A More Perfect Union on KBLA Talk 1580, Nii-Quartelai Quartey, reports exclusively from Cuba as part of an Emergency Fact-Finding Delegation at a moment of profound historical reckoning and citizen diplomacy. Tavis will also be joined by The Nation magazine’s Special Correspondent, DD Guttenplan, with his assessment of the latest developments in Cuba.

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Deroy Murdock, Fox News commentator, American Spectator contributing editor, and Daily Signal columnist, talks about trending political topics.

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Activist, writer, and host of First Things First on KBLA Talk 1580, Dominique DiPrima shares her analysis about the upcoming California governor’s race and L.A. mayoral election, both taking place on Tuesday, June 2.

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Legendary percussionist and songwriter Ralph Johnson of the iconic R&B and funk band Earth, Wind & Fire joins Tavis in studio to talk about the grand legacy of The Elements, his new book “Rhythm & Fire: A Life In Harmony With Earth, Wind & Fire,” and the upcoming HBO documentary Earth, Wind & Fire: To Be Celestial vs. That’s The Way Of The World, directed by Questlove. ** White House correspondent Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey reports exclusively from Cuba this week as part of an Emergency Fact-Finding Delegation. **

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In light of the recent passing of jazz master Sonny Rollins, Tavis reprises his special one-on-one conversations with the “Saxophone Colossus” about his life, music and enduring legacy.

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Professor, philosopher and legal analyst Tim Golden talks about the failed redistricting effort in South Carolina that would have eliminated Congressman James Clyburn’s seat, concerns about Black men not voting, and other trending political topics.

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Tavis hosts a special celebration as we mark 100 years since the birth of Miles Davis, the visionary trumpeter who forever changed the sound of jazz and modern music.

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Internationally acclaimed author and playwright Walter Mosley takes us inside his new book, “Ghalen: A Romance In Black,” as he explores love in all forms and the bonds that ground us. 

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