Tavis Smiley

Leading public intellectual, author, scholar, and special contributor, Dr. Cornel West shares his thoughts about U.S. and Israel strikes against Iran and more. 

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Justice correspondent for The Nation magazine, podcast host and author, talks about the legal implications of Trump's decision to attack Iran, without Congressional approval, and other justice topics.

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In celebration of Black History Month honorees at a special Grammy Museum event, Tavis reprises segments from his recent conversations with comedians Luenell, Deon Cole, and Earthquake.


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Leading public intellectual, author, scholar and special contributor Dr. Cornel West shares his thoughts on the future of this democratic republic and more.

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Christina Greer, professor at Fordham University, author and political scientist, gives her analysis of the impact of Rev. Jesse Jackson’s progressivism, the first year of Trump, and other trending political topics.

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Dr. Vincent Intondi, Cornell University scholar, editor of Nuclear Times, and executive director of Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility, shares his reflections on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s pivotal work on nuclear disarmament. 

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As U.S. warships line up along the coast of Iran, renowned director and screenwriter Nicholas Meyer explains how his seminal 1983 made-for-TV movie “The Day After” was viewed by 100 million Americans and changed President Ronald Reagan’s mind on nuclear weapons.

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Lewis Gordon, professor and head of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Connecticut, offers his insights on Rev. Jackson lying in state in South Carolina, the State of the Union and more.

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U.S. Rep Al Green (D-TX) talks about being ejected from the State of The Union - again - this time for holding up the protest sign 'Black People Aren't Apes' during the address.

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Virginia Kase Solomón, president and CEO of Common Cause, gives her take on President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, the state of our democracy and where we go from here

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