Tavis Smiley

Marianne Williamson, renowned author, spiritual leader, and former presidential candidate, joins Tavis Smiley in studio to discuss the world’s path from war to peace and her “yearlong journey into the mind of the miraculous.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:39:22

U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) Joins Tavis Smiley

U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) returns to reflect on the legacy of his father, Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., ahead of this weekend’s Celebration of Life in Chicago. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:15:28

Dr. Cornel West Joins Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley and Dr. Cornel West offer tributes to Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. ahead of their travel to Chicago for his Celebration of Life services. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:22:12

Melissa Murray Joins Tavis Smiley

Melissa Murray, NYU law professor and former clerk for then–Appeals Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, breaks down the constitutional crisis surrounding the attacks on Iran and what it could mean for the case against Trump if he ever returns to a courtroom. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:39:12

Dorothy Roberts Joins Tavis Smiley

3/5/2026

Dorothy Roberts, UPenn law and sociology professor and founding director of the Penn Program on Race, Science, and Society, discusses her new book, The Mixed Marriage Project: A Memoir of Love, Race, and Family, which blends her personal history with archival research on interracial marriage. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:39:27

Cori Bush Joins Tavis Smiley

3/5/2026

Cori Bush, former St. Louis congresswoman, member of The Squad, and founder of Movement 4 Freedom, returns with an update on her campaign to reclaim her seat from AIPAC-backed and centrist Democrats. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:17:40

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton Joins Tavis Smiley

3/4/2026

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton explains why she is running for the state’s open U.S. Senate seat, left by Dick Durbin, in the upcoming Democratic primary on March 17. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:22:35

Connie Rice Joins Tavis Smiley

3/4/2026

Connie Rice, civil rights attorney and co-founder of the Urban Peace Institute, discusses the latest developments involving Iran, the midterm elections, and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:38:43

Emily Yellin & Judge John C. Lawson

Emily Yellin, co-author of Nonviolent: A Memoir of Resistance, Agitation, and Love with the late Rev. James Lawson Jr., joins us in studio alongside the civil rights leader’s son, Judge John C. Lawson II. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:40:46

Tom Steyer Joins Tavis Smiley

Tom Steyer, a frontrunner in the race for California governor, joins us in studio to lay out his plans for the Golden State and how he intends to emerge from a crowded field. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:39:35

Yogi Peoples Joins Tavis Smiley

Yogi Peoples, a Volkswagen worker and member of the UAW-VW Bargaining Committee, explains her role in negotiations for one Tennessee factory’s first union contract. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:17:09

Ruben Navarrette Jr Joins Tavis Smiley

Nationally syndicated columnist and author of Navarrette Nation on Substack, Ruben Navarrette Jr. shares his analysis on the impact of the Iran strike on the midterms, the GOP, and more Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:22:50

Oneika Mays Joins Tavis Smiley

Riker Islands first mindfulness coach, activist and author, takes us inside her new text, “Sit With Me: A No-BS Journey To Mindfulness And Meditation,” serves as a prescriptive guide for anyone who has felt disconnected, judged or lost. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:41:39

Dr. Ron Daniels Joins Tavis Smiley

President of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century and distinguished lecturer at York College City University of New York, tells us what he sees as the state of emergency without urgency in Black America. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:17:29

Cornel West Joins 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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Duration:00:15:08

Elie Mystal Joins Tavis Smiley