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- Yesterday15 min
Marquita Bradshaw joins Tavis Smiley
U.S. Senate Democratic nominee for Tennessee and environmental advocate Marquita Bradshaw talks about her rematch with incumbent Republican Bill Hagerty and her historic campaign to become the first Black U.S. Senator from the Volunteer State. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
- Yesterday21 min
Rabbi Steven B. Jacobs joins Tavis Smiley
Civil rights activist, humanitarian and interfaith advocate Rabbi Steven B. Jacobs reflects on the double standard between October 7th and 9/11 commemorations and why we did not see anti-American protests on 9/11 even though we are seeing “anti-Israel” protests this week.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
- Yesterday15 min
Malia Cohen joins Tavis Smiley
Democratic State Controller of California, Malia Cohen talks about her re-election campaign and the work of overseeing an office responsible for tracking and disbursing state funds. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
- Yesterday19 min
Devin Remiker joins Tavis Smiley
Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Devin Remiker, talks about how the high-stakes fight for state-level political power is heating up with the 2026 vote.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
- Yesterday39 min
Elie Mystal joins Tavis Smiley
Elie Mystal, justice correspondent for The Nation magazine, podcast host and author, discusses why it’s the people versus the Supreme Court and other justice topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
- 2 days ago32 min
D.L. Hughley joins Tavis Smiley
Comedian, actor, radio host and New York Times bestselling author D.L. Hughley takes us inside his long-awaited coming-of-age story, Charlie’s Boy: A Memoir, as he reveals his childhood in South Central Los Angeles, his time in the infamous Bloods gang, and how humor became his salvation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
- 2 days ago35 min
Casey Gerald joins Tavis Smiley
New York Times bestselling author and a New America Fellow, Casey Gerald talks about his latest book, The Great Refusal: A New Vision of Resistance, and why joyous dissent and a stunning vision is a survival guide to a society in crisis.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
- 2 days ago29 min
Bill Hillsman joins Tavis Smiley
Bill Hillsman, an expert on independent voters, progressive political strategist and founder of North Woods Advertising, shares his thoughts on the GOP’s strategy to use taxpayer-funded Trump ads for the midterms and other political stories.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
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