The Tavis Smiley Show

The Tavis Smiley Show


Latest Episodes

Listen Again: Russ Feingold - Reflections on 9/11; Dolores Huerta - "Dolores"; David Crosby - "Sky Trails"
October 19, 2017

This week's guests: Russ Feingold - Former Democratic Senator for Wisconsin, Dolores Huerta - Influential Labor Rights Activist and David Crosby, Singer-Songwriter.

Journalist James Burnett on America's Gun Crisis; Alabama Senate Candidate Doug Jones on His Campaign Against Roy Moore; Chadwick Boseman - "Marshall"; Michael McDonald - "Wide Open"
October 12, 2017

This week's guests: James Burnett, Editorial Director of “The Trace”; Doug Jones - Democratic Candidate for US Senate in Alabama's Special Election; Chadwick Boseman, Actor, "Marshall"; Michael McDonald, Singer-Songwriter, “Wide Open.”

Listen Again: John Nichols - “Horsemen of the Trumpocalypse”; Dr. Robert Bullard - Next Steps for Houston after Hurricane Harvey; Sheriff Greg Champagne - the Impact of Early Childhood Education on Prison Rates; Singing legend Judy Collins
October 05, 2017

This week's guests: John Nichols, journalist and author of “Horsemen of the Trumpocalyse"; Dr. Robert Bullard, Distinguished Professor of Urban Planning & Environmental Policy at Texas Southern University; Sheriff Greg Champagne of “Fight Crime: Invest in

Susan Burton - “Becoming Ms. Burton”; Paula Poundstone - “The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness;” Singer-songwriter Sampha - “Process”
September 28, 2017

This week's guests: Susan Burton, Founder and Executive Director of the organization “A New Way of Life” and author of “Becoming Ms. Burton: From Prison to Recovery to Leading the Fight for Incarcerated Women.”; Paula Poundstone, comedian and author of “T

Senator Bernie Sanders on Healthcare and Book “Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution”; Salman Rushdie - “The Golden House”; Sonequa Martin-Green - “Star Trek: Discovery”
September 21, 2017

This week's guests: Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, author of “Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution"; Salman Rushdie, author of “The Golden House”. Sonequa Martin-Green, actress and star of “Star Trek: Discovery”.

Russ Feingold - Reflections on 9/11; Dolores Huerta - "Dolores"; David Crosby - "Sky Trails"
September 14, 2017

This week's guests: Russ Feingold, former Democratic Senator for Wisconsin and founder of the voting rights group “Legit Action”; Dolores Huerta, influential labor rights activist and star of the documentary "Dolores"; David Crosby, legendary singer-songw

John Nichols - “Horsemen of the Trumpocalypse”; Dr. Robert Bullard on Next Steps for Houston after Hurricane Harvey; Sheriff Greg Champagne on the importance of Early Childhood Education; Judy Collins - "Cravings"
September 07, 2017

This week's guests: John Nichols, Journalist and author of “Horsemen of the Trumpocalypse; Dr. Robert Bullard, Distinguished Professor of Urban Planning & Environmental Policy at Texas Southern University; Sheriff Greg Champagne of the organization “Fight

Listen Again: Professor George Lakoff - The Science Behind Trump's Communication Success; Naomi Klein - “No Is Not Enough"; Regina King
August 29, 2017

This week's guests: Professor George Lakoff, noted cognitive scientist and author; Naomi Klein journalist and author of “No Is Not Enough: Resisting Trump's Shock Politics and Winning the World We Need.” Regina King, Emmy Award-winning actress.

John Lithgow - "Beatriz at Dinner"; Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah - “The Centennial Trilogy”
August 22, 2017

This week's guests: John Lithgow, actor, "Beatriz at Dinner"; Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah Grammy Award-winning jazz musician, "The Centennial Trilogy"

Rebroadcast: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's 'Beyond Vietnam Speech with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Dr. Otis Moss, Jr, Jeremy Scahill, Marc Lamont King, Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson and Rashad Robinson
August 16, 2017

This week's guests: Harry Belafonte, Hollywood legend and activist; Reverend Dr. Otis Moss, Jr, civil rights leader; Jeremy Scahill investigative journalist; Marc Lamont Hill, author and commentator; Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson of the ‘Highlander Research