http://www.smileyandwest.com This weekly program from PRI hosted by Cornel West & Tavis Smiley features thought-provoking, intelligent and stimulating conversations. Listen, engage and discuss on www.smileyandwest.com or follow them on Twitter at @tavissmiley and @cornelwest en-us Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. in partnership with Public Radio International (PRI) Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Sat, 26 May 2012 16:19:49 GMT Public Podcaster 30 jz@tavistalks.com Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. no tavis smiley, cornel west, politics, princeton, public radio, african-american,npr, pri Hosted by Cornel West & Tavis Smiley This weekly program from PRI hosted by Cornel West & Tavis Smiley features thought-provoking, intelligent and stimulating conversations. Listen, engage and discuss on www.smileyandwest.com or follow them on Twitter at @tavissmiley and @cornelwest Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://media.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/ondemand/podcast/podcastImage_19170_small.png http://www.smileyandwest.com Tavis Smiley & Cornel West http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1012748/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1012748.mp3 Renowed Islamic scholar Seyyed Hossein Nasr takes us inside the ancient religion and his home country of Iran. Plus, new attacks by conservatives on Rev. Jeremiah Wright and Black Liberation Theology, Newark mayor Cory Booker reverses his defense of campaign contributors Bain Capital, and a legal victory for victims of the NYPD's stop-and-frisk policy. tavis Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1012748/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1012748.mp3 00:00:00 no Renowed Islamic scholar Seyyed Hossein Nasr takes us inside the ancient religion and his home country of Iran. Plus, new attacks by conservatives on Rev. Jeremiah Wright and Black Liberation Theology, Newark mayor Cory Booker reverses his defense of Renowed Islamic scholar Seyyed Hossein Nasr takes us inside the ancient religion and his home country of Iran. Plus, new attacks by conservatives on Rev. Jeremiah Wright and Black Liberation Theology, Newark mayor Cory Booker reverses his defense of campaign contributors Bain Capital, and a legal victory for victims of the NYPD's stop-and-frisk policy. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1012189/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1012189.mp3 Legendary gospel musician Rance Allen talks about his trailblazing career and new role as a bishop for the Church of God in Christ. Plus James Cone, West's former and future colleague at Union Theological Seminary, explores the link between suffering, resistance and the struggle against injustice. tavis Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1012189/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1012189.mp3 00:00:00 no RANCE ALLEN Legendary gospel musician Rance Allen talks about his trailblazing career and new role as a bishop for the Church of God in Christ. Plus James Cone, West's former and future colleague at Union Theological Seminary, explores the link between Legendary gospel musician Rance Allen talks about his trailblazing career and new role as a bishop for the Church of God in Christ. Plus James Cone, West's former and future colleague at Union Theological Seminary, explores the link between suffering, resistance and the struggle against injustice. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1011707/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1011707.mp3 Nobel Prize-winning Princeton University economist Paul Krugman calls on Washington (and Brussels) to "End This Depression Now!" with a global stimulus package. Plus, inside Cornel West's trial in New York City, the People's Summit versus the NATO Summit, President Obama's flip flop on same-sex marriage, and a preview of Dr. West's cameo on the NBC come tavis Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1011707/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1011707.mp3 00:00:00 no Nobel Prize-winning Princeton University economist Paul Krugman calls on Washington (and Brussels) to "End This Depression Now!" with a global stimulus package. Plus, inside Cornel West's trial in New York City, the People's Summit Nobel Prize-winning Princeton University economist Paul Krugman calls on Washington (and Brussels) to "End This Depression Now!" with a global stimulus package. Plus, inside Cornel West's trial in New York City, the People's Summit versus the NATO Summit, President Obama's flip flop on same-sex marriage, and a preview of Dr. West's cameo on the NBC come Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1011187/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1011187.mp3 Bobby Seale, co-founder of the Black Panther Party, recalls the day 45 years ago this week when he and several armed Panthers walked onto the floor of the California state legislature to protest an unequal gun bill. Plus, Smiley & West present highlights from the last tour stop in Oakland, CA with questions moderated by KALW's Rose Aguilar. tavis Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1011187/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1011187.mp3 00:00:00 no Bobby Seale, co-founder of the Black Panther Party, recalls the day 45 years ago this week when he and several armed Panthers walked onto the floor of the California state legislature to protest an unequal gun bill. Plus, Smiley & West present Bobby Seale, co-founder of the Black Panther Party, recalls the day 45 years ago this week when he and several armed Panthers walked onto the floor of the California state legislature to protest an unequal gun bill. Plus, Smiley & West present highlights from the last tour stop in Oakland, CA with questions moderated by KALW's Rose Aguilar. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1010717/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1010717.mp3 We're celebrating May Day with Socialist economist Richard Wolff. Plus, the very best of our conversations with America's labor leaders including Richard Trumka, Randi Weingarten, Leo Gerard, RoseAnn DeMoro, Mahlon Mitchell and former Labor Secretary Robert Reich. tavis Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1010717/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1010717.mp3 00:00:00 no We're celebrating May Day with Socialist economist Richard Wolff. Plus, the very best of our conversations with America's labor leaders including Richard Trumka, Randi Weingarten, Leo Gerard, RoseAnn DeMoro, Mahlon Mitchell and former Labor We're celebrating May Day with Socialist economist Richard Wolff. Plus, the very best of our conversations with America's labor leaders including Richard Trumka, Randi Weingarten, Leo Gerard, RoseAnn DeMoro, Mahlon Mitchell and former Labor Secretary Robert Reich. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1010009/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1010009.mp3 Smiley & West celebrate Barbra Streisand's birthday this week with Academy Award-winning songwriters Alan & Marilyn Bergman including a surprise visit from the legendary singer! Plus, they head to Akron, Ohio and Duluth, Minnesota to get updates from people they met during last summer's Poverty Tour. tavis Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1010009/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1010009.mp3 00:00:00 no Smiley & West celebrate Barbra Streisand's birthday this week with Academy Award-winning songwriters Alan & Marilyn Bergman including a surprise visit from the legendary singer! Plus, they head to Akron, Ohio and Duluth, Minnesota to get Smiley & West celebrate Barbra Streisand's birthday this week with Academy Award-winning songwriters Alan & Marilyn Bergman including a surprise visit from the legendary singer! Plus, they head to Akron, Ohio and Duluth, Minnesota to get updates from people they met during last summer's Poverty Tour. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1008988/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1008988.mp3 Legendary talk show host Phil Donahue comes out of retirement for a conversation with Smiley & West about their new book, "The Rich and the Rest of Us: A Poverty Manifesto". tavis Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1008988/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1008988.mp3 00:00:00 no Legendary talk show host Phil Donahue comes out of retirement for a conversation with Smiley & West about their new book, "The Rich and the Rest of Us: A Poverty Manifesto". Legendary talk show host Phil Donahue comes out of retirement for a conversation with Smiley & West about their new book, "The Rich and the Rest of Us: A Poverty Manifesto". Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1008788/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1008788.mp3 Singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith talks about her new album Intersections including an anthem for the Occupy movement. tavis Fri, 06 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1008788/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1008788.mp3 00:00:00 no Singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith talks about her new album Intersections including an anthem for the Occupy movement. Singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith talks about her new album Intersections including an anthem for the Occupy movement. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1008347/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1008347.mp3 Memphis Congressman Steve Cohen explains how his city maintained the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 44 years after he was shot and killed. Plus, Smiley & West reflect on the hate crimes of Trayvon Martin & Shaima al Awadi, Obamacare's case in the U.S. Supreme Court, and West's role in the federal lawsuit against the NDAA. tavis Sat, 31 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1008347/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1008347.mp3 00:00:00 no SHAIMA AL AWADI, NDAA Memphis Congressman Steve Cohen explains how his city maintained the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 44 years after he was shot and killed. Plus, Smiley & West reflect on the hate crimes of Trayvon Martin & Shaima al Awadi, Memphis Congressman Steve Cohen explains how his city maintained the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 44 years after he was shot and killed. Plus, Smiley & West reflect on the hate crimes of Trayvon Martin & Shaima al Awadi, Obamacare's case in the U.S. Supreme Court, and West's role in the federal lawsuit against the NDAA. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1007417/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1007417.mp3 With Tavis off this week, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan joins West in the Hot Stuff segment. Plus, Pasi Sahlberg from Finland's Centre for International Mobility and Cooperation explains why his country's education system is considered the best in the world, and West reflects on the murder of Trayvon Martin. tavis Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1007417/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1007417.mp3 00:00:00 no With Tavis off this week, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan joins West in the Hot Stuff segment. Plus, Pasi Sahlberg from Finland's Centre for International Mobility and Cooperation explains why his country's education system is With Tavis off this week, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan joins West in the Hot Stuff segment. Plus, Pasi Sahlberg from Finland's Centre for International Mobility and Cooperation explains why his country's education system is considered the best in the world, and West reflects on the murder of Trayvon Martin. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1006707/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1006707.mp3 From across the pond, Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O'Connor helps Smiley & West celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Plus, Smiley & West defend the legacy of the late, great Derrick Bell, warn against the demonization of Ugandan guerrilla leader Joseph Kony, and respond to a high school student's question about martial law in America. tavis Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1006707/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1006707.mp3 00:00:00 no NDDA From across the pond, Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O'Connor helps Smiley & West celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Plus, Smiley & West defend the legacy of the late, great Derrick Bell, warn against the demonization of Ugandan From across the pond, Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O'Connor helps Smiley & West celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Plus, Smiley & West defend the legacy of the late, great Derrick Bell, warn against the demonization of Ugandan guerrilla leader Joseph Kony, and respond to a high school student's question about martial law in America. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1006048/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1006048.mp3 Leo Gerard, president of the United Steel Workers, explains why he's a co-signer of the 99% Spring. Plus, Smiley & guest co-host Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, preview "Made Visible: Women, Children & Poverty in America", and reflect on the life and legacy of New Jersey Congressman Donald Payne. tavis Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1006048/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1006048.mp3 00:00:00 no Leo Gerard, president of the United Steel Workers, explains why he's a co-signer of the 99% Spring. Plus, Smiley & guest co-host Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, preview "Made Visible: Women, Children Leo Gerard, president of the United Steel Workers, explains why he's a co-signer of the 99% Spring. Plus, Smiley & guest co-host Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, preview "Made Visible: Women, Children & Poverty in America", and reflect on the life and legacy of New Jersey Congressman Donald Payne. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1005403/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1005403.mp3 Arun Gandhi reflects on his grandfather's life and legacy and actor Dan Aykroyd remembers John Belushi who died 30 years ago this week. Plus, Smiley & guest co-host Glenn Loury discuss the NYPD spying scandal, the Democratic Party's loss of young progressive voters, and Karl Rove's recent article "How to Beat Obama." tavis Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1005403/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1005403.mp3 00:00:00 no Arun Gandhi reflects on his grandfather's life and legacy and actor Dan Aykroyd remembers John Belushi who died 30 years ago this week. Plus, Smiley & guest co-host Glenn Loury discuss the NYPD spying scandal, the Democratic Party's loss Arun Gandhi reflects on his grandfather's life and legacy and actor Dan Aykroyd remembers John Belushi who died 30 years ago this week. Plus, Smiley & guest co-host Glenn Loury discuss the NYPD spying scandal, the Democratic Party's loss of young progressive voters, and Karl Rove's recent article "How to Beat Obama." Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1004768/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1004768.mp3 Civil rights attorney Margaret Ratner Kunstler talks about her fight to end the NYPD's stop-and-frisk policy. Plus, Michigan's plan to disenfranchise almost half of its Black voters, President Obama's corporate tax cut, and West's latest appearance in a New York courtroom. tavis Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1004768/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1004768.mp3 00:00:00 no Civil rights attorney Margaret Ratner Kunstler talks about her fight to end the NYPD's stop-and-frisk policy. Plus, Michigan's plan to disenfranchise almost half of its Black voters, President Obama's corporate tax cut, and West's Civil rights attorney Margaret Ratner Kunstler talks about her fight to end the NYPD's stop-and-frisk policy. Plus, Michigan's plan to disenfranchise almost half of its Black voters, President Obama's corporate tax cut, and West's latest appearance in a New York courtroom. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1004067/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1004067.mp3 Musician and composer Terence Blanchard talks about his score for "Red Tails" and collaboration with West on the 2009 album "Choices". Plus, Smiley & West discuss President Obama's election-year budget, and remember singer Whitney Houston. tavis Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1004067/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1004067.mp3 00:00:00 no Musician and composer Terence Blanchard talks about his score for "Red Tails" and collaboration with West on the 2009 album "Choices". Plus, Smiley & West discuss President Obama's election-year budget, and Musician and composer Terence Blanchard talks about his score for "Red Tails" and collaboration with West on the 2009 album "Choices". Plus, Smiley & West discuss President Obama's election-year budget, and remember singer Whitney Houston. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1003428/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1003428.mp3 Garrett Morris, the first Black cast member on "Saturday Night Live", reflects on the early days of the iconic program. Plus, Smiley & West discuss the killing of an unarmed Bronx teenager by the NYPD, the killing of innocent children by U.S. drones, and President Obama's reversal on Super PACs. tavis Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1003428/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1003428.mp3 00:00:00 no RAMARLEY, SUPER PAC Garrett Morris, the first Black cast member on "Saturday Night Live", reflects on the early days of the iconic program. Plus, Smiley & West discuss the killing of an unarmed Bronx teenager by the NYPD, the killing of innocent children by Garrett Morris, the first Black cast member on "Saturday Night Live", reflects on the early days of the iconic program. Plus, Smiley & West discuss the killing of an unarmed Bronx teenager by the NYPD, the killing of innocent children by U.S. drones, and President Obama's reversal on Super PACs. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1002649/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1002649.mp3 Courageous sociologist Frances Fox Piven reflects on her classic "A Strategy to End Poverty" and the subsequent death threats by followers of Glenn Beck. Plus, Smiley & West reflect on Mitt Romney's comment about the "very poor", Occupy the Super Bowl, and Soul Train creator Don Cornelius. tavis Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1002649/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1002649.mp3 00:00:00 no Courageous sociologist Frances Fox Piven reflects on her classic "A Strategy to End Poverty" and the subsequent death threats by followers of Glenn Beck. Plus, Smiley & West reflect on Mitt Romney's comment about the "very Courageous sociologist Frances Fox Piven reflects on her classic "A Strategy to End Poverty" and the subsequent death threats by followers of Glenn Beck. Plus, Smiley & West reflect on Mitt Romney's comment about the "very poor", Occupy the Super Bowl, and Soul Train creator Don Cornelius. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1001587/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1001587.mp3 Trailblazer Mahlon Mitchell, president of the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin, shares his take on the campaign to recall anti-union Governor Scott Walker. Plus, Smiley & West reflect on their event at the University of Florida, West's speech at the Occupy the Courts rally, and musical legends Etta James and Johnny Otis. tavis Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1001587/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1001587.mp3 00:00:00 no Trailblazer Mahlon Mitchell, president of the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin, shares his take on the campaign to recall anti-union Governor Scott Walker. Plus, Smiley & West reflect on their event at the University of Florida, West's Trailblazer Mahlon Mitchell, president of the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin, shares his take on the campaign to recall anti-union Governor Scott Walker. Plus, Smiley & West reflect on their event at the University of Florida, West's speech at the Occupy the Courts rally, and musical legends Etta James and Johnny Otis. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1000719/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1000719.mp3 Jewish scholar Susannah Heschel talks about her studies in Berlin and her father's relationship with Dr. King. Plus, listeners react to the "Remaking America" conversation, while Smiley & West react to the choice of former Citigroup executive Jack Lew as President Obama's new chief of staff. tavis Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/1000719/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/1000719.mp3 00:00:00 no Jewish scholar Susannah Heschel talks about her studies in Berlin and her father's relationship with Dr. King. Plus, listeners react to the "Remaking America" conversation, while Smiley & West react to the choice of former Citigroup Jewish scholar Susannah Heschel talks about her studies in Berlin and her father's relationship with Dr. King. Plus, listeners react to the "Remaking America" conversation, while Smiley & West react to the choice of former Citigroup executive Jack Lew as President Obama's new chief of staff. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/999811/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/999811.mp3 The complete Remaking America conversation between Smiley & West, Michael Moore, Suze Orman, Barbara Ehrenreich, Majora Carter, Roger Clay, and Vicki B. Escarra, recorded live at George Washington University. WARNING: This file is 70MB so if you get ripped off by your telecom on data, you may want to download this on wifi. tavis Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/999811/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/999811.mp3 00:00:00 no GWU The complete Remaking America conversation between Smiley & West, Michael Moore, Suze Orman, Barbara Ehrenreich, Majora Carter, Roger Clay, and Vicki B. Escarra, recorded live at George Washington University. WARNING: This file is 70MB so if you The complete Remaking America conversation between Smiley & West, Michael Moore, Suze Orman, Barbara Ehrenreich, Majora Carter, Roger Clay, and Vicki B. Escarra, recorded live at George Washington University. WARNING: This file is 70MB so if you get ripped off by your telecom on data, you may want to download this on wifi. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/999804/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/999804.mp3 Highlights from the Remaking America conversation between Smiley & West, Michael Moore, Suze Orman, Barbara Ehrenreich, Majora Carter, Roger Clay, and Vicki B. Escarra as they lay out solutions for moving Americans from poverty to prosperity. The conversation was recorded live at George Washington University. tavis Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/999804/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/999804.mp3 00:00:00 no GWU Highlights from the Remaking America conversation between Smiley & West, Michael Moore, Suze Orman, Barbara Ehrenreich, Majora Carter, Roger Clay, and Vicki B. Escarra as they lay out solutions for moving Americans from poverty to prosperity. The Highlights from the Remaking America conversation between Smiley & West, Michael Moore, Suze Orman, Barbara Ehrenreich, Majora Carter, Roger Clay, and Vicki B. Escarra as they lay out solutions for moving Americans from poverty to prosperity. The conversation was recorded live at George Washington University. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/998928/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/998928.mp3 Legendary activist and artist Harry Belafonte reflects on his life and career as laid out in his memoir My Song. Plus, economist Jeffrey Sachs helps Smiley & West set the stage for "Remaking America". tavis Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/998928/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/998928.mp3 00:00:00 no Legendary activist and artist Harry Belafonte reflects on his life and career as laid out in his memoir My Song. Plus, economist Jeffrey Sachs helps Smiley & West set the stage for "Remaking America". Legendary activist and artist Harry Belafonte reflects on his life and career as laid out in his memoir My Song. Plus, economist Jeffrey Sachs helps Smiley & West set the stage for "Remaking America". Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/998427/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/998427.mp3 Highlights from the very best conversations of 2011 including Morgan Freeman, Laurence Fishburne, Alice Walker, Phylicia Rashad, and Bill Maher. Plus, Smiley & West reflect on the most under-reported stories of the year, courtesy of Project Censored. tavis Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/998427/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/998427.mp3 00:00:00 no Highlights from the very best conversations of 2011 including Morgan Freeman, Laurence Fishburne, Alice Walker, Phylicia Rashad, and Bill Maher. Plus, Smiley & West reflect on the most under-reported stories of the year, courtesy of Project Censored. Highlights from the very best conversations of 2011 including Morgan Freeman, Laurence Fishburne, Alice Walker, Phylicia Rashad, and Bill Maher. Plus, Smiley & West reflect on the most under-reported stories of the year, courtesy of Project Censored. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/998077/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/998077.mp3 Jerry "Iceman" Butler remembers the legendary Curtis Mayfield, who passed away 12 years ago this week. Plus, saxophone colossus Sonny Rollins reflects on his long career and Kennedy Center Honor. tavis Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/998077/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/998077.mp3 00:00:00 no CURTIS MAYFIELD Jerry "Iceman" Butler remembers the legendary Curtis Mayfield, who passed away 12 years ago this week. Plus, saxophone colossus Sonny Rollins reflects on his long career and Kennedy Center Honor. Jerry "Iceman" Butler remembers the legendary Curtis Mayfield, who passed away 12 years ago this week. Plus, saxophone colossus Sonny Rollins reflects on his long career and Kennedy Center Honor. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/997355/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/997355.mp3 West goes one-on-one with legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Plus, Smiley & West preview the Remaking America event on January 12th, the Occupy movement settles in for the long, cold winter, and a special guest in our Take 'Em to Task segment. tavis Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/997355/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/997355.mp3 00:00:00 no West goes one-on-one with legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Plus, Smiley & West preview the Remaking America event on January 12th, the Occupy movement settles in for the long, cold winter, and a special guest in our Take 'Em West goes one-on-one with legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Plus, Smiley & West preview the Remaking America event on January 12th, the Occupy movement settles in for the long, cold winter, and a special guest in our Take 'Em to Task segment. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/996515/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/996515.mp3 Poet and professor Nikki Giovanni talks about Virginia Tech's deadly shooting almost five years ago, as well as her take on writer James Baldwin. Plus, the Occupy movement claimed a number of victories this week, and Mumia Abu-Jamal no longer faces the death penalty. tavis Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/996515/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/996515.mp3 00:00:00 no Poet and professor Nikki Giovanni talks about Virginia Tech's deadly shooting almost five years ago, as well as her take on writer James Baldwin. Plus, the Occupy movement claimed a number of victories this week, and Mumia Abu-Jamal no longer Poet and professor Nikki Giovanni talks about Virginia Tech's deadly shooting almost five years ago, as well as her take on writer James Baldwin. Plus, the Occupy movement claimed a number of victories this week, and Mumia Abu-Jamal no longer faces the death penalty. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/995877/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/995877.mp3 Longtime White House correspondent Helen Thomas reflects on the ten presidents she covered - from Kennedy to Obama. Plus, warehouse workers featured during The Poverty Tour fight back, Black Friday reflects badly on our society, Larry Summers takes on inequality, and President Obama revises his 2012 strategy. tavis Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/995877/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/995877.mp3 00:00:00 no Longtime White House correspondent Helen Thomas reflects on the ten presidents she covered - from Kennedy to Obama. Plus, warehouse workers featured during The Poverty Tour fight back, Black Friday reflects badly on our society, Larry Summers takes on Longtime White House correspondent Helen Thomas reflects on the ten presidents she covered - from Kennedy to Obama. Plus, warehouse workers featured during The Poverty Tour fight back, Black Friday reflects badly on our society, Larry Summers takes on inequality, and President Obama revises his 2012 strategy. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/994849/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/994849.mp3 Highlights from West's conversation with Olympian John Carlos and co-author Dave Zirin about the new text "The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World", recorded live at New York University. tavis Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/994849/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/994849.mp3 00:00:00 no JOHN CARLOS Highlights from West's conversation with Olympian John Carlos and co-author Dave Zirin about the new text "The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World", recorded live at New York University. Highlights from West's conversation with Olympian John Carlos and co-author Dave Zirin about the new text "The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World", recorded live at New York University. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/994264/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/994264.mp3 Federal whistleblower Marsha Coleman-Adebayo reveals her battle with the Environmental Protection Agency. Plus, Smiley & West react to the purge of Occupy sites across the country, undocumented activists protest Alabama's new immigration law, and West explains his decision to leave his post at Princeton for a new role at Union Theological Seminary. tavis Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/994264/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/994264.mp3 00:00:00 no Federal whistleblower Marsha Coleman-Adebayo reveals her battle with the Environmental Protection Agency. Plus, Smiley & West react to the purge of Occupy sites across the country, undocumented activists protest Alabama's new immigration law, Federal whistleblower Marsha Coleman-Adebayo reveals her battle with the Environmental Protection Agency. Plus, Smiley & West react to the purge of Occupy sites across the country, undocumented activists protest Alabama's new immigration law, and West explains his decision to leave his post at Princeton for a new role at Union Theological Seminary. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/993180/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/993180.mp3 Longtime public servant Abner Mikva reflects on his years as a congressman, federal judge, and confidant to President Barack Obama. Plus, guest co-host Antonio Gonzalez reports from PolicyLink's Equity Summit where Black and Brown activists are strategizing together, and revised U.S. census data finds a record-setting number of people living in poverty. tavis Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/993180/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/993180.mp3 00:00:00 no Longtime public servant Abner Mikva reflects on his years as a congressman, federal judge, and confidant to President Barack Obama. Plus, guest co-host Antonio Gonzalez reports from PolicyLink's Equity Summit where Black and Brown activists are Longtime public servant Abner Mikva reflects on his years as a congressman, federal judge, and confidant to President Barack Obama. Plus, guest co-host Antonio Gonzalez reports from PolicyLink's Equity Summit where Black and Brown activists are strategizing together, and revised U.S. census data finds a record-setting number of people living in poverty. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/992393/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/992393.mp3 Slovenian philosopher and culture critic Slavoj Zizek presents his global vision for the Occupy movement. tavis Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/992393/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/992393.mp3 00:00:00 no Slovenian philosopher and culture critic Slavoj Zizek presents his global vision for the Occupy movement. Slovenian philosopher and culture critic Slavoj Zizek presents his global vision for the Occupy movement. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/991411/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/991411.mp3 Tariq Ali, journalist, historian, & all-around Renaissance Man, reflects on the Occupy movement and the "untold history of America". Plus, West is arrested for protesting for the second week in a row, a national conference highlights FBI repression against peace activists, and Smiley shares some tales from President Obama's West Coast fund-raising trip. tavis Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/991411/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/991411.mp3 00:00:00 no Tariq Ali, journalist, historian, & all-around Renaissance Man, reflects on the Occupy movement and the "untold history of America". Plus, West is arrested for protesting for the second week in a row, a national conference highlights FBI Tariq Ali, journalist, historian, & all-around Renaissance Man, reflects on the Occupy movement and the "untold history of America". Plus, West is arrested for protesting for the second week in a row, a national conference highlights FBI repression against peace activists, and Smiley shares some tales from President Obama's West Coast fund-raising trip. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/990610/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/990610.mp3 ACORN's former Chief Organizer Bertha Lewis tells us the story of how her organization was demonized and destroyed by right-wing activists. Plus, Smiley & West weigh the assassination of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and West recounts his arrest and night in jail for protesting on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court. tavis Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/990610/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/990610.mp3 00:00:00 no ACORN's former Chief Organizer Bertha Lewis tells us the story of how her organization was demonized and destroyed by right-wing activists. Plus, Smiley & West weigh the assassination of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and West recounts his ACORN's former Chief Organizer Bertha Lewis tells us the story of how her organization was demonized and destroyed by right-wing activists. Plus, Smiley & West weigh the assassination of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and West recounts his arrest and night in jail for protesting on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/989970/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/989970.mp3 Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer explains how he's able to pass progressive policies in his red state. Plus, Smiley & West present highlights of their final Poverty Tour stop, a town hall event in Los Angeles. tavis Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/989970/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/989970.mp3 00:00:00 no Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer explains how he's able to pass progressive policies in his red state. Plus, Smiley & West present highlights of their final Poverty Tour stop, a town hall event in Los Angeles. Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer explains how he's able to pass progressive policies in his red state. Plus, Smiley & West present highlights of their final Poverty Tour stop, a town hall event in Los Angeles. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/989185/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/989185.mp3 Social and political activist Dr. Ron Daniels lays out his strategy for real progressives in 2012 and beyond. Plus, Smiley & West respond to the Obama 2012 supporters who protested outside our L.A. studio. tavis Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/989185/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/989185.mp3 00:00:00 no Social and political activist Dr. Ron Daniels lays out his strategy for real progressives in 2012 and beyond. Plus, Smiley & West respond to the Obama 2012 supporters who protested outside our L.A. studio. Social and political activist Dr. Ron Daniels lays out his strategy for real progressives in 2012 and beyond. Plus, Smiley & West respond to the Obama 2012 supporters who protested outside our L.A. studio. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/988204/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/988204.mp3 CODEPINK activist Medea Benjamin previews the October 6th occupation of Washington DC, ten years after the invasion of Afghanistan. Plus, remembering Wangari Maathai, West's occupation of Wall Street, President Obama's controversial comments and the execution of Troy Davis. tavis Fri, 30 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/988204/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/988204.mp3 00:00:00 no CODEPINK activist Medea Benjamin previews the October 6th occupation of Washington DC, ten years after the invasion of Afghanistan. Plus, remembering Wangari Maathai, West's occupation of Wall Street, President Obama's controversial comments CODEPINK activist Medea Benjamin previews the October 6th occupation of Washington DC, ten years after the invasion of Afghanistan. Plus, remembering Wangari Maathai, West's occupation of Wall Street, President Obama's controversial comments and the execution of Troy Davis. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/987142/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/987142.mp3 Former NY Times columnist Bob Herbert reports from the frontlines of the Great Recession. Plus, Smiley & West unpack President Obama's tax plan for the super rich and the efforts by hundreds of activists to occupy Wall Street this week. tavis Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/987142/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/987142.mp3 00:00:00 no FOX NEWS CHANNEL Former NY Times columnist Bob Herbert reports from the frontlines of the Great Recession. Plus, Smiley & West unpack President Obama's tax plan for the super rich and the efforts by hundreds of activists to occupy Wall Street this week. Former NY Times columnist Bob Herbert reports from the frontlines of the Great Recession. Plus, Smiley & West unpack President Obama's tax plan for the super rich and the efforts by hundreds of activists to occupy Wall Street this week. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/986257/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/986257.mp3 Howard Dean, Ben Barber, Carol Gilligan and others celebrate Interdependence Day with Smiley and West recorded live at Lincoln Center. tavis Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/986257/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/986257.mp3 00:00:00 no Howard Dean, Ben Barber, Carol Gilligan and others celebrate Interdependence Day with Smiley and West recorded live at Lincoln Center. Howard Dean, Ben Barber, Carol Gilligan and others celebrate Interdependence Day with Smiley and West recorded live at Lincoln Center. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/985428/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/985428.mp3 Ten years after 9/11, Vincent Harding, a close friend of Dr. Martin Luther King, reflects on one of his lesser-known speeches, "The World House". Plus, Smiley & West discuss President Obama's much-anticipated jobs speech, the GOP debate and a casualty of poverty, 24-year-old Kyle Willis. tavis Fri, 09 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/985428/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/985428.mp3 00:00:00 no Ten years after 9/11, Vincent Harding, a close friend of Dr. Martin Luther King, reflects on one of his lesser-known speeches, "The World House". Plus, Smiley & West discuss President Obama's much-anticipated jobs speech, the GOP Ten years after 9/11, Vincent Harding, a close friend of Dr. Martin Luther King, reflects on one of his lesser-known speeches, "The World House". Plus, Smiley & West discuss President Obama's much-anticipated jobs speech, the GOP debate and a casualty of poverty, 24-year-old Kyle Willis. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/984545/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/984545.mp3 RoseAnn DeMoro, head of National Nurses United, has a cure for our ailing economy, just in time for Labor Day. Plus, a first-grade teacher is suspended after posting "I'm a warden of future criminals" on her Facebook page, and Congressional Black Caucus chairman Emanuel Cleaver recaps his group's jobs tour. tavis Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/984545/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/984545.mp3 00:00:00 no ROSEANN DEMORO RoseAnn DeMoro, head of National Nurses United, has a cure for our ailing economy, just in time for Labor Day. Plus, a first-grade teacher is suspended after posting "I'm a warden of future criminals" on her Facebook page, and RoseAnn DeMoro, head of National Nurses United, has a cure for our ailing economy, just in time for Labor Day. Plus, a first-grade teacher is suspended after posting "I'm a warden of future criminals" on her Facebook page, and Congressional Black Caucus chairman Emanuel Cleaver recaps his group's jobs tour. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc.