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, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:20:18 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.jpg http://www.smileyandwest.com Tavis Smiley & Cornel West 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/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/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/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. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/983573/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/983573.mp3 After prosecuting domestic terrorism in Birmingham Alabama, courageous attorney Doug Jones is now fighting another injustice. Plus, Smiley & West explore whether the presence of the new King Memorial could set a new tone in Washington and, as promised, present their first weekly segment on poverty with voices from our listeners who are struggling. tavis Fri, 26 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/983573/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/983573.mp3 00:00:00 no After prosecuting domestic terrorism in Birmingham Alabama, courageous attorney Doug Jones is now fighting another injustice. Plus, Smiley & West explore whether the presence of the new King Memorial could set a new tone in Washington and, as After prosecuting domestic terrorism in Birmingham Alabama, courageous attorney Doug Jones is now fighting another injustice. Plus, Smiley & West explore whether the presence of the new King Memorial could set a new tone in Washington and, as promised, present their first weekly segment on poverty with voices from our listeners who are struggling. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/982776/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/982776.mp3 Get on the bus for this web-exclusive extended version of Smiley & West's special The Poverty Tour: A Call to Conscience tavis Fri, 19 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/982776/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/982776.mp3 00:01:20 no Get on the bus for this web-exclusive extended version of Smiley & West's special The Poverty Tour: A Call to Conscience Get on the bus for this web-exclusive extended version of Smiley & West's special The Poverty Tour: A Call to Conscience Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/982605/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/982605.mp3 Get on the bus as Smiley & West take you inside The Poverty Tour: A Call to Conscience from Hayward, WI to Memphis, TN and everywhere in between. Hear heartbreaking and inspiring stories from Americans struggling to survive in the Great Recession. tavis Fri, 19 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/982605/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/982605.mp3 00:00:00 no Get on the bus as Smiley & West take you inside The Poverty Tour: A Call to Conscience from Hayward, WI to Memphis, TN and everywhere in between. Hear heartbreaking and inspiring stories from Americans struggling to survive in the Great Recession. Get on the bus as Smiley & West take you inside The Poverty Tour: A Call to Conscience from Hayward, WI to Memphis, TN and everywhere in between. Hear heartbreaking and inspiring stories from Americans struggling to survive in the Great Recession. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/981614/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/981614.mp3 Smiley & West speak with legendary 93 year-old preacher Rev. Gardner C. Taylor about his new memoir Faith in the Fire. Plus, highlights from The Poverty Tour: A Call to Conscience. tavis Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/981614/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/981614.mp3 00:00:00 no MICHAEL PFLEGER, GARDNER TAYLOR Smiley & West speak with legendary 93 year-old preacher Rev. Gardner C. Taylor about his new memoir Faith in the Fire. Plus, highlights from The Poverty Tour: A Call to Conscience. Smiley & West speak with legendary 93 year-old preacher Rev. Gardner C. Taylor about his new memoir Faith in the Fire. Plus, highlights from The Poverty Tour: A Call to Conscience. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/981620/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/981620.mp3 America's highest-rated local public radio host Michael Krasny talks about his spiritual envy and quest as an agnostic. Plus, professor Lewis Baldwin explores the prayer life of Martin Luther King. tavis Fri, 05 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/981620/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/981620.mp3 00:00:00 no America's highest-rated local public radio host Michael Krasny talks about his spiritual envy and quest as an agnostic. Plus, professor Lewis Baldwin explores the prayer life of Martin Luther King. America's highest-rated local public radio host Michael Krasny talks about his spiritual envy and quest as an agnostic. Plus, professor Lewis Baldwin explores the prayer life of Martin Luther King. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/979509/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/979509.mp3 Highlights from West's exclusive conversation with controversial musician Lupe Fiasco, recorded live at the Tavis Smiley Foundation's Youth 2 Leaders conference. Plus, funkmaster George Clinton reflects on his long career. tavis Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/979509/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/979509.mp3 00:00:00 no Highlights from West's exclusive conversation with controversial musician Lupe Fiasco, recorded live at the Tavis Smiley Foundation's Youth 2 Leaders conference. Plus, funkmaster George Clinton reflects on his long career. Highlights from West's exclusive conversation with controversial musician Lupe Fiasco, recorded live at the Tavis Smiley Foundation's Youth 2 Leaders conference. Plus, funkmaster George Clinton reflects on his long career. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/978674/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/978674.mp3 Judicial trailblazer Leah Ward Sears is on President Obama's short list for the U.S. Supreme Court after making history in Georgia. Plus, Smiley & West announce "THE POVERTY TOUR: A Call to Conscience", a 7-day, 14-city bus sojourn in search of the truth about America's poor and working people. tavis Fri, 22 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/978674/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/978674.mp3 00:00:00 no Judicial trailblazer Leah Ward Sears is on President Obama's short list for the U.S. Supreme Court after making history in Georgia. Plus, Smiley & West announce "THE POVERTY TOUR: A Call to Conscience", a 7-day, 14-city bus sojourn Judicial trailblazer Leah Ward Sears is on President Obama's short list for the U.S. Supreme Court after making history in Georgia. Plus, Smiley & West announce "THE POVERTY TOUR: A Call to Conscience", a 7-day, 14-city bus sojourn in search of the truth about America's poor and working people. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/977522/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/977522.mp3 West turns the tables on controversial comedian Bill Maher, host of HBO's Real Time. Plus, author Alice Walker gives an exclusive account of her sabotaged flotilla mission to Gaza. tavis Fri, 15 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/977522/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/977522.mp3 00:00:00 no West turns the tables on controversial comedian Bill Maher, host of HBO's Real Time. Plus, author Alice Walker gives an exclusive account of her sabotaged flotilla mission to Gaza. West turns the tables on controversial comedian Bill Maher, host of HBO's Real Time. Plus, author Alice Walker gives an exclusive account of her sabotaged flotilla mission to Gaza. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/976659/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/976659.mp3 "Smart & sexy" astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson reflects on the end of the Space Shuttle era. Plus, the sabotaged flotilla mission to Gaza, a new study on the sentencing disparity for dark-skinned women, and the new populist push for taxing the super rich and corporations. tavis Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/976659/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/976659.mp3 00:00:00 no "Smart & sexy" astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson reflects on the end of the Space Shuttle era. Plus, the sabotaged flotilla mission to Gaza, a new study on the sentencing disparity for dark-skinned women, and the new populist push for "Smart & sexy" astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson reflects on the end of the Space Shuttle era. Plus, the sabotaged flotilla mission to Gaza, a new study on the sentencing disparity for dark-skinned women, and the new populist push for taxing the super rich and corporations. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/975634/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/975634.mp3 Comic genius Paul Mooney talks about his work with Richard Pryor and his role as Negrodamus. Plus, new Census numbers confirm America is becoming a nation of minorities, U.S. corporations like GE, Dow and Exxon Mobil invaded Egypt this week in the name of boosting profits, and NBA star Ron Artest wants to legally change his name to Metta World Peace. tavis Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/975634/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/975634.mp3 00:00:00 no LA LAKERS Comic genius Paul Mooney talks about his work with Richard Pryor and his role as Negrodamus. Plus, new Census numbers confirm America is becoming a nation of minorities, U.S. corporations like GE, Dow and Exxon Mobil invaded Egypt this week in the Comic genius Paul Mooney talks about his work with Richard Pryor and his role as Negrodamus. Plus, new Census numbers confirm America is becoming a nation of minorities, U.S. corporations like GE, Dow and Exxon Mobil invaded Egypt this week in the name of boosting profits, and NBA star Ron Artest wants to legally change his name to Metta World Peace. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/974796/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/974796.mp3 Voted "America's favorite TV mom", actress Phylicia Rashad is now getting praise for her new role as a director. Plus, Smiley and guest co-host Connie Rice discuss President Obama's new Afghanistan plan, the 2012 election, and the demands for Justice Clarence Thomas to resign. tavis Fri, 24 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT jz@tavistalks.com http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/tavis/.jukebox/media/tavis/974796/mp3/tavis/podcast/19170/974796.mp3 00:00:00 no CONNIE RICE Voted "America's favorite TV mom", actress Phylicia Rashad is now getting praise for her new role as a director. Plus, Smiley and guest co-host Connie Rice discuss President Obama's new Afghanistan plan, the 2012 election, and the Voted "America's favorite TV mom", actress Phylicia Rashad is now getting praise for her new role as a director. Plus, Smiley and guest co-host Connie Rice discuss President Obama's new Afghanistan plan, the 2012 election, and the demands for Justice Clarence Thomas to resign. Smiley Radio Properties, Inc.