Tavis Talks

 Tavis Talks: David Dinkins on Tom Bradley. In a wide ranging interview, Tavis and the former Mayor of New York City discuss the legacy of Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley, who was inaugurated 40 years ago this week. Bradley served five terms in office, a record which will never be broken. Tavis and Mayor Dinkins discuss the so called "Bradley Effect," a political phenomenon coined in the 1980's when Bradley twice ran for governor of California. Both times, he was ahead in the polls. Both times he lost. In the "Bradley Effect," voters told pollsters they planned to vote for the African American Bradley, but actually voted for his white opponent. Dinkins also handicaps this year's New York mayoral election. "Tavis Talks" represents the return to daily radio for award-winning broadcaster Tavis Smiley. With his trademark high-energy, conversational, probing style, "Tavis Talks" is a news and opinion program that engages high-profile guests to enlighten and empower online listeners.

Tavis Talks: UCLA Kidney Swap. Tavis Smiley interviews four patients involved in a massive kidney swap and the doctor who organized it.

Tavis Talks: Patricia Cornwell. The noted crime author discusses her new Scarpetta novel, "Dust," which deals with the Newtown massacre.

Tavis Talks: Keith David. The accomplished actor gives Tavis Smiley a sneak peek at his new Fox sitcom, "Enlisted."

Tavis Talks: Linda Ronstadt. The music legend discusses her new book, "Simple Dreams," and talks about holiday traditions with Tavis Smiley.

Tavis Talks: David and Joe Henry. The authors discuss their new book, "Furious Cool," about the life of Richard Pryor.

Tavis Talks: Roy Choi. The famed chef stops by Tavis's studio to discuss his new book, "L.A. Son."

Hear the best bits from Tavis Smiley's BlogTalkRadio show, including an interview with music stars Straight No Chaser who have worked with Sir Paul McCartney on a new version of his classic "Wonderful Christmas Time." Plus Dr Daniel Durbin discusses the auction of one of Jesse Owens Olympic Gold Medals.

Tavis Talks: Iyanla Vanzant. The star of "Iyanla Fix My Life" on the OWN network discus her hit show, as well as her new book titled "Forgiveness: 21 days to Forgive Everyone for Everything."

Tavis Talks: "Straight No Chaser." Tavis Smiley interviews members of the singing group "Straight No Chaser" about their collaboration with Sir Paul McCartney, a new version of the hit song "Wonderful Christmas Time."

Tavis Talks:Rick Najera's Christmas. TSN host Rick Najera, author of the book "Almost White," joins Tavis Smiley to talk about different Latino Christmas traditions around the world.

Tavis Talks: Dr Daniel Durbin. Tavis Smiley talks with USC professor Dr. Daniel Durbin about Jesse Owens' iconic gold medal from the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games going up for auction.

Hear the best bits from Tavis Smiley's BlogTalkRadio show, including an interview with supermodel turned billion dollar business leader Kathy Ireland. Plus Scott Adams, creator of the "Dilbert" cartoon offers advice on how to find your niche.

Tavis Talks: Benjamin Barber. Tavis Smiley interviews Benjamin Barber, author of the new book, "If Mayors Ruled The World." The two discuss why things tend to get done more efficiently on the local level.

Tavis Talks: Scott Adams. Adams is the creator of the popular "Dilbert" comic strip, as well as author of the new book, "How To Fail At Everything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life." He tells Tavis Smiley what he's learned on the road to success, and it's not what you'd think.