Tavis Talks

Tavis Talks:  Sally Regenhard. Ms. Regenhard is a loud and extremely effective activist for 9/11 victims and their families. She discusses her son Christian, a probationary FDNY firefighter who died at Ground Zero on September 11, 2001.  Ms. Regenhard talks about her opposition to placing the unidentified remains of 9/11 victims (including her son's) into the new museum at the Lower Manhattan site.

Tavis Talks:  Robert Ferguson. Tavis Smiley welcomes fellow TSN host Robert Ferguson, whose show "Diet Free Life" is one of the most popular on Blogtalk Radio. In their conversation, they talk about the risks (and benefits!) of eating fast food, the best ways to deal with diabetes, and memories of growing up in Indiana, where both were raised.

Tavis Talks: Lyndsey Parker, Yahoo Music. Tavis Smiley has a great conversation with Lyndsey Parker, Yahoo's resident music expert. Topics include Robin Thicke Vs. Marvin Gaye, and Linda Ronstadt's condition and Miley Cyrus twerking.

 Tavis Talks: Phyllis Bennis. The head of the New Internationalism Project at the Institute for Policy Studies explains the politics behind President Obama's decision to go to Congress for appoval to strike Syria in response to the chemical attack there. Bennis also explains how Israel figures into the equation. She lays out a strong argument against US military involvement. Bennis is a regular guest on Tavis Talks with Tavis Smiley.

 Tavis Smiley enjoys an enriching conversation with former Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Don Newcombe, 87, who still works for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Topics range from Newcombe's current role with the team, to hardships of playing major league baseball alongside Jackie Robinson in the 1940's, to Newcombe's job as Dr. Martin Luther King's bodyguard.  Newcombe, along with Roy Camapnella, formed the great Arfrican American core of the Dodgers in the latre 40's and 50's. Join us for a magnificent talk.

Tavis Talks: Rev. Byron Williams. Tavis Smiley in conversation with Byron Wiliiams, author of the new book, "1963- Year of Hope and Hostility." The book looks at the monumental events of the year 1963, beginning with the crisis inCuba and culminating in the assassination of JFK.

Tavis Smiley is the first to talk with the emerging superstar musician, ahead of Clark's appearances on the late night talk shows this fall. Clark is currently on his concert tour. Tavis and Gary are two great music lovers with a vast knowledge and appreciation of modern music.

Tavis Talks:  T.C. Boyle. Tavis Smiley talks with best selling author T.C. Boyle about his new book, "Stories Two," a 900 page compilation of stories plus many new ones. Boyle describes going away to write in a cabin near a lake, with his dog and "a giant pot of marinara sauce."

 Tavis Smiley has a warm conversation with fellow TSN host Rolonda Watts about internet radio, her days as a tough street reporter in New York, and current events. "Sundays with Rolonda" airs every Sunday at 5PM Eastern on the Tavis Smiley Network on Blogtalk Radio. "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 Smiley in conversation with New York Times writer and author of the new book "This Town," which chronicles the way things get done in Washington DC and reveals the latest DC power brokers. It is a cynical yet humorous look at social and political life in the district. "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 Smiley talks with Andrew "Dice" Clay, one of the stars of the new Woody Allen movie, "Blue Jasmine," along with Cate Blanchett and Alec Baldwin. Clay tells the story of being called by Woody Allen's office and told he got the part, only to think it was an April Fool's Day joke. "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: John Daly. Tavis Smiley chats with TSN host John Daly, whose show "Informed Not Inflamed" airs on Thursdays at 7PM Eastern and deals with media criticism. The two discuss the latest cover of "Rolling Stone" magazine, media coverage of the Zimmerman trial, and how to be a better informed news consumer. "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 Smiley interviews the hilarious comic who is on the road with his "Black Man in the White House" tour. The two talk about everything from President Obama to Trayvon Martin. Mooney is definitely not politically correct.   Notable quote from Mooney- "We all know who Obama looks like- Will Smith." -Paul Mooney, on "Tavis Talks" on Blogtalk Radio 7/19

Tavis Smiley interviews Phyllis Bennis, Director of the New Internationalism Project at the Institute of Policy Studies in Washington D.C. about the growing problems in Egypt. Specifically, they discuss the possible whereabouts of former President Morsi, the U.S. government's relationship with Egypt's military, and the future of democracy in Egypt. "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 Smiley interviews one of the leading African American intellectuals, UCLA professor Dr. Robin D.G. Kelley, about reaction to the verdict in the trial of Robert Zimmerman, Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law and President Obama's statement on the verdict. "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.