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Tavis Smiley and Cornel West (FreedomCenter.org)
Smiley & West from Public Radio International (PRI) is an energetic radio program that is a fusion of thought provoking, intelligent and stimulating dialogue on every subject from news & politics to entertainment & culture. The one-hour weekly show attracts a broad spectrum of compelling guests and asks questions that solicits newsworthy discussions. Listen as Smiley & West engage in deep dialogue in the “Hot Stuff” segment where the duo dissects the hottest news topics. The most engaging portion of the show encourages audience interaction in the “Take ‘Em to Task”segment when a caller debates Smiley & West on a political or social issue. Finally, what would a Smiley & West show be without provocative discussions with A-list newsmakers, celebrities, great thinkers and doers of our time! Get Ready…it’s time for Smiley & West!
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Latest Stories from Smiley & West
Last updated: Friday, February 08 2013 04:34 PM
Hot Stuff: License to Kill
Friday, February 08 2013 09:51 AM
Smiley & West reflect on President Obama’s license to kill. Post a comment
Take ‘Em To Task: Gun Control
Thursday, February 07 2013 09:52 AM
A listener from St. Louis takes Smiley and West to task for their stance on gun control. Post a comment Listen to Sam Shisler’s original message
The Conversation: Mumia Abu-Jamal & Stephen Vittoria
Wednesday, February 06 2013 10:04 AM
West’s exclusive conversation with Mumia Abu-Jamal, the former death row inmate now serving a life sentence. Plus, director Stephen Vittoria talks about his new documentary about Mumia, Long Distance Revolutionary. Post a comment
Listen to the Entire Show – 02/08/13 – 02/14/13
Tuesday, February 05 2013 06:24 PM
West dialogs with Mumia Abu-Jamal, the former death row inmate now serving a life sentence, and director Stephen Vittoria talks about his new documentary about Mumia, Long Distance Revolutionary. Plus, Smiley & West reflect on President Obama’s license to kill.
Smiley & West from PRI, 02/01/13 – 02/07/13
Saturday, February 02 2013 05:43 AM
Sister Helen Prejean, the inspiration behind the Oscar-winning film, Dead Man Walking, talks about the current state of capital punishment in America. Plus, Smiley and West discuss the murder of Hadiya Pendleton, a new pro-gun campaign that invokes Ida B. Wells, the immigration compromise, Russ Feingold’s takedown of Sen. Max Baucus, and the historic, yet [...]
Hot Stuff: What Would Ida Do?
Friday, February 01 2013 07:48 PM
Smiley and West discuss the murder of Hadiya Pendleton against the backdrop of a new pro-gun campaign that invokes Ida B. Wells. Plus, the immigration compromise, Russ Feingold takes on Max Baucus, and the U.S. Senate (temporarily) has two Black members for the first time in its history. Post a comment
Take ‘Em To Task: Student Loan Debt
Thursday, January 31 2013 07:09 PM
A podcast listener from Brooklyn, NY takes Smiley and West to task for not talking enough about the student debt crisis. Post a comment Read Mike Hollis’ original letter This may not be the proper forum but I wanted to take the both of you to task on two points that are very important [...]
The Conversation: Sister Helen Prejean
Wednesday, January 30 2013 06:46 PM
Sister Helen Prejean, the inspiration behind the Academy Award-winning film Dead Man Walking, talks about the current state of capital punishment in America. Post a comment Sister Helen Prejean official website
Listen to the Entire Show – 2/01/13 – 2/07/13
Tuesday, January 29 2013 07:37 PM
Sister Helen Prejean, the inspiration behind the Oscar-winning film, Dead Man Walking, talks about the current state of capital punishment in America. Plus, Smiley and West discuss the murder of Hadiya Pendleton, a new pro-gun campaign that invokes Ida B. Wells, the immigration compromise, Russ Feingold’s takedown of Sen. Max Baucus, and the historic, yet temporary, [...]
Hot Stuff: The New Term
Friday, January 25 2013 07:34 PM
Smiley and West reflect on President Obama’s inauguration speech, the new White House drone policy, and the inclusion of the civil rights movement in the gun control debate. Post a comment
About Smiley & West
Smiley & West from Public Radio International (PRI) is an energetic radio program that is a fusion of thought provoking, intelligent and stimulating dialogue on every subject from news & politics to entertainment & culture. The one-hour weekly show attracts a broad spectrum of compelling guests and asks questions that solicits newsworthy discussions.
Hosted by Tavis Smiley and Dr. Cornel West