Tavis Smiley Tackles Obama And Race
LOS ANGELES — Tavis Smiley is all wound up. His voice is rough from too much vocalizing, but the host of public television's "Tavis Smiley" talk...
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On the Passing of Tim Russert
Tavis Smiley | Posted 06.14.2008 | Media
When it comes to covering politics, Tim Russert was the oracle. I was honored to interview him and be interviewed by him.
My Conversation with Ted Sorensen
Tavis Smiley | Posted 06.04.2008 | Politics
Earlier today, I spoke with former Kennedy advisor and speechwriter Ted Sorensen as we approach the 40th anniversary of Robert Kennedy's tragic death.
Arianna Talks Right Is Wrong With Tavis Smiley
Huff TV | Posted 05.24.2008 | Politics
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Arianna visited PBS host and Huffington Post blogger Tavis Smiley at his studio in Los Angeles to discuss her 12th book, Right Is Wrong.
Tavis Talks Sex And The City
Tavis Smiley | Posted 05.23.2008 | Entertainment
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Hear my recent interview with star of the new Sex and The City movie, Sarah Jessica Parker.
My Conversation with Mike Huckabee
Tavis Smiley | Posted 05.19.2008 | Politics
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I gave Huckabee a chance to address media reports that he is actively campaigning to be McCain's running-mate.
Unearthed: News of the Week the Mainstream Media Forgot to Report
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Brendan DeMelle | Posted 05.09.2008 | Media
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Depleted Uranium,
Dick Cheney,
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Richard Nixon,
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Hundreds of ducks made a fatal landing in oil and toxic sludge; Republicans block federal aid to wind and solar; the shocking testimony of three whistleblowers on US contractors in Iraq.
My Conversation with Jimmy Carter
Tavis Smiley | Posted 05.07.2008 | Politics
President Carter discusses the current presidential race, world affairs and his new book.
Tavis Smiley Reportedly Quits Radio Show Over Obama Hate
Maynard Institute | Richard Prince | Posted 04.11.2008 | Media
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Update: Tavis Smiley has posted a statement on Huffington Post regarding his decision to leave the "Tom Joyner Morning Show." The statement reveals t...
Hang in There Tavis Smiley, Don't let the Black Obama Thought Police Run You Out
Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 04.11.2008 | Home
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As late as this past January, black talk show host Tavis Smiley was the darling of black America. Three months later he's the butt of black Americ...
Thank You, Tavis
Michael Fauntroy | Posted 04.11.2008 | Media
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No good deed goes unpunished and Smiley's prize has been blistering, often off-based criticism from those who think that Tavis has crossed the line for not joining the fawning over Obama.
My Conversation with Gen. Wesley Clark on Dick Cheney
Tavis Smiley | Posted 03.24.2008 | Politics
"Cheney is not being fair to the men and women who serve. He should recognize the enormous sacrifices they're making."
Jon Friedman: Tavis Smiley Is "A Populist Charlie Rose"
MarketWatch | Jon Friedman | Posted 03.24.2008 | Media
One of the mysteries of television is why PBS' Tavis Smiley continues to fly below the radar. He has an easy charm and a keen curiosity, and deserves ...
My Conversation with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Tavis Smiley | Posted 03.19.2008 | Politics
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Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discusses yesterday's speech by Barack Obama on race in America.
My Conversation with Florida's Democratic Party Chair, Karen Thurman
Tavis Smiley | Posted 03.17.2008 | Politics
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Karen Thurman discusses the role of Florida's Republican-controlled legislature in this latest Sunshine State election controversy.
Change Is Easier Said Than Done
Byron Williams | Posted 03.03.2008 | Politics
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The 2008 election was destined to be one of change. But change is something that is much easier to talk about than it is to implement.
Katrina Evacuees Could Impact Texas Primary Outcome
Karen Dalton-Beninato | Posted 03.01.2008 | Home
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When Hillary Clinton skipped visiting Louisiana just before the primaries, she sent Bill to New Orleans instead. After losing the state, Clinton at...
My Conversation with Garry Wills about William F. Buckley, Jr.
Tavis Smiley | Posted 02.27.2008 | Politics
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"He was always critical of aspects of the conservative movement and began to be critical of the Iraq War. He didn't like the religious right's fanaticism."
Stand Strong Tavis
Michael Fauntroy | Posted 02.23.2008 | Politics
Tavis Smiley has recently been caught up in a silly battle because he had the temerity to not accept the company line regarding Obama's campaign.
My Conversation with Dr. King's Sister, Christine King Farris
Tavis Smiley | Posted 01.20.2008 | Politics
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"I have not been back to Memphis since we went to pick up my brother's body. I cannot go."
Gen. Colin Powell on the Obama Moment
Tavis Smiley | Posted 01.07.2008 | Politics
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"I'm terribly excited and impressed and I'm happy for Barack Obama... I think this is such an important event for the American people."
Colin Powell: I'm "Taking Joy" In Obama's Success
Tavis Smiley Show | Posted 01.07.2008 | Politics
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell appeared Monday on PBS's season premier of "Tavis Smiley" to share his views about the Barack Obama phenomenon,...
Audio: Talking About "Value Voters" on The Tavis Smiley Show
Jim Wallis | Posted 10.16.2007 | Politics
Last week Jim was on The Tavis Smiley Show and talked about how the changing political landscape will affect the upcoming '08 election. Jim and Ken B...
GOP Presidential Candidates Forum Observations
Michael Fauntroy | Posted 10.01.2007 | Politics
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The nominee will see the 11% of the black vote that President Bush received in 2004 as a lofty goal rather than an expectation.
"There's A Perception That Black Americans Don't Vote For Republicans"
NY Times | Michael Falcone | Posted 09.28.2007 | Politics
Four empty lecterns. They loomed large over tonight's Republican presidential debate at Morgan State University in Maryland, an historically black co...
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AP | KINNEY LITTLEFIELD | Posted 07.21.2008 | Media