Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley Hits 1,000 Episode Milestone, Learns From Diane Sawyer, Bob Costas, And Charlie Rose

Variety | Malina Saval | Posted 10.18.2008 | Media

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PBS talkshow host Tavis Smiley believes that it's his ability to ease guests -- many of them reclusive celebrities and high-profile political figures ...

A Question For A Senior Clinton Advisor Planning to Boycott Obama's Speech

Phillip Martin | Posted 09.26.2008 | Politics


Phillip Martin

This question to Terry McAuliffe: As someone who espouses principals of inclusion -- why would you decline to be present this Thursday during one of the most visibly inclusive moments in American history?

Where's the Debate Diversity?

Tavis Smiley | Posted 09.22.2008 | Politics


Tavis Smiley

On Wednesday I interviewed host of CBS' Face The Nation about the race gap amongst the moderators selected for the 2008 presidential debates.

My Conversation with Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Tavis Smiley | Posted 09.11.2008 | Politics


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2008-08-12-tavispelosi.jpgI asked Pelosi about the military crisis in the Republic of Georgia and her views on Bush's decision to attend the Olympics.

Tavis Smiley Tackles Obama And Race

AP | KINNEY LITTLEFIELD | Posted 07.29.2008 | Media


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...

Tavis Talks Sex And The City

Tavis Smiley | Posted 05.31.2008 | Entertainment


Tavis Smiley

Hear my recent interview with star of the new Sex and The City movie, Sarah Jessica Parker.

Tavis Smiley Reportedly Quits Radio Show Over Obama Hate

Maynard Institute | Richard Prince | Posted 04.19.2008 | Media


Update: Tavis Smiley has posted a statement on Huffington Post regarding his decision to leave the "Tom Joyner Morning Show." The statement reveals t...

Jon Friedman: Tavis Smiley Is "A Populist Charlie Rose"

MarketWatch | Jon Friedman | Posted 04.01.2008 | 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 ...

Katrina Evacuees Could Impact Texas Primary Outcome

Karen Dalton-Beninato | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home


Karen Dalton-Beninato

When Hillary Clinton skipped visiting Louisiana just before the primaries, she sent Bill to New Orleans instead. After losing the state, Clinton at...

Colin Powell: I'm "Taking Joy" In Obama's Success

Tavis Smiley Show | Posted 03.28.2008 | 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,...

"There's A Perception That Black Americans Don't Vote For Republicans"

NY Times | Michael Falcone | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


Four empty lecterns. They loomed large over tonight's Republican presidential debate at Morgan State University in Maryland, an historically black co...

GOP Leaders To Black Voters: We Don't Give A Damn

The Los Angeles Times | Peter Wallsten | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home


A PBS video previewing the network's Republican presidential candidates forum, set to air tonight from a historically black university, asks, "Can the...