Tavis Smiley
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Tavis Smiley, the first African American to have his own signature talk show on NPR, hosts a late-night TV talk show - a hybrid of news, issues and entertainment, featuring interviews with newsmakers, politicians, celebrities and real people.
Tavis Smiley Previous Broadcasts
Episode #2904
KQED World: Sat, May 18, 2013 -- 1:30 AM
Tavis talks with surgeon and breast cancer expert Dr. Susan Love. A longtime advocate of preventive breast cancer research, Love describes her personal journey as a cancer patient. Tavis also chats with economist Peter Blair Henry. The dean of NYU's Stern School of Business, Henry unpacks his book, Turnaround: Third World Lessons for First World Growth.
Episode #2905
KQED World: Fri, May 17, 2013 -- 9:00 PM
Tavis talks with one of rap's most in-demand performers, Talib Kweli, The socially aware MC explains his long absence from recording and the challenges he issues with his new CD, "Prisoner of Conscious." Tavis also chats with award-winning environment and science journalist Dan Fagin. A winner of both of America's best-known science journalism prizes, Fagin recaps the story he tells in his new text, Toms River.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Sat, May 18, 2013 -- 12:00 AM
Episode #2904
KQED World: Fri, May 17, 2013 -- 3:00 PM
Tavis talks with surgeon and breast cancer expert Dr. Susan Love. A longtime advocate of preventive breast cancer research, Love describes her personal journey as a cancer patient. Tavis also chats with economist Peter Blair Henry. The dean of NYU's Stern School of Business, Henry unpacks his book, Turnaround: Third World Lessons for First World Growth.
Episode #2903
KQED World: Fri, May 17, 2013 -- 9:30 AM
Tavis talks with education advocate Cortlan Wickliff. Wickliff, who earns his Harvard law degree this month, assesses how his generation is handling the challenges facing young people in the US. Tavis also talks with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Patty Griffin. The genre-busting artist discusses her return to personal songwriting with her first album of mostly new material in six years, "American Kid."
Episode #2904
KQED World: Fri, May 17, 2013 -- 3:30 AM
Tavis talks with surgeon and breast cancer expert Dr. Susan Love. A longtime advocate of preventive breast cancer research, Love describes her personal journey as a cancer patient. Tavis also chats with economist Peter Blair Henry. The dean of NYU's Stern School of Business, Henry unpacks his book, Turnaround: Third World Lessons for First World Growth.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Fri, May 17, 2013 -- 9:00 AM
Episode #2903
KQED World: Fri, May 17, 2013 -- 1:30 AM
Tavis talks with education advocate Cortlan Wickliff. Wickliff, who earns his Harvard law degree this month, assesses how his generation is handling the challenges facing young people in the US. Tavis also talks with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Patty Griffin. The genre-busting artist discusses her return to personal songwriting with her first album of mostly new material in six years, "American Kid."
Episode #2904
KQED World: Thu, May 16, 2013 -- 9:00 PM
Tavis talks with surgeon and breast cancer expert Dr. Susan Love. A longtime advocate of preventive breast cancer research, Love describes her personal journey as a cancer patient. Tavis also chats with economist Peter Blair Henry. The dean of NYU's Stern School of Business, Henry unpacks his book, Turnaround: Third World Lessons for First World Growth.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Fri, May 17, 2013 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Plus: Fri, May 17, 2013 -- 12:00 AM
Episode #2903
KQED World: Thu, May 16, 2013 -- 3:00 PM
Tavis talks with education advocate Cortlan Wickliff. Wickliff, who earns his Harvard law degree this month, assesses how his generation is handling the challenges facing young people in the US. Tavis also talks with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Patty Griffin. The genre-busting artist discusses her return to personal songwriting with her first album of mostly new material in six years, "American Kid."
Episode #2902
KQED World: Thu, May 16, 2013 -- 9:30 AM
Tavis talks with award-winning investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill, The Nation magazine's national security correspondent and a writing fellow at The Nation Institute.
Episode #2903
KQED World: Thu, May 16, 2013 -- 3:30 AM
Tavis talks with education advocate Cortlan Wickliff. Wickliff, who earns his Harvard law degree this month, assesses how his generation is handling the challenges facing young people in the US. Tavis also talks with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Patty Griffin. The genre-busting artist discusses her return to personal songwriting with her first album of mostly new material in six years, "American Kid."
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Thu, May 16, 2013 -- 9:00 AM
Episode #2902
KQED World: Thu, May 16, 2013 -- 1:30 AM
Tavis talks with award-winning investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill, The Nation magazine's national security correspondent and a writing fellow at The Nation Institute.
Episode #2903
KQED World: Wed, May 15, 2013 -- 9:00 PM
Tavis talks with education advocate Cortlan Wickliff. Wickliff, who earns his Harvard law degree this month, assesses how his generation is handling the challenges facing young people in the US. Tavis also talks with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Patty Griffin. The genre-busting artist discusses her return to personal songwriting with her first album of mostly new material in six years, "American Kid."
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Thu, May 16, 2013 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Plus: Thu, May 16, 2013 -- 12:00 AM
Episode #2902
KQED World: Wed, May 15, 2013 -- 3:00 PM
Tavis talks with award-winning investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill, The Nation magazine's national security correspondent and a writing fellow at The Nation Institute.
Episode #2901
KQED World: Wed, May 15, 2013 -- 9:30 AM
Tavis talks with legendary actress-singer Diahann Carroll. The Tony winner and Oscar nominee reflects on her groundbreaking career and current roles in TV's White Collar and in the feature Peeples, her first film in 16 years.
Episode #2902
KQED World: Wed, May 15, 2013 -- 3:30 AM
Tavis talks with award-winning investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill, The Nation magazine's national security correspondent and a writing fellow at The Nation Institute.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Wed, May 15, 2013 -- 9:00 AM
Episode #2901
KQED World: Wed, May 15, 2013 -- 1:30 AM
Tavis talks with legendary actress-singer Diahann Carroll. The Tony winner and Oscar nominee reflects on her groundbreaking career and current roles in TV's White Collar and in the feature Peeples, her first film in 16 years.
Episode #2902
KQED World: Tue, May 14, 2013 -- 9:00 PM
Tavis talks with award-winning investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill, The Nation magazine's national security correspondent and a writing fellow at The Nation Institute.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Wed, May 15, 2013 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Plus: Wed, May 15, 2013 -- 12:00 AM
Episode #2901
KQED World: Tue, May 14, 2013 -- 3:00 PM
Tavis talks with legendary actress-singer Diahann Carroll. The Tony winner and Oscar nominee reflects on her groundbreaking career and current roles in TV's White Collar and in the feature Peeples, her first film in 16 years.
Episode #2900
KQED World: Tue, May 14, 2013 -- 9:30 AM
Tavis talks with actress Phylicia Rashad about her latest turn directing a stage production. The Tony-winning actress reflects on her versatility in the business and adding theater director to her long list of successes. We also pay tribute to moms in celebration of Mother's Day, highlighting the reflections of past guests about their relationships with their moms.
Episode #2901
KQED World: Tue, May 14, 2013 -- 3:30 AM
Tavis talks with legendary actress-singer Diahann Carroll. The Tony winner and Oscar nominee reflects on her groundbreaking career and current roles in TV's White Collar and in the feature Peeples, her first film in 16 years.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Tue, May 14, 2013 -- 9:00 AM
Episode #2900
KQED World: Tue, May 14, 2013 -- 1:30 AM
Tavis talks with actress Phylicia Rashad about her latest turn directing a stage production. The Tony-winning actress reflects on her versatility in the business and adding theater director to her long list of successes. We also pay tribute to moms in celebration of Mother's Day, highlighting the reflections of past guests about their relationships with their moms.
Episode #2901
KQED World: Mon, May 13, 2013 -- 9:00 PM
Tavis talks with legendary actress-singer Diahann Carroll. The Tony winner and Oscar nominee reflects on her groundbreaking career and current roles in TV's White Collar and in the feature Peeples, her first film in 16 years.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Tue, May 14, 2013 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Plus: Tue, May 14, 2013 -- 12:00 AM
Episode #2900
KQED World: Mon, May 13, 2013 -- 3:00 PM
Tavis talks with actress Phylicia Rashad about her latest turn directing a stage production. The Tony-winning actress reflects on her versatility in the business and adding theater director to her long list of successes. We also pay tribute to moms in celebration of Mother's Day, highlighting the reflections of past guests about their relationships with their moms.
Episode #2899
KQED World: Mon, May 13, 2013 -- 9:30 AM
Tavis talks with legendary drummer John Densmore, an original member of the seminal rock band, The Doors. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer shares the backstory of his book, The Doors Unhinged, which chronicles his fight to defend the band's legacy.
Episode #2900
KQED World: Mon, May 13, 2013 -- 3:30 AM
Tavis talks with actress Phylicia Rashad about her latest turn directing a stage production. The Tony-winning actress reflects on her versatility in the business and adding theater director to her long list of successes. We also pay tribute to moms in celebration of Mother's Day, highlighting the reflections of past guests about their relationships with their moms.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Mon, May 13, 2013 -- 9:00 AM
Episode #2899
KQED World: Sat, May 11, 2013 -- 1:30 AM
Tavis talks with legendary drummer John Densmore, an original member of the seminal rock band, The Doors. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer shares the backstory of his book, The Doors Unhinged, which chronicles his fight to defend the band's legacy.
Episode #2900
KQED World: Fri, May 10, 2013 -- 9:00 PM
Tavis talks with actress Phylicia Rashad about her latest turn directing a stage production. The Tony-winning actress reflects on her versatility in the business and adding theater director to her long list of successes. We also pay tribute to moms in celebration of Mother's Day, highlighting the reflections of past guests about their relationships with their moms.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Mon, May 13, 2013 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Plus: Sat, May 11, 2013 -- 12:00 AM
Episode #2899
KQED World: Fri, May 10, 2013 -- 3:00 PM
Tavis talks with legendary drummer John Densmore, an original member of the seminal rock band, The Doors. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer shares the backstory of his book, The Doors Unhinged, which chronicles his fight to defend the band's legacy.
Episode #2898
KQED World: Fri, May 10, 2013 -- 9:30 AM
Tavis talks with acclaimed novelist Joyce Carol Oates. The best-selling writer and college professor explains her new historical novel "The Accursed", set in Princeton, NJ.
Episode #2899
KQED World: Fri, May 10, 2013 -- 3:30 AM
Tavis talks with legendary drummer John Densmore, an original member of the seminal rock band, The Doors. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer shares the backstory of his book, The Doors Unhinged, which chronicles his fight to defend the band's legacy.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Fri, May 10, 2013 -- 9:00 AM
Episode #2898
KQED World: Fri, May 10, 2013 -- 1:30 AM
Tavis talks with acclaimed novelist Joyce Carol Oates. The best-selling writer and college professor explains her new historical novel "The Accursed", set in Princeton, NJ.
Episode #2899
KQED World: Thu, May 9, 2013 -- 9:00 PM
Tavis talks with legendary drummer John Densmore, an original member of the seminal rock band, The Doors. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer shares the backstory of his book, The Doors Unhinged, which chronicles his fight to defend the band's legacy.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Fri, May 10, 2013 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Plus: Fri, May 10, 2013 -- 12:00 AM
Episode #2898
KQED World: Thu, May 9, 2013 -- 3:00 PM
Tavis talks with acclaimed novelist Joyce Carol Oates. The best-selling writer and college professor explains her new historical novel "The Accursed", set in Princeton, NJ.
Episode #2897
KQED World: Thu, May 9, 2013 -- 9:30 AM
Tavis talks with comedienne-actress Carol Burnett. The award-winning entertainer discusses her relationship with her late daughter, as detailed in the book, Carrie and Me.
Episode #2898
KQED World: Thu, May 9, 2013 -- 3:30 AM
Tavis talks with acclaimed novelist Joyce Carol Oates. The best-selling writer and college professor explains her new historical novel "The Accursed", set in Princeton, NJ.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Thu, May 9, 2013 -- 9:00 AM
Episode #2897
KQED World: Thu, May 9, 2013 -- 1:30 AM
Tavis talks with comedienne-actress Carol Burnett. The award-winning entertainer discusses her relationship with her late daughter, as detailed in the book, Carrie and Me.
Episode #2898
KQED World: Wed, May 8, 2013 -- 9:00 PM
Tavis talks with acclaimed novelist Joyce Carol Oates. The best-selling writer and college professor explains her new historical novel "The Accursed", set in Princeton, NJ.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Thu, May 9, 2013 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Plus: Thu, May 9, 2013 -- 12:00 AM
Episode #2897
KQED World: Wed, May 8, 2013 -- 3:00 PM
Tavis talks with comedienne-actress Carol Burnett. The award-winning entertainer discusses her relationship with her late daughter, as detailed in the book, Carrie and Me.
Episode #2896
KQED World: Wed, May 8, 2013 -- 9:30 AM
Tavis talks with former labor secretary and author of Beyond Outrage, Robert Reich. The UC Berkeley public policy professor assesses the fallout from sequestration, the most recent jobs report and whether austerity is working. Tavis also chats with Sojourners founder Jim Wallis. The longtime activist dissects his new text, On God's Side: What Religion Forgets and Politics Hasn't Learned about Serving the Common Good.
Episode #2897
KQED World: Wed, May 8, 2013 -- 3:30 AM
Tavis talks with comedienne-actress Carol Burnett. The award-winning entertainer discusses her relationship with her late daughter, as detailed in the book, Carrie and Me.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Wed, May 8, 2013 -- 9:00 AM
Episode #2896
KQED World: Wed, May 8, 2013 -- 1:30 AM
Tavis talks with former labor secretary and author of Beyond Outrage, Robert Reich. The UC Berkeley public policy professor assesses the fallout from sequestration, the most recent jobs report and whether austerity is working. Tavis also chats with Sojourners founder Jim Wallis. The longtime activist dissects his new text, On God's Side: What Religion Forgets and Politics Hasn't Learned about Serving the Common Good.
Episode #2897
KQED World: Tue, May 7, 2013 -- 9:00 PM
Tavis talks with comedienne-actress Carol Burnett. The award-winning entertainer discusses her relationship with her late daughter, as detailed in the book, Carrie and Me.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Wed, May 8, 2013 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Plus: Wed, May 8, 2013 -- 12:00 AM
Episode #2896
KQED World: Tue, May 7, 2013 -- 3:00 PM
Tavis talks with former labor secretary and author of Beyond Outrage, Robert Reich. The UC Berkeley public policy professor assesses the fallout from sequestration, the most recent jobs report and whether austerity is working. Tavis also chats with Sojourners founder Jim Wallis. The longtime activist dissects his new text, On God's Side: What Religion Forgets and Politics Hasn't Learned about Serving the Common Good.
Episode #2895
KQED World: Tue, May 7, 2013 -- 9:30 AM
Tavis talks with director Tom Shadyac. The man behind a string of blockbuster comedies and author of Life's Operating Manual recounts the events that prompted him to downsize his life in a major way.
Episode #2896
KQED World: Tue, May 7, 2013 -- 3:30 AM
Tavis talks with former labor secretary and author of Beyond Outrage, Robert Reich. The UC Berkeley public policy professor assesses the fallout from sequestration, the most recent jobs report and whether austerity is working. Tavis also chats with Sojourners founder Jim Wallis. The longtime activist dissects his new text, On God's Side: What Religion Forgets and Politics Hasn't Learned about Serving the Common Good.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Tue, May 7, 2013 -- 9:00 AM
Episode #2895
KQED World: Tue, May 7, 2013 -- 1:30 AM
Tavis talks with director Tom Shadyac. The man behind a string of blockbuster comedies and author of Life's Operating Manual recounts the events that prompted him to downsize his life in a major way.
Episode #2896
KQED Plus: Tue, May 7, 2013 -- 12:00 AM
Tavis talks with former labor secretary and author of Beyond Outrage, Robert Reich. The UC Berkeley public policy professor assesses the fallout from sequestration, the most recent jobs report and whether austerity is working. Tavis also chats with Sojourners founder Jim Wallis. The longtime activist dissects his new text, On God's Side: What Religion Forgets and Politics Hasn't Learned about Serving the Common Good.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Tue, May 7, 2013 -- 9:00 AM
Episode #2895
KQED World: Mon, May 6, 2013 -- 3:00 PM
Tavis talks with director Tom Shadyac. The man behind a string of blockbuster comedies and author of Life's Operating Manual recounts the events that prompted him to downsize his life in a major way.
Episode #2894
KQED World: Mon, May 6, 2013 -- 9:30 AM
Tavis talks with Oscar-winning actor Sir Ben Kingsley, who discusses his villainous role in the latest installment of the Iron Man action adventure feature series.
Episode #2895
KQED World: Mon, May 6, 2013 -- 3:30 AM
Tavis talks with director Tom Shadyac. The man behind a string of blockbuster comedies and author of Life's Operating Manual recounts the events that prompted him to downsize his life in a major way.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Mon, May 6, 2013 -- 9:00 AM
Episode #2894
KQED World: Sat, May 4, 2013 -- 1:30 AM
Tavis talks with Oscar-winning actor Sir Ben Kingsley, who discusses his villainous role in the latest installment of the Iron Man action adventure feature series.
Episode #2895
KQED World: Fri, May 3, 2013 -- 9:00 PM
Tavis talks with director Tom Shadyac. The man behind a string of blockbuster comedies and author of Life's Operating Manual recounts the events that prompted him to downsize his life in a major way.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Mon, May 6, 2013 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Plus: Sat, May 4, 2013 -- 12:00 AM
Episode #2894
KQED World: Fri, May 3, 2013 -- 3:00 PM
Tavis talks with Oscar-winning actor Sir Ben Kingsley, who discusses his villainous role in the latest installment of the Iron Man action adventure feature series.
Episode #2893
KQED World: Fri, May 3, 2013 -- 9:30 AM
Tavis talks with actor and environmentalist Pierce Brosnan. The two-time Golden Globe nominee talks about his latest film project, the romantic comedy, Love Is All You Need.
Episode #2894
KQED World: Fri, May 3, 2013 -- 3:30 AM
Tavis talks with Oscar-winning actor Sir Ben Kingsley, who discusses his villainous role in the latest installment of the Iron Man action adventure feature series.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Fri, May 3, 2013 -- 9:00 AM
Episode #2893
KQED World: Fri, May 3, 2013 -- 1:30 AM
Tavis talks with actor and environmentalist Pierce Brosnan. The two-time Golden Globe nominee talks about his latest film project, the romantic comedy, Love Is All You Need.
Episode #2894
KQED World: Thu, May 2, 2013 -- 9:00 PM
Tavis talks with Oscar-winning actor Sir Ben Kingsley, who discusses his villainous role in the latest installment of the Iron Man action adventure feature series.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Fri, May 3, 2013 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Plus: Fri, May 3, 2013 -- 12:00 AM
Episode #2893
KQED World: Thu, May 2, 2013 -- 3:00 PM
Tavis talks with actor and environmentalist Pierce Brosnan. The two-time Golden Globe nominee talks about his latest film project, the romantic comedy, Love Is All You Need.
Episode #2892
KQED World: Thu, May 2, 2013 -- 9:30 AM
Tavis talks with acclaimed director Mira Nair about her new project, The Reluctant Fundamentalist. A longtime activist and one of the few women of color to break through the ranks as a major motion picture director, Nair describes her new film, which deals, in part, with the aftermath of 9-11.
Episode #2893
KQED World: Thu, May 2, 2013 -- 3:30 AM
Tavis talks with actor and environmentalist Pierce Brosnan. The two-time Golden Globe nominee talks about his latest film project, the romantic comedy, Love Is All You Need.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Thu, May 2, 2013 -- 9:00 AM
Episode #2892
KQED World: Thu, May 2, 2013 -- 1:30 AM
Tavis talks with acclaimed director Mira Nair about her new project, The Reluctant Fundamentalist. A longtime activist and one of the few women of color to break through the ranks as a major motion picture director, Nair describes her new film, which deals, in part, with the aftermath of 9-11.
Episode #2893
KQED World: Wed, May 1, 2013 -- 9:00 PM
Tavis talks with actor and environmentalist Pierce Brosnan. The two-time Golden Globe nominee talks about his latest film project, the romantic comedy, Love Is All You Need.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Thu, May 2, 2013 -- 9:00 AM
- KQED Plus: Thu, May 2, 2013 -- 12:00 AM
Episode #2892
KQED World: Wed, May 1, 2013 -- 3:00 PM
Tavis talks with acclaimed director Mira Nair about her new project, The Reluctant Fundamentalist. A longtime activist and one of the few women of color to break through the ranks as a major motion picture director, Nair describes her new film, which deals, in part, with the aftermath of 9-11.
Episode #2891
KQED World: Wed, May 1, 2013 -- 9:30 AM
Tavis talks with The Atlantic's Washington editor-at-largeSteve Clemons, who assesses the US position on the civil war in Syria. Tavis also chats with former Microsoft executive John Wood, philanthropist and author of Creating Room to Read, who explains his mission to help transform the world by putting books in the hands of the world's children.
Episode #2892
KQED World: Wed, May 1, 2013 -- 3:30 AM
Tavis talks with acclaimed director Mira Nair about her new project, The Reluctant Fundamentalist. A longtime activist and one of the few women of color to break through the ranks as a major motion picture director, Nair describes her new film, which deals, in part, with the aftermath of 9-11.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Wed, May 1, 2013 -- 9:00 AM
Episode #2891
KQED World: Wed, May 1, 2013 -- 1:30 AM
Tavis talks with The Atlantic's Washington editor-at-largeSteve Clemons, who assesses the US position on the civil war in Syria. Tavis also chats with former Microsoft executive John Wood, philanthropist and author of Creating Room to Read, who explains his mission to help transform the world by putting books in the hands of the world's children.
Episode #2892
KQED Plus: Wed, May 1, 2013 -- 12:00 AM
Tavis talks with acclaimed director Mira Nair about her new project, The Reluctant Fundamentalist. A longtime activist and one of the few women of color to break through the ranks as a major motion picture director, Nair describes her new film, which deals, in part, with the aftermath of 9-11.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Wed, May 1, 2013 -- 9:00 AM









