Best Johnny Flores Jr Podcasts (2025)

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Kenny Garrett joins Tavis Smiley 34:00

17h ago34:00

34:00

Kenny Garrett, GRAMMY Award-winning alto saxophonist and composer, reflects on his days playing with Miles Davis and previews his weekend residency at the Blue Note in New York City. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Zo Williams and Ray Grady join Tavis Smiley 39:03

17h ago39:03

39:03

Zo Williams, host of “The Voice of Reason” on KBLA Talk 1580, and comedian and actor Ray Grady, join Tavis in studio to talk about their Comedic Relationship Roundtable Series, where comedy collides with connection. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Connie Rice joins Tavis Smiley 39:34

17h ago39:34

39:34

Connie Rice, civil rights attorney and co-founder of the Urban Peace Institute, talks about the trending political stories of the day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Arnez J. joins Tavis Smiley 40:14

1d ago40:14

40:14

Comedian Arnez J shares his first comedy special in 10 years, "Not Gonna Stop," accompanied by a nationwide tour. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Patricia McGregor and Daniel J. Watts joins Tavis Smiley 38:08

1d ago38:08

38:08

Playwright Patricia McGregor and actor Daniel J. Watts talk about the new bioplay "Lights Out: Nat ‘King’ Cole," co-written by Colman Domingo, and starring Dule Hill as the titular jazz artist. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Deroy Murdock joins Tavis Smiley 41:17

1d ago41:17

41:17

Fox News contributor and contributing editor with the American Spectator, Deroy Murdock, gives his analysis about trending political news of the day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Fuck You Randy!! 2:04:19

3d ago2:04:19

2:04:19

On this episode the boys are back at it again. The hosts Johnny, Adam & Eliot are bringing sexy back in podcasting. We sit down, relax and chat about what we've been playing, new and ongoing. From Expedition 33, Doom The Dark Ages, Helldivers 2(once again, shit johnny's back) and overall what has gone on during the weeks in gaming. Adam discusses h…

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Ambassador Charles R. Stith joins Tavis Smiley 23:04

7d ago23:04

23:04

Charles Stith, the non-executive chairman of the African Presidential Leadership Center and former U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania during the Clinton era, talks about Donald Trump’s ambush of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Chief Medaria "Rondo" Arradondo joins Tavis Smiley 39:19

7d ago39:19

39:19

Medaria “Rondo” Arradondo, the Minneapolis police chief when George Floyd was killed, takes us inside the challenging days of leading the department and talks about his new book, “Chief Rondo: Securing Justice for the Murder of George Floyd.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Nekima Levy Armstrong, Haley Taylor Schlitz, Tabitha Montgomery join Tavis Smiley 40:23

7d ago40:23

40:23

Nekima Levy Armstrong, founder of the Racial Justice Network; Tabitha Montgomery, executive director of the Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association; and Haley Taylor Schlitz, an attorney in the office of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, share their ground-level view of life and justice in the Twin Cities since George Floyd’s murder. Becom…

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Attorney Ben Crump joins Tavis Smiley 17:15

7d ago17:15

17:15

Ben Crump, famed civil rights attorney, offers reflections on his role as lead counsel for the family of George Floyd five years later and discusses what impact victim and family lawsuits are having on police misconduct. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Janelle James Joins Tavis Smiley 36:26

8d ago36:26

36:26

Janelle James, one of the stars of the hit ABC comedy “Abbott Elementary,” talks about the show’s success and the upcoming chances to see her stand-up comedy live. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Dr. Nassir Ghaemi Joins Tavis Smiley 39:48

8d ago39:48

39:48

Noted Tufts University psychiatrist and author Dr. Nassir Ghaemi will talk about his work uncovering the links between leadership and mental illness, and preview his provocative forthcoming text about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Ruben Navarrette Joins Tavis Smiley 17:03

8d ago17:03

17:03

Conservative columnist and writer for the Creators Syndicate, Ruben Navarrette, discusses the five years since the murder of George Floyd and other trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison 23:26

8d ago23:26

23:26

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison talks about the murder of George Floyd and its impact 5 years later. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Bashir Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle Joins Tavis Smiley 37:03

8d ago37:03

37:03

Bashir Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle, Emmy-winning writing partners, actors, comedians and creators of “Southside” and the variety program “Sherman’s Showcase,” are live in studio to preview their new Vegas show this Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Tauren Wells Joins Tavis Smiley 11:19

8d ago11:19

11:19

Tauren Wells, GRAMMY-nominated, platinum-selling recording artist, songwriter, and pastor, shares his debut text, “Joy Bomb: Unleash Jesus’s Explosive Joy for an Extraordinary Life,” and tells why God wants you to be happy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Tony Reed Joins Tavis Smiley 22:20

8d ago22:20

22:20

Tony Reed, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the National Black Marathoners Association, shares his harrowing stories of running more than 130 marathons on all seven continents and the benefits of the sport. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Jen Bendery Joins Tavis Smiley 39:16

8d ago39:16

39:16

Jen Bendery, senior politics reporter for HuffPost, is back with the inside scoop on the top political stories of the day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Danielle Moodie Joins Tavis Smiley 39:19

10d ago39:19

39:19

Danielle Moodie, host of “The Danielle Moodie Show” and “Woke AF” and co-host of “The New Abnormal” and “Democracyish,” is back with her analysis on the day’s trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Joins Tavis Smiley 15:41

10d ago15:41

15:41

Ras Baraka, Newark mayor and New Jersey gubernatorial candidate, is back to recount his arrest by ICE agents as he was attempting to tour an immigrant detention center and his subsequent court appearance. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Mississippi State Sen. Hillman Terome Frazier Joins Tavis Smiley 21:23

10d ago21:23

21:23

Mississippi State Senator Hillman Terome Frazier recalls his experiences during the Jackson State Massacre 55 years ago and reflects on his three decades in the Mississippi legislature. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Amb. Attallah Shabazz joins Tavis Smiley 38:15

10d ago38:15

38:15

In celebration of the 100th birthday of Malcolm X, Ambassador Attallah Shabazz, the eldest daughter of Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz, joins Tavis for an EXCLUSIVE conversation about her father’s legacy and the continuing relevance of his message. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Luke James, Vic Mensa, and Birgundi Baker join Tavis Smiley 39:49

14d ago39:49

39:49

We’re celebrating the final season of the Showtime program “The Chi,” which premieres Friday night (May 16), with cast members Luke James (Victor “Trig” Taylor), Birgundi Baker (Kiesha Williams), and Vic Mensa (Jamal). Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Cecily Myart-Cruz joins Tavis Smiley 40:08

14d ago40:08

40:08

Cecily Myart-Cruz, president of United Teachers Los Angeles, is back in studio with an update on her union’s current negotiations with the second largest school district in the country - and their Fight For Schools Stop Trump-Musk Rally at SpaceX headquarters this Saturday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-…

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Jari Honora joins Tavis Smiley 16:15

14d ago16:15

16:15

Jari Honora, Historic New Orleans Collections genealogist and historian, lays out his fascinating case that Pope Leo XIV is Black, based on his research into his family history. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba joins Tavis Smiley 23:33

14d ago23:33

23:33

Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba marks 55 years since the Jackson State killings and gives us an update on how Mississippi’s capital city is doing these days. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Stanley Clarke joins Tavis Smiley 34:41

15d ago34:41

34:41

Legendary Jazz Bassist, composer, and music icon Stanley Clarke joins Tavis in studio to talks about his illustrious 50-year music career and the legacy he wants to fulfill. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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India Walton joins Tavis Smiley 37:19

15d ago37:19

37:19

India Walton, former mayoral candidate for Buffalo, New York, reflects on her city’s quest for justice after the tragic Tops Friendly Market massacre by a white supremacist three years ago today. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Jamal Greene joins Tavis Smiley 37:54

15d ago37:54

37:54

Jamal Greene, Columbia University Law professor, breaks down what he calls the “political and constitutional moment we are in” with this week’s historic birthright citizenship hearing and how his time in Biden’s DOJ and clerking for Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens guides his analysis. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker…

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Fox And Rob Joins Tavis Smiley 16:05

16d ago16:05

16:05

Fox and Rob, the former incarcerated couple, and Oscar-nominated storytellers, talk about their new documentary TIME II: UNFINISHED BUSINESS and why committing to be free to free others is the next chapter of their love story. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Mike Africa Jr. and Penn. Senator Vincent Hughes Joins Tavis Smiley 22:13

16d ago22:13

22:13

Mike Africa Jr., grand nephew of MOVE founder John Africa and author of “On A Move: Philadelphia’s Notorious Bombing and a Native Son’s Lifelong Battle for Justice,” and Pennsylvania Senator Vincent Hughes marks 40 years since the bombing of their Philadelphia headquarters in an act of state terrorism. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://ww…

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Quetzal Flores Joins Tavis Smiley 15:21

16d ago15:21

15:21

Musician Quetzal Flores celebrates the birthday of Ritchie Valens by sharing the journey of his most famous song, “La Bamba,” from African communities in Mexico, to the top of the U.S. charts, and eventually as an anti-racism protest song on the streets of Charlottesville, Virginia. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca…

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John Conyers III Joins Tavis Smiley 23:20

16d ago23:20

23:20

John Conyers III, the son of John Conyers Jr., talks about his new book, “My Father’s House: An Ode to America’s Longest-Serving Black Congressman” and tells why the story of his father should never be forgotten. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Amanda Yarusso Joins Tavis Smiley 17:55

16d ago17:55

17:55

Amanda Yarusso, attorney for the National Lawyers Guild, gives a progressive response to the curfew crackdown targeting teens in a number of U.S. cities and offers a refresher course on how to deal with an encounter with police. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Marc Morial Joins Tavis Smiley 20:43

16d ago20:43

20:43

Marc Morial, former New Orleans mayor and now president of the National Urban League, is back with his take on the fomenting spirit of revolution in many of America’s cities - and what it means for this summer. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Doug Sosnik joins Tavis Smiley 38:18

16d ago38:18

38:18

Doug Sosnik, Senior Advisor to President Bill Clinton as well as 50 Senators and Governors, offers his take on the future of the Democratic party and the top political stories of the day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson joins Tavis Smiley 34:53

16d ago34:53

34:53

Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson joins Tavis in studio to talk about the Highlander Center, where she was a longtime co-executive director, and the latest updates with the arson investigation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Emile DeWeaver joins Tavis Smiley 17:33

16d ago17:33

17:33

Award-winning activist, owner of Re:Frame LLC and formerly incarcerated author Emile DeWeaver talks about his new book, "Ghost In The Criminal Justice Machine: Reform, White Supremacy and an Abolitionist Future," and why the urgency to reimagine the criminal justice system is now. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast…

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Jens Ludwig joins Tavis Smiley 21:59

16d ago21:59

21:59

University of Chicago Public Policy Professor Jens Ludwig talks about his new book "Unforgiving Places: The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence" and how behavioral science may be the key to saving lives in America's gun death epidemic. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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The Delayed Expeditious Thunderbolt 2:22:52

21d ago2:22:52

2:22:52

On this episode, the Zaddies are back and getting into it once more. Internet connections be damned!! The trio, Johnny, Adam & Eliot. The three musketeers of the fellowship of Metal Gear Stranding to Kojima, we discuss what we've been playing. How the Rockstar Games delay didn't really affect us. The Thunderbolts* aka The New Avengers has given hop…

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Johnny Gill joins Tavis Smiley 35:11

21d ago35:11

35:11

Grammy-nominated soul stirring singer and songwriter Johnny Gill joins Tavis in studio to talk about his illustrious 40 plus year career. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Rev. Dr. Robert Turner joins Tavis Smiley 38:09

21d ago38:09

38:09

Historian and Senior Pastor of Baltimore's Empowerment Temple, Dr. Robert Turner is back with an update on his mission to save Black history at the Smithsonian and share his thoughts about the Tyre Nichols police brutality case. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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John Nichols joins Tavis Smiley 37:13

21d ago37:13

37:13

National Affairs Correspondent for The Nation magazine, John Nichols, gives his analysis about the Papal Conclave and trending political stories. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Dr. Ingrid Waldron joins Tavis Smiley 36:07

21d ago36:07

36:07

Professor and HOPE Chair in Peace and Health at McMaster University, Dr. Ingrid Waldron, marks Mental Health Awareness Month and five years since the murder of George Floyd with guidance for navigating racial trauma and decolonizing our health care system. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/su…

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Hanna Diamond joins Tavis Smiley 38:56

21d ago38:56

38:56

History professor Hanna Diamond takes us inside her real-life spy thriller, “Josephine Baker’s Secret War: The African American Star Who Fought for France and Freedom." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Marcus Anthony Hunter joins Tavis Smiley 36:35

21d ago36:35

36:35

Author and professor of African American Studies at UCLA, Marcus Anthony Hunter, offers his analysis about trending political topics. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ joins Tavis Smiley 36:47

23d ago36:47

36:47

Legendary bluesmen Keb’ Mo’ and Taj Mahal tell us why they’ve reunited for “Room On The Porch,” their first album in eight years, building on the Grammy-winning success of their original collaboration, “TajMo.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Jamie Kitman joins Tavis Smiley 17:12

23d ago17:12

17:12

Progressive car critic Jamie Kitman to tell us about a potential Tesla killer - the under $20,000 electric vehicle called the Slate - which could pit space husband Jeff Bezos versus a wounded Elon Musk in the ultimate car race. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.…

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Marcellas Reynolds joins Tavis Smiley 23:01

23d ago23:01

23:01

Marcellas Reynolds, documentarian, stylist and award-winning author of the Supreme book trilogy, talks about Black Dandyism and how it took the spotlight at this year’s Met Gala. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.By KBLA Talk 1580

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