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Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley

Booking Overview

Progressive current-affairs and cultural talk program featuring substantive interviews with activists, political strategists, journalists, authors, entertainers, and other public figures. Credible pitches include civil-rights attorneys, political analysts, campaign strategists, investigative journalists, authors, and public figures with a strong issue-based story; booking difficulty is high because the show regularly features nationally recognized experts and media personalities.

Metrics

Episodes: 1000

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 24.6k subscribers

Instagram: 15.0k followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@smileyaudiomedia.com

kblapodcasts@gmail.com

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Host

Tavis Smiley - American talk-show host, author, broadcaster, and political commentator known for interviewing prominent figures on politics, public affairs, and culture.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established civil-rights advocates, political strategists, journalists, authors, activists, entertainers, and public commentators with recognized expertise or a timely national-interest perspective.
Required Achievements:  
High-profile legal, political, or advocacy work, Published books or recognized journalism, Leadership roles in major political campaigns or organizations, Established careers in entertainment or public commentary

Recent Guest Discussions

Briahna Joy Gray - Analysis Of Trending Political Topics.

Will Sommer - Trump’s Press Ban, Right-wing Political Developments, And Conspiracy Movements Including Qanon.

Tisha Campbell - Her Personal Journey With Autism, Her Book The A Word: A Mother’s Journey Through Autism And Love, And Awareness And Inclusion For Families Navigating Autism.

Ben Crump - Reaction To The Verdict In The Nolan Wells Case.

Joe Trippi - The Possibility Of A Democratic Wave In November And Whether Democrats Can Meet The Political Moment.

Recent Topics

Politics, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Racial Justice, Activism

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Tavis Smiley
:

U.S. Representative Doris Matsui

November 03, 2026

Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative Doris Matsui discusses her reelection campaign against her younger Democratic challenger, Mai Vang, as one of Northern California’s most anticipated House races comes to an end.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Christian Mitchell joins Tavis Smiley

November 03, 2026

Former Deputy Governor under Gov. JB Pritzker and Democratic candidate for Illinois Lieutenant Governor, Christian Mitchell makes his case for why Illinois will not bow to Trump’s bullying and divisive policies.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Nithya Raman joins Tavis Smiley

November 03, 2026

L.A. City Councilwoman and mayoral candidate Nithya Raman makes a final appeal for her historic campaign and shares her vision for the future of the Democratic Party.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

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Frequently asked questions

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Tavis Smiley
:

How do I get in touch with Tavis Smiley?

Tavis Smiley is hosted by Tavis Smiley. Its publicly listed emails are info@smileyaudiomedia.com and kblapodcasts@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Tavis Smiley?

The publicly listed emails for Tavis Smiley: info@smileyaudiomedia.com and kblapodcasts@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Tavis Smiley have?

Podseeker estimates Tavis Smiley reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Tavis Smiley?

Tavis Smiley typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established civil-rights advocates, political strategists, journalists, authors, activists, entertainers, and public commentators with recognized expertise or a timely national-interest perspective. Common among recent guests: High-profile legal, political, or advocacy work; Published books or recognized journalism; Leadership roles in major political campaigns or organizations. Recent guests include Briahna Joy Gray, Will Sommer, and Tisha Campbell.

How hard is it to get booked on Tavis Smiley?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Tavis Smiley cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Racial Justice, and Activism. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

info@smileyaudiomedia.com

kblapodcasts@gmail.com

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