The Tavis Smiley Show is a high-energy exchange of views, information, and insight. The two-hour weekly show offers a unique blend of news and newsmakers in expanded conversations, along with feature reports and regular commentators Cornel West, Connie Rice, J.C. Watts, Omar Wasow, Dr. Ian Smith, Kimberle Williams Crenshaw, Michael Eric Dyson, Antonio Gonzalez, and George Johnson. Each week, Smiley engages commentators and guests in substantive and provocative discussions on a wide range of topics including: politics, health, finance, sports, technology, and pop culture. The show's hallmark is an insightful exploration of the issues that matter from fresh, diverse points of view.
Time Magazine selected Tavis Smiley as one of America's 50 most promising young leaders. Newsweek profiled him as one of the "20 people changing how Americans get their news". He is also host of a late-night talk show on PBS, and is the author of many books.
