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Dr. Steven Tarzynski is a pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente. He’s been a physician with Kaiser Permanente since 1984. He has lived in LA all his life except for two years of medical service in southern Africa in the nation of Mozambique while his wife was doing her doctoral research in history there. In the early […]

Andre Spicer is a lifelong Compton resident, public servant, and grassroots leader. In 2021, Andre was elected as Councilmember for Compton’s 2nd District on a platform grounded in five priorities: Public Safety, Economic Development, Housing, Culture, and Transparency. https://www.andrespicer4mayor.com/ https://www.instagram.com/spicer4mayor/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Election Day and we are going over the voter guide offered by the LA Black Young Democrats – a guide that got tongues wagging and feet moving to the polls. Bailey Swain is an aerospace mechanical engineer, a community organizer and the President of the LA Black Young Democrats. Omar Cook is an award-winning filmmaker, […]

L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna gives an update of his re-election campaign and addresses public safety concerns for world-class events such as the Super Bowl and the Olympics, as he makes his final pitch for four more years.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley–6286410/support.

Fifth-generation Wyomingite and 2026 Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Wyoming, James Byrd returns to share his final thoughts on his history-making campaign. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley–6286410/support.

Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang makes her final pitch as she challenges longtime incumbent Democrat Doris Matsui in a progressive-versus-establishment race for California’s redrawn 7th Congressional District. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley–6286410/support.

Former California Governor and elder statesman Gray Davis offers his analysis of the California governor’s race, the Supreme Court’s decision on noncitizen voters, and the midterms. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley–6286410/support.

Harris County Democratic Party Chair Traci A. Gibson (Houston) provides an on-the-ground snapshot of Black voter turnout and engagement in the state’s highly anticipated races. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley–6286410/support.

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.

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.