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Fri, May 25
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Seyyed Hossein Nasr
Renowed Islamic scholar Seyyed Hossein Nasr takes us inside the ancient religion and his home country of Iran. Plus, new attacks by conservatives on Rev. Jeremiah Wright and Black Liberation Theology, Newark mayor Cory Booker reverses his defense of campaign contributors Bain Capital, and a legal victory for victims of the NYPD's stop-and-frisk policy.
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Fri, May 18
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Rance Allen & James Cone
Legendary gospel musician Rance Allen talks about his trailblazing career and new role as a bishop for the Church of God in Christ. Plus James Cone, West's former and future colleague at Union Theological Seminary, explores the link between suffering, resistance and the struggle against injustice.
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Fri, May 11
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Paul Krugman
Nobel Prize-winning Princeton University economist Paul Krugman calls on Washington (and Brussels) to "End This Depression Now!" with a global stimulus package. Plus, inside Cornel West's trial in New York City, the People's Summit versus the NATO Summit, President Obama's flip flop on same-sex marriage, and a preview of Dr. West's cameo on the NBC come
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Fri, May 4
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Bobby Seale
Bobby Seale, co-founder of the Black Panther Party, recalls the day 45 years ago this week when he and several armed Panthers walked onto the floor of the California state legislature to protest an unequal gun bill. Plus, Smiley West present highlights from the last tour stop in Oakland, CA with questions moderated by KALW's Rose Aguilar.
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Fri, Apr 27
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May Day Special with Richard Wolff
We're celebrating May Day with Socialist economist Richard Wolff. Plus, the very best of our conversations with America's labor leaders including Richard Trumka, Randi Weingarten, Leo Gerard, RoseAnn DeMoro, Mahlon Mitchell and former Labor Secretary Robert Reich.
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Tue, Apr 17
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Alan & Marilyn Bergman and Barbra Streisand
Smiley West celebrate Barbra Streisand's birthday this week with Academy Award-winning songwriters Alan Marilyn Bergman including a surprise visit from the legendary singer! Plus, they head to Akron, Ohio and Duluth, Minnesota to get updates from people they met during last summer's Poverty Tour.
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Fri, Apr 13
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Phil Donahue
Legendary talk show host Phil Donahue comes out of retirement for a conversation with Smiley West about their new book, "The Rich and the Rest of Us: A Poverty Manifesto".
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Fri, Apr 6
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Nanci Griffith
Singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith talks about her new album Intersections including an anthem for the Occupy movement.
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Sat, Mar 31
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Congressman Steve Cohen
Memphis Congressman Steve Cohen explains how his city maintained the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 44 years after he was shot and killed. Plus, Smiley West reflect on the hate crimes of Trayvon Martin Shaima al Awadi, Obamacare's case in the U.S. Supreme Court, and West's role in the federal lawsuit against the NDAA.
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Fri, Mar 23
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Secretary Arne Duncan & Pasi Sahlberg
With Tavis off this week, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan joins West in the Hot Stuff segment. Plus, Pasi Sahlberg from Finland's Centre for International Mobility and Cooperation explains why his country's education system is considered the best in the world, and West reflects on the murder of Trayvon Martin.
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Fri, Mar 16
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Sin?ad O'Connor
From across the pond, Irish singer-songwriter Sinad O'Connor helps Smiley West celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Plus, Smiley West defend the legacy of the late, great Derrick Bell, warn against the demonization of Ugandan guerrilla leader Joseph Kony, and respond to a high school student's question about martial law in America.
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Fri, Mar 9
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Leo Gerard & Randi Weingarten
Leo Gerard, president of the United Steel Workers, explains why he's a co-signer of the 99% Spring. Plus, Smiley guest co-host Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, preview "Made Visible: Women, Children Poverty in America", and reflect on the life and legacy of New Jersey Congressman Donald Payne.
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Fri, Mar 2
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Dan Aykroyd, Arun Gandhi, & Glenn Loury
Arun Gandhi reflects on his grandfather's life and legacy and actor Dan Aykroyd remembers John Belushi who died 30 years ago this week. Plus, Smiley guest co-host Glenn Loury discuss the NYPD spying scandal, the Democratic Party's loss of young progressive voters, and Karl Rove's recent article "How to Beat Obama."
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Fri, Feb 24
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Margaret Ratner Kunstler
Civil rights attorney Margaret Ratner Kunstler talks about her fight to end the NYPD's stop-and-frisk policy. Plus, Michigan's plan to disenfranchise almost half of its Black voters, President Obama's corporate tax cut, and West's latest appearance in a New York courtroom.
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Fri, Feb 17
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Terence Blanchard
Musician and composer Terence Blanchard talks about his score for "Red Tails" and collaboration with West on the 2009 album "Choices". Plus, Smiley West discuss President Obama's election-year budget, and remember singer Whitney Houston.
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Fri, Feb 10
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Garrett Morris
Garrett Morris, the first Black cast member on "Saturday Night Live", reflects on the early days of the iconic program. Plus, Smiley West discuss the killing of an unarmed Bronx teenager by the NYPD, the killing of innocent children by U.S. drones, and President Obama's reversal on Super PACs.
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Fri, Feb 3
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Frances Fox Piven
Courageous sociologist Frances Fox Piven reflects on her classic "A Strategy to End Poverty" and the subsequent death threats by followers of Glenn Beck. Plus, Smiley West reflect on Mitt Romney's comment about the "very poor", Occupy the Super Bowl, and Soul Train creator Don Cornelius.
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Fri, Jan 27
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Mahlon Mitchell
Trailblazer Mahlon Mitchell, president of the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin, shares his take on the campaign to recall anti-union Governor Scott Walker. Plus, Smiley West reflect on their event at the University of Florida, West's speech at the Occupy the Courts rally, and musical legends Etta James and Johnny Otis.
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Fri, Jan 20
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Susannah Heschel
Jewish scholar Susannah Heschel talks about her studies in Berlin and her father's relationship with Dr. King. Plus, listeners react to the "Remaking America" conversation, while Smiley West react to the choice of former Citigroup executive Jack Lew as President Obama's new chief of staff.
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Fri, Jan 13
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Remaking America: Michael Moore, Suze Orman, Barbara Ehrenreich, Majora Car
Highlights from the Remaking America conversation between Smiley West, Michael Moore, Suze Orman, Barbara Ehrenreich, Majora Carter, Roger Clay, and Vicki B. Escarra as they lay out solutions for moving Americans from poverty to prosperity. The conversation was recorded live at George Washington University.
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Fri, Jan 13
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Remaking America: Complete Conversation
The complete Remaking America conversation between Smiley West, Michael Moore, Suze Orman, Barbara Ehrenreich, Majora Carter, Roger Clay, and Vicki B. Escarra, recorded live at George Washington University. WARNING: This file is 70MB so if you get ripped off by your telecom on data, you may want to download this on wifi.
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Fri, Jan 6
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Harry Belafonte & Jeffrey Sachs
Legendary activist and artist Harry Belafonte reflects on his life and career as laid out in his memoir My Song. Plus, economist Jeffrey Sachs helps Smiley West set the stage for "Remaking America".
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Fri, Dec 30 2011
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Best Conversations of 2011: Laurence Fishburne, Morgan Freeman, Alice Walke
Highlights from the very best conversations of 2011 including Morgan Freeman, Laurence Fishburne, Alice Walker, Phylicia Rashad, and Bill Maher. Plus, Smiley West reflect on the most under-reported stories of the year, courtesy of Project Censored.
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Fri, Dec 23 2011
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Sonny Rollins & Jerry Butler
Jerry "Iceman" Butler remembers the legendary Curtis Mayfield, who passed away 12 years ago this week. Plus, saxophone colossus Sonny Rollins reflects on his long career and Kennedy Center Honor.
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Fri, Dec 16 2011
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Stephen Sondheim
West goes one-on-one with legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Plus, Smiley West preview the Remaking America event on January 12th, the Occupy movement settles in for the long, cold winter, and a special guest in our Take 'Em to Task segment.
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Fri, Dec 9 2011
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Nikki Giovanni
Poet and professor Nikki Giovanni talks about Virginia Tech's deadly shooting almost five years ago, as well as her take on writer James Baldwin. Plus, the Occupy movement claimed a number of victories this week, and Mumia Abu-Jamal no longer faces the death penalty.
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Fri, Dec 2 2011
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Helen Thomas
Longtime White House correspondent Helen Thomas reflects on the ten presidents she covered - from Kennedy to Obama. Plus, warehouse workers featured during The Poverty Tour fight back, Black Friday reflects badly on our society, Larry Summers takes on inequality, and President Obama revises his 2012 strategy.
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Fri, Nov 25 2011
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John Carlos
Highlights from West's conversation with Olympian John Carlos and co-author Dave Zirin about the new text "The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World", recorded live at New York University.
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Fri, Nov 18 2011
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Marsha Coleman-Adebayo
Federal whistleblower Marsha Coleman-Adebayo reveals her battle with the Environmental Protection Agency. Plus, Smiley West react to the purge of Occupy sites across the country, undocumented activists protest Alabama's new immigration law, and West explains his decision to leave his post at Princeton for a new role at Union Theological Seminary.
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Fri, Nov 11 2011
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Abner Mikva
Longtime public servant Abner Mikva reflects on his years as a congressman, federal judge, and confidant to President Barack Obama. Plus, guest co-host Antonio Gonzalez reports from PolicyLink's Equity Summit where Black and Brown activists are strategizing together, and revised U.S. census data finds a record-setting number of people living in poverty.
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