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KBLA TALK 1580, 4434 Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA (2024)

12/02/2024

Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan
9:00AM - 9:30AM

Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan (R-GA) talks about the future of the Never Trumper movement and how those Republicans will handle the consequences from the President-elect’s administration of retribution.

Nekima Levy Armstrong
9:30AM - 10:00AM

Renowned civil rights attorney and executive director of the Wayfinder Foundation Nekima Levy Armstrong gives her take about the trial of Daniel Penny, the former marine charged for the killing of Jordan Neely on a NYC subway in May 2023.

Joel Edward Goza
10:00AM - 10:30AM

Activist, professor and author Joel Edward Goza talks about his latest book “Rebirth of a Nation: Reparations and Remaking America” and why it’s important for white America to get involved in the movement.

Rev. Darryl Gray
10:30AM - 11:00AM

Longtime civil rights activist, Rev. Darryl Gray, highlights the mortal dangers faced by Ferguson activists and the future of the racial justice movement as he reflects on the killing of Michael Brown ten years later.

Dr. Lewis Gordon
11:00AM - 12:00PM

Distinguished Professor and noted Philosopher Lewis Gordon talks about racial justice, anti-blackness policies and how we can cultivate Black consciousness without fear.

12/02/2024

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12/01/2024

Thank you, Omni Ministries, for feeding hundreds on Thanksgiving Day! I donned my apron and it was a blessing to be on the dressing all day! Thanks to Dr. Doretha Cooper, Charlotte Bates and the entire church team for doing the Lord’s work! I love yo git down!

11/27/2024

John Nichols
9:00AM - 10:00AM

The Nation’s National Affairs correspondent, John Nichols, shares his thoughts about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, his talk with Sen. Bernie Sanders about working class candidates and other trending political news.

Lori Wallach
10:00AM - 10:30AM

Trade expert and Director of Rethink Trade, Lori Wallach, gives her prediction about the impact of Trump’s tariffs on our relationship with America’s biggest importers and on our pockets.

Che “Rhymefest” Smith
10:30AM - 11:00AM

Che “Rhymefest” Smith talks about his successful election to become a member of Chicago’s first elected school board and shares his thoughts on the future of education under President Trump.

Al Roker
11:00AM - 12:00PM

Famed broadcaster Al Roker talks about health and wellness with his new cookbook, “Al Roker’s Recipes to Live By: Easy Memory-Making Family Dishes for Every Occasion” and previews the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

11/26/2024

First Things First with guest host Dr Sunshine Crawford - LIVE - 8 AM | Aired on 11/25/24

They say “all politics is local.” The KBLA morning show offers news and commentary from a uniquely different perspective. The show features newsmakers, but also unconventional voices you likely won’t hear anywhere else on LA talk radio; all helmed by one

11/26/2024

First Things First with guest host Dr Sunshine Crawford - LIVE - 6 AM | Aired on 11/25/24

They say “all politics is local.” The KBLA morning show offers news and commentary from a uniquely different perspective. The show features newsmakers, but also unconventional voices you likely won’t hear anywhere else on LA talk radio; all helmed by one

11/26/2024

First Things First with guest host Dr Sunshine Crawford - LIVE - 6 AM | They say “all politics is local.” The KBLA morning show offers news and commentary from a uniquely different perspective. The show features newsmakers, but also unconventional voices you likely won’t hear anywhere else on LA talk radio; all helmed by one

They say “all politics is local.” The KBLA morning show offers news and commentary from a uniquely different perspective. The show features newsmakers, but also unconventional voices you likely won’t hear anywhere else on LA talk radio; all helmed by one

11/26/2024

Dan Bush
9:00AM - 9:30AM

Newsweek White House Correspondent Dan Bush shares his analysis about Special Counsel Jack Smith’s dismissal of Trump’s election interference and classified documents cases along with other trending political news.

Jeffrey Stout
9:30AM - 10:00AM

American religious scholar and theorist of democratic culture at Princeton, Jeffrey Stout, talks about Democracy, grassroots organizing and where does the American citizen of faith go from here.

Inka Cresswell
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

As we close out our Climate Justice campaign for the year, Tavis talks to wildlife filmmaker and marine biologist Inka Cresswell about her work on Netflix’s new documentary, Our Oceans, narrated by Barack Obama, and the urgency of ocean conservation.

William “Sandy” Darity
10:30 AM - 11:00AM

Professor and Director of the Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity at Duke University, William “Sandy” Darity discusses the racial and social harms of a nearly all white presidential cabinet that’s not supportive of diversity or equity.

Jayne Allen
11:00AM - 12:00PM

Jayne Allen, author of the beloved, bestselling “Black Girls Must Die Exhausted” trilogy, talks about her new Christmas story, “The Most Wonderful Time: A Novel” and why Black women are the best protagonists.

11/25/2024

U.S. Rep. Jesus G. Chuy Garcia
9:00AM - 9:30AM

Progressive Congressman Jesus G. Chuy Garcia commemorates the passing of his dear friend, Chicago Mayor Harold Washington, 37 years ago today (Monday) and tells Tavis how he's carrying on Harold's legacy.

Shermichael Singleton
9:30AM - 10:00AM

Conservative political strategist and Host of The Shermichael Singleton Show on Sirius XM, Shermichael Singleton responds to the critique of Trump's lack of Black Republicans in his cabinet and other trending political news.

John Washington
10:00AM - 11:00AM

Immigration journalist and author John Washington talks about his latest text, "The Case For Open Borders," and shares his insights about the impact and consequences of Trump's border policies.

Titus Kaphar
11:00AM - 12Noon

MacArthur Genius Titus Kaphar joins Tavis to discuss his directorial debut of the award-winning film "Exhibiting Forgiveness" and his prestigious fellowship.

11/21/2024

Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove | There's a lot to unpack from the recent Presidential and Congressional election results!

This week on the Legal Lens Show, we’re taking a closer look at how the recent election could shape the work of Congress and the House of Representatives—plus the impact on key Democratic races still in limbo.

I'm thrilled to welcome back Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove, who has a gift for breaking down some of the most complex legal and policy issues for our listeners.

Together, we discussed what this means for the country. She also shares her insights on President-Elect Trump’s early appointments, including his choices for Attorney General, Matt Gaetz and Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth.

Don’t miss out on this must-listen episode!

To listen to our live show, tune in every Saturday @ 11 AM PT & Sunday @ 1 PM PT on kbla1580.com and on the KBLA TALK 1580 app. We’ve got a lot to talk about!

Insightful conversations with thought leaders, opinion makers, celebrities, authors and artists. Plus, socially conscious commentary that challenges listeners to re-examine the assumptions they hold, and expand their inventory of ideas.

11/21/2024

Celebrating Progressive Wins in SoCal with Mike Bonin | (Airdate 11/20/24) Mike Bonin served on the Los Angeles City Council from 2013-2022. He hosts "What's Next, Los Angeles", a podcast about current affairs in Southern California, and writes about economic, social and racial justice in Southern California. On this podcast we look at progressive wins in political offices and policy positions - what Mr. Bonin calls a silver lining in the 2024 election.

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They say “all politics is local.” The KBLA morning show offers news and commentary from a uniquely different perspective. The show features newsmakers, but also unconventional voices you likely won’t hear anywhere else on LA talk radio; all helmed by one

11/21/2024

Welcome Back to the Real America with Dr. James Lance Taylor | (Airdate 11/19/24) Professor James Lance Taylor is author of the book Black Nationalism in the United States: From Malcolm X to Barack Obama. He is a former President of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS), an important organization of African American, African, and Afro Caribbean political scientists in the United States, 2009-2011. He is a professor at the University of San Francisco.

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They say “all politics is local.” The KBLA morning show offers news and commentary from a uniquely different perspective. The show features newsmakers, but also unconventional voices you likely won’t hear anywhere else on LA talk radio; all helmed by one

11/21/2024

Bhaskar Sunkara
9:00AM - 10:00AM

Bhaskar Sunkara, president of The Nation magazine and founding editor of Jacobin magazine, talks about Bernie's bill to stop arms for Israel, Elon & Vivek's plan to reform government and other trending political topics.

Ysabel Jurado
10:00AM - 10:30AM

Los Angeles City Councilmember-elect Ysabel Jurado shares how her progressive agenda was able to defeat the longtime and controversial incumbent Kevin de León.

Corey Johnson
10:30AM - 11:00AM

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Corey Johnson discusses his latest ProPublica investigation, “Without Knowledge or Consent,” about how the gun industry and Cambridge Analytics exploited customer data to elect pro-gun candidates.

Garrett Morris
11:00AM - 11:30AM

Original SNL cast member Garrett Morris tells the real story of being the first Black performer on the sketch comedy show as the iconic program celebrates its 50th anniversary season.

Patrick Muhammed
11:30AM - 12Noon

"The Principal Farmer" Patrick Muhammed talks about his "33 acres and a school" - and how honoring Black agriculture can be a part of our Thanksgiving dinner this year.