KBLA TALK 1580

02/15/2025

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02/15/2025

Valentine’s Day with Jesse Jackson Jr. |

Rightfully, “love day” — Valentine’s Day —falls smack dab in the middle of Black History month.

Where color dictates the buds of love, we choose a better way - the peace of a river or the flight of a dove.

On this Valentine’s Day, Jesse Jackson Jr. spends time tilling the soil of our historical garden, rooting us in a protected path.

Strolling through this colorful space, he plants many seeds - a box full of chocolates - for our reflective embrace.

With a misty rain caught in his eye, he waters our souls so our roots never die.

Found in this hour is our search for depth - a moment to breathe, without holding our breadth.

Jesse presents us with our flowers - faith and hope with love as the power.
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Jesse Jackson Jr.​, who served 17 years in the U.S. Congress, gives you his unflinching analysis with input from trusted contributors, news makers, and everyday people impacted by the headlines.

02/15/2025

The Wayans Family: 40 Years of Hollywood Royalty | NBA All-Star Branding Gems | Kofi Siriboe on Non-Monogamy | Tonight on KBLA Talk 1580, Jill Munroe celebrates 40 years of Wayans Family greatness as they are inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame. Plus, entrepreneur and Slayyy Hair co-founder Damon Haley is back for our weekly “All Up In The Business” segment, where he shares expert tips on making your brand pop during NBA All-Star Weekend, and actor Kofi Siriboe is currently starring on Prime Video’s “Harlem” keeps it raw about love and non-monogamy.

🔗 Stay locked in with Jill Munroe for the latest in entertainment, sports, and culture! Visit JillMunroe.com and follow on all social platforms: .

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An electrifying fusion of entertainment, sports, culture, and lifestyle led by entertainment journalist Jill Munroe. Hailing from the city of sunshine, palm trees, and superstars, it’s no coincidence that Munroe carefully crafted a career as a trusted res

02/15/2025

“We’ve made comfort and predictability our preferred poison of choice.” - Zo Williams

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02/14/2025

Tim Naftali
9:00AM - 10:00AM

Presidential historian and senior research scholar at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, Tim Naftali, reflects on the significance of President’s Day as we embark on a new chapter of American history in this “post-Constitutional” moment.

Keon West
10:00AM - 11:00AM

DEI expert and social psychologist at Goldsmiths, University of London, Professor Keon West talks about his new book “The Science Of Racism: Everything You Need to Know but Probably Don’t - Yet” and why science maybe the key to stopping hate.

Ron Funches
11:00AM - 12:00PM

Comedian, voice actor, and writer Ron Funches joins Tavis in studio to talk about fatherhood, his career, his astounding weight loss of 100 pounds and more.

02/14/2025

GUEST IS CIVIL LEADER AND ATTORNEY BARBARA R. ARNWINE |

Barbara R. Arnwine, Esq., President and Founder of the Transformative Justice Coalition joins Jesse in an analysis of Trump ally, Elon Musk’s increasingly prominent role as spokesperson, and global health and ethnic change agent on the world stage. Armed with his role as a “government efficiency expert” for our national agencies, he is clearly focusing on a personal and a broader, race-based agenda to disarm and disempower Black and indigenous peoples around the globe. This is an ongoing issue that we cannot afford to be ignorant of, or to ignore.
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Jesse Jackson Jr.​, who served 17 years in the U.S. Congress, gives you his unflinching analysis with input from trusted contributors, news makers, and everyday people impacted by the headlines.

02/14/2025

NBA’s Jaylen Brown Eyes Bill Nye’s Legacy + Wendy Says Son Caused Conservator | Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is making waves beyond basketball! In a recent interview, he shared his passion for education and desire to create a science-focused project inspired by Bill Nye the Science Guy. Could he be the next big STEM advocate?

Plus, we break down the shocking details behind Wendy Williams’s conservatorship, including allegations against her son Kevin Hunter Jr. And in legal news, Diddy is firing back at NBCUniversal with a $100 million lawsuit over their new documentary, claiming it’s full of falsehoods.

🔗 Stay locked in with Jill Munroe for the latest in entertainment, sports, and culture! Visit JillMunroe.com and follow on all social platforms: .

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more entertainment updates! |

An electrifying fusion of entertainment, sports, culture, and lifestyle led by entertainment journalist Jill Munroe. Hailing from the city of sunshine, palm trees, and superstars, it’s no coincidence that Munroe carefully crafted a career as a trusted res

02/14/2025

Teach-In Thursday: Ida B. Wells | Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner teach-in on the gloriously courageous life of investigative journalist, business woman and educator, Ida B. Wells Barnett.

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The renowned scholar and powerhouse public intellectual join forces weekdays to sound off on the news of the day from an unapologetically progressive perspective.

02/14/2025

Morris Chestnut Returns to CBS as Watson and TV Legal Analyst Delivers Her Hot Take on Latest Diddy Drama | Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Actor Morris Chestnut to talk about the February 16th return of Watson on CBS featuring Morris Chestnut as the lead. Morris talk about being the first Black actor to play this storied character on television and the keys to his longevity in the film and TV industry. Later in the hour, we're joined by award-winning trial attorney and TV legal analyst Sue-Ann Robinson to talk about Sean Combs $100M defamation lawsuit against NBC and Peacock over Diddy documentary and what this could mean for the existing cases against him. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. | -AnnRobinson

Hosted by journalist, educator, and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Affairs analyst, Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, “A More Perfect Union” promises to deliver national news of consequence, informed opinion, and analysis beyond the headlines. Every Sunday you c

02/14/2025

Morris Chestnut Returns to CBS as Watson and TV Legal Analyst Delivers Her Hot Take on Latest Diddy Drama | Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Actor Morris Chestnut to talk about the February 16th return of Watson on CBS featuring Morris Chestnut as the lead. Morris talk about being the first Black actor to play this storied character on television and the keys to his longevity in the film and TV industry. Later in the hour, we're joined by award-winning trial attorney and TV legal analyst Sue-Ann Robinson to talk about Sean Combs $100M defamation lawsuit against NBC and Peacock over Diddy documentary and what this could mean for the existing cases against him. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. |

Hosted by journalist, educator, and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Affairs analyst, Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, “A More Perfect Union” promises to deliver national news of consequence, informed opinion, and analysis beyond the headlines. Every Sunday you c

02/14/2025

Lacretta says growing up as an only child nourished her imagination.

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02/13/2025

Marsha Warfield stops by to join Tavis in studio and promote her upcoming show at the Ice House in Pasadena benefitting Altadena fire victims.

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02/13/2025

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02/13/2025

Truth Time with Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner✨️

👉🏿 Teach-In Thursday
12N - 1P

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02/13/2025

U.S. Congresswoman Summer Lee
9:12AM - 9:30AM

Pennsylvania Congresswoman and Squad member Summer Lee gives an update on the progressive resistance against the administration’s Gaza policy, Senator Chuck Schumer’s shutdown plan for Trump, and the 2026 midterms.

Nicole Widdersheim
9:30AM - 10:00AM

Human Rights Watch deputy Washington director Nicole Widdersheim, speaks on the latest developments of the devastating civil war in Sudan and how Americans can stand in solidarity with the Sudanese people.

Alvin Velazquez
10:00AM - 11:00AM

Indiana University’s Associate Professor of Law and former SEIU, SEC insider, Alvin Velazquez, lays out his vision for the future of work and a modern labor movement that uses AI and other technologies to protect and enrich workers.

Marsha Warfield
11:00AM - 12:00PM

Iconic actress and comedian Marsha Warfield talks about her life, tv legacy, and upcoming show at the Ice House in Pasadena benefitting Altadena fire victims.

02/13/2025

Are American Workers Lazy? | Dr. West and Nina Turner explore the new attack on everyday people—Americans are Lazy. At least that’s what some in the ruling class like Elon Musk believe. The reality is far from this delusion. American workers are working longer hours compared to the workers of other industrialized nations. | !B-visa

The renowned scholar and powerhouse public intellectual join forces weekdays to sound off on the news of the day from an unapologetically progressive perspective.

02/13/2025

Miles Marshall Lewis joins Jesse Jackson Jr | Superbowl 2025 may be relegated to the history books...and yes...there is a rich history to recount in the 59th contest of America's favorite pastime championship. The game is over, but Kendrick Lamar's highly anticipated performance at the famous Half Time Show" is still being absorbed and dissected, demonstrating why the Pulitzer Prize winning musical poet is increasingly cross-culture respected. New York's Hip Hop Museum Curator, Author and Kendrick Lamar expert, Miles Marshall Lewis shares an in-depth analysis of Lamar's brilliantly conceived messaging, expertly choreographed, and meticulously executed performance as he joins The Jesse Jackson Jr. Show. |

Jesse Jackson Jr.​, who served 17 years in the U.S. Congress, gives you his unflinching analysis with input from trusted contributors, news makers, and everyday people impacted by the headlines.

02/12/2025

Anthony Evans joined Tavis in studio to discuss his new album “Revive,” the extended version of his new single “Even If” with Naomi Raine, and the upcoming Worship dates with Chandler Moore.

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