KBLA TALK 1580’S “TAVIS SMILEY”  LAUNCHES INTO SYNDICATION ON JULY 31, 2023

New Orleans First City to Receive Syndicated Programming… More Stations to Follow After Labor Day

Smiley Audio Media, Inc. announced that its flagship three-hour daily program, “Tavis Smiley,” on KBLA Talk 1580 AM, featuring newsmakers, influencers, authors, artists, activists, and entrepreneurs, will be syndicated effective July 31, 2023. Tavis Smiley will continue to serve as managing editor of his signature show, with SmileyAudioMedia, Inc. producing and syndicating the program. WBOK 1230 AM in New Orleans will be the first city to receive “Tavis Smiley,” with more stations across the United States rolling out after Labor Day.

“We’re excited to bring our radio program to listeners across America,” stated Tavis Smiley, who recently received the coveted “Freedom of Speech” Award from Talkers 2023 and he appears on the “Heavy Hundred” list of the 100 Most Important Talk Radio Hosts in America. “Our innovative programming with groundbreaking, exclusive interviews has filled a void for African American and progressive listeners in Southern California and soon in markets throughout the United States.”

Until you talk to Tavis…the story is not complete. We’ve got a lot to talk about!