EXCLUSIVE: On running for president, Dr. Cornel West speaks with Tavis Smiley on KBLA Talk 1580
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 มิ.ย. 2023
- Tavis Smiley is joined in conversation with scholar, activist, and People’s Party presidential candidate Dr. Cornel West.
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I’m a 40 year old white male who will be voting for Dr. Cornel West in 2024. Who he is and what he believes deeply resonate with me. His call for unity among ALL Americans has already been successful. So bravo, Dr. Cornel West, on announcing your candidacy for president of these United States and I cannot wait to vote for you in 2024!!!!!
I pray others think like you once we get away from thinking we have to vote democrats are republican the better off we'll be
Yes! It's time give another good Independent candidate a chance.
BRING BACK TAVIS SMILEY IN MAINSTREAM JOURNALISM
he & charlie rose got accused of sexual harassment...on pbs...
I’m glad you’re still around Tavis. I used to watch your show on PBS. I’m glad I found you.💚💚
Tavis Smiley ponders to Black people who are angry every year for voting for the "Do Nothing Democrats" . He gets paid by the Democratic Party to redirect their anger towards Republicans and White Supremacy when it's really the Democrats they voted into office that keep Black people
Tavis Smiley is the very best at what he does BAR NONE.
“If a man has sex with a man as one does with a woman, both of them have done what is abhorrent. They must be put to death; they are responsible for their own deaths., do you accept the Bible verse as a Christian?
Great idea suing!
@@imm85-yi4zpone less schwartze!
I can listen to Dr.West speak all day.
Thats actually not a good thing.
@@skyjuiceification : Thank you! 😠
People don’t want to here these kind of wisdom all we like is crap people like M T G
I met Brother West the other day on the street outside of washington square park and he was so kind and genuinely interested in who I was. I am backing him %1000.
I don't believe you.
Neither do I
Knowing WHO Dr.West is; He had No choice but to Run for the High Office. And I hope He Win, but if He doesn't, it's like my Son said " He Will Change The CONVERSATION."🙏❤
Cornel sold out and is taking money from the Koch brothers. They want to split vote so desantis wins . Counting on blacks to be dummy’s and fall for it but we won’t .
Aman!!!
Not if he's not talking reparations.
Also, he cannot push an agenda on sovereign nations. Focus on what the US problems are. How can you have focus on other countries when your own country is falling apart?
@@adolfowilliams that part
I am happy that Dr. Cornel West is running for president to highlight issues that are being ignored by the major parties and the mass media. The more his platform is publicized, the better off we all are.
Well said. Thank you.
I wish Dr. West the very very best of luck. I'm hopeful that he can teach the younger progressive generations that in order to win you have to actually CONNECT with older folks and that will not be done on the internet.
I’m so happy that he’s running for President. A brilliant man who has always spoken truth to power, & now he’s really taken action to do something about the issues that have plagued us all, “Everyday People “.
My vote and heart are with Dr West
Great interview! Much love to Cornel West and Tavis Smiley!
Thank you KBLA Santa Monica for having Tavis Smiley on. We need his wisdom.
I found it strange that dr cornell west spoke in detail on the middle east and lumped black folk in with everybody while given long drawn out answers!#tavissmiley #charlesease
All that multicultural talk only hurts blacks even more !#charlesease #tavissmiley #cornelwest
Tavis Smiley OWNS the station. Building included.
@@vanceelliottwright2341 what that mean goofy?
@@charlesease6971
Really?
She’s thanking the “Station for having Him on”…..when HE OWNS THE STATION!!!
She obviously didn’t know, so now she knows.
And to ME what it REALLY “Means” is that despite what some might THINK, “WE” don’t need “OTHERS” to validate, or get things DONE.
Tavis’ OWNERSHIP of even this small network is one of Many Proofs.
If YOU think that Black Ownership and Acknowledgment or pointing it out is “goofy”….do you.
But when I see US moving in excellence or accomplishment….
I’m POINTING IT OUT.
So We shouldn’t thank “The Station”.
Now that “We” know, We should respect the BROTHA for the WORK He’s put in that allows US to see and hear Dr.West on this platform at this time.
Get it now?
Or am I still “goofy”?
Cornel West is a beautiful soul. This is the caliber of leaders the America should have, the bar is currently so low and it's driving the country to waste
So true.
west is a weird ass.🤮
Glad to see you guys together. You were a dynamic duo and hope you will be his campaign spokesman. The good Dr. will get my vote! Tavis for VP!!
Good seeing/hearing you Tavis, it's been a minute. Support Dr. Cornel West .
We need to either get this man elected or make such a dent in American society that they wish he had been elected.
WHAT is SAD! We have too many BLACK Democrat ZOMBIE voters ready to vote for Biden without no tangible . There is a difference between GENERAL policy and black leaning policy agenda. Where is police reform, justice system reform and REPARATIONS. Abortion, war, voting right, environment, black lady in supreme court , money for college is GENERAL issue
Desantis will win. You must be a right wing troll
@@katdeluxy9608 No. Maybe he’s a regular American who’s tired of the division.
@@katdeluxy9608 Democrats are correct to assume that Cornel entering the race will likely end the chance of Biden or any other Democrat winning. Cornel's campaign could even cause a catastrophic split in the Democratic base. But I honestly view such developments as mere growing pains towards the creation of a working class democracy such that has never existed before in the United States. Being always terrified of the short term losses never allows us to realize the long term wins. Voting for a lesser evil is still voting for evil and only ever delays the inevitable victories of the GOP. A working class movement with leaders and a party that represents our class interests has the potential to defeat the GOP permanently.
Sorry buddy the whole system is flawed and outdated. Electing politicians will not change the system.
All aboard the love train! Dr. Cornel West 2024!
Tavis and Dr. West have loved and adored both of your contributions to Blacks and America (making the distinction). Tavis you continue to be one of the best journalist/spokesman of our age. I thought this was an amazing interview and your selection of questions was superb. I closely watch the political climate and am excited about Dr. West running. Great Job Tavis and Dr. West.
This is out probably now, we always love and get excited before we even listen or see if he will be true to us. At this point, it's another church sermon. What are your needs and policies.
Dr. West, I say and think that you should run this race..Bring on truth and bring on Justice.
TAVIS!!! What a delightful surprise to see and hear you again. I've missed you and sent well wishes your way many times.
Thank you for this outstanding and critically important content. I'm a decades long fan and follower of Dr. Cornel West. How different our nation would be with Dr. WEST AS POTUS! WOW! THE POSSIBILIES!
LOVE BOTH OF YOU BROTHERS! GOD BLESS!
Xoxo-Frances in Madison, WI
Tavis is the gold standard, get Tavis back on TV and forget the rest. Professor West, yes we are in it, but not of it. Not easy though. Keep shining a light!
Cornell West would be the greatest asset running for POTUS. Educated and a Master of Communication.
All candidates are highly educated, and communicate well... Nice comment but what are his qualifications for the job?... What corporation in the World would hire a CEO on the basis of "Well he has a good education and speaks well"?... Please give a response that makes sense... I'm not expecting one.. Take care.
@@david5544gwait a minute..make what you are saying, make sense! It doesn't add up on the side of truth, concerning hiring a CEO (most historically were handed the reins..unchecked)!. Don't hate on Dr.West! Learn the difference go in-depth with what he is speaking on and then compare messages from other Presidential candidates. Then post an update about what you've heard & learned about truth being told or not being told, concerning solutions being mapped out and honestly applied then implemented into society and peoples lives as a whole. Something right has to happen when folks work 2/3 jobs just to make rent & pay utilities, barely getting food on the table... GOD is watching it all go on! And, it seems like those in control, could care less! Am I my brother's keeper?
Dr. Cornell West is so intelligent & brilliant, know that they won't like it...the status quo that is... But WE will...
glad to have caught this. I like that you two are friends, it made the conversation better. Thanks for getting him on your show, I'm happy that a bunch of local listeners got to hear it live. cool
I’m a 35 year old white dude and I love Dr. West & Tavis!!! Vote West or Bust!!!
I hope this interview stays posted on TH-cam. This is a gem to watch and listen to! Thank you Tavis Smiley and team!
So glad that Tavis Smiley is back in stride again! Missed your voice and personality for a long time. Welcome back to my world!
I support you brother Cornell😎🛵
Dr. Smiley , just the best to do it, always real, always honest, always genuinely appreciative for his guests, his love & respect runs deep for the great cause, from Chicago with love TS ❤🙏🏿❤❤❤❤❤ Stay blessed brother
Hi Dr Cornel West. Hi Tavis Smiley. Dr Cornel West gets my vote for President. Thank you for sharing this video.
So hopeful for West and his struggle to demolish the two party system. West is love and this is what our world needs. A human who believes in fighting for humanity. #CornelWest2024 #WestIsBest
So happy I lived to see this Day!
I love Dr West, but I didn't hear much on specific policy ideas. I know what he's for, but it's important to name the specific policies and how you plan to regulate the blue dog neoliberals in Congress who are going to fight you on those progressive ideas. And the answer is something akin to how LBJ handled the Dixiecrats in his own party, with big carrots and bigger sticks.
I was introduced to Dr. West when I was teaching music at the Boy’s Club of NY. When he was told that I taught music, he gave me the biggest ‘My Brotha’ hug I’d ever gotten. He’s got my vote. 😊
Happy to find Tavis 👍
We all need Cornell's kind of love.❤
Bernie Sanders could never match the fire of someone like Dr. Cornel West!!! ✊🏾 My brotha has my full support and that of my family! I will make sure of that
Great talk with Dr. West telling it with truth and love. Don't agree with all his takes and policies but 95 percent is spot on. I thought this chat was him at his best about what we are up against.
Blessing on your campaign Dr. West...well deserve opportunity. Politics is not defined by a Moral and Spiritual Compass. Good Luck!
Respect from London. Wind, puffed up, blowing like a storm, tried to part you both on the top of the mountain. Once you been to the top, the second climb is a breeze for the brother who must climb again.
Great to see Tavis Smiley always enjoyed his journalism.
Dr. West is such a brilliant mind and he keeps getting smarter..I don't know how he does it. Every thing he says is so deep and rich.
Just please do not tell us to vote for Biden.
It really nice to see you back Mr Smiley.
Creating my own sound..I can dig it😊✌️
Love listening to you two good brothers! 💕
Travis is an awesome interviewer
very challenging questions exposes darkness
Today is my "maiden voyage" because I searched for a recent longform interview with Dr. West, conducted by another Black human. Thank you
Thank you for the opportunity to listen. God bless.
"Low and behold we have hope, because we can see a future, way, way down the line, that looks like it's impossible. But if you don't try to achieve the impossible, you'll never be able to achieve what might be possible, but you didn't conceive it because you lookin' at the impossible."
Exactly. Change comes very slowly, if at all. But the only way we can change the present and shape it towards a brighter future, is if we TRY. We go to our grave trying because that is our heart's desire, our life's purpose. This is simple "law of attraction." We don't give up because of setbacks or failures, we keep going in spite of it.
So everyone has to ignore the naysayers who say "3rd parties won't work" or, "this candidate can't win." It's not about winning or losing, like I said, if you want something you put all your effort into it, win or lose, regardless of the outcome of your actions/effort.
And more importantly, even when you do "win," you never rest on your laurels. There's always more good to do, there's always a better future to create. It's like what any good artist would do, despite great success or failure, they keep creating art. Because creation is an end in itself, not a means to an end.
I think West was right in his response Nobody owns your vote they must EARN it.
This has been out black anthem for centuries.
Wow! Wow! Wow! Very well said, Orion!!
It's all about sacrifice!! A wise man plants trees knowing its shade he will not sit under!!
I'm voting for him because we haven't had any good luck with the rest of these scoundrels.
Dr.Cornel West...Powerful...
Fantastic interview! I can’t wait to see more and watch those view counts grow!
Gr8 to listen to you again!!
God bless you, your candidacy, and your future endeavors, "the honorable" Cornel West! I see your following being even greater, regardless to how the presidential election goes.
Continue your work. It is divine!
I’ll be voting for Dr West. If the the Greens won’t use their ballot access to run him I’ll be leaving their party. End the duopoly!
Here. Here. End the duopoly!
These two brothas together is going to be straight fire
Brother Cornell West certainly has my vote!
Yes Cornel West and Marianne presence are charging the conversation for the future for sure
Even atheists like myself believe in redemption.
I'm glad that you are back 😊❤️🙏🏾🫂🫂🫂tavis much love from Detroit miss you on PBS I am going to subscribe to your channel
Thank you 🙏 Dr West ! ❤🇵🇸✊
😊THANK YOU Dr. WEST💕🙏, A RIGHTEOUS MAN!!!!:There ARE MANY CHALLENGES IN AMERICA THAT LONG TO BE ADDRESSED BUT THEY WILL ONLY BE REMEDIED BY RIGHTEOUS FOLK!!!!
I love this, if you truly want to make ground breaking change you have to be in a place where you can make that change. Or else your just a wise speaker!Touching the surface, reaching but only so far. But presidencies will get you on a level that can push limits that you haven’t reached. I’m praying that Jesus keeps guiding you, your clearly in a space of elevation and wanting to reach more. I pray He keeps inspiring you, helping you open the minds of others.
What you don’t know you will learn you ain’t got to be perfect but your heart your knowledge speaks volumes. I pray you get far in this election💚
Not one word about Cash Reparations for ADOS ...? There can be No "Abolition of Poverty" for us without this Policy !! No Reparations, No Vote !
I saw him on Democracy Now he spoke to gays issues, afghans, Ukrainians and illegal immigrants not ONE mention of Black peoples oppressions and racist violence towards blacks! No reparations no votes! He can’t even mention black.
Cash????? SMH
Damn right, hold the line. #noreparationsnovote
Don't look like too many give a rats ass if we vote or not. I have done pretty good research on Dr West policies since his announcement & everything I've read or watched was devoid of the reparation conversation we're having. The republicans won't even hear it and the Dems are giving their attention to the demographics they actually care about.
The only ppl who cares about your empty threats is the black gatekeepers for the white power structure. Sooo, what else you got?
@@kurtgainz That response was for you brother. Oh! If we did have a listening ear, where do you propose we start? Surely, you know that reparations is a very broad & detailed subject. Lol. Far deeper than "gimme some money" or my favorite, "we want tangibles". Enlighten a Blackman where we at so far.
hey frat.... I wish I could've gotten in touch with you during the scandal and told you to get yo smart azz up and fight... you are that valuable to the back community , NUPE.... you are GOOD... you've got my support and use the frat network to build back up again nationally and internationally.... it's marketing potential is right there... use it.... we love you.... 🤣😘👌
Dr Cornel West Is A Brilliant Man , From Seattle Washington
My Inspirational Mentor!
Ecstatic to have this voice/message on the campaign trail. Let’s go, Dr. West!
I hope he raises the profile of issues surrounding working and poor people. Not sure he will win, but then again one never knows. We have to play the game.
love to see you together again,
Dr. West will bring a much-needed socialist perspective to an election cycle dominated by reactionary narratives at a time when capitalism is in deep crisis. This is something we should support full steam regardless of our minor differences on the left.
Most days of the week!!
We lose over 500 kids a year in Chicago alone and no politician says a word
Wow 😮
Black Americans Demand Nothing for their VOTES for democrats???? But then you’re MAD??? When other groups get stuff OVER YOU BLACK Americans. Asked yourself WHY?????😢
Gays, so-called jews (jewish security), Ukraine, and poor. Jesus said, "we will always have the poor", unfortunately. Don't use our musical history as a foundation to run, but don't have a plan within the system for your own people. smh
Excellent! Love -
👏👏👏👏👏 THANK YOU DR WEST ‼️‼️🎉 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Excellent interview with Dr West! Thank you. He has my vote 💪🏾
As long as the power of our vote is not diluted or split🎉
The black community needs to stop voting for Dem folks. Stop voting for politicians who don't serve you.
Or become clever enough to know how to hold them accountable so that they do not think of u as directionless clueless masses. if we understood the game at a sufficient level our collective outcomes could be more favorable.
AND VOTE FOR TRUMP ARE YOU CRAZY
@@miltonbradford2966 I never said vote for Trump. Use your righteous mind and make righteous decisions.
When you're an intellectual you have the ability to understand and act on pretty much everything. You're not just an expert on one thing your brain allows for engagement in all things.
The closest thing to a Martin Luther King Jr.-like president we will ever get is with Dr. West. Let's hope the old black folks come along and don't fear-vote for Status Quo Joe like they did last time (despite his 40 years of obvious racism). I truly hope people galvanize in solidarity to support his run. It might just be the last hope for the American empire. The world will be watching this one.
No. Dr. King had one wife and she was a Black woman.
@@GlitterSparklez1 Glad to see you have your priorities straight! The guy that wrote the 1994 crime bill (and his second wife) is definitely a better option then.
This is awesome so happy to see these guys together
We need to support Tavis, especially after the raw deal he got from PBS, which was shamefull and unforgivable.
Great conversations and hope more discussions on what's my needed for brown malinated people that has waited long enough at the back of te line and standing in lines getting nothing 😞!!! Just saying!!!!
Would of been nice to hear what agenda dr cornell west is running on and whats the black agenda!#tavissmiley
When you search 'Cornel West' online you do not find his campaign page. All you see is a defunct personal page. You have to know the address to find the campaign page. Google appears to be hiding him. This is a real problem..
This guy for President..please
This is bigger than they think!!! Transforming and Reframing America😲 I see it.
Truth and justice 😊
He’s got my vote.
Welcome back Brother!
Masterful interview on both sides. Thank you.
CORNEL CORNEL CORNEL
2024🇺🇲 2024🇺🇲 2024🇺🇲
Tavis, a great interview with the great Dr. West. Quick suggestion: you need a background behind your guests that includes kbla logo and opportunity for sponsors or other messaging. Additionally, could enhance the one behind you as well.
Greetings from Nevis Tavis!!
I’m voting for Dr. West for sure
Infortunately, America as a whole, does not adhere to the beautiful Christian theology in which Dr. Cornel West practices. If it is God's will for Mr. West is to become President, he will become president. If it isn't God's will, I would personally like to see Mr. West as Vice President or in a presidental advisory role .. This country needs strong moral leadership. Thank you Mr. Tavis for this very informative interview. God bless you and your family.
NO REPARATIONS NO VOTE
Dr. Cornel West, when are you coming to Central Florida? After 42 years in this country, four years ago, I become the US citizen and ready to support and vote for a man who believes and ideology resonate with me.
Just subscribed!
I'm voting for Dr. Cornell.